Early Education Program Aims to Help Fight Substance Abuse

New England has been hit especially hard by the opioid epidemic, and a local family is hoping its own story of tragedy can help educate others. John and Stephanie Greene of Easton, Massachusetts, lost their 19-year-old son, Evan, to an overdose in 2014. That led them to start The Evan Foundation. The non-profit has created an awareness program called “No First Time” to educate young people on the dangers of experimenting with drugs and engaging in risky behavior. For more information, visit their website.