Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Helping Pennsylvanians prevent, reduce, and recover from substance use and problem gambling—so they can lead safer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
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Programs and Services
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Access substance use disorder treatment and resources for yourself or a loved one.
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County Drug and Alcohol Offices
Find your local county drug and alcohol office for help with access to treatment funding, assessment, and referrals.
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Compulsive and Problem Gambling Treatment
Browse problem gambling resources and locate treatment providers.
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Housing
Locate a licensed recovery house or halfway house.
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Overdose Prevention Supplies
Get naloxone and/or drug testing strips for yourself, a loved one, or your community.
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Prescription Drug Take-Back
Help keep your community and loved ones safe by discarding old, unwanted, or unused prescription medication.
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For Professionals
Licensing
Apply for or update a license to operate a drug and alcohol treatment facility or recovery house in the Commonwealth.
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Licensing Alerts
Guidance on the interpretation and implementation of the Department's licensing regulations.
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Funding Opportunities
Apply for grant initiative funding opportunities to support substance use disorder programs and services.
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Training
In-person and virtual trainings to gain knowledge and fulfill requirements.
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Bulletins and Updates
Information bulletins, policy bulletins, training opportunities, and more.
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News
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April 22, 2026
Shapiro Administration Collects More than 225 Tons of Prescription Medications Across Pennsylvania Through Drug Take-Back Program
April 14, 2026
Shapiro Administration Helps 500 Pennsylvanians Get Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis Care with First-of-its-Kind Behavioral Health Crisis Unit in Blair County
April 10, 2026
Shapiro Administration Helps 28,000 Pennsylvanians Get Access to Life-Saving Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Resources
March 31, 2026
Shapiro Administration Hosts Symposium on Emerging Drug Trends to Ensure Overdose Prevention, Treatment Specialists Are Trained to Meet Regional Needs of Pennsylvanians
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