End Mass Overdose, Inc.

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End Mass Overdose, Inc.

Nonprofit dedicated to transforming the substance use disorder and mental health communities

Welcome to End Mass Overdose, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health outcomes through innovative pharmacy partnerships and comprehensive substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services. Vision
To serve as a model for other harm reduction programs throughout the country. To establish effective interventions to reduce fatal overdoses, substance abuse, an

d addiction stigma while emphasizing the importance of the continuity of care and disease-state awareness. To be become a leader in opioid and substance abuse services, education, and training. Core Values
• Change: drive change to improve public health and wellness
• Service: to serve the underserved
• Empowerment: use information as an instrument to empower people with knowledge, promote
awareness, and foster a socially-conscious environment
• Partnership: build partnerships to establish effective, sustainable solutions
• Advocacy: encourage compassionate advocacy, always emphasizing the dignity of the
individual
• Accountability: deliver superior services and continuously improve the quality of our initiatives
and programs, be socially accountable for the recommendations provided

08/30/2025

Overdose doesn’t always come in a needle. It can be a drink. A pill. A combo of meds. It can happen to anyone — and it doesn’t have to “look like addiction” to be deadly.

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08/29/2025

You don’t have to be “a heavy user” to be at risk. One pill — even one line — can be fatal if it’s laced with fentanyl. The truth is, more drugs are contaminated than ever before. Fentanyl is showing up in m**h, coke, fake pills — you name it. Know what a toxic dose is. Know your risk. Test before you use.

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08/28/2025

Before you use, make a plan. From clubbing to staying in, harm reduction means protecting your life without judgment. Tell a friend, test your stuff, know your combos, care for your body, and get regular checkups. You deserve safety.

08/27/2025

Looking to use substances more safely? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re clubbing or using at home, these strategies are designed to reduce harm and keep you informed.

— Practice E.S.C.A.P.E: Environment, Supplies, Combos, Arms & Veins, Purity, Exams
— Use the buddy system—never use alone
— Test what you take and know your drug interactions
— Take care of your body, your source, and your gear
— Stay hydrated, stay cool, and stay alive

08/26/2025

Most Overdoses Involve Multiple Drugs — Know the Combos. Stay Safer.

Over 60% of overdose deaths involve more than one drug. Mixing increases the risk — even in small amounts.

Common combos to watch for:
— Fentanyl + Xylazine — Narcan won’t reverse xylazine, but still use it
— Co***ne + He**in — Opposite effects can crash your heart
— OTC Meds + Alcohol — Risk multiplies fast
— Opioids + Gabapentin — Breathing suppression
— Alcohol + Benzos — Can stop breathing entirely

Safer Partying Tips:

Test your substances — especially for fentanyl

Start low, go slow

Stay hydrated — but don’t overdo it

Take breaks — dancing spikes body temperature

Never use alone — use a buddy system

Know what you’re taking. Know how they mix. Stay safer.

Resources:
— hhs.gov/overdose-prevention
— fenwayhealth.org/aac
— hrh413.org

08/25/2025

Most Overdose Deaths Involve Multiple Drugs — Know the Combos. Stay Safer.
Over 60% of fatal overdoses involve more than one drug. Mixing substances increases danger — even in small amounts.

Fentanyl + Xylazine
— Xylazine doesn’t respond to Narcan. The person may not wake up.
— Still use Narcan — it can reverse fentanyl.

Co***ne + He**in (Speedball)
— One speeds up your body, the other slows it down.
— The result: heart failure, stroke, or sudden overdose.

OTC Meds + Alcohol
— Risks multiply: coma, respiratory arrest, or death.

Opioids + Gabapentin
— Suppresses breathing. Many don’t know it’s deadly.

Alcohol + Benzos
— Can fully stop breathing. Even small doses can be fatal.

Protect yourself and others
— Don’t mix sedatives
— Use fentanyl test strips
— Carry naloxone
— Never use alone

08/24/2025

Why Clean Syringes Matter

— Used needles carry blood-borne viruses like HIV and Hepatitis C. Reusing or sharing can cause:
— Serious infections
— Collapsed veins
— Life-threatening abscesses

Clean syringes = safer use + safer community

In Massachusetts, you can legally access clean supplies.

Find a Syringe Services Program (SSP) near you:
— MA DPH Syringe Services Directory
mass.gov/info-details/syringe-services-programs-ssp
— AIDS Action Needle Exchange (Boston/Cambridge)
aac.org/what-we-do/harm-reduction
— Seven Hills Prevention Services (Worcester)
sevenhills.org/programs/hiv-services

08/22/2025

We Asked: What Does SUD or Addiction Mean to You?

— To me, I lost the love of the rest of my life to addiction.
— To me it means constantly worrying, the need to check in, it means listening outside the bathroom door. It means anger and distrust. It's heartbreaking.
— He was such a beautiful person to me, he was smart, handsome and sweet… he always held my hand, sang me silly songs about how much he loved me, took care of me when I was sick. We had future plans, and now it's just me and the deafening loneliness I suffer without him.
— What I wish everyone understood, is that addiction doesn’t discriminate, it can take any age, race, religion, ethnicity, social class, it doesn’t matter.

Drugs don’t love you.

08/20/2025

Addiction doesn’t erase humanity.
People who use drugs are still people—deserving of dignity, compassion, and the chance to be understood.

— Addiction is not a moral failure.
— Recovery is possible.
— Understanding saves lives.

Let’s build a world where judgment is replaced with empathy.

08/18/2025

"It was my choice—until it wasn't."
Addiction doesn’t always start with a plan. Sometimes it starts with curiosity. But for some, one choice rewires the brain, changes chemistry, and locks them into years of suffering.

Out of 10 friends—5 became addicted. 2 are gone.
This is more common than we think. The path from experimentation to addiction is often short and brutal.
— Be kind to the person still using.
— Be compassionate to those in recovery.
— Be honest about how this starts.

08/15/2025

Two people. Same dose. Very different risks.
The truth is — overdose isn’t just about how much someone takes. It’s about who they are, what else is in their system, and how their body responds.

Risk factors include:
— Body weight and metabolism
— Mental health
— Other medications
— Tolerance
— Route of use

There’s no such thing as a “safe” amount for everyone.

Know your body. Start low. Stay aware.

08/13/2025

How much is too much?
Alcohol overdose can sneak up faster than you think — and the results can be deadly.

Signs it’s gone too far:
— Vomiting, confusion, loss of coordination
— Slowed or stopped breathing
— Unresponsiveness, coma
— Possible death at BAC 0.35+

A “standard drink” isn’t as much as you think — just 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz liquor. It adds up.

Know your limits. Know the symptoms. Know when to call for help.

Address

177 Huntington Avenue, 17th Floor
Boston, MA
02115

Telephone

+16173021061

Website

http://www.endmassoverdose.org/

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