The award, part of a $1.4 billion national funding effort by the Trump administration, will help the state expand medication-assisted treatment for people with opioid use disorder.
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Mercy Hospital launches program to help opioid abuse patients with recovery
The rapid access treatment program refers patients to nurses, coaches, counselors and other assistance.
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Falmouth holds forum after feeling effects of opioid crisis
A panel discusses ways to increase public understanding and develop strategies for dealing with the epidemic.
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Waterville PD to host benefit concert for its opioid recovery program
The third annual family-friendly “Musicians for HOPE” concert will take place on Saturday to help Operation HOPE fund the recovery of people in the greater Waterville area who are addicted to opioids.
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Supplemental budget supports medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder
The Legislature’s budget-writing committee approved a $7.5 million spending package that will end time limits on Medicaid eligibility for Methadone treatments established under former Gov. Paul LePage.
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70 people turn out for Waterville opioid forum
Lisa Hallee tells crowd of her nephew, who lost his battle with addiction in November.
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Maine seeks flexibility in Medicaid spending to address opioid, mental health issues
The state plans to apply for a federal waiver that would eliminate a ban on using Medicaid dollars to pay for care at substance use disorder treatment facilities with more than 16 beds.
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As suicides and fatal overdoses climb, grief swells for Maine families
In March, the Center for Grieving Children will host a conference that focuses on supporting them.
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Knox County joins suit against opioid manufacturers
The lawsuit alleges that pharmaceutical companies contributed to the drug epidemic by pushing doctors to prescribe their painkillers beyond what was needed for medical reasons.
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‘The Soupman’ comes to Maine to help the homeless and fight the opioid crisis
Peter Kelleher lost his son to an overdose in Bangor in 2016 and now dedicates his life to providing critical supplies to homeless people.