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Baker highlights opioid addiction toll on veterans (Boston Globe)

Haverhill reels from 5 ODs in a few hours (Boston Herald)

Help make Massachusetts a #StateWithoutStigMA

Governor Charlie Baker held a press conference this morning to announce the launch of the Commonwealth’s latest campaign to combat the… Read more »

New federal data indicate Mass. has a fentanyl problem (Boston Globe)

Massachusetts advances in its response to opioid epidemic

As featured on the Helpline blog in June, Governor Baker’s Action Plan to Address the Opioid Epidemic in Massachusetts takes… Read more »

Overdose Deaths From Opiates May Be Down In Mass. — But It’s Too Early To Say (WBUR)

Gov. Baker to unveil bill aimed at curbing opioid abuse (Washington Times)

Addiction now defined as brain disorder, not behavior issue (NBC News)

Police say they want to aid, not arrest, addicts (Boston Globe)

Mayor Marty Walsh will head a national substance abuse task force (Boston.com)