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It appears this type of training is now necessary, but is there another way to prevent these from even happening?

BOSTON — According to numbers released Friday morning by state public health officials, there were 1,518 opioid deaths between January 1st and September 30th. That is compared to 1,538 deaths over the same period in 2017. "The opioid epidemic, fueled by an all-time high level of fentanyl, remains a tragic public health crisis responsible for taking too many lives in Massachusetts," Gover

The drop-in center provides resources, support services, referrals and Narcan training for those struggling with opioid addiction and those that care about them.

The Bristol County District Attorney's Office says the 41-year-old man was found in the home at approximately 4:44 p.m. on Monday.

Law enforcement representatives and other organizations are stepping up efforts in response to an uptick in fatal drug overdoses in New Bedford.

In addition to a proposal to file suit against pharmaceutical companies responsible for the nation's opioid epidemic, Gomes wants doctors to pay their dues, too.

The number of opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts fell an estimated 8.3 percent from 2016 to 2017.

On the opioid abuse front, Baker called on the Legislature to pass his Cares Act, and pledged that over the next five years his administration has plans to add 500 new treatments beds.

The city of Greenfield has filed a federal lawsuit against several distributors and manufacturers of opioid medications,

The chief justice of the Massachusetts Trial Court recently told prosecutors she fears allowing fentanyl and carfentanil into courtrooms puts people at risk.