Massachusetts State Senate Unanimously Votes to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips Across the Commonwealth

Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently made a unanimous decision to legalize fentanyl test strips across the state. These test strips, once considered drug paraphernalia, are now seen as a crucial tool in detecting the presence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl in various substances. The move comes as fentanyl-related overdoses continue to be a leading cause of death in the state. Fentanyl test strips have gained support from treatment organizations as a …

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Massachusetts State Senate Unanimously Votes to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips for Public Safety and Harm Reduction

Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently made a unanimous decision to legalize fentanyl test strips across the commonwealth earlier this month. These paper indicators were previously considered illegal drug paraphernalia as they are used to detect the presence of the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl in samples. The legalization of fentanyl test strips is seen as a crucial step in addressing the rise of overdose deaths caused by fentanyl-contaminated street drugs. Treatment organizations have …

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