Addiction

Del. Bill Seeks To Set Standards Of Care At Recovery Houses

By Mark Fowser | May 17, 2022 |

New Delaware legislation seeks to set a standard of care for recovery houses… places people turn to for treatment for substance use disorder.
The bill (HB 421)…

Sat. Apr. 30th Is Drug Take-Back Day

By WGMD News | April 29, 2022 |

Overdoses continue to claim lives: Delaware health officials said suspected overdose deaths rose by 15% in 2021.
Expired or unused medications around the house could get into the…

Wicomico Co. Addresses Addiction, Overdose Challenges

By WGMD News | April 26, 2022 |

Wicomico County is staying vigilant in its efforts to address the opioid epidemic, as local overdose numbers rise.
The local health department, the Opioid Intervention Team, elected officials…

100,000+ Have Been Referred Through Del. Treatment & Referral Network

By Mark Fowser | January 10, 2022 |

A system that refers Delawareans in search of substance use and mental health services has now made more than 100,000 referrals.

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Del. Construction Industry Makes Naloxone Available To Workers, Supervisors

By Mark Fowser | November 22, 2021 |

John Robinson (left) and Anne Carr of the DPH Office of Health Crisis Response train a group of Bancroft Construction workers Nov. 18, on the use of Narcan, a medication that can reverse the effects of opioids in an overdose situation and can potentially save a life. DPH has partnered with the construction industry to provide substance use disorder resources and training for workers.

A partnership between Delaware Public Health and the construction industry has made the overdose-reversing medication Narcan available to construction workers at a University of Delaware construction site…

Prescription Drug Takeback Day Is Saturday

By Mark Fowser | October 21, 2021 |

Old, expired and unused medications can be safely disposed of during the 21st Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday. Numerous law enforcement agencies are taking part in…

VIDEO : Md. Expands Efforts To Meet Heroin / Opioid Crisis

By Mark Fowser | June 30, 2021 |

Operation Save a Life, a Maryland initiative to increase access to the overdose-reversing medication naloxone, is being expanded.

Governor Larry Hogan…

Del. Introduces Recovery Referral Portal

By Mark Fowser | September 18, 2020 |

Delawareans in search of information and resources about substance use disorder or mental health treatment can find it through a new online platform.

Md. Budget Supports Addiction Resources Locally

By Mark Fowser | August 26, 2020 |

Local programs that see first-hand the effects of the opioid addiction and overdose crisis are getting support in the Maryland fiscal year 2021 budget.

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