substance use

FILE - This April 2, 3013 file photo shows people in the detox waiting room at Haymarket Center in Chicago. The men are waiting for a bed in the addiction treatment facility.

Health

Lewiston panel calls for dedicated community detox center to respond to opioid crisis

Nicole Ogrysko

The recommendation comes from a special committee, formed by Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline nearly a year ago, which focused on how the city should respond to substance use disorder and its impacts on the community.

Health

Wabanaki Public Health wins $5M federal award to expand and renovate healing centers

Nicole Ogrysko

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness is the winner of a $5 million federal grant, which community members say could be "transformational."

Health

Recovery centers call for community plan to address overdose crisis

Nicole Ogrysko

Recovery centers across Maine will host events on Wednesday to commemorate National Overdose Awareness Day.

Politics

Mills Administration Boosts Funding To Combat Opioid Use Disorder

Carol Bousquet

The governor earmarked $2.1 million in MaineCare funds in her biennial budget to increase access to residential programs and medically supervised withdrawal support for those struggling with addiction.

Health

Togus VA Medical Center To Open Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities For Veterans

Patty Wight

The Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta has received federal approval to operate a 24-bed residential substance use disorder treatment program for…