In Pennsylvania, approximately 25% of adults report binge drinking in the past month, and excessive alcohol consumption has been linked to various negative health outcomes such as liver disease and cancer (Pennsylvania Department of Health, 2020).

In 2019, cocaine was involved in 27% of drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania. The use of cocaine and crack cocaine is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, seizures, and other serious health problems (Pennsylvania Overdose Information Network, 2021).

Heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug that can lead to overdose and death. In Pennsylvania, heroin was involved in 54% of drug overdose deaths in 2019 (Pennsylvania Overdose Information Network, 2021).

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant drug that can cause a variety of physical and mental health problems. Meth use has been increasing in Pennsylvania, with 12% of drug overdose deaths involving meth in 2019 (Pennsylvania Overdose Information Network, 2021).

Prescription drug addiction is a growing problem in Pennsylvania, with many people becoming addicted to opioids prescribed by their doctors. In 2019, prescription opioids were involved in 49% of drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Overdose Information Network, 2021).

Opioid addiction is a serious problem in Pennsylvania, with 84% of drug overdose deaths involving opioids in 2019. This includes prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl (Pennsylvania Overdose Information Network, 2021).