Governor Declares War on Opiate Epidemic
Governor declares war on opiate epidemic
Deval Patrick declared a public health emergency Thursday, promising $ 20 million for drug abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery programs; banning the controversial painkiller Zohydro; and clearing the way for police officers to carry …
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Gov. Patrick declares public health emergency in wake of heroin epidemic
Actions aimed at addressing Massachusetts' opioid epidemic announced at press conference Thursday. Gov. Deval Patrick dedicates $ 20 million to enhance substance abuse treatment programs and convenes emergency session of Public Health Council to …
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Grant to Help Women Seeking Drug and Alcohol Treatment
We strive to assist clients with the individualized support they need to combat substance abuse and lead self-sufficient, productive lives.” Since 1981, SHOH has helped more than 3000 women through its comprehensive and effective 45-day social model …
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