December 17, 2018
By: Governor Tom Wolf's Office of Communications
On Thursday, the American Medical Association (AMA) and Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) announced a recent study of state responses to the opioid epidemic showed Pennsylvania had made “considerable progress” toward curbing substance abuse disorder in the commonwealth. “We conducted this analysis because it’s essential that policymakers know what is working, and where additional progress can […]
March 02, 2018
By: Governor’s Office of Communications
On Thursday, March 1, Governor Wolf continued his fight against the opioid epidemic, when he announced an initiative to remove barriers for people receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
February 07, 2018
By: Governor Tom Wolf’s Office of Communications
Since Governor Wolf declared a 90-day opioid disaster declaration on January 10, the Opioid Command Center has overseen events to announce initiatives set forth in the declaration and held a media availability with command center agencies to provide an update on progress.
August 29, 2017
By: Acting Secretary Jennifer Smith, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
September is National Recovery Month, and Pennsylvania is celebrating people who successfully live in recovery from addiction to alcohol, opioids, or other drugs.
July 12, 2017
By: Amanda Berg, Videographer
She had good family, healthy hobbies, and was on a successful career path, but at 25 years old, that all changed with opioids.
