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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidelines aimed at improving the design of clinical studies for devices that treat opioid use disorder (OUD). This …
FDA Issues New Guidelines for Devices Treating Opioid Use Disorder Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania has seen a dramatic 38% reduction in opioid prescriptions since the launch of its Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). This regulatory measure aims to tackle the …
Pennsylvania’s Opioid Prescriptions Drop 38% Thanks to Monitoring Program Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study reveals a dramatic 38% drop in opioid prescriptions in Pennsylvania since the implementation of “Prescription Drug Monitoring Program” (PDMP). As the opioid crisis continues …
Pennsylvania’s Opioid Prescriptions Plunge 38% After State Monitoring Program Implementation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Researchers from several federal health agencies have found that Medicare beneficiaries who survive a nonfatal overdose face a high risk of subsequent overdoses and death. The study, …
Study Reveals High Risk of Subsequent Overdoses Among Medicare Beneficiaries Read More
POTTSVILLE, PA — On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Gaudenzia, Inc. unveiled the state’s first mobile licensed narcotic treatment program, “Driving Recovery for PA.” …
Pennsylvania Launches First Mobile Narcotic Treatment Program Read More
ORLANDO, FL — As the dusk of June 6th descends, from the torrential Niagara Falls to the Long Beach City Hall in sunny California, over 60 iconic landmarks and buildings …
American Landmarks Light Up in Purple for Naloxone Awareness Day: The Fight Against the Opioid Crisis Continues Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced it is now accepting applications from entities to manage and oversee Pennsylvania’s Drug and Alcohol Call …
Pennsylvania Seeks Managers for $7 Million Drug and Alcohol Helpline Grant Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), in his role as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, has announced a legislative and advocacy effort geared towards enhancing …
Senator Casey Advocates for Improved Substance Use Disorder Treatments for Older Adults Read More