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Sen. Markey and Rep. Trahan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Mandate Education for Prescribers of Opioids

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 443 Views 0 Comments Opioid Crisis, Safe Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act, Sen. Ed Markey

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The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey’s office. He is one of two individuals elected to serve

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OP-ED: Addiction Does Not Discriminate, But Recovery Does

April 21, 2019April 22, 2019 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 1049 Views 0 Comments addiction, Cathy Miles, Framingham FORCE, Opioid Crisis, OxyContin, Robin Regensburg

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By Robin Regensburg FRAMINGHAM – In 2011, the same year that the Centers for Disease Control and Intervention formally declared

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Wokshop on Seniors and the Opioid Epidemic at McAuliffe Library

April 20, 2019April 21, 2019 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 301 Views 0 Comments Christa McAuliffe Library Branch, Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, grandparents, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Opioid Crisis, Senior Citizens

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FRAMINGHAM – The Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren will hold a workhop on opioids and seniors in

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League Women Voters Forum Highlights Need To Change The Stigma Around Addiction

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 290 Views 0 Comments Cathy Miles, Framingham FORCE, Framingham League of Women Voters, Opioid Crisis

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FRAMINGHAM _ The message was clear at this week’s Opioid in our Community forum, the stigma surrounding addiction and mental

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League of Women Voters To Host Informed Framingham Forum on Opioid Epidemic

March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 90 Views 0 Comments Cathy Miles, Framingham FORCE, Framingham League of Women Voters, League of Women Voters, Opioid Crisis

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FRAMINGHAM – The Framingham League of Women Voters will host Opioid Epidemic in Our Community on Tuesday, March 26. The

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Temple Beth Am Hosting Educational Session on Opiate Addiction January 23

December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 53 Views 0 Comments Cathy Miles, Framingham Fire, Framingham FORCE, Framingham Police, Learn 2 Cope, opiate addiction, Opioid Crisis, Temple Beth Am

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FRAMINGHAM – Temple Beth Am is hosting a community educational session on opiate addiction in January. Speakers will include Cathy

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Framingham FORCE Places Flags To Mark Victims of Opioid Use

December 1, 2018December 2, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 47 Views 0 Comments Cathy Miles, Framingham Centre Common, Framingham FORCE, Opioid Crisis

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FRAMINGHAM – Framingham FORCE, a new organization in the City, held a vigil last night, and placed more than 2,000

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Framingham FORCE Launches To Increase Awareness and Compassion On Opioid Epidemic

November 7, 2018November 8, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 126 Views 0 Comments Framingham FORCE, Opioid Crisis

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FRAMINGHAM – Local Framingham advocates and community members have formed Framingham FORCE, a group focused on increasing awareness and compassion surrounding

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Baker-Polito Administration Proposes $5 Million Fentanyl Interdiction Program

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 Framingham Source Editor Susan Petroni 30 Views 0 Comments Baker-Polito Administration, Fentanyl, Opioid Crisis

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Photo and release courtesy of the Massachusetts Governor’s office. *** BOSTON – Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today, October 29, filed legislation