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Expert Guidance for Families of Students with FASD.
Expert Guidance for Families of Students with FASD. Navigating the education system with a child with FASD can feel overwhelming, but you...
Oct 9


Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Caregiver Conference 2026!
Proof Alliance is seeking speakers to connect with and elevate care for people with FASD using strengths-based strategies. This year’s...
Oct 9


Certified Recovery Specialist CRS Stakeholder Survey
Dear OMHSAS Stakeholders, The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is inviting Certified Recovery Specialist...
Oct 9


Shapiro Administration Hosts “Words Matter” Webinar on How Language Can Reduce Stigma Around Substance Use Disorder, Communicating about SUD with Accuracy, Empathy, and Impact
Learn more about the Shapiro Administration’s SUD initiatives and resources on DDAP’s website .
Sep 24


Check Out the Events Calendar on Our New Website!
We're excited to introduce PEAL's brand-new website that features an easy-to-use events calendar that makes it simpler than ever to find...
Sep 24


Serve as a Board Director at the PEAL Center
The PEAL Board of Directors is made up of individuals who are committed to the vision, mission, and goals of the organization. Board...
Sep 24


In Continued Support of Pennsylvanians in Recovery, Shapiro Administration Announces Statewide ‘Recovery in Nature’ Sites Ahead of National Recovery Month Initiative spans nine PA state parks!
T he Pennsylvania Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced the agencies’...
Aug 27


How to Stop Marijuana Cravings, Prevent Relapse, and Find Help
Quitting marijuana can cause persistent thoughts and a strong desire to use. While weed cravings can be unpleasant, they do not need to...
Aug 27


Alcohol Use is Up Among Women — and Health Consequences Have Followed
“The risk that alcohol poses to women’s health has mounted over the last two decades, as they have begun to drink more frequently and in...
Jul 29


SAMHSA Releases Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health
“Today, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of the 2024 National Survey on Drug...
Jul 29


INPUT NEEDED! Survey needs individuals with lived experience, providers, and community for PA Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP).
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) invites providers, individuals with lived experience, and community...
Jul 23


For the Emerging Drug Trends Symposium, DDAP is accepting presentation proposals through July 15
This one-day event, slated for November 18 in Camp Hill , will bring together hundreds of professionals to explore the latest...
Jul 10


A Virtual Peer Support Group for Youth & Young Adults Thrive for Hope
Connect with other youth & young adults in a safe, supportive virtual environment, and create a community that is free of stigma, with a...
Jul 8


Join the Secondary Transition Mastermind! Parents United: Mastering Transition Together! Free and Confidential
Finding your community—parents who have the same concerns and challenges that you're facing, who understand and don't judge—is very...
Jun 25


COPAA Celebrates Landmark Win for Students with Disabilities Subjected to Discrimination in School
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.(COPAA) celebrates a major victory for students with disabilities and their families....
Jun 19


Family Wellbeing Survey
I'm just sharing a survey the Family Wellbeing Team is doing as part of our program development and planning process that we conduct...
Jun 18


The Difference between Complaints and Grievances
While both complaints and grievances express dissatisfaction , A grievance is a formal, often legally binding issue, typically involving...
May 16


Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Infant Complications
An updated systematic review finds that consuming cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth...
May 13


Parents need to be paid when caring for children, when parents have been trained to provide that care! SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 1068.
The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh and Achieva are working diligently on House Bill 1068, and we need your support! We need your help to...
Apr 23
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