He would have offered them sterile syringes, naloxone and nonjudgmental support.
opioid epidemic
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mary Mayhew brings Maine failures to Washington
The new federal Medicaid director will pursue the same agenda she did here, focused more on cost savings than care.
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Posted inMaine, News
York County Sheriff’s Office partners with recovery group on opioid treatment for inmates
The federally funded pilot program, which will treat up to 10 people, is part of a broader effort to pair prisoners with medication assisted treatment, such as Suboxone.
Posted inElection 2018, Health, Maine, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics
Maine’s candidates for governor weigh in on health care policy
How each would tackle Medicaid expansion, the opioid crisis and protecting Maine’s most vulnerable exposes differences.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump could be the most honest president in modern history
Granted, he lies all the time. But he has kept many of the promises he made during the 2016 campaign.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Affordable housing saves lives and saves the community money
We need resources for housing, health care and treatment for mental health and substance use disorder.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t forget: Alcohol is also a deadly drug
New research by the World Health Organization finds that 5% of all deaths can be attributed to booze.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Senate easily passes sweeping opioid legislation, sends it to Trump
The bill, which passed with only one senator opposed, combines dozens of proposals sponsored by hundreds of lawmakers.
Posted inNation & World, News
Fentanyl test strips lead to more caution among illicit drug users
The small strips have become an increasingly popular ‘harm reduction’ technique for drug users.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In-prison drug-treatment deal could save lives
A settlement involving an Aroostook County man should pave the way for medication-assisted treatment behind bars.