The former Hampton man brought his unresponsive stepson to the fire department, where he dropped a baggie of fentanyl.
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Maine leads New England in drug take-back day collections
Mainers turned in 41,500 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs.
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Our View: Struggling Americans face downward spiral of illness, gloom and opioid use
To fulfill his promises on the drug crisis, President Trump has to deliver on his economic ones.
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More than 2,200 pounds of drugs turned over to Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
The office is collecting unwanted prescription medications as part of National Drug Take-Back Day.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: President Trump’s anti-opioid proposal falls far short of need
His emergency declaration offers ringing promises on how he’ll fight addiction – but not the cash to fulfill them.
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Trump declaration on opioid crisis greeted with hope and skepticism in Maine
Treatment providers, doctors and others say the president’s action has symbolic value, but a commitment of money and other resources is needed to have a significant impact.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Addicts may benefit from an expansion of Medicaid
Uninsured Mainers can’t afford treatment, and hospitals are bearing the rising costs of unreimbursed emergency room care for opioid addiction.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Keeping families together could help with Maine drug fight
In Old Town, a couple get back on track after a mentor opens her home to them and their baby.
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Portland, Falmouth officials deliver bleak report on opioid crisis: ‘It’s getting worse’
A number of officials attending a Maine Municipal Association convention have stories of their own about friends and family members who have become addicted to heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil.
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Maine’s Janet Mills, 36 other attorneys general urge incentives for opioid alternatives
They say the health care industry should promote the use of physical therapy, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic care for the treatment of chronic, non-cancer pain.