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Published
April 29, 2024

Judge denies Kennebunk doctor’s request to throw out evidence from FBI search

Dr. Merideth Norris is fighting federal charges that she prescribed dangerously high amounts of opioids to her patients.
Published
February 2, 2024

Drug overdose deaths declined by 16% in Maine in 2023

It was the first year-over-year decline since 2018.
Published
January 28, 2024

Somerset County partnership between sheriff’s office, public health agency latest effort to tackle opioid epidemic

The new program includes an overdose 'quick response' team and 2 community connection centers in Madison and Bingham, all with the goal of connecting Somerset County residents with resources and treatment for substance use disorders.
Published
January 4, 2024

Portland sees end-of-year surge in drug overdoses, but fewer deaths in 2023

Statewide, drug overdose deaths reported from January-November 2023 declined 13.6% compared to the same period the year before.
Published
December 18, 2023

Maine on track to have fewer drug deaths in 2023

Overdose deaths through October were down 11.7% compared with the same time period in 2022.

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Published
November 16, 2023

China’s agreement expected to slow flow of fentanyl into U.S., but not solve overdose epidemic

China has also resumed sharing information about suspected trafficking with an international database.
Published
November 6, 2023

Oakland mother whose 14-month-old son died of drug overdose to serve 4 years in prison

Ashley Malloy, 23, was sentenced Monday on manslaughter and drug trafficking charges in connection with the death of her son, Karson.
Published
November 5, 2023

The hunt quickens for vaccines and antibody therapies against opioids

Clinical trials are ongoing into a monoclonal antibody treatment for methamphetamine, the stimulant increasingly being used with fentanyl.
Published
September 9, 2023

Hundreds gather in Portland to support people in recovery

Portland Recovery Community Center held its 10th annual Rally 4 Recovery to give hope to people seeking to overcome addiction.
Published
August 31, 2023

Maine will receive $1.4 million to reduce overdoses in rural communities

The federal funding is aimed at helping communities where there is limited access to treatment and recovery services.