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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a nearly 24% decrease in drug overdose deaths in the United States for the 12-month …
Over 27,000 Lives Saved: CDC Reports Unprecedented Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths—The Fight Isn’t Over Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced the availability of $1.5 million in funding aimed at enhancing harm reduction services across the state. …
Pennsylvania Launches $1.5 Million Initiative for Harm Reduction in Opioid Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) recently announced a strategic investment exceeding $3.2 million, directed towards 13 organizations across the state. These funds, sourced from the Centers …
Pennsylvania Allocates Over $3.2 Million to Combat Drug-Related Overdose Epidemic Read More
ORLANDO, FL — As the dusk of June 6th descends, from the torrential Niagara Falls to the Long Beach City Hall in sunny California, over 60 iconic landmarks and buildings …
American Landmarks Light Up in Purple for Naloxone Awareness Day: The Fight Against the Opioid Crisis Continues Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have announced a significant update to the safety guidelines for federal facilities, marking the …
Federal Guidelines Revamped: Safety Stations to Include Naloxone and Hemorrhagic Control in Addition to Defibrillators Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly (PACE) program. Established in 1983, the PACE program has …
Pennsylvania Celebrates Four Decades of PACE Program Assisting Seniors with Prescription Costs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania officials orchestrated a ‘Hike for Healing’ event at the Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area on Wednesday, highlighting the healing power of nature, particularly for individuals affected …
‘Hike for Healing’ Promotes Nature’s Role in Substance Use Disorder Recovery at Boyd Big Tree Preserve Read More
In the United States, nearly 92,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020. This number has been increasing every year for the past few years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has …
Stop Overdose Deaths: This Is How to Save Lives Read More