The city of New Bedford and the Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force are hosting a commemoration event on Wednesday, Aug. 31 for International Overdose Awareness Day.
As the world gathered together for International Overdose Awareness Day Wednesday, so did several dozens of people in New Bedford during a service at Pilgrim United Church of Christ downtown.
Opioid abuse in New Bedford continues to claim lives, but the fight to save lives is gaining allies everyday.
PAACA hosted a program on Monday to mark International Overdose Awareness Day, and to update the community on efforts to educate the public on how they can help loved ones overcome addiction...