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Support After a Death by Overdose (SADO.D.) By Kerry J. Bickford, VOICES Editor This year, traditional Thanksgiving gatherings are being altered by safety protocols designed to reduce the spread of the coronavirus during the pandemic. For those who are already grieving the loss of a loved one, the increased isolation…
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SAVE-THE-DATE! BSAS Statewide Substance Use Prevention VIRTUAL Conference Acknowledging the Impact of Racism on Community Health and Prevention: Making Our Work More Restorative Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 9:30–12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 10:00–12:00 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2020, 10:00–1:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION. The murders…
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Download the full document here: Overdose Prevention and Outreach Efforts During COVID-19 The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) poses challenges to engaging with overdose survivors and their social networks, while maintaining the physical distance necessary to reduce the spread of the disease. This document provides recommendations and resources for Post Overdose…
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For two weeks in a row, South End and Roxbury residents have taken to the streets to demand elected officials take action to address impacts to their neighborhoods from the opioid epidemic. Dozens of demonstrators took over the intersection of Mass. Ave. and Washington Street on Sept. 3 to draw attention to issues…
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh told South End residents this week the city has “work to do” as it continues to tackle the impacts of the opioid crisis on neighborhoods surrounding the area known as “Mass. and Cass,” but called for other communities around the state to step up their own efforts to address…
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Virtual Presentation Tuesday, October 13th from 5:30-6:30pm Click HERE to register. For decades, the tobacco and vaping industries have strategically and successfully targeted Black, LatinX, and LGBTQ+ communities with their addictive products. Of these unjust tactics, the racial targeting of the Black community with menthol cigarettes has had the most…
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If you or a loved one is struggling with opiate use disorder please join us for our virtual informational groups to learn about Medication Assisted Treatment and how Habit OPCO Lowell can help achieve long term recovery. Discover how MAT can effectively and safely treat opiate use disorder and achieve…
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HEALing Communities Study Learning Collaborative Friday October 9th, 2020 from 12-2pm What is it? An opportunity to learn more about the COVID-19 eviction moratorium, emergency rental assistance, and pathways to housing stability for people with opioid use disorder. We will be joined by Judge Irene Bagdoian and regional housing agency…
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On October 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Tewksbury Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to…
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The Prevention Professionals of Northern Middlesex, the Greater Lowell area’s substance use prevention coalition, is hosting a *VIRTUAL* vigil in honor of Recovery and Prevention months. Date: October 15th, 2020 Time: 5:30-6:30pm How to Watch: Wilmington Community Television (WCTV) will be airing the vigil LIVE at 5:30pm on Facebook Live,…
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