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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
Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an overdose that is caused by an opioid drug (i.e. prescription pain medication or heroin).
Read More »While schools are closed due to COVID-19 and we are unable to provide in-person instruction, we have developed a number of virtual educational resources.
Read More »Red Ribbon Week 2020 will celebrate drug prevention efforts from Oct. 23-31 with the theme "We All Need Courage," featuring our mascot Courage.
Read More »The Council on Chemical Abuse prevention team is introducing a new Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth ages 10-14. The first session will begin in Jan. 2021.
Read More »COCA hosts monthly episodes on BCTV and WEEU in order to keep Berks County residents updated on topics related to addiction.
Read More »While in-person classes have been suspended, we are offering live, virtual classes to safely provide the support and resources to help you quit.
Read More »13,574Students Educated
1,090Narcan Kits Distributed
1,571People Funded for Treatment
Thursday, November 5 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Eleven years ago, I hit rock-bottom. After 20 years of actively using drugs and experiencing all of the judgement that comes with it – low self-esteem, feelings of being ‘less-than’ – my family led me to seek treatment. I cannot express in words how my life has changed for the better since being in recovery. I have a life today.
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Experts believe smokers are vulnerable to the most dangerous impacts of COVID-19.
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Read More »Pennsylvania continues to be one of the hardest-hit states by the opioid epidemic.
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