Lost

Published
April 5, 2017

Readers react to series exploring Maine’s heroin crisis

Several who commented or emailed said members of their family could have been included in the 10-part series on opioid addiction.
Published
April 4, 2017

Heroin claimed 376 Maine lives last year. Here are some of their stories.
Published
April 4, 2017

Lives lost: A songwriter, a proud Boy Scout, a pizza delivery woman, a grandfather
Published
April 4, 2017

Waking up: As state response lags, communities step up to fight addiction

Police departments, churches, health care institutions and municipalities recognize the need to invest in a remedy to the opioid crisis. Slowly, even the government is coming around.
Published
April 4, 2017

In fight against opioids, prevention’s crucial but often overlooked

Advocates say more study and more investment are needed to stop heroin and other addictive drugs from ever taking hold.

Published
April 3, 2017

Opioid addiction is different for women

Here’s why: • Women use substances differently than men, and can become addicted while using smaller amounts of certain drugs for less time. • Sex hormones can make women more sensitive than men to the effects of some drugs. Women may have more drug cravings and may be more likely to relapse after treatment. • Women who use […]
Published
April 3, 2017

Lives lost: A homemaker, a Preble Street caseworker, a runner, a class clown
Published
April 3, 2017

Women in peril: Female addicts face distinct – and deadly – disadvantages

With fewer institutional resources and a greater biological threat, women entangled in the opioid epidemic must overcome gender-specific hurdles to recovery, including child-care considerations, social pressures and stigma often complicated by the specter of sexual trauma.
Published
April 2, 2017

Lives lost: A lobsterman, a stepfather, a NASCAR fan, a former Marine
Published
April 2, 2017

Heroin took hold of 3 lobstering brothers — and didn’t let go of one

The father of Sam Stevens lets his son's addiction go public, signaling that an insidious threat lurks within the Machias community.