The Cambria County Drug Coalition and more than a dozen Cambria County pharmacies have partnered to distribute pouches that can be used to neutralize unwanted, unused or expired drugs, coalition leaders announced Tuesday. Members of the public can receive Deterra drug deactivation pouches at no cost by visiting the drive-through windows of participating pharmacies through
Many people in our community are struggling with opioid use disorder or substance use disorder, and Cambria County has put forth an enormous effort to assist these individuals to be successful in recovery. Read More...
Families in Recovery offers support and education to families, parents, and children who have been touched by addiction. Through group sessions, the program aims to help parents with substance use disorders learn healthy coping and parenting skills while balancing the needs of their recovery. Join us Tuesdays at 7pm on Zoom from May 26th to July
Remembering Lives Lost to Overdose Save the Date: August 31,2020 Location: CCDC Facebook Live Stream from Point Park 100 Washington St. Downtown Johnstown, PA
The Cambria County Drug Coalition continues to offer resources during COVID-19. Listen in for CCDC Project's Coordinator Natalie Kauffman's interview below.
Jeremy Woodhead of New Visions Chemical Dependency Program discusses Sobriety during the Pandemic.
Humans have always struggled to deal with pain, anxiety and chronic stress. Learned women and men who study molecular biology and neurology share their knowledge about understanding and overcoming stress, anxiety, depression and pain. There are times, according to these medical leaders, that some members of our world will need pain treatment, approved medicines or
In 2017, approximately 20.7 million people showed a need for treatment for a substance-use disorder. Only 4 million, or approximately 19% of those people, received treatment. As we move into 2020, there is no less need for treatment for substance-use disorders. However, there are more pathways to recovery available for those who are interested. Read
Kristi Freoni - Chief County Detective for Cambria County gives an update on Cambria County’s illegal substance use from the Law Enforcement stand point.
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Cambria County Drug Coalition is helping those who have lost someone to substance use disorder remember their loved ones. The group is helping people memorialize their loved ones by joining in the making of quilts. Each quilt panel is 3 feet by 6 feet to symbolize the size of a