Heroin / Opioid Resources

Reach 4 Me

"Reach for Me" calls attention to the opioid overdose epidemic in the United States. Of particular interest is the situation surrounding the overdose antidote called naloxone, a pure opioid antagonist long-used for reversing the effects of opioid overdose. "Reach for Me" explores the interconnected issues of naloxone pricing and production shortages, public funding support (or more often lack thereof), and other factors affecting access to overdose prevention tools. It features interviews with leading experts and advocates from around the country, including California, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington, DC, and Wisconsin.

PA STOP.ORG   

This website is designed to educate parents, teachers, family members and other caregivers about the risks of prescription painkiller and heroin use, the relationship between prescription painkiller and heroin use, and what to do when you need help.

DA's Tip Line

the DA office has set up three methods of alerting law enforcement officers about heroin activity in Bucks County. The first is a telephone line: 1-215-345-DRUG (3784). The second is an e-mail address: drugtips@co.bucks.pa.us. The third, geared at the millennial generation is a text tip line: simply text BUCKSDRUGTIPS to TIP411.

It is important to note that all information provided will be anonymous.

“It’s time to stop being passive, and time to start being aggressive,” stated Assistant DA Weintraub. “We want to take the public by the throat, because without the public’s help we can’t win. That’s paramount. Enough is enough. If you know something, tell us.”

Be a Part of the Conversation

Addresses substance use, abuse and addiction and it's impact on young people by building a culture of awareness and support.

Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA)

The Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA) is an organization dedicated to the professionals working to prevent the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in Pennsylvania.

 Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)

A national organization for community anti-drug coalitions, made up of over 5,000 local coalitions nationwide. The site has tools and information for coalition-building and community substance abuse prevention.