I believe that addressing the problem of adequately treating pain, while at the same time trying to stop misuse of prescription pain medications, is something that the legislature can try to solve, but I am afraid legislation is more likely to cause harm than help. Currently, health care providers are very worried about the consequences of …
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buprenorphine
Buprenorphine is an essential drug for me. Before I found a doctor who could prescribe it, I lived in constant pain. Please don’t make it even harder to get. I don’t get high on it. It just makes my life bearable.
Prescription Bill
Will, while I agree that prescription abuse is a problem, this bill will likely compound the problems faced by patients dying of cancer and their physicians, nurses and families. These are the people with intractable and unimaginable pain, usually in the last stages of life who are trying to die with dignity and some comfort. …
Senate Passes Prescription Drug Legislation
Today the Senate passed a bill to strengthen the state’s response to prescription drug addiction. The bill now goes to the House for consideration.
Three Strikes Update
It appears that we can expect a more comprehensive sentencing package, which will require weeks or months to develop.
Thanks for voting against three-strikes
Dear Will, Thank you for voting “no” on this criminal centered legislation. You stood out bravely on this, and it is appreciated. Not a popular “no” vote, but true and fair. Here is some more information passed on from colleague and former Social Work Dean from Salem State. “Massachusetts is poised to pass very …