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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The opioid crisis has been the focus of countless headlines, health initiatives, and heartbreaking stories of loss and addiction over the past several years. While many measures …
The Unaddressed Aftermath of Surgery – Leftover Opioids – Highlights Importance of April 27 Drug Take Back Day Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Once a thriving pharmacy in the heart of Philadelphia, Spivack Inc., formerly known as Verree Pharmacy, now serves as a stark reminder of the often treacherous ties …
Opioid Nightmare: The Fall of Philadelphia’s Verree Pharmacy Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In the ongoing battle against opioid addiction, a recent study reveals medical cannabis could be a significant ally. The research suggests that cannabis can effectively manage pain …
Medical Cannabis: A Promising Alternative for Osteoarthritis Pain Management, Study Suggests Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), in collaboration with Penn State Harrisburg’s Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, The Public Good Projects …
Pennsylvania’s ‘Life Unites Us’ Campaign Makes Strides in Reducing Stigma of Substance Use Disorder Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced new steps to help facilitate innovation in devices intended to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). The draft guidance, to help sponsors design …
FDA Takes Steps to Boost Innovations in Treating Opioid Use Disorder: New Guidance and Initiatives Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration is reminding Pennsylvanians about the multiple ways to access the life-saving opioid reversal medication, naloxone, as nearly 23,000 opioid overdose reversals have been made with …
Shapiro Administration: 23,000 Opioid Overdose Reversals in Pennsylvania with Naloxone Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced by a federal judge in Pittsburgh on a charge of drug trafficking, announced United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung.
Ohio Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Carfentanil Read More PENNSYLVANIA — In an effort to combat the increasing number of overdose deaths in Pennsylvania, the state is encouraging pharmacies to keep naloxone on-hand. At a press conference Monday, the …
Pennsylvania Encourages Pharmacies to Keep Naloxone On-Hand to Combat Overdose Deaths Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced another expansion of Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson’s naloxone standing orders that allow residents to obtain …
Governor Tom Wolf Expands Statewide Naloxone Standing Order Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — As the Chester County Commissioners recognize National Recovery Month throughout September, the County is also preparing to receive the first two payments in a $19.7 million …
Chester County to Receive First Two Payments in $19.7 Million Opioid Settlement Agreement Read More