Much has been made of Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s recent comments about drug addiction and recovery treatment. In regards to the overdose-reversing drug known as naloxone, or Narcan, LePage has said that the drug doesn’t save lives, it merely extends them. As has been reiterated by an endless stream of physicians, emergency medical responders, police […]
It’s no secret that opiate addicts in Maine are dropping like flies, and that a lack of viable treatment programs in the state is part of the problem. Thanks to expanded access to naloxone hydrochloride, better known as Narcan or naloxone, lives are being saved, but Gov. LePage doesn’t see it that way. During last […]
In June, Gloucester, Massachusetts police chief Leonard Campanello made a bold move by announcing that his officers would no longer arrest drug users seeking help. Instead, the new game plan is to send addicts to treatment, and help pay for the costs. According to Upworthy, who coupled with MSNBCÂ to make the below video, Campanello said […]
