Prescription Drug Take Back Program
There are permanent prescription drug takeback boxes available in Armstrong, Indiana, and Clarion Counties. These locations provide individuals with a secure and convenient way to dispose of controlled substances. Disposing of prescription medications helps prevent the misuse and abuse of these substances while being environmentally friendly.
National Drug Take Back Day a Success!
On Saturday, April 24th, 2021, Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission along with Diamond Drug and Sheriff Fyock, collected 180 lbs. of medications to be safely disposed of for National Drug Take Back Day in Indiana County.
Naloxone (Narcan®) is available at NO COST
Naloxone (Narcan®) is available at NO COST
Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission is committed to making Naloxone available to members of our community, particularly people that use opioids and their family and/or friends, first responders (EMS, Fire Departments, and Police), and anyone else that wants to help save the life of an individual that is experiencing an overdose emergency.
Recovery Capital is hosting an Open House!
Recovery Capital is hosting an Open House!
The Open House will be Friday April 30th and Saturday May 1st from 10am to 4pm at 281 North McKean St., Kittanning, PA 16201.
Refreshments will be available. Bring your mask and join us!
NEXT Distro – Stay Alive, Stay Safe
GET NALOXONE MAILED TO YOU!
If you are a Pennsylvania resident and likely to be a layperson first responder to an opioid overdose emergency, you may be able to receive free naloxone by mail.
Act 139 Good Samaritan Law
Act 139- The Good Samaritan Law with Naloxone According to the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol (DDAP): Allows first responders (law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS) or other organizations acting at the direction of a health care professional authorized to prescribe...
Nurse Navigator & Recovery Specialist Outreach Program
Summary Need: To properly address and treat patients who have concurrent substance abuse and chronic healthcare issues. Intervention: A referral system was created that utilizes Community Health Workers (CHWs) in a drug and alcohol treatment setting. Results: This...
Armstrong County Veterans Treatment Court
The Court will be participating with the Armstrong County District Attorney, the Office of the Public Defender, the Probation Department, and other community organizations in order to identify qualified veterans. Veterans who participate will come before judges on a...
Rural Responses To The Opioid Crisis In Southwestern Pennsylvania
The MARTI institute is proud to release its report “Rural Responses to the Opioid Crisis in Southwestern Pennsylvania.” The study was funded by the Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission with funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol...
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