BOSTON, MA April 10, 2023 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is excited to announce the launch of a xylazine pilot project in partnership with Brandeis University and Thomas Jefferson University. The goal of the project is to help PAARI partners address the emerging threat of xylazine, an animal sedative that is […]

BOSTON, MA March 29, 2023 – Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Narcan, 4 milligrams (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use. The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) applauds the FDA for approving this opioid overdose treatment to be available OTC for consumers.  PAARI believes that expanding access […]

BOSTON, MA March 8, 2023 – The Master Opioid Settlement Agreement has created an enormous opportunity to expand and support models of deflection and diversion. Due to the fact that The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) was explicitly listed as an approved use of funds in the agreement, PAARI partners and other like-minded […]

BOSTON, MA February 13, 2023 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is pleased to announce the 2023 Public Safety Council. Led by Board Member and retired Arlington Police Chief, Frederick Ryan, the council is built directly into PAARI’s leadership and decision-making structure.  PAARI believes that law enforcement has a vital role in […]