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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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — This June, as we observe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a convergence of anniversaries provides a solemn opportunity for reflection. In 2025, we will commemorate the …
The Unseen Scars of 250 Years of Service: PTSD and the Opioid Crisis Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions through the implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, …
Iowa Hospitals See Significant Reduction in Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data released by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control indicate a nearly 27% decline in predicted drug overdose deaths in 2024 compared to …
America’s Turning Point: 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths Saves Thousands in 2024 Read More
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
MALVERN, PA — The 2025 Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, the nation’s premier event focused on combating the opioid crisis, will convene April 21-24 in Nashville, Tennessee. Organized by HMP Global …
2025 Rx Summit to Address Opioid Crisis with Key Stakeholders 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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Surgeons and public health experts in Philadelphia are sounding the alarm over the severe medical challenges posed by xylazine-associated wounds, a crisis fueled by the increasing use of …
Philadelphia’s Silent Crisis: The Alarming Rise of ‘Tranq’ Wounds and the Fight to Save Lives 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