Baker may tackle opioid abuse epidemic this week

BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker, who made dealing with drug addiction a priority as he took office in January, is expected to put forward a proposal for tackling the issue this week with a goal of getting comprehensive legislation passed by early 2016. The recommendations are likely to extend steps to prevent opioid drug abuse and provide treatment that may be funded through almost $28 million included in a supplemental budget measure that recently passed the Senate. According to a Boston Globe rep

BOSTON – Gov. Charlie Baker, who made dealing with drug addiction a priority as he took office in January, is expected to put forward a proposal for tackling the issue this week with a goal of getting comprehensive legislation passed by early 2016. The recommendations are likely to extend steps to prevent opioid drug abuse and provide treatment that may be funded through almost $28 million included in a supplemental budget measure that recently passed the Senate. According to a Boston Globe rep…