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Prevention Council to host discussion about opioid abuse

A panel discussion on opioid abuse is being held this week in Roxbury.  The Prevention Council of Bridgewater, Roxbury and Washington is hosting the panel discussion Thursday.  Among the topics that will be discussed are symptoms of abuse, prevention methods and treatment options.  Recent changes in state law about opioid prescriptions will also be discussed. 

 

An EMT, a recovery expert and a treatment professional will be on the panel, which will also feature recovering addicts and a DEA agent. 

 

Deaths in Connecticut from heroin and opioid overdose doubled in the past three years, according to data from the Chief Medical Examiner's Office. 

 

The talk is being held at Roxbury Town Hall at 7pm Thursday.

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