Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined by 4 percent in 2018 compared to 2017, marking the second consecutive year-over-year decrease in deaths, according to the latest quarterly opioid-related overdose deaths report released today by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. That 4 percent decline follows a 2 percent decrease in …

Of the 563 drug overdoses that New Bedford police responded to in 2018, 36 were fatal compared to 42 in 2017 – a 15% decrease. The decrease in the total number of fatal overdoses can likely be attributed to the widespread use of Narcan – the life-saving drug that has …

According to New Bedford Fire Department records, firefighters responded to 602 overdoses in New Bedford in 2018 – up 10% over 2017. In 2017, firefighters responded to 548 overdoses and 689 drug overdoses in 2016. New Bedford Guide has a request in with the New Bedford Police Department for their …

On Jan. 10 at 8:07pm, New Bedford police officers responded to a report that a 38-year old male and 39-year old female had overdosed the same North Front Street apartment. Both received medical attention at the scene and were transported to St. Luke’s for further evaluation. Thirty minutes later, New …

As 2018 winds down, we will countdown New Bedford Guide’s top 30 stories of 2018 based on traffic to our website. Our top story had over 30,000 readers. YOu can read 26-30 here. Here’s 21-25: 20. 10 Things to Know About South Coast Rail 10 Things to Know About South …

As part of a comprehensive response to the opioid epidemic, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Massachusetts has warned a number of medical professionals that their opioid prescribing practices have been identified as a source of concern. In a letter sent this week, United States Attorney Andrew E. …

Meet Megan Abdullahi, 35-year-old center manager at CleanSlate. Megan grew up on Cape Cod and after schooling immediately went into work in human services, as it has always been in her nature to help. She started working at group homes and after some time, she started managing them. Megan moved …

Community leaders and stakeholders from around Bristol County who are in the fight to end the opioid crisis are convening at the Holiday Inn, Taunton for a half-day forum on November 7th from 8:30am to 1:00pm. The Bristol County Regional Alliance is a coalition of individuals and organizations who are …

The Department of Justice is awarding over $8.4 million to 12 Massachusetts programs that are working to combat the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment and enforcement. On the first day of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice is awarding nearly $320 …

There has never been a time in America – for as long as I can remember – when there have been more calls or demands for placing a ban on someone or something. Some people feel so powerfully about the object or person that they don’t even want anyone else …