Concern about sending the wrong message to substance users helps spread infectious diseases.
opioid
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Expanded ‘Good Samaritan’ law needed to slow Maine overdose deaths
When what you are doing doesn’t work, it’s time to try something else. Our current drug policies aren’t working.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Save people like my friend Madison – pass L.D. 1862
Expand Maine’s Good Samaritan law, so others will not hesitate to call 911 when their friends are in crisis.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Are dentists introducing America’s teens to opioids?
Research shows that first-time drug use often begins in the chair where young people lean back and say ‘aah.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Law enforcement vital in the fight against opioid overdose
Medicine-assisted treatment and harm reduction are not enough to stop the rising death toll in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Waterville Police say department’s Operation HOPE has helped more than 200 people
On Wednesday, Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, met with Waterville Police to discuss the program that helps find treatment for people addicted to opioids.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland police report ‘disturbing’ rise in overdoses during pandemic
Since May 1, a total of 86 drug overdoses have been reported in the city, 7 of them fatal.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Beckett Cypher, 21-year-old son of Melissa Etheridge, dies
Etheridge released a statement saying opioid addiction was behind Cypher’s death.