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Boston University Student Government discussed Greek life, upcoming StuGov elections, the creation of new Senate roles and other on-campus affairs Monday. AMANDA SCHNEIDER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov discusses Greek Life, forthcoming elections in first meeting of the semester

Anna Vidergar February 2, 2021
Boston University Student Government discussed updates on upcoming elections, changes to BU Greek Life and proposals to create new Senate roles in a Zoom meeting Monday night.
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Politics Philosophized: Decriminalization, legalization of all drugs are best ways forward

Max Ferrandino October 13, 2020
I would say yes to both legalization and decriminalization — either will be better than the current system of drug enforcement. Even very addictive and dangerous drugs such as heroin and fentanyl should be legalized and regulated.
Mayor Martin Walsh, shown after a 2017 mayoral debate, received the National Leadership Award from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America at the 30th Annual National Leadership Forum Thursday. WILLIAM BEVEVINO/ DFP FILE

Walsh receives national honor for fighting drug addiction in Boston

Angela Yang February 10, 2020
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh received national recognition Thursday for his efforts to combat drug abuse in the city.
On Sep. 4, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh spoke at a construction site in the Seaport District as part of the city’s month-long programming for National Recovery Month. Workers observed a moment of silence to honor the 150 out of 100,000 construction workers lost to opioid-related deaths. COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Walsh’s office to host addiction awareness events for National Recovery Month

Mia Cathell September 5, 2019
These events include opioid overdose reversal trainings, a substance abuse awareness rally, and an interfaith service honoring activists and leaders in addiction recovery.
 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that 20 Massachusetts community health care centers will benefit from a $6.8 million grant for the expansion of opioid addiction treatment. ILLUSTRATION BY ELLEN CLOUSE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

$6.8 million in federal funds come to Massachusetts

Oriana Durand March 17, 2016

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be receiving approximately $6.8 million in federal funds, according to a Friday press release. According...

The Baker-Polito administration, the Commonwealth’s four medical schools and the Massachusetts Medical Society announced Monday a set of medical education core standards focused on preventing and managing opioid misuse. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Medical school program to train students to treat drug abuse

Joseph Martorana November 13, 2015

  In a continued effort to combat the nation’s opioid crisis, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced a medical school program that will train students on how to...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker speaks Wednesday in the Massachusetts Statehouse during the Safe Home Coalition launch in Boston to address prescription drug misuse. PHOTO BY ELAINE ANDERSON/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Safe Homes Coalition launches to combat medication misue, opioid addiction

Alejandra Jimenez October 1, 2015

  Aiming to reduce the misuse and abuse of prescription medications in the Greater Boston area, anti-drug organization Safe Homes Coalition launched a program Wednesday to help combat the opioid...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh's office partnered with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation to release a report Wednesday for the Mayor's Office of Recovery Services that found an 11.3 percent substance abuse prevalence in Boston. GRAPHIC BY KATELYN PILLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City report evaluates substance addiction, recovery services in Boston

Julia Metjian May 22, 2015

To assess the prevalence of drug abuse and addiction in the city, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh joined the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Wednesday to release a report that will serve...

Multiple artists performed in the 27 Club Memorial Concert at the Berklee Performance Center Saturday. PHOTO COURTESY OF DARLA HANLEY

In honor of ’27 Club’, Berklee hosts night of sexy, drug-free rock n’ roll

Liz Vanderau April 6, 2015

Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers Band and Barry Goudreau of the band Boston are picking the strings of their guitars fluidly and skillfully as Megadeth’s bassist, David Ellefson strums the familiar...

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