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Topic: Substance Use Disorder

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Wolf Administration to Use 21st Century Cures Grant Funding to Further Expand Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

August 15, 2017

The Wolf Administration announced that medical institutions and organizations are now able to apply for one of four $1 million grants to further combat the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania.

National Issues,  Press Release,  Public Health,  Substance Use Disorder

Governor Wolf Urges President Trump to Heed Opioid Commission’s Recommendations

August 08, 2017

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf urged President Donald Trump to heed the recommendations of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis.

Press Release,  Public Health,  Public Safety,  Substance Use Disorder

Wolf Administration Announces Report Showing Decline in Prescription Opioid Misuse Among Young Adults

July 27, 2017

The Wolf Administration announced a report by the PA SEOW that found a decline in prescription opioid misuse among young Pennsylvanians from 2011 to 2014.

Healthcare,  Medicaid Expansion,  Public Health,  Substance Use Disorder,  The Blog

One Woman’s Fight With the Opioid Epidemic Shows Life-Saving Impact of Medicaid

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.

Education,  Press Release,  Public Health,  Substance Use Disorder

Governor Wolf, Clarion University Announce Opioid Treatment Specialist Certificate

July 12, 2017

Governor Wolf was joined by Clarion University officials and members of his administration to announce the university’s online Opioid Treatment Specialist certificate program.