The State We’re In: Sen. Eric Lesser

The State We’re In: Sen. Eric Lesser

State Senator Eric Lesser (D) – Longmeadow/ First Hampden-Hampshire District, discusses his nationally-recognized proposal to help small businesses get started in the inner city and continuing efforts to battle the opioid addiction crisis in the...
The State We’re In: House Budget

The State We’re In: House Budget

State Representative John Scibak (D) – South Hadley,previews next week’s debate on the House Budget proposal for Fiscal year 2015, including additional state spending for public higher education and drug treatment...

Using NARCAN to Combat Opiate Overdoses

Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath talks with Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan and other first responders who have been asked to carry the chemical compound naloxone hydrochloride or NARCAN as a tool to combat opiate...

Learn to Cope

Learn to Cope is a support group for parents and family members dealing with loved ones addicted to heroin, Oxycontin and other drugs. Carolee McGrath interviews Joanne Peterson, the Founder & Executive Director of the...

Drug Drop-Off Boxes

People in Western Mass who want to get rid of old bottles of prescription drugs will now have an easier time of it.  Permanent drop-off boxes have been established at 15 police stations in Hampshire and Franklin counties. Northwestern D.A. David Sullivan and Chris...