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Opioid epidemic

Published
May 24, 2023

Pills flowed for years as DEA dragged feet on disciplining opioid distributor

The delay has raised concerns about how the revolving door between government and industry may be impacting the DEA’s mission to police drug companies blamed for tens of thousands of American overdose deaths.
Published
May 16, 2023

Falmouth Police recovery coach program assists 140 people so far

The program, which has received a grant to continue, lines up resources for those who seek help for substance misuse.
Published
April 30, 2023

Quiet and parents’ touch help opioid users’ newborns, study finds

Babies born to opioid users, including mothers in treatment with medications such as methadone, can develop withdrawal symptoms after exposure in the womb.
Published
April 17, 2023

Overdose deaths of older Americans quadrupled in past 20 years

Older adults are often prescribed opioids to help them cope with chronic pain or recover from a surgical procedure.
Published
March 29, 2023

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here’s what it means.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved over-the-counter sales of the overdose antidote naloxone, marking the first time an opioid treatment drug will be available without a prescription.

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Published
March 24, 2023

Augusta program could be first in Maine to offer overdose victims medication on-scene to treat withdrawal symptoms

Plans to help Augusta residents recover from substance use disorder include a proposal to offer people revived from an overdose by rescue workers immediate, on-scene treatment with Suboxone and help accessing longer-term treatment.
Published
March 22, 2023

Our View: Every Maine corrections officer should carry naloxone

A new bill would require all police officers to carry naloxone. Legislators should take this opportunity to close a frightening gap in our battle against fatal overdoses by adding corrections officers to the mix.
Published
February 17, 2023

Recovery community welcomes Mills’ focus on opioid crisis but fears it’s not enough

The governor announced several new initiatives to combat the deadly opioid crisis during her annual speech to the Legislature on Tuesday.
Published
February 14, 2023

Judge dismisses Maine hospitals’ opioid lawsuit against drug companies

Cumberland County Judge Michael Duddy ruled that Northern Light Health's hospital system was not directly harmed by the opioid epidemic.
Published
February 12, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Decriminalize drugs for personal use

We can either punish people who use drugs or we can keep them alive.