The cost of treating addiction in Maine’s jails
The state’s 15 county jails spent an estimated $12.6 million on addiction and mental health treatment last year, often through a mix of grants and other temporary funding streams.
Her addiction started after a C-section. Her recovery began in jail
“If they can help you while you are in jail to get yourself set up for when you come out, that is the best thing that they can do for you.”
How two rural Maine jails are rethinking addiction treatment
Monthly shots to treat addiction are promising, but costly.
Building recovery connections in rural Maine
Gov. Janet Mills’ 8th annual Opioid Response Summit, held in Bangor on Thursday, explored strategies to help people affected by addiction.
Waterville City Council approves pilot program to expand access to opioid treatment
The decision allows paramedics to start treatment during 911 calls for the first time and link patients with ongoing support.
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