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Once behind bars, these security officers now protect their community in Roxbury
A small team that takes on three city problems at once: community violence, overdoses and people coming out of prison who are unable to find work. -
Deaths from xylazine are on the rise. The White House has a new plan to tackle it
The White House is marshaling a new plan to try to beef up testing, tracking and treatment for street drugs laced with xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer… -
Here's who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state
As more than $50 billion makes its way to state and local governments to compensate for the opioid epidemic, people with high hopes for the money are… -
Opioids are overrated for some common back pain, a study suggests
Back and neck pain afflicts millions of American adults, driving many to seek relief from their family doctor or even the local emergency room. When these… -
Somerville's overdose prevention site plan marks a 'tremendous shift' in attitudes around harm reduction
The city has taken steps to open a dedicated facility for safe drug use, the first of its kind in the state. -
New report shows highest opioid-related death rate to date for Mass. in 2022
Healey administration has proposed more than $600 million for 2024 fiscal year budget for substance abuse prevention, treatment programs. -
A deadly new street drug caught the U.S. off guard. Experts say it'll happen again
Public health and law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are scrambling to blunt the impact of xylazine, a deadly new threat to Americans who use street… -
A new nasal spray to reverse fentanyl and other opioid overdoses gets FDA approval
WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids… -
What sets apart Wu’s approach to Mass. and Cass
The mayor says the neighborhood’s making progress, but big challenges remain. -
Narcan will soon be available over the counter. One psychiatrist says everyone should get it.
Dr. Amanda von Horn, an addiction psychiatrist, says the drug is not an actual treatment method for opioid use.
