Opioid Information

Patient Resources

Learn more about treatment options, county resources and drug take back locations.

Find Resources/Get Treatment

There are a number of resources available to those suffering from the disease of addiction.

Drug Take Back Locations

Responsibly dispose of unused or expired prescriptions and over the counter medications.

Naloxone Training

Learn how to respond to an overdose emergency. In as little as 20 minutes, you can learn techniques to save the life of a loved-one, friend, co-worker, neighbor ... anyone ... who is experiencing an overdose caused by prescription narcotics or heroin at www.GetNaloxoneNow.org.

Physician Resources

Learn more about registering for the prescription drug monitoring program, prescribing guidelines and information on naloxone.

PAMED Latest News

Learn what is happening at the state level.

PAMED Resource Center

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) has developed several resources to help educate Pennsylvania physicians.

We are here to help save lives!

Nearly 78 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. The Lackawanna and Luzerne County Medical Societies are here to provide resources that help save lives, educate physicians and help addicted individuals and their families get the treatment they need to live long, productive lives.