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University of New England gets $10.7 million to research alternatives to opioids
The federal grant will more than double funds for biomedical research already underway into treatments that aren’t addictive.
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House upholds LePage veto of bill to encourage reporting of overdoses
The measure had passed the Legislature unanimously, but after the governor objected, 55 Republicans switch to his side.
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Belgrade cyclists aim to support addiction awareness
The Hardys plan a self-funded 400-plus mile ride, mostly along U.S. Route 1, in September and seek donations to the Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery.
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House rejects LePage bill to require doctors to report pregnant drug users
Physicians and treatment providers fear that requiring reporting to reduce Maine’s rise in drug-addicted babies could discourage pregnant women from seeking prenatal care.
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Massachusetts drug ring dismantled, federal agents say
Indictments have been issued for 30 people accused of distributing fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.
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Committee rejects bill that would set up safe places for using illegal drugs
The goal is to reduce overdose deaths, and some states are trying the medically staffed facilities, but one legislator says Maine is not ready for them yet.
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Maine bill would allow ‘safe injection’ facilities to prevent fatal overdoses
The legislation aims to provide one more tool in the effort to combat the overdose crisis, but critics say allowing people to take illegal drugs raises ethical and liability issues.
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LePage repeats wish for death penalty for drug dealers
During a radio interview from Florida, he also said he’s ‘all in’ supporting a bill that could lead to manslaughter charges for dealers.
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Panel votes against bill to require reporting of drug abuse by pregnant women
The plan seeks to address the surge in drug-affected babies born in Maine, but critics say forcing medical professionals to turn in mothers would create a disincentive for women to get prenatal care.