(6/21/2022) According to a report released by the Department of Public Health last week, opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts reached a new record high last year. The 2,290 opioid-related overdose deaths reported represent an 8.8% increase from 2020.  Senator John C. Velis (D-Westfield), who is Vice-Chair of the Legislature’s Substance Use and Recovery Committee, secured … Continue reading Senator Velis Secures Funding to Combat Record High Rate of Overdose Deaths