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A new resource is available to Pennsylvanians looking for drug and alcohol addiction treatment, the states Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs announced Tuesday.

Unshame KY seeks to address the stigma that prevents people from seeking care for addition.

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs has awarded the Pittsburgh-based Jewish Healthcare Foundation more than $1.4 million to improve health outcomes for babies...

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Licensing recovery homes are a significant step in ensuring safe, supportive housing for Pennsylvanians in recovery from SUD.

Monroe, Pa. — Starting June 9, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) will be able to issue fines of up to $1,000 per day for all unlicensed recovery

Monroe, Pa. — Starting June 9, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) will be able to issue fines of up to $1,000 per day for all unlicensed recovery

Legislation introduced in the Pennsylvania House would change the state law to allow for the use of personal testing equipment, including fentanyl test strips, to help prevent opioid overdose deaths. The bill unanimously passed the House Judiciary Committee this week.

A recent research paper published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that deadly drug overdose rates in American adolescents nearly doubled from 2019 to 2020, and the study’s authors appear to link the rise in fatalities to the contamination of the illicit drug supply.

This week is National Prevention Week, a national public education platform bringing together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and posi