DRUGS

Marketing messages included a false claim that the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association sent to its members on Indivior’s behalf, saying that Opvee was “the first opioid reversal agent that is effective in dealing with fentanyl.” Naloxone — often known by the brand name Narcan — remains effective against fentanyl, though it is now available as a generic, making it more difficult for pharmaceutical companies to profit from.

During a press conference held at Johnny Appleseed Park in Springfield, a partnership between the city and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department was announced to address the needle problem in the city’s parks.

In a donation from the Massachusetts National Guard, the Hampden County DA's office received nearly $300,000 worth of tools and software

Massachusetts state troopers, Berkshire County local police and other law enforcement officers arrested ten people on Friday as part of an effort to stop a large drug trafficking operation in Adams, North Adams and Pittsfield. Police seized about $200,000 worth of narcotics, along with $60,000 in cash and 20 guns, including large-capacity assault rifles.

Franklin County's Interim Sheriff Lori Streeter is a few weeks into her new job. While she is no stranger to Greenfield, Mass., her new role job makes her the face of the agency. That's something she says she is slowly getting used to.

Panelists discuss Gov. Healey’s State of the Commonwealth, the lack of EV chargers in the Berkshires, the consequences of decreased food support for low-income people in western Mass., gender inequality in sober homes, and much more.

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, we discuss Baystate Health’s giant job cut, the rise in counterfeit pills and need for methadone access, and how Springfield is working to increase digital access for its residents.

Voters rejected Question 4, a measure to legalize certain plant-based psychedelic drugs and created a network of licensed therapy centers so adults 21 and older could consume them under supervision.

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, a full panel of 5 NEPM journalists dissect and analyze the ballot questions you will see when you visit the polling station.

Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss Gov. Maura Healey’s new gun law, what consequences face Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi after his O.U.I arrest, the golden treasure hunt has been resolved in the woods of western Mass., and much more.