Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

Cute baby animals and iconic milkshakes are part of the PA Farm Show’s magic. 🥤🐐🪄

Being ready to save a life can be part of it, too. 🛟

Saturday is the last day of the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Stop by the Pennsylvania Department of Health's booth (1203) in the Main Hall, near the carousel, to pick up free Narcan—provided through our Overdose Prevention Program.

Send a message to learn more

01/15/2026

Help us get this resource into the hands of families who need it.

Our Family Learning Series is a free, on-demand set of short videos designed for families and loved ones affected by substance use disorder. We’ve created a one-page flyer you can easily share, print, or post.

📄 Download the flyer at the link in the comments.

01/14/2026

It’s OK to not be OK. Help is available, and you are not alone!

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat: pa.gov/988.

If you or a loved one is in need of substance use treatment or resources, contact the Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

01/14/2026

01/14/2026

A dangerous sedative has entered the unregulated drug supply. And responders on the front lines are facing new challenges in how to recognize it, respond, and keep people safe.

Our next Life Unites Us webinar focuses on medetomidine—what it is, how it’s showing up, how it differs from xylazine, and what the field needs to know now.

We’re joined by Shannon Ashe of The Everywhere Project to cover potential withdrawal concerns, symptoms to watch for, and ways to support people who may be affected.

Presented through Life Unites Us, a partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, The Public Good Projects, Douglas W. Po***ck Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, and Shatterproof.

🔗 Register via the link in the comments.

01/14/2026

Overdose deaths are declining in rural Mifflin and Juniata Counties—reflecting a broader statewide decline under the Shapiro Administration.

Grateful for dedicated overdose prevention partners like Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug and Alcohol, serving Huntingdon, Mifflin, and Juniata Counties.

Fewer fatal overdoses mean more opportunities for people to reach treatment and recovery.

📰 Coverage from the Lewistown Sentinel linked in the comments.

01/13/2026

Treatment can help people dependent on opioids stop or reduce use.

01/13/2026

Priority populations are groups of individuals who may be more affected by alcohol and other substances – or face additional barriers to accessing support. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, these groups are exempt from treatment limitations and receive priority access to services.

01/13/2026

When someone you love is affected by drug or alcohol use, knowing where to start can be one of the hardest parts.

Resources and Support Systems for Substance Use Disorders—part of our free Family Learning Series—is a starting point for families and loved ones affected by addiction. It walks through:

‪‪❤︎ treatment and recovery support options for the person directly impacted
‪‪❤︎ resources and guidance for loved ones, including family and peer supports
‪‪❤︎ how to navigate help in Pennsylvania, including case management, helplines, and overdose prevention resources

Whether your loved one is ready for change or not, this video offers clear, practical guidance—without judgment or pressure.