Overprescribed Opiates Fueling Heroin OD Epidemic in MA

Overprescribed Opiates Fueling Heroin OD Epidemic in MA
“Opioid prescriptions have seen an increase because the level of pain required to prescribe them has changed,” said Terri Nabulsi of Learn to Cope, an organization that helps Massachusetts families deal with addiction and drug abuse. “What was once …
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Opiate epidemic leads Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to declare public …
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick on Thursday declared a public health emergency as the state, like much of the northeast U.S., is dealing with an epidemic of heroin and opiate-based prescription drug abuse. (Republican File Photo). Print … our …
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Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse
Massachusetts residents are urged to turn in their unwanted prescription drugs at designated sites on April 26 in a state-wide effort to tame the spike in prescription drug abuse. At least 170 drop-off sites will be available as part of the National …
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Discussion on drug abuse in South Central Massachusetts scheduled for …
Since the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in early February, the national spotlight on heroin and opioid drug abuse has grown hotter. Locally, state and local officials are talking openly about addiction in communities where residents and law …
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