Andrae Crouch, Grammy-winning gospel singer and pioneer, dies at 72
Although he had studied elementary education and worked as a counselor for recovering drug abusers, he was driven to a musical career. He formed the Disciples in the mid-1960s and released his first album, “Take the Message Everywhere,” in 1971. Read more on Valdosta Daily Times

City cops use Narcan, save 3 suburban residents
City police and later city firefighters began carrying Narcan in the first few months of 2014 and on several occasions now, police or other emergency crews have revived unconscious drug addicts with the antidote. Sadly, officials say … “Within two … Read more on Buffalo News

Berkshire chapter of opioid support network a godsend for families
According to the Taunton Daily Gazette, Learn to Cope founder and executive director Joanne Peterson was also tapped at the start of the month to provide input to Attorney General Maura Healey's task force on opiate and prescription drug abuse. Julian … Read more on Berkshire Eagle