Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

03/01/2026

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Gambling disorder is a recognized behavioral health condition — and it is treatable.

Warning signs can include strained relationships, borrowing money to gamble, missing work or school, lying about gambling, chasing a “high,” or feeling out of control but being unable to stop.

Problem gambling can impact financial stability, mental health, and overall well-being. In Pennsylvania, we fund treatment for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.

📞 Call 1-800-GAMBLER
📱 Text 800GAM
💬 Chat — link in comments

02/28/2026

Counting down to spring like… 🌷☀️

While you’re dreaming about warmer days, do one small thing now: check that medicine cabinet.

The medicine cabinet is one of the most common sources of misused prescription drugs. Leftover pain meds. Expired prescriptions. If you’re not using them, they don’t need to stay.

Visit the link in the comments to find a local take-back box and clear the clutter safely.

Early spring cleaning = safer home.

02/28/2026

02/27/2026

Eating disorders and substance use disorder are recognized medical conditions — and they often overlap.

About 1 in 5 people with an eating disorder will also experience a substance use disorder in their lifetime.

Whole-person care matters. Screening, integrated treatment, and coordinated support improve outcomes.

If you need support:
📞 Substance Use Disorder Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP
📞 National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237

02/27/2026

Know someone suffering with opioid use disorder? Help is just a phone call away: 1-800-662-HELP

02/27/2026

Adding Narcan to our f***y pack over here, PA Emergency Management Agency! 🔥 🙌

Get it for free at the link in the comments.

A totally tubular reminder to have emergency supplies. 😎⚡🆒

02/27/2026

You don’t have to make a call to reach out for help. If calling feels overwhelming or just not for you, start with a chat instead.

Pennsylvania’s Get Help Now Chat Line offers support for drug or alcohol use concerns — whether you’re looking for help for yourself or someone you care about.

It’s mobile-friendly and connects you with a real person in real time — not a bot. Operated by our partners at First Choice Services, trained specialists — often people in long-term recovery — listen without judgment and help you understand treatment and recovery options.

You’re not alone. In 2025, the Get Help Now line received nearly 9,000 contacts — including more than 680 through chat.

Start the conversation at the link in the comments.

02/26/2026

Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, yet too many losses are still happening. A $7.5 million investment this year will fund strategies to reduce maternal/child mortality & morbidity, strengthening efforts that impact 250,000 Pennsylvania mothers & babies annually.

02/26/2026

Students spend most of their day in school. Behavioral health support should be available there, too.

Substance use disorder counselors bring substance use expertise into school-based behavioral health teams — helping identify warning signs early and connect students to care.

Governor Shapiro’s 2026–27 proposed budget builds on existing school mental health investments by allowing schools to hire substance use disorder counselors, expanding prevention and early intervention across Pennsylvania.

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

Substance use disorder is a medical condition, yet stigma continues to prevent too many Pennsylvanians from seeking care.

That’s why we are investing more than $100,000 through Life Unites Us to support four community-based organizations serving 10 counties across the Commonwealth.

These organizations will increase understanding of evidence-based treatment, strengthen awareness of medication for substance use disorder, and connect priority communities to recovery resources.

✨ Hope Works (Hope House)
✨ Drop-In Center Recovery Collective—a partnership between Oasis Community Recovery Club, New Possibilities Resource & Recovery Drop-in Center, and Walking Free Clubhouse
✨ This Is My Quest Inc
✨ Ark of Safety

Life Unites Us is a collaboration between our department, Penn State Harrisburg’s Douglas W. Po***ck Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, Shatterproof, and The Public Good Projects.

🔗 Learn more at the link in comments.