The UVM-USM report surveyed more than 300 practitioners and community stakeholders to evaluate the unique needs and barriers to treatment for rural patients.
fentanyl
Maine shattered its annual record for overdose deaths in 2021
The 636 deaths, a 23% increase over 2020, are largely the result of fentanyl being added to other drugs. Increased isolation and other pandemic challenges also were factors.
Fatal fentanyl overdose of Connecticut 13-year-old brings calls for naloxone in schools
After the boy’s death, investigators later found nearly 40 bags of fentanyl stashed in multiple locations within the school.
Waterville police seize $780,000 worth of fentanyl, cocaine in largest narcotics bust in city history
A Dominican Republic national was arrested and police Chief Joseph Massey said Wednesday that handguns, shotguns and $6,000 in cash also were confiscated from an apartment on College Avenue.
Women sue Yale over fentanyl switch-up at fertility clinic
The plaintiffs say a nurse stole fentanyl for her personal use and replaced it with saline.
Emergency workers revive drug overdose victim along Waterville road amid uptick in cases
Waterville Fire Chief Shawn Esler said emergency workers have administered 18 doses of Narcan to overdose victims this year so far, whereas last year, they administered a total of 13 for the total year.
Former Connecticut nurse who stole fentanyl used in surgeries is sentenced
Donna Monticone substituted the drug with saline.
Bath, Brunswick police gain new tool to reduce fentanyl overdoses
Police and health officials hope making fentanyl test strips available will reduce the number of drug overdoses caused by the powerful opioid.
Police departments get new tool to reduce overdose deaths: fentanyl test strips
The strips can make users aware that the deadly opioid is present in drugs they are taking so they can take precautions.
Portland police warn of counterfeit pain pills that can cause fatal overdoses
The pills look like oxycodone tablets but may contain fentanyl, Portland police say.