U.S. Attorney's Letter Announcing Launch of PSAs to Address Opioid Crisis

United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling offers a new wave of public service announcements designed primarily to increasing awareness about the dangers and consequences of abusing, selling and sharing prescription opioids.

Over the past few years, Massachusetts has ranked as one of the hardest hit in the nation with opioid-related overdose deaths.  To help address the crisis, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has created these radio and TV PSAs to remind the public of the dangers of opioid abuse.

“Our mission at the Justice Department is not just to prosecute crime but to prevent it,” said U.S. Attorney Lelling. “We are in the midst of a major public health crisis. We should play a role in educating the public about the dangers of recreational opioid use; of counterfeit pills bought on the street; of mixing prescription opioids with alcohol or other controlled substances; and about the need for increased treatment and rehabilitation opportunities for people in the grip of opioid addiction.”

The new opioid-related PSAs released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office features four :30 TV PSAs and six :30 second radio PSAs.   Each of the messages address a different aspect of the opioid crisis. 

By utilizing these Massachusetts-based PSAs in your daily programming, you will help to educate the citizens of Massachusetts.

For more information contact: Kristina Mastropasqua, Public Affairs Specialist, United States Attorney’s Office, at kristina.mastropasqua@usdoj.gov or 617-748-3147