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Massachusetts Addiction Prevention Alliance
We educate • We advocate • We collaborate
The Massachusetts Addiction Prevention Alliance is dedicated to protecting Bay State residents – specifically, young people – from addiction and substance abuse. We work to advocate, implement, and sustain policies that prevent alcohol and drug use and promote health, wellness, and safety for youth statewide. We also provide educational resources, helping to serve the immediate needs of those working to prevent substance abuse throughout the Commonwealth.
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MAPA Files Brief to Stop Proposed Ballot to Lift Cap on Alcohol Licensing in Massachusetts
MAPA, along with the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, has announced the filing of a brief asking the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to stop Cumberland Farms’ proposed ballot initiative to lift the cap on alcohol licensing in Massachusetts.
The organizations are raising alarm about the impact on the health of the state’s communities due to deregulation that will vastly expand alcohol outlet density and lead to significantly more addiction and social harms across the Commonwealth.
Read the Full Press Release Here.
Latest Updates
Clinicians and Scientists release Statement of Concern regarding marijuana policy
BOSTON – A consortium of clinicians and scientists from across Massachusetts has joined together to publicly release a “Statement of Concern” expressing their disagreement with how marijuana public policy is being shaped in the Commonwealth.
Upcoming Events – MAPA Luncheon June 5, 2019
The Massachusetts Addiction Prevention Alliance (MAPA) is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring a luncheon event, "Marijuana: Addiction, Mental Health and Policy" on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The event will take place at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (Columbia Point, Boston) from 12pm – 2pm (Registration Opens 11:30am).
Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence
Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson has published a new book titled, "Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence." It's a must-read for anyone who is interested in learning more about the truth surrounding the dangers of marijuana.
President’s Commission to Combat Opioid Abuse Issues Report
The President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis recently released its final draft report, making recommendations to help doctors, addiction treatment providers, parents, schools, patients, faith-based leaders, law enforcement, insurers, the medical industry, and researchers fight opioid abuse.