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HARRISBURG, PA — The Human Services Committee this week passed legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Craig Williams (R- Chester/Delaware) to strengthen protections for addicts in treatment or in recovery houses.

Addiction / Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Hosts Virtual Symposium Addressing Growing Trend of Stimulant Use in State

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), in partnership with the Liberty Mid-Atlantic High Intensity Trafficking Area (LMA HIDTA) Program, this week hosted more than 400 …

Addiction / Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to Stay Connected in Celebration of National Recovery Month

September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration is encouraging all Pennsylvanians to celebrate and participate in statewide September celebrations of individuals in recovery and offer hope to those battling substance use …

Addiction / Government / Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf: More Than $2 Million in Grants for Employment Services for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder

July 4, 2020July 3, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf recently announced that the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is awarding more than $2 million in federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health …

Addiction / Pennsylvania / Society

United States Attorney William M. McSwain Announces More Than $159 Million Available to Fight Drug Addiction Crisis

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that more than $159 million in Department of Justice grants are available to help communities address America’s drug addiction crisis.