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PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
@PADrugAlcohol
The official Twitter account for the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. Contact us: bit.ly/ContactDDAP
Harrisburg, PA
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  • PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs reposted
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    Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
    @PaCrimeComm
    Jun 24
    Awareness belongs on every team. ·       Learn the signs ·       Trust your instincts ·       Report concerns Together, we can help keep awareness in play. Learn more: pa.gov/humantrafficki…
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jul 1
    Whether you say "yinz" or "youse," many of us will be outside this holiday weekend. Hot weather, time outdoors, & alcohol or other drugs can increase the risk of heat illness and overdose. For safety tips, warning signs, and resources, visit: instagram.com/p/DaQfKVqlJ2j/…
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jul 1
    For 14 years, we have worked to reduce stigma, strengthen prevention, expand access to treatment, support lasting recovery, and advance services for Pennsylvanians affected by substance use and problem gambling across the Commonwealth. (1/3)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jul 1
    From supporting county drug and alcohol offices and community providers to funding life-saving initiatives like naloxone distribution, DDAP has helped build a stronger system of care for Pennsylvanians, their families, and their communities. (2/3)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jul 1
    This milestone belongs to the DDAP team, county drug & alcohol offices, treatment & recovery providers, prevention professionals, advocates, people with lived experience, & partners who shaped this work. Thank you for your commitment to healthier communities across PA. (3/3)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 29
    Safety is about being prepared for the unexpected. 🚗 We wear seatbelts. 🩹 We keep first aid kits nearby. ❤️ We learn CPR. Carrying Narcan belongs in that conversation. This #NationalSafetyMonth, add it to your everyday essentials. Get free Narcan:
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    Overdose Prevention Program
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 25
    While Pennsylvania's overall overdose death rate is declining, overdose deaths among older Pennsylvanians are increasing. (1/3)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
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    Jun 25
    Together with the PA Department of Aging, we've launched the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE), a pilot in four counties—including Lawrence County—to help older adults access substance use prevention, education, and recovery resources. (2/3)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 25
    Funded through state opioid settlement dollars secured by Governor Shapiro when he served as Attorney General, WISE reinforces an important message: recovery is possible at any age. Read New Castle News coverage: ncnewsonline.com/news/local_new… (3/3)
    Lawrence County chosen for state's WISE education pilot program
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 25
    Team USA has already secured its spot in the next round of the World Cup!🙌⚽︎ Tonight's result won't change that. If it still feels like a game you have to bet on, ask yourself why. If betting has stopped feeling like a choice—help is available. 📞1-800-GAMBLER 💬800GAM
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 24
    Join us in welcoming Sarah Newman Boateng, MHA, as Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP)! A lifelong Pennsylvanian, Sarah brings extensive experience advancing behavioral health priorities and strengthening government systems. (1/3)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 24
    As Deputy Secretary, Sarah will oversee DDAP's administrative and programmatic operations while helping strengthen collaboration among government agencies, partners, and stakeholders across Pennsylvania. (2/3)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 24
    Sarah previously served in leadership roles at the @PAHealthDept and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, helping advance behavioral health, opioid response, and telehealth initiatives. (3/3)
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  • PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs reposted
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    Life Unites Us
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    Jun 22
    Kim lost her fiancé to an overdose, but she knows he was so much more than his medical condition. All of our neighbors deserve to be seen for who they are—not for the stigma surrounding addiction. #LifeUnitesUs #EndAddictionStigma #RecoveryIsPossible
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 22
    Families know what families need. Your voice can help shape future resources. We’re gathering input from: 🎲 Families, loved ones, & caregivers affected by someone else’s gambling 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & caregivers on youth substance use prevention (1/2)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 22
    Complete the survey that applies to you by Jul. 31, 2026: pa.gov/agencies/ddap/… (2/2)
    Family Learning Series
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    Dr. Latika Davis-Jones
    @PADDAPSecretary
    Jun 19
    As we recognize Juneteenth, we are reminded that freedom includes the freedom to heal. (1/3)
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    Dr. Latika Davis-Jones
    @PADDAPSecretary
    Jun 19
    Replying to @PADDAPSecretary
    At our department, that means working to close gaps in treatment access, expand overdose prevention efforts, support community-based care, and better reach Black Pennsylvanians and communities that have too often faced barriers to support. (2/3)
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    Dr. Latika Davis-Jones
    @PADDAPSecretary
    Jun 19
    Replying to @PADDAPSecretary
    Because true freedom includes access to care, dignity in recovery, and systems that help people heal. (3/3)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 17
    Recovery is something to celebrate. 💜 (1/4)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
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    Jun 17
    Replying to @PADrugAlcohol
    Treatment providers, recovery and wellness organizations, advocates, and community organizations are invited to host activities or resource tables. (3/4)
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    PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
    @PADrugAlcohol
    Jun 17
    For details, to add the event to your calendar, or to reserve your space, visit: pa.gov/agencies/ddap/… (4/4)
    Recovery Month Events
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