opioid epidemic
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PublishedAugust 9, 2017
Our View: President Trump spurns proven anti-drug strategies for tough talk
As overdose deaths soar in Maine and nationwide, he squanders an opportunity to make a real difference.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2017
Nonfatal overdose leads to drug bust in Lewiston-Auburn
Three Massachusetts residents are arrested following an investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2017
At briefing on opioid crisis, Trump vows to ‘beat this horrible situation’
A special commission issued a preliminary report last week, and a White House spokesman says it is too early for any announcements.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2017
Maine Voices: Monument Square justice: Who goes to jail? Who deserves our help?
People with mental illness, drug addiction and homelessness are everywhere on the Portland peninsula.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2017
Our View: Portland deli video shows end result of broken system
The upsetting encounter in Maine's largest city is the by-product of a statewide lack of mental health and addiction treatment.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2017
Maine Voices: Raising legal age to buy tobacco ultimately will help fight opioid crisis
The use of nicotine leads to brain changes that can result in a higher risk of addiction to other drugs.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2017
Deputies administer Narcan to man who overdosed in Naples
The 26-year-old Otisfield resident was revived and taken to Bridgton Hospital, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2017
Portland may join lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The City Council is scheduled to discuss whether or not to bring a separate case during an executive session on Aug. 2.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2017
Our view: On addiction response, it’s finally time to listen
Police and others have been telling us for years that we need more drug treatment.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2017
Operation Hope stops sending clients out of New England for opioid addiction treatment
The Scarborough police chief, who oversees the program, cites media reports of fraudulent practices at clinics in Florida.
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