A father and son from Vineyard Haven pleaded guilty in Edgartown district court on charges related to heroin possession and distribution.
Island boards of health are considering establishing a program to cover the cost of naloxone, an antidote for opioid overdoses.
Efforts to further support people affected by opioid addiction on the Island, and a townwide plan to create affordable housing topped the agenda for a meeting of the Oak Bluffs selectmen on Tuesday.
A trial program has begun that offers Vineyard residents immediate access to detox services on the mainland, leaders at Community Services and the Island hospital announced this week.
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services will host a talk at the regional high school entitled Conversations that Matter – A Dialogue on Teen Substance Abuse.
Better access to detox facilities on the mainland and specially-trained recovery coaches are in the works following a public forum last June.