In 2015, The Opioid Crisis Continued To Ravage Massachusetts

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December 28, 2015

Deborah Becker
Martha Bebinger

Massachusetts' opioid crisis continued to be a major story of 2015.

Early in the year, the state released staggering statistics showing that close to four people die in Massachusetts every day from opioid overdoses. Just last week, Gov. Baker became emotional when speaking during the screening of a new HBO movie, set on Cape Cod, about the nation's heroin problem.

WBUR's Martha Bebinger joined Deborah Becker on Morning Edition to discuss the issue.

Addiction and the overdose crisis

Earlier Coverage Mentioned:

Gov. Baker Hosts Screening Of HBO Film Set On Cape Cod About Nation’s Opioid Crisis
Calls For Better Opioid Addiction Treatment At 1st Meeting Of Baker’s Panel
Baker’s Proposed Limit On First-Time Opioid Prescriptions Ignites Controversy
Who Is Overdosing In Boston And When
It’s Not Just Heroin: Drug Cocktails Are Fueling The Overdose Crisis
‘Dealing With The Immediate Crisis’: What It's Like For EMTs Responding To Overdose
No Blame, No Shame: Treating Heroin Addiction As A Chronic Condition

Deborah Becker Host/Reporter

Deborah Becker is a senior correspondent and host at WBUR. Her reporting focuses on mental health, criminal justice and education.

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Martha Bebinger Correspondent

Martha Bebinger is a correspondent for WBUR. She covers health care and other general assignments for the outlet.

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