After finding religion and intoxication unsatisfactory, a writer takes solace in one of the laws of science.
addiction
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Milestone Recovery reopens detox program after temporary shutdown
Staffing issues forced the Portland nonprofit to close its substance-use detox program in March.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.
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.
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 inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To keep Maine families together, stop treating people who use drugs as criminals
L.D. 967, LR 1817 and L.D. 994 would give more people a path to treatment and throw fewer people in jail.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
MaineGeneral opens new addiction practice for those seeking treatment
MaineGeneral Addiction Medicine has locations in Waterville and Augusta for people seeking treatment for substance use disorder, opiate use disorder and treatment of other addictive substances.
Posted inFacing My Addiction
For some kids, staying home from school is more dangerous than COVID-19
Kids with addicted parents face a challenging future. We will experience the effects of a generation left behind at school for years to come.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Waterville Police say department’s Operation HOPE has helped more than 200 people
On Wednesday, Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, met with Waterville Police to discuss the program that helps find treatment for people addicted to opioids.
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Overdose risk during pandemic is tragic reality for some families
Experts have warned that prolonged isolation and uncertainty is a bad combination for drug users and people in recovery, but it’s too early to tell if overdose deaths have increased.