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Headed to a picnic, concert, or cookout? #Narcan fits in your bag, your glovebox, your pocket—and it saves lives. It’s free, it’s easy to use, and it might be the most important thing you bring. Find it here: pa-ddap.info/overdosepreven…

Headed to a picnic, concert, or cookout? #Narcan fits in your bag, your glovebox, your pocket—and it saves lives.

It’s free, it’s easy to use, and it might be the most important thing you bring.

Find it here: pa-ddap.info/overdosepreven…
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This Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who gave everything in service to our country. For those left behind, grief and trauma can linger—and alcohol or drugs may become a way to cope. If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available.

This Memorial Day weekend, we remember those who gave everything in service to our country.

For those left behind, grief and trauma can linger—and alcohol or drugs may become a way to cope.

If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available.
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People in recovery are like anyone else. They're like Ashley, who loves hiking and getting root beer floats with her grandfather. Stigma changes how we see people, but we shouldn't let it. Having a medical condition doesn't define anyone. #LifeUnitesUs #EndAddictionStigma

People in recovery are like anyone else. They're like Ashley, who loves hiking and getting root beer floats with her grandfather. Stigma changes how we see people, but we shouldn't let it. Having a medical condition doesn't define anyone.

#LifeUnitesUs #EndAddictionStigma
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This #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones met with veterans in recovery. They spoke about stigma, peer support, and navigating care w/help from West Branch Drug & Alcohol Commission, the local drug & alcohol office. Vet resources from the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs:pa.gov/agencies/dmva/…

This #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, <a href="/PADDAPSecretary/">Dr. Latika Davis-Jones</a> met with veterans in recovery.

They spoke about stigma, peer support, and navigating care w/help from West Branch Drug &amp; Alcohol Commission, the local drug &amp; alcohol office.

Vet resources from the <a href="/PADMVA/">PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs</a>:pa.gov/agencies/dmva/…
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At the end of the day, people with addiction are still human beings. They're still someone's beloved uncle, someone's favorite babysitter, someone's cherished child. They all deserve support in fighting their medical condition.#LifeUnitesUs #EndAddictionStigma #RecoveryIsPossible

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What if every $1 spent helped kids and made our communities safer?   DYK? Studies show that each $1 invested in out-of-school time programs saves the state more than $6.  Afterschool programs don’t just support kids, they help to create better academic outcomes and safer

What if every $1 spent helped kids and made our communities safer?
 
DYK? Studies show that each $1 invested in out-of-school time programs saves the state more than $6.  Afterschool programs don’t just support kids, they help to create better academic outcomes and safer
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Nicotine isn’t harmless—it hijacks your brain and body. Most nicotine—even in vapes and pouches—comes from tobacco. This #WorldNoTobaccoDay, know what’s behind the buzz: cdc.gov/tobacco/nicoti…, cdc.gov/tobacco/e-ciga…

Nicotine isn’t harmless—it hijacks your brain and body. Most nicotine—even in vapes and pouches—comes from tobacco.

This #WorldNoTobaccoDay, know what’s behind the buzz: cdc.gov/tobacco/nicoti…, cdc.gov/tobacco/e-ciga…