When a five-year-old boy brought a baggie of drugs to his Holyoke, Massachusetts kindergarten classroom, his teacher was shocked.
The bag had a Spiderman stamp on the packet and the child told his teacher that “he puts it in his mouth.” The kindergartener found the drugs in the living room of his home, which was confirmed when police searched the apartment and found 170 bags of heroin and 38 bags of what they believe is cocaine.1
The boy’s father, Benny Garcia, has been arrested and is facing criminal charges. As Garcia was arrested by officials, bags of white powder fell from his person.2 His five-year-old son told teachers that when he put the contents of the Spiderman stamped bag in his mouth, he felt like the superhero. The child was taken to the hospital where doctors determined he is safe from any effects. 2
Understanding the Kindergarten Heroin Arrest in Massachusetts
This heartbreaking story that led to Garcia’s heroin arrest in Massachusetts shows how dangerous these drugs can be. Luckily, the child appears to be unharmed and in safe hands now. But the availability of heroin in his home is a major concern. Heroin is a highly dangerous drug and if the drugs were cut with other substances like fentanyl, things could have turned deadly quickly.Treating Heroin Addiction in Massachusetts
Garcia’s large stockpiles of heroin and cocaine and the common stamp across all the baggies may show intent to distribute those baggies. Heroin addiction is a major problem in Massachusetts, and this recent arrest shows that dangerous situations exist to push the availability of heroin in Massachusetts. The best thing someone who is struggling with substance abuse can do is get sober. It will not only save your own life, but it may save the lives of other people who are endangered by heroin addiction and distribution.Our team offers drug and alcohol treatment in Massachusetts for those who are addicted to opiates like heroin and other drugs. We help patients through all levels of treatment, giving them the needed therapeutic and medical support to address withdrawals, PAWS symptoms, and other challenges in recovery.
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Alyssa, Director of Digital Marketing
Alyssa is the National Director of Digital Marketing and is responsible for a multitude of integrated campaigns and events in the behavioral health and addictions field. All articles have been written by Alyssa and medically reviewed by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Darrin Mangiacarne.
