York County to give harm reduction bags to people leaving jail

The bags containing information about resources, fentanyl test strips and naloxone are designed to help people who have substance use disorder transition back into the community.

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.

Oklahoma court overturns $465 million opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson

The Oklahoma Supreme Court weighed whether the company’s marketing and sale of opioids created a public nuisance.

Hundreds ‘rally for recovery’ in Lewiston

Several people, including Councilor Stephanie Gelinas, shared stories of personal tragedy and triumph during Saturday's event highlighting the opioid epidemic.

Lewiston ‘Rally for Recovery’ to highlight resources to fight opioid addiction

September is National Recovery Month. Nearly 20 local organizations will be on hand Sept. 18 to address the opioid epidemic.

Judge conditionally approves Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

Under the settlement, the Sackler family will give up ownership of the company and contribute $4.5 billion. But the Sacklers will be shielded from any future lawsuits over opioids.

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.

Shortage of naloxone hinders addiction treatment in Maine

Supplies of the lifesaving anti-overdose drug are stretched nationwide, putting pressure on Maine treatment centers.

Lead with love: Outliving opioids

Maine first state to roll out text alerts when drug overdoses spike

A pilot program started by the state will let anyone with a cellphone receive free text messages alerting them to an increase in overdoses in their area and the potential that a deadly batch of drugs is on the market.