opioid epidemic
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PublishedMay 29, 2018
Our View: Elderly also suffer from opioid epidemic
Sen. Susan Collins' hearing shines a much-needed light on a little-known problem.
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PublishedMay 29, 2018
Portland doctor on front lines of heroin crisis publishes poetry book
Dr. Mary Dowd says poems are born of grief, a feeling she knows well as a caregiver for hundreds of Mainers who struggle with addiction.
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PublishedMay 28, 2018
Solutions to opioid crisis separate candidates for Maine governor
Democrats and Republicans differ over Medicaid expansion to provide more treatment and on the need for more law enforcement.
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PublishedMay 23, 2018
Bangor doctor testifies at Senate hearing on opioid epidemic’s impact on the elderly
Many with chronic pain have been on prescription painkillers at relatively high doses, putting them at risk of health problems and making them vulnerable to exploitation, says Dr. Charles Pattavina of St. Joseph Hospital.
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PublishedMay 21, 2018
Drugs and detention: A revolving door of despair
In America, particularly in Appalachia, addiction is landing more women behind bars.
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PublishedMay 17, 2018
Citing Portland’s opioid lawsuit, hospitals withdraw from groups seeking to treat addiction
The parent of Mercy and EMMC is unhappy that the lawsuit partially blames one of its former doctors for the opioid crisis.
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PublishedMay 17, 2018
Maine woman overdoses in hot car with her child in the back seat
Sara Donlon was found by first responders passed out in her car in Manchester, New Hampshire, with her 4-year-old son in the back seat, police say.
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PublishedMay 16, 2018
Maine Voices: Portrayal of addiction’s assault on Bayside misses the mark in some respects
A news article balances myriad voices, but its terminology and photos stigmatize those who are suffering.
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PublishedMay 14, 2018
Our View: How to treat addiction like a chronic disease
A program that starts treatment in the ER has come to Maine, and it seems to be working.
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PublishedMay 13, 2018
Commentary: A broken mental health system
Helping those suffering from mental illness or substance abuse will require empathy, commitment and funding from the public and private sectors.
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