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Press Release: Governor Lamont Proclaims May 12-18, 2019 as Prevention Week in Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont has proclaimed this week, May 12-18, 2019, as Prevention Week in Connecticut, joining the nation for National Prevention Week (NPW) in an effort to increase public awareness of, and action around, substance misuse and mental health issues.
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Press Release: DMHAS LiveLOUD Opioid Campaign Wins 2019 American Web Design Awards
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services’ (DMHAS) LiveLOUD opioid campaign has been named a winner in the 2019 American Web Design Awards.
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Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is receiving a $5.8 million federal grant that will be used to enhance the state’s efforts to fight the opioid crisis.
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Press Release: State Provides Hospital Emergency Departments with Naloxone
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), with assistance from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and Connecticut Hospital Association, announced today that all hospital emergency departments (ED) in Connecticut now have naloxone available for distribution to patients and loved ones upon discharge through a federal grant.
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PRESS RELEASE: STATE ANNOUNCES INCREASED DRUG DROP BOX USAGE IN 2018
Today, the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)’s Drug Control Division announced that 43,251 lbs. of unneeded medication were disposed of in the state’s drug drop boxes in 2018, an increase of 5,710 lbs. from 2017.
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Effective October 1, 2019, you must be 21 years of age to purchase tobacco, electronic cigarettes or vapor products in Connecticut.
