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Drug overdose prevention efforts underway in Natick, region
Natick's program, to be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Community-Senior Center, will offer an opportunity to learn what can put someone at risk of a drug overdose, how to recognize signs of an overdose and what to do if they see an overdose … Read more on Wicked Local Ashland

Budget push to train police on handling the mentally ill
… that can help assist the public," said NYPD spokeswoman Kim Royster in a statement. "The department will be assessing several crisis intervention models that range from responding to persons with substance abuse, non-residency and mental illness … Read more on Capital New York

'Pill Mill' Defendants Found Guilty on Drug, Money Laundering Charges
“The abuse of pain medication has become epidemic and now accounts for more six times more deaths than that of all of the traditional illegal drugs combined,” said United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates. “The defendants in this case preyed upon … Read more on Patch.com