Substance use disorder crisis center to be created in Kennebec County

The proposed facility would be the first in Maine to serve as both an overnight center for people in withdrawal management programs and a walk-in clinic, according to Gov. Janet Mills.

Rumford high school students hear personal stories of former addicts in recovery

Madison Friend and Jay Orser of Students Empowered to End Dependency have been sharing their experiences of drug and alcohol addiction at high schools throughout the state this past year.

UMA and UMF team up to help with Maine workforce needs

UMA and UMF are collaborating on a grant program that will aim to remove financial barriers for students interested in pursuing certificates for substance use disorders counselor and employment specialist.

Downtown Lewiston business owner says city is ignoring worsening conditions, hurting her business

Billie-Jayne Cooke said she's seeing more homeless people, drug users, trash and human feces on and near her property now than ever before.

Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue

A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it's 'evident' from listening to the councilors who voted to deny the permit that 'there is considerable confusion about our organization and what we do.'

Mills announces plan to add 140 treatment beds to combat ongoing opioid crisis

The $6 million investment is the latest effort to reverse an epidemic that claimed a record 716 lives just last year.

WMARI consortium taking SUD prevention to western Maine schools

The Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative plans to make SUD prevention education at western Maine schools an annual program.

OHCHS partners with community to confront addiction

Western Maine addiction support and recovery groups are turning their attention to prevention of substance use disorder.

Augusta program could be first in Maine to offer overdose victims medication on-scene to treat withdrawal symptoms

Plans to help Augusta residents recover from substance use disorder include a proposal to offer people revived from an overdose by rescue workers immediate, on-scene treatment with Suboxone and help accessing longer-term treatment.

Rumford rally focuses on supporting those suffering substance abuse