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The facts about methadone and Suboxone
As Maine continues to struggle with opioid addiction, there is a great deal of community dialogue about what to do about it. It is generally believed that it takes multiple approaches, which include...
View ArticleMaine AG’s ‘Dose of Reality’ campaign hits home
I just finished reading a Portland Press Herald article and watching the three public service spots that are part of the newly launched educational campaign from the Maine Attorney General’s Office,...
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‘We need to show that it is possible’: Young Maine man shares story of recovery
On May 25, the Community Health Leadership Board kicked off the Circle of Caring challenge, a social media campaign to show how the Bangor region is united in surrounding and supporting people...
View ArticleNew state program looks to support parents living with addiction
As with any serious, chronic illness, substance use disorder sends ripples that emanate from the individual living with the disorder to others. This dynamic can be especially traumatic for families...
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What I’ve seen as a therapist treating people with addiction
Acadia Hospital Adult Outpatient Services Clinical Supervisor Ann Soule, M.Ed., NCC, LCPC, CCS has worked for the hospital 11 years, specializing in treating substance use and mental health disorders....
View ArticleAddressing the challenges with treating opiate addiction
A recent story posted on the NPR website shares information from a study done by the Rand Corporation, which finds that physicians who are qualified to prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone) typically see...
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New Vermont Campaign Aims to Tackle Young Adult Opiate Abuse
The Rescue Agency and the Vermont Department of Health have created a campaign called, “Over the Dose,” which targets young adults, with the goal of Reducing Recreational and Misuse of Prescription...
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