The Council on Chemical Abuse, also known as COCA, is a non-profit agency that provides addiction resources, prevention education and recovery support for Berks County, PA
For services that address the opioid crisis in Berks
Our FREE classes offer support, guidance and free nicotine replacement therapy to help people quit tobacco.
Read More »Narcan® is the brand name for the drug naloxone, a lifesaving medication that can reverse an overdose caused by opioids.
Read More »COCA hosts monthly episodes on BCTV and WEEU on topics related to prevention, recovery and treatment of addiction.
Read More »Proper storage and disposal of medications prevents accidental and intentional misuse and helps protect the environment.
Read More »Every summer, COCA's Prevention Team provides free prevention programming to Berks County summer camps, playgrounds and and youth programs.
Read More »“When we cannot separate the description of the disorder from the person...then you have stigma. ” – Michael
Find more storiesA month-long campaign in March to draw attention to the issue of problem gambling, and to the availability of prevention and treatment.
Read More »Serving alcohol to teens is unhealthy, unsafe and unacceptable.
Read More »Prevention in pajamas offers reliable family resources supporting prevention at home, covering issues like substance use and digital balance.
Read More »2,392Vaping Presentations
7,841Narcan Kits Distributed
9,690Print Materials Distributed
Using marijuana during pregnancy may put the health of the mother and fetus at risk
Read More »Download the toolkit for fact sheets, local data, tips and resources on vaping.
Read More »Learn more about the new addictive nicotine product, now just the size of a silica packet.
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