Facet joints, or zygapophyseal joints, are true synovial joints in the spine that have been identified as potential pain generators. Medial branch blocks involve the injection of a local anesthetic ...

The state Department of Public Health is reiterating its support for supervised injection sites, saying they would help “prevent fatal overdoses” in the Bay State after a local board backed opening a ...

The first two officially sanctioned safe injection sites to open in the U.S. — both located in New York City — did not lead to an increase in crime in surrounding neighborhoods, and by some measures, ...

Local News New poll finds 70 percent of Mass. voters support establishing safe injection sites “It’s encouraging that an overwhelming number of citizens agree that overdose prevention centers are a ...

Are Bay Staters ready for supervised drug injection sites to open in local communities? As opioid overdose deaths spike to record-high levels in Massachusetts, it appears that residents overwhelmingly ...

DENVER — A controversial bill that would allow safe injection sites for drug users is advancing through the legislature, but a possible veto from Governor Polis could derail the proposal once again.

The Ithaca Common Council considered passing a resolution that would support the establishment of a safe injection site in the city at the Common Council meeting, Wednesday. The meeting also addressed ...