Backlog at state police lab stymies local effort against heroin overdoses

Published March 16, 2014

Backlog at state police lab stymies local effort against heroin overdoses
State police have cited three possible contributing factors to the recent surge in overdose deaths: a potent strain of heroin flooding the streets, suppliers cutting heroin with a synthetic substance such as the powerful prescription drug fentanyl, or … Read more on Wicked Local Woburn

Holder issues anti-heroin video message
Click below for information on the heroin epidemic, signs of use, and assistance programs. Drug Free New Jersey. EDISON – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder released a video message Monday, reminding Americans that heroin addiction affects everyone in … Read more on News 12 New Jersey

Former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren to discuss drug addiction at Ware …
The Herren Project assists in taking the first steps toward recovery and sobriety, provides educational programs and resources to increase awareness about the signs of addiction, according to the project's mission statement. Beardslee has attended six … Read more on MassLive.com

Philip Seymour Hoffman's Story and Obamacare Coverage of Drug Addiction
If you or a family member or friend notices any of the signs or symptoms, begin to question about possible early addiction with doctors and family in a non-threatening, but supportive manner. Honest discussions with trusted family can be life-saving … Read more on Huffington Post (blog)