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PublishedApril 21, 2022
OPTIONS Initiative helps those struggling with addiction
The initiative educates about treatment options, raises awareness about the many resources available for those struggling with any form of addiction.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2022
Augusta man’s commencement from special court program highlights reduced sentences, opportunity to rebuild lives
A robbery charge against Jesse D. Nichols was dismissed this week after he completed the Co-Occurring Disorders Court program, which seeks to treat criminal defendants with substance abuse problems and help them get back on their feet.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2021
Coronavirus pandemic overshadows another Maine crisis: Drug overdose deaths
Maine is on pace to lose more than 600 residents to overdose this year, which would shatter the record set just last year.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2021
State will use federal funds to give bonuses to direct care workers
The federal government has approved Maine's request to use $126 million in American Recovery Act funding to give bonuses to new and existing workers providing home- and community-based health services.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2021
Maine expanding program for pregnant women with substance use disorder
The MaineMOM program launched in July and there will be a major effort to increase awareness of it this fall.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2021
Gov. Mills to increase Medicaid payments for residential treatment of substance use disorder
Tuesday's announcement came on International Overdose Awareness Day. The state lost a record 502 people to drug overdoses last year, and the numbers so far this year suggest that will be eclipsed.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
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.
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PublishedApril 18, 2021
Augusta to seek federal grant to help fight substance use disorder, overdoses
City looks to create program similar to Waterville's Operation HOPE.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2021
Augusta may tap state resources to reach out to residents with substance use problems
At Thursday night's meeting, Augusta city councilors met with the state's Opioid Response Project Manager Rowland Robinson who offered the city the use of the state's media campaign materials.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2021
Phish guitarist to found substance abuse treatment center
Trey Anastasio, who has been sober for 14 years, plans to start the center in Vermont, where the band was formed in 1983
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