addiction

Phil examines the costs and the benefits of potentially decriminalizing drugs in Massachusetts.

Fall River is among the Massachusetts cities most profoundly affected by opioids.

Permit AA and NA meetings during emergencies.

Quinn says "A Sickness You Can't See" can help kids and caring adults communicate about the problem.

The council upheld a mayoral veto of their own prior move to ban treatment centers in residential neighborhoods. CleanSlate plans a treatment center at 52-54 Brigham Street, several blocks from St. Luke's Hospital.

We need better monitoring of sober houses.

Collections will take place from 10 am to 2 pm at police stations across Greater New Bedford and the Southcoast.

Carl Alves shares his thoughts on what's working and what's not in the ongoing battle against addiction.

The drop-in center provides resources, support services, referrals and Narcan training for those struggling with opioid addiction and those that care about them.

Efforts to help the drug addicted could actually make matters worse.