overdose
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2022
The Maine Millennial: Expanded ‘Good Samaritan’ law needed to slow Maine overdose deaths
When what you are doing doesn’t work, it’s time to try something else. Our current drug policies aren’t working.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Maine Voices: Save people like my friend Madison – pass L.D. 1862
Expand Maine’s Good Samaritan law, so others will not hesitate to call 911 when their friends are in crisis.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
Our View: Expanding Good Samaritan law will save Maine lives
Just a few minutes can make all the difference when calling for medical help during a drug overdose.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
Four charged in overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams
The men are accused of distributing fentanyl-laced heroin of the kind that caused the death of Williams, who gained fame playing Omar Little on the HBO series ‘The Wire.’
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2022
Fatal fentanyl overdose of Connecticut 13-year-old brings calls for naloxone in schools
After the boy's death, investigators later found nearly 40 bags of fentanyl stashed in multiple locations within the school.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2021
Dad distributes Narcan in honor of son he lost to overdose
Jim Rodimon of North Yarmouth hands out the overdose reversal drug and other supplies on the streets of Portland.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2021
Gov. Mills to increase Medicaid payments for residential treatment of substance use disorder
Tuesday's announcement came on International Overdose Awareness Day. The state lost a record 502 people to drug overdoses last year, and the numbers so far this year suggest that will be eclipsed.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2021
Shortage of naloxone hinders addiction treatment in Maine
Supplies of the lifesaving anti-overdose drug are stretched nationwide, putting pressure on Maine treatment centers.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2021
Maine first state to roll out text alerts when drug overdoses spike
A pilot program started by the state will let anyone with a cellphone receive free text messages alerting them to an increase in overdoses in their area and the potential that a deadly batch of drugs is on the market.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2021
Commentary: Want to reduce overdose rates? Treat poverty first
Restricted access to basic needs, along with chronic stress, make people in poverty more vulnerable to substance use disorder.
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