Health officials address $20 million budget cuts and substance use crisis in Massachusetts Officials discuss consequences of budget cuts for mental health and substance use services.

Massachusetts is facing drastic budget cuts that threaten vital mental health and substance use services, leaving communities anxious about the future of care.

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8/ The rise of ketamine & inhalants (e.g., nitrous oxide) signals deeper distress. Ketamine misuse has jumped to 8.4%, surpassing cocaine. These substances often mask severe mental health struggles. #CEMS #SubstanceUseCrisis