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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced that their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Yesterday, members of the Wolf Administration joined the Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Network (PAHRN), members of the General Assembly, and other advocates and stakeholders in support of expanding …
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — In response to the FDA’s recent decision to authorize e-cigarettes marketed under the brand name Vuse, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is releasing the following statement:
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Hundreds of race participants and supporters of all ages joined the Chester County Commissioners and representatives from the District Attorney’s Office in Everhart Park in West …
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Tom Wolf, state leaders, and community partners visited the Philadelphia neighborhood, Kensington, and Esperanza Health Center on Thursday to discuss the devastating affects of the opioid …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding more than $123 million in funding through six grant programs to provide multifaceted support to communities …
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YORK, PA — Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jen Smith was recetly joined by individuals in recovery, the York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission, and State Rep. Carol …
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, announced that Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has approved the Chester County Intermediate Unit #24 request of $99,705 in federal SOR …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County concluded International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, with a message of HOPE, illuminated on the steps of the Historic Courthouse in West Chester, during its …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Yesterday, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jen Smith joined with the Pennsylvania chapter of Team Sharing, Inc., a national non-profit organization made up of …
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