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The U.S. is in the midst of an epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose. Despite increased public awareness of the crisis, opioid-related overdose deaths continue to rise in the United States. In fact, between 2015 and 2016, the national rate of opioid overdose death rose by 28%.
And the opioid epidemic has hit Pennsylvania particularly hard. The rate of drug-related overdose deaths in Pennsylvania is almost double the national overdose death rate.
The Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA) realizes immediate action needs to be taken to prevent opioid abuse. We believe this website, and its content, will provide you with increased awareness, education and information on how to seek help.
– Commonwealth Prevention Alliance Board of Directors
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