Addiction is treatable and drug overdoses are preventable. If you, or a loved one, are struggling with substance use, you can access support. Click through the resource buttons below for more information on prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services, and learn more about the impact of drug addiction in the United States, in Massachusetts, and in Newton.

Community NaloxBox Program

The Newton Coalition for Community Wellness and Newton Health and Human Services Department have installed opioid overdose rescue kits (NaloxBoxes) in city buildings including City Hall and the Newton Free Library. The NaloxBoxes include Narcan, a lifesaving medication for opioid overdose reversal, as well as resource sheets and safety materials. If you need to restock a NaloxBox CLICK HERE. 

Events

The Newton Coalition for Community Wellness (CCW) hosted a Community Resource Night focused on overdose prevention on November 29th. Please CLICK HERE for more information on the resources that attended.

Resources

Many of the resources on this page are focused on the opioid epidemic in Newton and across the country. Click the buttons below to learn more. 

To restock Narcan Boxes CLICK HERE

 For information on other substances and additional resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery, follow the links below.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

ShatterProof: Substances and Effects

City of Newton Public Health: Tobacco and E-cigarettes

City of Newton Public Health: Marijuana

Substance Use and Misuse - MyHealthfinder | health.gov

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