There is a complete and utter epidemic that the entire nation is facing. Opioid addiction is taking lives away daily. It does not discriminate at all. Today there was an article in Worcester's Telegram and Gazette about a kind of heroin known as "Hollywood". Apparently, this is a particularly potent blend with deadly consequences. In Western, MA, there have been eight reported overdoses and three deaths this past weekend. There are concerns that trafficking of "Hollywood" will move East toward Worcester and then toward Boston.
In Massachusetts, there is a "Good Samaritan Law"; M.G.L. ch. 94C s. 34A. This law prevents a person who may be in possession of a narcotic from prosecution if they are reporting the overdose of another. This is likely a good law. However, if you are skeptical or if you did act as a "Good Samaritan" and were arrested and charged regardless, call my office at (978) 342-3422.
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