Rumford rally focuses on supporting those suffering substance abuse

Paul Vinsel receives board certification in addiction medicine

Gov. Mills announces grant program to expand substance use disorder treatment in rural areas

The $1.9 million initiative is aimed at helping behavioral health care providers expand their patient capacity.

Livermore Falls family working to open Franklin County’s first recovery center

Franklin County is just one of three counties in Maine that does not have a recovery center.

Jury holds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in Ohio opioid crisis

This was the first time pharmacy companies had completed a trial to defend themselves in a drug crisis that has killed a half-million Americans over the past 2 decades.

This is what recovery looks like: Oxford County outreach clinician guides others with addiction

Milestone Recovery reopens detox program after temporary shutdown

Staffing issues forced the Portland nonprofit to close its substance-use detox program in March.

New documentary explores the recovery side of addiction

'Voices of Hope' includes first-person stories of Mainers who have struggled with substance abuse and are living healthy lives.

MaineGeneral opens new addiction practice for those seeking treatment

MaineGeneral Addiction Medicine has locations in Waterville and Augusta for people seeking treatment for substance use disorder, opiate use disorder and treatment of other addictive substances.

Portland stands by strict rules for needle exchange despite warnings of higher risk

The city's health and human services director says the program has maintained access to clean syringes without relaxing its exchange rules, but public health experts say the more restrictive approach can put people at risk during the pandemic.