August ‘radio hour’ explores how Maine jails treat addiction
The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent Maine Monitor reporting.
How we reported on addiction treatment in Maine’s jails
A behind-the-scenes look at and key takeaways from a recent four-part series.
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.
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