opioid epidemic
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PublishedOctober 31, 2018
In this church, salvation comes with a clean needle or heroin overdose antidote
Operating in a legal gray area, the mobile needle exchange program brings needed supplies and a message of hope to people struggling with substance use.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2018
Michael Brennan: This election may well decide future of Maine’s municipalities
A new governor and Legislature should prioritize 'smart' investment in and strong partnerships with cities, says the former Portland mayor, a Maine House candidate.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2018
Commentary: Maine needs a governor who makes decisions based on evidence, empathy
Attorney General Janet Mills will be that governor, representing Maine at its best.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2018
Maine Voices: Church of Safe Injection treats drug users as Jesus would have done
He would have offered them sterile syringes, naloxone and nonjudgmental support.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2018
Our View: Mary Mayhew brings Maine failures to Washington
The new federal Medicaid director will pursue the same agenda she did here, focused more on cost savings than care.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2018
York County Sheriff’s Office partners with recovery group on opioid treatment for inmates
The federally funded pilot program, which will treat up to 10 people, is part of a broader effort to pair prisoners with medication assisted treatment, such as Suboxone.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2018
Maine’s candidates for governor weigh in on health care policy
How each would tackle Medicaid expansion, the opioid crisis and protecting Maine's most vulnerable exposes differences.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2018
Commentary: Trump could be the most honest president in modern history
Granted, he lies all the time. But he has kept many of the promises he made during the 2016 campaign.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2018
Maine Voices: Affordable housing saves lives and saves the community money
We need resources for housing, health care and treatment for mental health and substance use disorder.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2018
Our View: Don’t forget: Alcohol is also a deadly drug
New research by the World Health Organization finds that 5% of all deaths can be attributed to booze.
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