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 »The Marijuana Diversion Program is a partner program with Berks County Magisterial District Judges to provide education to those charged with marijuana possession or paraphernalia.
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 »The Council on Chemical Abuse helps raise awareness about the dangers of buying lottery tickets for children.
Read More »An annual campaign during the last week in October, during which students wear red ribbons to illustrate their dedication to living drug-free.
Read More »Serving alcohol to teens is unhealthy, unsafe and unacceptable.
Read More »2,272Vaping Presentations
5,780Narcan Kits Distributed
7,487People Reached at Health Fairs
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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