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Update on the Overdose Task Force Meeting from 1-10-18
At the Overdose Task Force meeting last night our own Michelle spoke from the heart about her recovery and Cheryl, Tammy, Erich, DA Gene Vittone and other members of the Coalition received an award from the DEA for the work they … Continue reading
Opioid Overdose Coalition invites you to attend.
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Washington Co. DA and WDAC on Sunday Business Page on CBS
Gene Vittone and Erich Curnow were interviewed for the Sunday Business Page on CBS about the current Opioid Crisis. To see the interview click on the following link: Washington Co. DA Eugene Vittone & Washington Co. Drug & Alcohol Commission’s … Continue reading
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Save a Life Awards Ceremony
Forty-six first responders were honored in the Main Street Pavilion in Washington. Secretary Gary Tennis of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs presided over the ceremony to recognize them as well as Cheryl Andrews, Executive Director of WDAC and … Continue reading
Heroin Alert Released
The Department of Justice released a media alert on Heroin that may be responsible for several overdoses in the area since the weekend. Thankfully most have not been fatal because of the use of Narcan. Please read the whole story … Continue reading
Save a Life Trainings – Narcan Training
Learn How to Save a Life! Naloxone (Narcan) and Overdose Prevention Trainings. FREE and open to the public for any Washington County resident. March 10, 2016 Frank Sarris Library 35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Register at 6:30 p.m. and Training begins … Continue reading
Heroin overdose drug naloxone to be provided free to all Pa public schools.
According to Fox news, The Wolf administration has partnered with Adapt Pharma to increase statewide access to the naloxone drug, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Adapt will provide a free carton of Narcan Nasal Spray, one … Continue reading
Sue Shares Her Story and is Helping Others.
Our own CRS, Sue Pryor is sharing her story and helping others with their battle with addiction and educating the public on the importance of Narcan. Sue was able to share her story and how Naloxone saved her life. … Continue reading
Canonsburg Coalition Pilots Church Programs
Communities Moving Forward a coalition located in Canonsburg has begun with pilot program at churches. The program is to educate the members of the addiction and the benefits of faith to fight addiction. Seventy percent of people are have been … Continue reading
Narcan Available without a Prescription at CVS
CVS pharmacies has made the drug naloxone, which can reverse a heroin or painkiller overdose, available without a prescription in 12 states including Pennsylvania. According to a spokesman in the article featured on PA Penn Live, naloxone will cost $52.99 … Continue reading