Substance use disorder
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PublishedAugust 31, 2021
Youth film aims to build compassion for substance misuse
The film, put together by Westbrook Partners for Prevention, was entirely youth lead.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2021
Commentary: Want to reduce overdose rates? Treat poverty first
Restricted access to basic needs, along with chronic stress, make people in poverty more vulnerable to substance use disorder.
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PublishedJune 20, 2021
Our View: Criminal justice reforms atop Maine Legislature’s 2021 achievements
Now Gov. Mills should sign bills that would close Long Creek, end cash bail and decriminalize drug possession.
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PublishedJune 9, 2021
Our View: Maine drug laws only making bad situation worse
Treating substance use disorder as a moral failure to be punished is costly both in lives and tax dollars.
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PublishedJune 6, 2021
The Maine Millennial: Waking up sober every day
Quitting drinking is not a one-time decision but a choice that has to be made every morning.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
New documentary explores the recovery side of addiction
'Voices of Hope' includes first-person stories of Mainers who have struggled with substance abuse and are living healthy lives.
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PublishedMay 16, 2021
The Maine Millennial: Maine should treat, not punish, drug addiction
Arrest and incarceration have not slowed a steady increase in overdose deaths.
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PublishedApril 24, 2021
Commentary: We need systemic change to address prescription misuse in Maine
Cleaning out the medicine cabinet for Drug Take Back Day on Saturday will help prevent unintended poisoning and medication diversion.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2021
Milestone Recovery to temporarily close its detoxification program
Citing a staffing shortage, the Portland-based nonprofit says it will be forced to shut down the service on Saturday.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2021
Phish guitarist to found substance abuse treatment center
Trey Anastasio, who has been sober for 14 years, plans to start the center in Vermont, where the band was formed in 1983