This page highlights the community impact of opioids on families and children, the economy, the, criminal justice system, and other opioid-related diseases (e.g., neonatal abstinence syndrome, hepatitis C, HIV).

The Pennsylvania Opioid Data Dashboard provides data behind Pennsylvania's response to the opioid crisis.

The Wolf Administration is helping to rescue opioid use disorder patients and children born suffering from withdrawal symptoms by enhancing the state's response to the opioid epidemic.

This page links users commonwealth and regional opioid resources and data

This page is part of the community impacts section and describes impacts on other opioid related diseases such as HEP B, HIV and infectious diseases.

This page links users to the Get Help Now Hotline and other important resources for those in crisis.

The Wolf Administration is increasing access to treatment for people suffering with opioid use disorder. This tells the story of treatment within the state of Pennsylvania.

The Wolf Administration is working to reduce over-prescribing of opioids through use of the the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and prescribing guidelines.

Governor's Goal - The opioid crisis is a public health emergency in Pennsylvania that is contributing to addiction, overdose emergencies, and deaths. The crisis is unprejudiced in its reach and devastation, impacting all areas of the state – including urban, suburban, and rural communities – and Pennsylvanians of all ages. However, Pennsylvania's experience shows that, with a proactive response, it is possible to prevent substance use disorders, increase access to treatment, and rescue those in dire need.

This page describes information on the impacts of opioids on families and children.