As part of the Maine Municipal Association’s annual convention, front-line responders spoke about what they see daily and what they hope can be done.
opioid epidemic
Posted inMaine, News
Portland joins nationwide lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The move the City Council ensures that the city would be entitled to a portion of any settlement stemming from the legal action against the makers of prescription painkillers.
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Maine’s Janet Mills, 36 other attorneys general urge incentives for opioid alternatives
They say the health care industry should promote the use of physical therapy, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic care for the treatment of chronic, non-cancer pain.
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Parents of children addicted to drugs look for ways to help others
A Jefferson woman and a Belgrade couple found different ways to raise money and provide help to those struggling with addiction.
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Drug overdoses level off in Maine but still take 185 lives in 1st half of year
That total is similar to the same period a year earlier, and deaths are still averaging one per day as the opioid crisis maintains its hold on the state.
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Deli video of man’s tirade leads to forum tonight on Portland downtown issues
The business owner’s postings on Facebook spark a discussion of homelessness, mental illness and drugs on city streets.
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Largest U.S. drug benefits manager to limit opioids for first-time users
The program builds on an effort launched by Express Scripts in 2016 aimed at reducing dependency.
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Teen overdose deaths nationwide crept back up in 2015
Experts say the increase after a 3-year decline is likely due to availability of newer, more lethal opioids.
Posted inNation & World
In urban America, fentanyl-related overdose deaths rise nearly 600% in 2 years
The synthetic painkiller is often added to heroin, fueling deeper addiction and killing many users.
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Togus official: Veterans hospital responsible for spike in opioid prescriptions in Kennebec County
Meanwhile, the veterans hospital says it has reduced the number of patients who take high doses of opioid painkillers as part of a national effort to reduce addiction.