In The News
Current Trends
Learn more about the substance gaining popularity in vape/quick shope.
In The News
Read about our 4th Annual No Nicotine New Year Traveling Quit Kit Tour!
COCA Highlights
COCA Highlights
The Council on Chemical Abuse helps raise awareness about the dangers of buying lottery tickets for children.
In The News
In The News
COCA Highlights
Parenting
Prevention in pajamas offers reliable family resources supporting prevention at home, covering issues like substance use and digital balance.
COCA Highlights
In The News
Learn more about the new addictive nicotine product, now just the size of a silica packet.
Addiction
In The News
Learn more about how problem gambling addictions have become more prevalent with the introduction of applications.
COCA Highlights
COCA Highlights
In The News
Every September, we celebrate Recovery Month with events and activities that recognize the achievements of individuals who have reclaimed their lives in long-term recovery.
SOS Berks held a Recovery Simulation Event on April 20 that brought out nearly 80 people.
We’ve launched a new media campaign that seeks to educate Berks County youth about the risks of vaping.
COCA Highlights
In The News
COCA Highlights
COCA Highlights
View this year’s Annual Report for our financial information and to find highlights on our projects and programs.
In The News
COCA Highlights
Executive Director Stanley J. Papademetriou has announced his decision to retire in December after 35 years with COCA.
In The News
The Council on Chemical Abuse staff attend numerous health fairs throughout Berks County where we provide the community with resources for substance use prevention, treatment and recovery.
Prevention
The PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently highlighted the increased prevalence of alcohol misuse and available treatment options for alcohol use disorder.
Addiction
Marijuana has changed greatly over the last 50 years. It is a powerful drug, far stronger than it was in the 1970s, with the potential for serious consequences.
An unusually high number of overdoses were reported over the weekend of 4/10 due to a toxic mix of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine.
In The News
As teens celebrate proms and graduations, it’s important that parents avoid serving alcohol to underage youth.
Current Trends
Older adults often confront physical and social changes that can increase their vulnerability to substance misuse.
COCA Highlights
The Council on Chemical Abuse held its first hybrid conference on Nov. 4, 2021.
COCA Highlights
Prevention
COCA celebrated Red Ribbon Week 2021 by providing red ribbons and educational programs free to Berks County schools.
The Great American Smoke Out challenges Americans to quit tobacco on the 3rd Thursday of November.
No amount of alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy. Check out our fun, fall mocktail recipes.
COCA Highlights
COCA Highlights
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jen Smith recently visited Reading Hospital – Tower Health to highlight the success of the Warm Handoff program.
The Council on Chemical Abuse has introduced a new Stigma Reduction Toolkit for Berks County Media and Communications Professionals.
