Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

09/04/2026

More than 41,000 doses of naloxone distributed in one year through newspaper-style boxes at Philadelphia fire stations — available 24/7 and at no cost.

Through our Overdose Prevention Program, the Shapiro Administration supplies the naloxone for Philadelphia’s Naloxone in Black initiative, expanding access in communities disproportionately impacted by overdose.

Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones joined city leaders to mark the initiative’s one-year milestone.

📺 Watch PHL17's coverage at the link in the comments.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Recovery reminds us there's always value in coming back to finish what you started. 💜🎨

Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones returned to A New Tomorrow- Lemoyne to put the finishing touches on her Recovery Month Window Wars design, sharing a message that says it all:

More love. Less stigma.

Keep an eye on A New Tomorrow's page to see all of the Recovery Month Window Wars designs and cast your vote! 🪟🗳️

09/04/2026

Part of recovery is discovering what you’re capable of—and sometimes that happens outside the walls of a treatment center. 🐴💜

Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones and members of the department’s team joined the Beaver County PA Behavioral Health Drug and Alcohol Program and Matrix Treatment Center at Black Iron Stables LLC in Fombell to see the Peace Horse Enlightenment Program in action.

Women receiving treatment at Matrix visit the stables, where working with horses provides a supportive, nonjudgmental setting to work through trauma while building trust and confidence, practicing self-control and leadership, and confronting fear.

The Beaver County Behavioral Health Drug and Alcohol Program, one of the department’s local offices, contracts with department-licensed Matrix to provide substance use disorder treatment in the county.

The Peace Horse Enlightenment Program is one example of how treatment and community-based opportunities can work together to support the whole person in recovery.

09/03/2026

For the third year, the Shapiro Administration is highlighting Recovery in Nature—a year-round partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) that encourages Pennsylvanians to connect nature, wellness, and recovery.

During National Recovery Month, we're spotlighting 18 featured trails and waterways across nearly 20 Pennsylvania State Parks and conservation areas, representing all nine Regional Recovery Hub regions.

On September 29, DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones will join NorthBound & Co, the Region 9 Regional Recovery Hub, for a forest bathing experience at Lackawanna State Park.

Hosted in partnership with DCNR and the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in recognition of National Recovery Month and Su***de Prevention Month, the event highlights the restorative benefits of nature for people in recovery and Pennsylvania veterans.

09/02/2026

Coming up Sept. 14: Get a clearer picture of what to expect from Pennsylvania's upcoming ASAM ambulatory alignment reviews.

Join representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Mercer for an overview of the review process, recent updates, and what providers can expect under the Section 1115 waiver.

Register⤵️

09/02/2026

The majority is a recovery story. 🙌💜

73% of adults who say they’ve ever had a problem with drugs or alcohol consider themselves in recovery or recovered.

Recovery Month is a reminder that substance use disorder is treatable—and millions of people are living proof.

09/01/2026

There’s more than one way to step into wellness this Recovery Month.💜

🌳 Recovery in the Grove — Connect with community at our Wellness & Resource Fair in Harrisburg, featuring 70 resource tables, activities for all ages, lived-experience perspectives from veterans, food trucks, line dancing, music and more.

🌲 Recovery in Nature: Forest Bathing — Slow down and connect with nature at six Pennsylvania State Parks. Forest bathing is a guided wellness practice that involves a short, slow walk — or simply sitting and taking in your surroundings.

Offered in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in recognition of National Recovery Month and Su***de Prevention Month.

All events are free, open to the public, and no registration is required.

Join us — and help spread the word! Visit the links in the comments for event details and a printable page to share with your community.

09/01/2026

Recovery is a journey, and having support matters. Reach out to a friend or loved one who may be dealing with substance use disorder and let them know they’re not alone. Need help getting started? Check out Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Family Learning Series: https://bit.ly/4aG54nu

09/01/2026