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Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Substance use disorder problem in Franklin County takes many to address
During a recent meeting at Franklin County Recovery Center, representatives of a volunteer group spoke about the needs in the community.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Why the holidays can be ‘Bermuda Triangle’ season for mental health
This time of year tough on those suffering from addiction.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Rumford rally focuses on supporting those suffering substance abuse
RUMFORD — More than 100 people participated Saturday afternoon in a rally to draw attention to the challenges of those suffering from substance abuse and to bring hope for recovery. A crowd walked through the streets of town shouting “recovery is possible” and holding signs indicating help is available. Glenn Gordon, recovery coach with Oxford […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Paul Vinsel receives board certification in addiction medicine
LEWISTON — Dr. Paul Vinsel of Tri-County Mental Health Services is board certified in addiction medicine by the American Osteopathic Association. Vinsel graduated from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his emergency medicine residency at Darnall Army Community Hospital in Fort Hood, Texas, and has practiced emergency medicine for 36 years […]
Posted inHealth, Maine
Gov. Mills announces grant program to expand substance use disorder treatment in rural areas
The $1.9 million initiative is aimed at helping behavioral health care providers expand their patient capacity.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls family working to open Franklin County’s first recovery center
Franklin County is just one of three counties in Maine that does not have a recovery center.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Jury holds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in Ohio opioid crisis
This was the first time pharmacy companies had completed a trial to defend themselves in a drug crisis that has killed a half-million Americans over the past 2 decades.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
This is what recovery looks like: Oxford County outreach clinician guides others with addiction
REGION — Glenn Gordon of Rumford has watched the evolution of addiction and the treatments for them over the last 35 years. An outreach clinician with Oxford County Mental Health Services and liaison to help people with addictions navigate resources, Gordon understands how frail the line to recovery can be. His own experience with alcohol […]
Posted inMaine, News
Milestone Recovery reopens detox program after temporary shutdown
Staffing issues forced the Portland nonprofit to close its substance-use detox program in March.