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PublishedFebruary 24, 2020
Understanding anger in addiction recovery
I locked my anger up in solitary confinement with my other emotions during a decade of drug use. Letting it back into the world has proven challenging.Â
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2020
No one is coming to save you from addiction
You have to participate in your own recovery.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2019
You can’t overdose on fentanyl by touching it
The misconception regarding the dangers of accidental overdose is dangerous and harmful.
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
We suffer more in imagination than reality
Addiction to drugs and alcohol often coincides with an addiction to control. I think all of us want to control our environment and relationships to some degree.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2018
‘Recovery is possible’ theme of substance abuse rally in Skowhegan
Speakers at Recovery & Opioid Addiction Resource event talked about their own journeys through drug addiction and recovery, stressing that help is out there for those who need it.
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PublishedJune 19, 2018
Maine lawmakers approve $41 million spending package that includes funding for the disabled, the elderly and opioid treatment
Lawmakers must still take up several other spending measures, including one to borrow $100 million for transportation improvements.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2017
Parents of children addicted to drugs look for ways to help others
A Jefferson woman and a Belgrade couple found different ways to raise money and provide help to those struggling with addiction.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2017
Togus official: Veterans hospital responsible for spike in opioid prescriptions in Kennebec County
Meanwhile, the veterans hospital says it has reduced the number of patients who take high doses of opioid painkillers as part of a national effort to reduce addiction.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2016
Presque Isle police report 5 heroin overdoses in 4 hours
A Facebook post by the police department warns heroin users to seek help 'at the earliest possible moment.'
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PublishedDecember 27, 2016
Leading Republican wants special panel of legislators to tackle Maine’s opioid crisis
Rep. Ellie Espling of New Gloucester calls for a unified solution 'to a problem that is killing more Mainers every day.'
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