Saturday, May 24, 2008

Meeting Wednesday on OxyContin abuse

The OxyContin & Prescription Drug Abuse Commission will hold a hearing in East Boston next week to provide "an opportunity for the members of the community, service providers and health officials to update the commission on abuse, treatment and recovery issues."

Eastie State Rep. Carlo Basile will host the meeting, which will be held Wednesday at East Boston High School beginning at 10 a.m., along with Rep. Peter Koutoujian, chairman of the commission. For more information, contact Basile's office at 617.722.2080. The OxyContin Commission's 2005 report can be read online here.

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