The move the City Council ensures that the city would be entitled to a portion of any settlement stemming from the legal action against the makers of prescription painkillers.
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Maine officials prevent researcher from publishing overdose data
The Department of Health and Human Services tells David Loxterkamp that he can’t disseminate information from the state’s prescription monitoring program.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Foot-dragging won’t ease opioids’ impact in Maine
Recent data show that the death toll is still high – and the lackluster policy response is no help.
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Drug overdoses level off in Maine but still take 185 lives in 1st half of year
That total is similar to the same period a year earlier, and deaths are still averaging one per day as the opioid crisis maintains its hold on the state.
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Deli video of man’s tirade leads to forum tonight on Portland downtown issues
The business owner’s postings on Facebook spark a discussion of homelessness, mental illness and drugs on city streets.
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Largest U.S. drug benefits manager to limit opioids for first-time users
The program builds on an effort launched by Express Scripts in 2016 aimed at reducing dependency.
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Teen overdose deaths nationwide crept back up in 2015
Experts say the increase after a 3-year decline is likely due to availability of newer, more lethal opioids.
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In urban America, fentanyl-related overdose deaths rise nearly 600% in 2 years
The synthetic painkiller is often added to heroin, fueling deeper addiction and killing many users.
Posted inNation & World
Trump declares opioid crisis a ‘national emergency’
He says, ‘We’re going to spend a lot of time, a lot of effort and a lot of money on the opioid crisis,’ but the details aren’t yet known.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.