opioid

Published
May 14, 2020

Beckett Cypher, 21-year-old son of Melissa Etheridge, dies

Etheridge released a statement saying opioid addiction was behind Cypher's death.
Published
February 19, 2020

Maine gets $6.3 million for substance abuse job training

A two-year federal grant will help train treatment workers and prepare addiction sufferers for the job market.
Published
January 27, 2020

City officials to attend opioid misuse, addiction workshop
Published
January 23, 2020

Despite efforts to stem epidemic, Maine overdose deaths appear to be on rise again after 1-year dip

The Medical Examiner's Office says 277 Mainers died from drug overdoses in the first 9 months of 2019, putting the state on track to surpass the total for 2018.
Published
January 5, 2020

Commentary: Opioid deaths follow plant closures

Researchers have documented how closely major economic disruption is linked with substance use.

Beckett Cypher, 21-year-old son of Melissa Etheridge, dies