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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is directing more than $1.2 million into recovery housing and support services aimed at young adults grappling with opioid and stimulant use disorders, part of a …
State Pumps $1.2M Into Recovery Housing for Young Adults in 14 Counties Read More
TUNKHANNOCK, PA — With early estimates showing Pennsylvania overdose deaths at their lowest level in more than a decade, Gov. Josh Shapiro brought his administration’s message directly to the front …
Pa. Overdose Deaths Hit 10-Year Low as Shapiro Presses Statewide Lifesaving Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is deploying a new front line in its war against addiction, one that starts not in clinics or courtrooms, but in living rooms across the Commonwealth.
Free Family Tool Aims to Turn the Tide in Pennsylvania’s Overdose Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Shapiro Administration joined the Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) at the construction site of the future Veterans Village in Harrisburg to confront a growing concern …
Pennsylvania Construction Leaders Unite to Combat Opioid Misuse Among Workers Read More
NEWPORT, PA — On Thursday, September 25, Pennsylvania officials joined communities nationwide to mark the first time all 50 states participated in “Save a Life Day,” an annual campaign to …
Shapiro Administration Marks First National “Save a Life Day” With Free Naloxone Read More CHARLEROI, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced a $1.5 million investment to expand drop-in center services for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) …
Pennsylvania Invests $1.5 Million to Expand SUD Drop-In Services in Southwestern Counties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced a groundbreaking move to expand access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment across the Commonwealth by …
Pennsylvania Authorizes First Telehealth-Only License to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new law signed Monday night by Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to bolster transparency and accountability in Pennsylvania’s fight against substance misuse. The measure, sponsored by …
New Pennsylvania Law Aims to Strengthen Oversight of Drug and Alcohol Programs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed H.B. 640, a bill introduced by state Rep. Dan Williams to enhance the annual reporting requirements for the Department of …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Strengthen Drug and Alcohol Programs Reporting 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