Hospital officials and addiction specialists said the current requirement often means mothers who are taking medication to treat opioid use disorder are then reported and subjected to DCF investigations simply for taking doctor-prescribed drugs.
Boston's first distribution of opioid settlement funds will go to families who've lost a member to an overdose. Initial grants for funerals, child care and housing are expected this summer. Boston plans to renew the $250,000 fund annually.
As opioid overdose deaths spike to record-high levels in Massachusetts, it appears that residents overwhelmingly support allowing cities and towns to establish overdose prevention centers.