What do you know about worcester, ma?

Pain scale: 6 (GEOG203). Opioid-related overdose deaths continue to decline in Massachusetts, but in Worcester, they have increased. Worcester was identified by the state as experiencing a notable increase in opioid related overdoses among its residents. I chose this article because I thought it was very interesting how in Massachusett's the opioid use is declining except Worcester. I asked myself why this would happen and it occurred to me that there are numerous reasons. I also felt very connected to this article I read since I am from Massachusetts. Although I live closer to the east coast of Massachusetts I think it's very important to be aware of problems like these that are happening in your state.