BEACON HILL BRIEFING: Breaking the cycle of addiction
“An Act to Increase Opportunities for Long-Term Substance Abuse Recovery” is the Senate's newest response to combating drug addiction. Our bill outlines many steps and responsibilities to deter the prescription of drugs that hold high potential for abuse. Read more on Wicked Local Kingston

Drug Rehab Indiantown Promotes Awareness for Substance Abuse Recovery
LIGHTNING RELEASES 06/02/14 –Thousands of teenagers throughout Florida live daily in the real-life nightmare of a drug or alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, most will never receive the proper treatment for their chemical dependency because they simply … Read more on Ticker Report

State Drug Addiction Task Force Releases Report
No longer is heroin addiction only found in the inner big cities, but is all too prevalent in our suburbs, small cities and rural areas,” said Nozzolio. “The focus of the Task Force is on providing additional resources for the prevention of drug abuse … Read more on Lansing Star

Dedham Police: Prescription drug disposal, Good Samaritan Laws and …
On March 27, 2014, Governor Deval Patrick declared a public health emergency due to what was called “an epidemic of opiate abuse in Massachusetts”. During 2013, the Town of Dedham experienced 4 overdose deaths. … We also encourage those who are … Read more on Wicked Local Dedham