Police suspect overdoses caused or contributed to three deaths over two days in the city, which has already more than doubled its fatal overdoses from last year.
overdose
Posted inHealth, Maine
Report highlights challenges to medication-assisted treatment access in rural Maine
The UVM-USM report surveyed more than 300 practitioners and community stakeholders to evaluate the unique needs and barriers to treatment for rural patients.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News
Incarcerated woman died from drug overdose at York County Jail
Nicole Turner, 34, was found dead in her cell Sunday morning, and the Maine State Police say the detective who investigated the case ‘found nothing suspicious.’
Posted inMaine, News
Portland police report five overdoses, suspect contaminated heroin
They say the heroin likely contains a type of veterinary animal tranquilizer, which if injected can cause necrotic wounds, serious injury or death.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, New England, News
Federal task force to crack down on overprescription of opioids in the region
Four additional federal prosecutors will help local and federal law enforcement bring criminal cases against doctors and medical providers who are diverting opiates for profit.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Interim Portland Chief: Responding to overdoses, officers prioritize saving lives
With long wait lists and too few treatment beds, police carry out a vital public health role by administering Narcan.
Posted inTimes Record
Addiction experts aim to reduce stigma around substance abuse treatment, harm reduction
A panel of experts Wednesday night at Morse argued education, empathy and harm-reduction could reverse the troubling increase in drug-related deaths in Maine.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Police must get on board with expanded Maine Good Samaritan legislation
Expected to be signed by Gov. Mills, the law’s expansion makes clear that saving lives, not making arrests, should be the focus at the scene of an overdose.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. Mills, lawmakers find common ground
Last minute compromises on utility regulation and the Good Samaritan law make Maine better able to meet its challenges.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Good Samaritan compromise got in the way of good policy
The original version of L.D. 1862 could have saved Mainers’ lives without making government any bigger. What was wrong with that?