Opioid crisis

Government Health State & Federal Government 

Sen. Warren Re-Introduces $125 Billion CARE Act To Combat Substance Use Epidemic

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 editor Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act, Opioid crisis, Sen. Ed Markey, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, substance use epidemic

In full transparency, the following is a media release from Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s office. She was elected by voters in

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Government Health Police/Fire State & Federal Government 

Mass Attorney General Office Receives $3.8 Million Grant To Expand Drug Enforcement

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 editor drug trafficking, federal grant, Fentanyl, Mass State Police, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, Massachusetts Attorney General office, Opioid crisis, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

In full transparency, the following is a press release from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office submitted to SOURCE media. ***

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Government Health Marlborough Source State & Federal Government 

Sen. Markey & Congresswoman Trahan Lead Congress in Resolution For Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2021September 6, 2021 editor Congresswoman Lori Trahan, International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, Opioid crisis, Overdose Awareness Day, Resolution, Sen. Ed Markey

In full transparency, the following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey , who was elected by voters in

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Senators Warren & Markey Seek Flexibilities That Break Down Barriers to Opioid Treatments

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 editor Coronavirus, medication-assisted treatment, Opioid crisis, opioid treatment, Sen. Ed Markey, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

In full transparency, the following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who were elected

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

U.S. Labor Department Awards $816,000 To Massachusetts To Battle Opioid Crisis

July 19, 2021July 20, 2021 editor Commonwealth of Massachusetts, grant, National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant, Opioid crisis, U.S. Department of Labor

In full transparency, the following is a press release from the U,S. Department of Labor. *** WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S.

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Senators Markey & Braun Re-Introduce The Safer Prescribing Act & Legislation To Require Warning Label on Opioid Medications

July 17, 2021July 17, 2021 editor American Public Health Association, Lessening Addiction by Enhancing Labeling (LABEL) Opioids Act, Massachusetts Medical Society, Opioid crisis, Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act, Sen. Ed Markey, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

In full transparency, the following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey , who was elected by voters in

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Sen. Markey Calls For Action After Report States 93,000 Americans Died From Drug Overdoses in 2020

July 14, 2021July 17, 2021 editor Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Commission on Synthetic Opioid Trafficking, Coronavirus, Coronavirus pandemic, Fentanyl, Opioid crisis, overdoses, Sen. Ed Markey

In full transparency, the following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey , who was elected by voters in

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Business Government Health State & Federal Government 

Attorney General Healey Announces $4.3 Billion Settlement With Purdue Pharma & Sackler Family For Role With Opioid Crisis; Massachusetts To Receive $90 Million

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 editor Gov. Charlie Baker, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, Massachusetts Attorney General office, Opioid crisis, Purdue Pharma, settlement

In full transparency, the following is a press release from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office submitted to SOURCE media. ***

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Government Health State & Federal Government 

Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths in Massachusetts Rose By 5%; Framingham Reported Decrease

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 editor City of Framingham, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Coroanvirus, Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, Opioid, Opioid crisis

The following is a press release by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, in full transparency. *** BOSTON – Opioid-related

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Business Government State & Federal Government 

Mass Attorney General Sues Marketing Firm For Fueling Opioid Crisis

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 editor lawsuit, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, Massachusetts Attorney General office, Opioid crisis, OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, t Publicis Health

In full transparency, the following is a press release from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office submitted to SOURCE media. ***

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