Stronger families, not more spending, best fix for overdose problem (Letter)

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Stronger families, not more spending, best fix for overdose problem (Letter)

Here is a politician’s quote to deal with overdoses in Massachusetts rural towns: “The three hardest words for any human being to say are also three of the most courageous words, ‘I need help’” (state Sen. John Velis, D-Westfield). This is a statement made at a Russell town hall to deal with possible opioid deaths in rural towns. The roundtable meeting had state legislators, recovery coaches, and local people who are impacted by these overdoses.…