Quitting drinking is not a one-time decision but a choice that has to be made every morning.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
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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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Maine should treat, not punish, drug addiction
Arrest and incarceration have not slowed a steady increase in overdose deaths.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
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
Posted inThe Forecaster
Milestone Recovery names Bradeen executive director
PORTLAND — Milestone Recovery has chosen Oliver Bradeen as its new executive director. Bradeen, a licensed clinical professional counselor who most recently worked as substance use disorder liaison for the Portland Police Department, will replace Bob Fowler, who left the organization in August to be the city’s public health director. “I’ve seen first-hand the impact […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
NAMI Maine: Increase community support for people with mental illness
Investments should ensure that social service professionals respond to people in need, and police are called upon to respond only to public safety issues.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Milestone Recovery president: Homeless outreach effort shows how ‘defunding’ can work
Portland’s HOME Team responds to a need that it is better equipped to handle, using money that would otherwise go to the police.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Recovery community offers insight into living during lockdown
Connection, structure and the ability to laugh at yourself are key to surviving and helping others make it through, too.