Friday. February 22, 2019

Daily Archives for: February 22nd, 2019

As state opioid-related deaths drop, lives still ‘being devastated’ in Berkshires

Posted: Friday. February 22, 2019

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

By Haven Orecchio-Egresitz, The Berkshire Eagle

While opioid-related deaths in the state have declined for two years in a row, drug use still is devastating families throughout Berkshire County, addiction specialists warn. Read More >

Tags: Cocaine, Deaths, Epidemic, Fentanyl, Medication, Opioids

Jennifer Michaels, M.D.: Fearful and flourishing in Berkshire County

Posted: Friday. February 22, 2019

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Friday, January 25, 2019

By Jennifer Michaels, M.D.

Tanya’s five-year-old son Aiden cruises around my office, intermittently “biting” us with his dinosaur. Tanya (an alias) gently tousles his hair as she worries: “If they found out, I’ll be exiled. Read More >

Tags: Addiction, Medications, Opioids, Stigma, Suboxone, Treatment