opioid epidemic
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2019
Maine seeks flexibility in Medicaid spending to address opioid, mental health issues
The state plans to apply for a federal waiver that would eliminate a ban on using Medicaid dollars to pay for care at substance use disorder treatment facilities with more than 16 beds.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2019
Maine Voices: Maine’s addiction epidemic encompasses more than opioids
The Mills administration's renewed focus on fighting substance use disorder must also take into account nicotine, alcohol and other drugs.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2019
As suicides and fatal overdoses climb, grief swells for Maine families
In March, the Center for Grieving Children will host a conference that focuses on supporting them.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2019
Our View: Mills budget lays out vision for moving Maine forward
The new governor makes a strong case for meeting the challenges facing the state.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
Knox County joins suit against opioid manufacturers
The lawsuit alleges that pharmaceutical companies contributed to the drug epidemic by pushing doctors to prescribe their painkillers beyond what was needed for medical reasons.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2019
‘The Soupman’ comes to Maine to help the homeless and fight the opioid crisis
Peter Kelleher lost his son to an overdose in Bangor in 2016 and now dedicates his life to providing critical supplies to homeless people.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2019
Aroostook County woman makes her case for medication-assisted treatment in jail
Brenda Smith hasn't had a relapse for five years but says she fears that stopping her medication could affect her long-term recovery from opioid use disorder.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2019
The Maine Millennial: Avoiding addiction a matter of luck
But recovery shouldn't rely on luck and privilege. It's time to try something new.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2019
Authorities shut down two Tennessee pharmacies’ opioid sales
Two people died and numerous others were hospitalized for overdoses shortly after obtaining drugs from the pharmacies.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2019
Maine had fewer overdose deaths in 2018 but opioid epidemic remains a ‘public health crisis’
Attorney General Aaron Frey released a report Friday estimating there were 376 drug overdose deaths in Maine last year.
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