Paul A. Nikas, Chief of Police
15 Elm St.
Ipswich, MA 01938
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015
Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net
Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 978-769-5193
Email: jessica@jgpr.net
*Media Advisory* Ipswich Police Host Opioid Abuse and Addiction Roundtable
IPSWICH – Chief Paul Nikas and the Ipswich Police Department, in conjunction with Massachusetts State Representative Bradford Hill, invite the community to attend an Opioid Abuse and Addiction Roundtable next month.
“This is a great opportunity for the community to come out and learn more about how local and state officials are working to combat opioid addiction in our town and throughout the nation,” Chief Nikas said. “This is just one of many conversations that need to be had surrounding the issue and we hope residents will take advantage of this opportunity and partake in the discussion.”
“If you, or someone you love, are struggling with an opiate addiction, you are not alone, and we are here to help,” State Representative Hill said. “We invite you and your families to join us in learning how to keep our children safe, and to learn what resources are available to you should you or someone you know need help in battling the disease of addiction.”
WHEN
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m.
WHERE
Performing Arts Center, Ipswich High School, 136 High St.
WHO
- The Ipswich Police Department
- Rep. Bradford Hill
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- A community member with firsthand experience with addiction
- Parents directly affected by the opioid addiction epidemic
WHAT
The discussion, co-hosted by Ipswich Police and Rep. Hill, will give residents the chance to hear from those affected by the disease of addiction and learn about how the state is working to combat the opioid crisis.
According to the Department of Public Health, there were over 1,000 estimated unintentional opioid related deaths in 2015, representing a significant increase from the estimated 967 deaths in 2014. The number of opioid-related overdose deaths was nearly triple the amount of motor vehicle-related injuries recorded in 2013.
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