Tag: Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate Passes Legislation Aimed at Addressing Opioid Epidemic
Bill S.2609 was passed in the Massachusetts Senate, which aims to provide an extra set of tools to address the opioid epidemic and establish...
Massachusetts Sues 16 Purdue Board Members
Massachusetts is suing 16 former and current Purdue Pharma board members and executives for their alleged role in the continuing opioid epidemic. The Attorney...
Family members can be first responders and lifesavers in opioid overdoses
Although the opioid epidemic continues to be a nationwide concern, a new study reveals that family members and communities have the capacity to...
Police program offers addiction treatment without judgment or jail time
The Angel Program, a recently launched program by the Gloucester Police Department that offers direct referral for drug detoxification or rehabilitation treatment, has proven...