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Published
August 25, 2019

The Maine Millennial: Accounting for pain got lost amid addiction to profit

Drug companies and liquor bottlers can't be expected to regulate themselves.
Published
July 25, 2019

You can’t overdose on fentanyl by touching it

The misconception regarding the dangers of accidental overdose is dangerous and harmful.
Published
June 18, 2019

Diversion of Suboxone to the street shouldn’t discourage more access

Once Suboxone medication is more easily accessible, there won't be a reason for widespread diversion to the street market.
Published
June 5, 2019

We suffer more in imagination than reality

Addiction to drugs and alcohol often coincides with an addiction to control. I think all of us want to control our environment and relationships to some degree.
Published
June 2, 2019

Marcus Ratz: Massabesic High School

He continued to excel academically and volunteer in the community after his father died of a heroin overdose during his junior year.

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Published
June 2, 2019

The Maine Millennial: A year into sobriety, I have a team to thank

My family, friends, boyfriend, cat, doctors and readers have all been pulling together to support me during an unending marathon.
Published
May 9, 2019

Advocates warn of gaps in Maine’s gambling addiction program

As the state considers expanding gambling options, clinicians warn there are not enough resources to help people addicted to games of chance.
Published
January 3, 2019

Suboxone isn’t a cure, but it’s a needed option on the road to recovery

There aren't enough doctors willing to prescribe Suboxone, but the demand is there.
Published
August 3, 2018

Our View: Never a reason to give up HOPE in addiction fight

Police departments' successful efforts show that helping people overcome drugs is no lost cause.
Published
August 2, 2018

Maine Voices: State leaders lauded for bipartisan step toward treating opioid abuse

But the ongoing stigma associated with addiction threatens to limit the progress we can make.