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Carl Alves of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction says the opioid problem has gotten worse but there are more opportunities for treatment available.

Carl Alves and Rev. David Lima provide an update on the opioid crisis in New Bedford and more.

As New Bedford now leads the county with a rate of more than 365 average daily COVID cases over the past two weeks, city officials are urging residents to get the vaccine booster.

Booster shots can reduce risks of hospitalization and severe illness.

New Bedford is hosting several COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics for city residents this week.

New Bedford-based organization Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, or PAACA, has been helping people with addiction problems for nearly 40 years.

Just three days after receiving final federal approval, coronavirus vaccines for kids are coming to New Bedford.

Both Rev. David Lima and Carl Alves offered their insights and opinions during a two-part discussion with host Jim Phillips.

Alves joined Marcus Ferro to discuss the work of PAACA, the challenges presented due to COVID-19, and other community service initiatives of the organization.

Local police departments are issuing a warning about an especially lethal batch of heroin mixed with fentanyl that is making its way through the SouthCoast.