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Thousands of purple flags are planted on Boston Common's Liberty Mall in front of the State House to honor the Massachusetts residents who died over the past 10 years from drug overdoses.
Mass. Governor Charlie Baker declares Aug. 31 Overdose Awareness Day and commemorates lives lost to substance abuse during a gathering on Boston Common.
A stunning 2,290 people likely died after an overdose in Massachusetts last year, setting a new record. Experts believe COVID-related stressors and fentanyl contributed to the increase.