Addiction
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New Bedford, Taunton Police among 11 Massachusetts police departments to distribute fentanyl test strips
BOSTON — The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.) has partnered with 11 Massachusetts police departments to utilize fentanyl…
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Massachusetts Department of Corrections to begin providing meds for addiction treatment
Three people currently incarcerated in Massachusetts prisons will be provided their prescribed medication for addiction treatment (MAT) for the duration…
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DA Quinn distributing new book to help children living in a home with addiction
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III has begun distributing a new children’s book written by a local author…
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Herren comes back to Fall River to share his life experience with students
He is no stranger to returning to his native city, but his return on this occasion left a profound impact.…
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Fiola co-sponsors bill concerning zoning of marijuana facilities in relation to treatment centers
Oct. 28 2019- State Representatives Carole Fiola of Fall River and Carlos Gonzalez of Springfield have filed bill HD. 4551,…
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Faces of Fall River
Faces of Fall River #2: Jackie from Quincy
Meet Jackie, a friendly face I met near the Fall River District Court. She was sitting on a bench across…
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Causes
Chris Herren to star in new film on ESPN to help youths
NEW YORK – Award-winning filmmaker Jonathan Hock has teamed up again with former professional basketball player and wellness advocate Chris…
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Community
Massachusetts Commission recommends facilities over prison for drug treatment
In response to a lawsuit, a Massachusetts Commission is recommending that men with substance abuse issues not be sent to…
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Fall River native shooting short film in his hometown on demons of addiction
A Fall River native and Durfee graduate is in the process of making his directorial debut on a topic that…
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Community
Guest speakers, services available at Thursday’s Greater Fall River Addiction Help Center
The Greater Fall River Addiction Help Center will once again be opening this week. If you or someone you love…
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