‘Jail is easier.’ Franklin Co. drug court grad says program changed his life

When the 39-year-old began the program, he suddenly found himself responsible for going to inpatient treatment several times ...
Columbia Missourian

A short-term recovery house will open in Columbia to combat opioid crisis, addiction

A transition house will open in northeast Columbia in December to help those going through the early stages of drug addiction after they are released from prison or if they are at risk of going to ...

The 'Good Boss' visits Worcester to help break the cycle of homelessness and addiction

Cell phone in hand, Oliveira travels to cities like Boston, Lowell, Lawrence and, recently, Worcester, where he engages with ...
The Poynter Institute for Media Studies

Q&A: How one reporter spent six years uncovering how rehab failed the people it was meant to save

An American Scandal’ exposes how treatment became exploitation. Here, she reflects on how she reported the story.

Discarded needles on Bridgwater church steps are a 'huge problem', say leaders

Deacon Martin Rawles says he feels 'let down' by the police response to the increase in drug paraphernalia on his church's ...