The state had 74 fatal drug overdoses through March, down from 86 for the same period last year. Most of the deaths were caused by fentanyl, and cocaine-related overdoses are on the rise.
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Maine summit on opioid crisis to offer a range of sessions
The summit is scheduled for Monday in Augusta.
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Effort to increase Medicaid patients’ access to opioid treatment is threatened
A provision in federal law designed to control costs – called the upper payment limit – is creating an obstacle.
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Oklahoma presses opioid case against Johnson & Johnson
Attorney General Mike Hunter has secured about $355 million from two groups of defendant drug makers in the state’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland resident to represent Maine at national conference on addiction
Glenn Simpson, an activist and social worker, creates art to spread awareness about addiction.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Two good reasons for treatment behind bars
Medication-assisted treatment in jails and prisons makes good sense, and it’s being backed by the courts.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine doctors writing fewer opioid prescriptions
The state has seen a 41.5 percent drop in opioid prescribing since 2013, seventh-highest in the nation, as physicians work to limit the risks of dependency.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: More must be done to make the most of MaineCare expansion
When enrollment finally ramps up, will there be enough providers available for substance use disorder treatment?
Posted inNew England, News
N.H. to expand medical treatment for substance use disorder
Jails in New Hampshire will expand their use of medicine to assist inmates who are attempting to overcome opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Saco Rep. O’Neil: We need a bold plan to combat the opioid epidemic
A small excise tax paid by manufacturers of opioids would help pay for addiction treatment and prevention.