Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative

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Harm Reduction

Berkshire County's Substance Use Recovery Resource Guide

Our Mission

The mission of the Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative (BOAPC) is to implement local policy, practice, systems, and/or environmental changes to prevent the misuse of opioids and to prevent and reduce deaths and poisonings associated with opioids.

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Get information to learn more about opioids (prescription medicines and heroin) and ways to prevent addiction and overdoses.

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Breaking free from opioid dependence can be difficult but recovery is possible!

About BOAPC

BOAPC is a collaborative working to prevent misuse of opioids and prevent/reduce deaths and poisonings of opioids.

Recent News

Phenacetin and Xylazine

Please see infographics for information on Phenacetin and Xylazine. Both have been found in drug samples in Massachusetts. Please don't use alone and carry Narcan. Never Use Alone: https://neverusealone.com/ Where to get Narcan: -

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Upcoming Event

Smash the Stigma

September 14 @ 12:00 pm

This event will raise awareness about those affected by substance use disorders in Southern Berkshire County, highlight available resources, and bridge the gap between people to begin to reduce the stigma associated with addiction and recovery. There