The United States is in the midst of the deadliest drug overdose epidemic in its history.
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You can’t overdose on fentanyl by touching it
The misconception regarding the dangers of accidental overdose is dangerous and harmful.
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We suffer more in imagination than reality
Addiction to drugs and alcohol often coincides with an addiction to control. I think all of us want to control our environment and relationships to some degree.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Jay woman pleads guilty to selling cocaine, heroin
She had been indicted in October 2018 on two higher felony charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs. The state dismissed those charges and a separate violation of condition of release on Thursday.
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Maine man who killed burglar sentenced to prison on drug, gun charges
Jordan Richard, 25, of New Vineyard gets more than 13 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl, among other drugs, and discharging a firearm.
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Two men charged with drug trafficking following apparent overdose in Auburn
Kevin Camp and Frank Lynch are arrested and charged as part of a police investigation into the death of a 29-year-old Auburn man.
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Suboxone isn’t a cure, but it’s a needed option on the road to recovery
There aren’t enough doctors willing to prescribe Suboxone, but the demand is there.
Posted inMaine Crime
Man, woman busted in South Portland on heroin, fentanyl charges
The Lowell, Mass., residents were arrested Thursday night in a parking lot and charged with aggravated trafficking in the drugs, authorities said Saturday.
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Auburn woman pleads guilty to heroin trafficking conspiracy
Sierrha Frisbie, 26, faces up to 20 years in federal prison, the U.S. attorney says.
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Brewer woman pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking, gun charges
Lynda Johnson, 30, admitted possessing crack cocaine and heroin and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, the U.S. attorney says.