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PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions by implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways.
Enhanced Recovery Pathways Slash Opioid Prescriptions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, March 18, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the renewal of the public health emergency declaration focused …
Opioid Crisis Emergency Renewed as Deadly Fentanyl Threat Looms Over America! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced nearly $1.5 million in funding to support community-based initiatives aimed at preventing opioid use disorder (OUD). …
Pennsylvania Allocates $1.5 Million for Opioid Prevention Programs Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Over $2 million in grant funding has been awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to improve access to licensed recovery houses for …
Pennsylvania’s $2M Boost to Recovery Housing Brings Hope to Families Battling Addiction Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced the allocation of $1.5 million to support community-based harm reduction efforts aimed at reducing overdose deaths …
Pennsylvania Fights Back Against Overdose Crisis with $1.5M Life-Saving Initiative Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced an $8 million investment to expand and improve recovery support services for individuals battling opioid use …
PA Invests Over $8 Million to Enhance Recovery Support Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A historic $7.4 billion settlement has been reached with Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family over their role in the ongoing opioid epidemic, Pennsylvania Attorney …
Sackler Family’s $7.4 Billion Reckoning: Will This Landmark Settlement Heal the Opioid Crisis? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has unveiled $3 million in grant funding to support healthcare providers in delivering integrated care that addresses both behavioral …
Pennsylvania Invests $3 Million to Revolutionize Behavioral and Primary Healthcare Integration Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), in collaboration with Penn State Harrisburg’s Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, Shatterproof, and The Public …
Pennsylvania’s Life Unites Us Campaign Breaks Barriers and Reduces Stigma Around Addiction Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced the availability of $2 million in grants aimed at community-based prevention services across Pennsylvania. This funding stems …
Statewide Push: $2 Million Boost for Opioid Prevention Targets Community Health Equity Read More