The state of Massachusetts says Purdue Pharma used discounts to keep people taking its drugs longer despite their risks.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Advocates urge decriminalization, safe injection sites in opioids crisis report
The Maine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy calls for efforts to end the stigma attached to substance use disorder and invest in harm-reduction strategies.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Chronic-pain patients hurt in crackdown on opioids
A well-intended effort to address the overdose crisis has led many doctors to severely limit painkiller prescriptions – and left some patients homebound and without work.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Mills shifts the tone in tackling Maine’s opioid crisis
The Democratic governor has made addressing the epidemic one of her top priorities. Her ideas are likely to be vastly different from her predecessor’s.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mills picks longtime lobbyist for doctors to lead Maine’s response to opioid crisis
Gordon Smith, executive vice president of the Maine Medical Association since 1993, will coordinate state efforts to combat an epidemic that persists in communities across the state.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills set to name ‘opioid czar’ for Maine this week
Maine’s Democratic governor will announce on Thursday her choice for a new state position, director of opioid response.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Oxycontin complicates Sackler legacy
The painkiller’s role in the deadly opioid crisis is bringing the Sacklers a new and unwanted kind of attention.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Opioid crisis calls for coordinated response
Gov. Mills is right to put one person in charge of a multi-agency effort.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Some lawmakers pushing for Cabinet-level position to address opioid crisis
The Legislature will debate multiple proposals to create a specific position, and Gov. Janet Mills has said she plans to appoint an opioid czar as well.
Posted inCops & Courts, Health, Maine, News
Kennebunk police have a plan to fight the opioid crisis: recovery coaches
A free four-day program will equip first responders and the public with skills necessary to help people with substance use disorder.