They say that giving drug users a medically supervised place to use drugs would reduce overdose deaths and public health concerns while helping guide users into treatment. But such facilities are illegal under federal law.
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Our View: Judge’s ruling on opioid treatment in jail will save lives
Medication-assisted treatment should be available when, where and for whom it is needed.
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Judge orders Aroostook County Jail to provide opioid treatment to inmate
U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen says the jail would be violating the Americans with Disabilities Act if it denied Brenda Smith access to Suboxone while she serves her 40-day term.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Maker of OxyContin reaches $270 million settlement in Oklahoma
As the first agreement in the current wave of litigation against drug companies, the deal could influence future legal action over the cost of the opioid epidemic.
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Maine will get $2.3 million in federal funds to fight opioid crisis
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.