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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As students return to classrooms across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging families to have candid conversations about mental health and …
CDC Launches ‘Free Mind’ Campaign to Address Teen Mental Health and Substance Use 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
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
DOYLESTOWN, PA — Dr. Jacob Buinewicz has achieved a second board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, now holding credentials in both psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. This …
Dr. Jacob Buinewicz Achieves Second Board Certification in Addiction Psychiatry 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a nearly 24% decrease in drug overdose deaths in the United States for the 12-month …
Over 27,000 Lives Saved: CDC Reports Unprecedented Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths—The Fight Isn’t Over Read More
EXTON, PA — The AMETEK Foundation, the charitable arm of AMETEK, Inc. in Berwyn, has awarded Compass Mark a grant to support addiction prevention programs across Lancaster, Lebanon, and Chester …
AMETEK Foundation Grant Supports Addiction Prevention Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the authorization of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products through its premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway. This landmark …
FDA Grants First Marketing Authorizations for ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has announced the winners of its 28th Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest. This statewide initiative, held in October in observance of National Substance …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces Winners of 28th Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest Read More