DEA introduces new plan of attack for opioid crisis in Bristol County
(WJAR, December 10) In 2018, over 80% of drug deaths in Bristol County involved the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl. Read more.
DEA will increase enforcement and outreach efforts on Southcoast
(South Coast Today, September 19) In September, officials from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced the launch of a program – 360 – that will work with the community to fight the local opioid epidemic. Read more.
Opioid Overdose Deaths In Mass. Are Down 11% So Far This Year
(WBUR, August 21) According to the state’s preliminary numbers, opioid-related overdose deaths fell 11% during the first six months of 2019 in Massachusetts. Read more.