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Ep. 49: Boston Mayor Walsh and MA Att. Gen. Healey on the Opiate Epidemic
Ep. 49: Boston Mayor Walsh and MA Att. Gen. Healey on the Opiate Epidemic
Ep. 49: Boston Mayor Walsh and MA Att. Gen. Healey on the Opiate Epidemic
Thursday 15th January 2015
Mayor Walsh and AG Healey discuss tackling Massachusetts' opiate crisis with prevention and treatment strategies on Right Turn Radio.
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Get the buttons here!Boston's Battle Against the Opiate Crisis: Insights from Mayor Walsh and AG Healey
To effectively solve, you've got to come at it from all angles... we need to make sure that as you cut, this has always been one of the first things cut.
What happens when a city’s top leaders come together to tackle a crisis? In this compelling episode of Right Turn Radio, hosts Jon Cohan, Abby Dean, and Woody Giessmann are joined by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey to discuss the ongoing opiate epidemic gripping their state. With overdose rates climbing and communities suffering, these leaders share their perspectives on the multifaceted approach needed to combat this issue.
Rita Nieves, the Bureau Director of Addictions, and Berto Sanchez, the Overdose Prevention Manager at the Boston Public Health Commission, also lend their expertise to the conversation. They dive into the role of prescription opiates in the epidemic, the life-saving potential of Narcan, and the importance of providing up-to-date information to those affected. This episode doesn't just highlight the problem; it offers a roadmap for prevention and treatment, emphasizing collaboration at every level.
Tune in for a thoughtful discussion that underscores the urgent need for a united front in fighting the opiate crisis.