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  • For those frustrated with vaccine system, a crew of volunteers is ready to help

    Felice J. Freyer

    March 02, 2021 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    A community effort is underway in Massachusetts to help people secure Covid-19 vaccination appointments, despite a confusing government roll-out system. The Massachusetts COVID Vaccination Help volunteer group is composed of volunteers from across the state, who are using their free time to help individuals schedule appointments. Although there are concerns about privacy, users thus far have commended the group's persistence and success in booking appointments.

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  • Mass. prisons start offering medication to treat addiction

    Felice J. Freyer

    April 02, 2019 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    Newly passed legislation in Massachusetts is allowing prisons to take a step towards managing inmates health care by letting a third party company administer medication that helps treat opioid addiction. This step towards bridging the gap between punishment and help, also focuses on reducing racial inequalities and rates of addiction-caused deaths.

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  • Should drug users have a safe place to inject? State panel says yes.

    Felice J. Freyer

    February 26, 2019 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    After noticing the success of a handful of other countries that use safe consumption site, especially as it pertains to a reduction in overdose deaths and discarded dirty needles, Massachusetts is one of several states looking to implement a similar operation. Although the proposal has yet to be officially approved, the idea is gaining traction amongst community members and government officials thanks to the results of other sites.

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  • Drug may give those leaving jail a better shot at recovery

    Felice J. Freyer

    December 09, 2015 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, Barnstable, Massachusetts

    An epidemic of opioid use in Massachusetts resulted in more than 1,200 fatal overdoses last year. Authorities turned to Vivitrol injections, which make a drug-induced high impossible, to cut rates of both addiction and incarceration.

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