September is National Recovery Month. The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is gathering a list of statewide events to promote on its 2021 National Recovery Month web page. If you would like your evens to be listed, please email the DDAP Press Office.
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs has issued an Information Bulletin providing updates on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) term and condition for marijuana.
Due to reported issues with TrainPA, DDAP has made changes to the following on-demand modules:
Because of these changes, users who registered for the previous versions will need to withdraw from the course(s) and register for the new version. When searching for the modules, only the new versions will be visible. Contact the DDAP Training Section with questions.
Life Unites Us, a partnership among the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research at Penn State Harrisburg, and the non-profits Shatterproof and The Public Good Projects, is presenting a webinar at 12:00pm Tuesday, July 27, 2021, that will examine DDAP’s history, structure, and strategic goals. In addition, DDAP’s current priorities and initiatives will be discussed. Attendees will also learn how to access trainings, grant opportunities, and technical assistance through the department and other resources, as well as network with members of DDAP’s executive staff. Register for the webinar here.
In its July 15 public meeting, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) disapproved the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs’ recovery house regulations for licensure in a 4-1 vote. Earlier in the week, the Office of Attorney General and House and Senate committees approved the regulations.
DDAP intends to revise the regulations to respond to IRRC’s concerns and resubmit the regulatory package as soon as possible. The latest draft of the regulations are available on IRRC’s website.
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) seeks input through its DDAP Website Feedback Form to create a more user-friendly experience on its website. The information provided will be used to create a better experience for consumers who are looking for life-saving prevention, treatment, and recovery resources.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) new guide reviews ways that telehealth modalities can be used to provide treatment for serious mental illness and substance use disorders among adults, distills the research into recommendations for practice, and provides examples of how these recommendations can be implemented. The guide is available here.
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is reminding drug and alcohol treatment facilities of the availability of the Electronic Reporting System (ERS). This new system makes it easier for providers submitting unusual incident reports to DDAP licensing staff for review. This brochure provides additional information. Providers experiencing technical issues can email DDAP.
This ASAM Alignment Memorandum establishes a procedure for drug and alcohol treatment providers to request from the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) additional time beyond July 1, 2021 in reaching substantial alignment with service delivery conditions under The ASAM Criteria, 2013.
Questions regarding this memorandum can be directed to DDAP, ASAM Transition, or Jason Snyder, Director, Drug & Alcohol Division.
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