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In national first, Massachusetts directly funds overdose prevention helpline designed to lessen drug fatalities

In national first, Massachusetts directly funds overdose prevention helpline designed to lessen drug fatalities
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State backing Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline

The Healey administration on Tuesday announced a partnership with Boston Medical Center and the nonprofit RIZE Massachusetts to “fund and expand” the Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline.

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State funds Mass hotline to reduce risk of fatal overdoses

With overdose deaths at a record high, Massachusetts is funding an overdose prevention hotline. People using drugs call a toll-free number. Staff monitor them and notify emergency responders if they stop responding. Public health leaders say it's the first such investment by a state to prevent overdose deaths.

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Stimulants may be driving a fourth wave of the overdose crisis, with deaths at an all-time high

New research found cocaine or methamphetamine paired with fentanyl was responsible for one-third of overdose deaths

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