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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
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29th.
Chester County Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is introducing legislation to lower the costs of opioid treatment for millions of Americans. “Recovering from an opioid use disorder can be expensive, isolating and …
Senator Casey’s Bill Would Cut Costs for Opioid Treatment Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey is reminding constituents that she will be hosting a free Community Naloxone Training from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, September 26 at …
ICYMI: Free Community Naloxone Training, September 26 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
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, the departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Health (DOH), along with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean of the 4th Congressional District, Montgomery County, joined individuals in …
Pennsylvania Leaders Launch National Recovery Month Campaign Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey will host a free Community Naloxone Training from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, September 26 at the Kennett Borough Hall, 600 S. …
Community Naloxone Training in Kennett Square Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Drug and Alcohol Programs Department (DDAP), the Health Department (DOH), and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced that, as of August 25, 2022, they …
10,000 Naloxone Requests Filled in Pennsylvania Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Gaudenzia, Inc., one of the region’s largest non-profit providers of treatment for substance use disorder, will open Delaware’s first inpatient treatment facility for pregnant and parenting women, a …
Gaudenzia Will Open Delaware’s First Addiction Treatment Center for Pregnant and Parenting Women Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this week announced two grant programs totaling $25.6 million …
HHS Announces Funding for Substance Use Treatment and Prevention Programs Read More