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While not allowed under federal law, safe consumption sites are opening in at least 2 states and being considered in others as a way to prevent overdose deaths and connect people to medical care and treatment services.

While not allowed under federal law, safe consumption sites are opening in at least 2 states and being considered in others as a way to prevent overdose deaths and connect people to medical care and treatment services.

The Board of Supervisors voted in December 2021 to purchase the former retail building at 822 Geary for $6.3 million, which is now slated to become a crisis stabilization unit.

Former Gov. Paul LePage made a stop in Portland on Wednesday to discuss crime and drug concerns as everyone closes in on one month from Election Day

Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a bill that would have allowed some cities in California to set up supervised drug consumption sites.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a bill that would have allowed some cities in California to set up supervised drug consumption sites.

The 18-bed home, A Hand Up, will open on Aug.t 1 and will serve individuals with substance use disorders who are transitioning out of incarceration.

The 18-bed home will open on Aug. 1 and will serve individuals with substance use disorders who are transitioning out of incarceration.

A $1.2 million grant from SAHMSA will fund the collaboration between MaineHealth and partner organizations.

MaineHealth has received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a statewide overdose and infection prevention program focused on harm...