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Finding Community in Recovery
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Finding Community in Recovery

August 29, 2025 • During an opioid overdose awareness vigil, speakers recounted how substances forever changed their lives and their families. “They say that the...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Needham Bans Sale of Flavored Nicotine Pouches
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Needham Bans Sale of Flavored Nicotine Pouches

August 18, 2025 • The Needham Board of Health voted unanimously to ban the sale of flavored nicotine pouches in a vote on Aug. 8....

Abigail Meyers
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Shifting Perspectives on Student Substance Use, Mental Health
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Shifting Perspectives on Student Substance Use, Mental Health

February 27, 2025 • Needham Public Health officials discussed patterns in student mental well-being and substance use, as well as how to support youth, at...

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Cameron Morsberger
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Meet the Latest “R.A.Y.”
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Meet the Latest “R.A.Y.”

Maxim Grin received the R.A.Y. of Hope Award for his work with SALSA to encourage middle school students to make healthy decisions and to stay...

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