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Gov. Janet Mills says Maine saw 20% drop in overdose deaths, outlines state efforts
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Governor Janet Mills said fatal overdoses fell 20% in Maine last year and outlined state actions including MaineCare expansion, nearly 800,000 naloxone doses distributed, increased treatment capacity, the Options recovery program and an expanded Good Samaritan law.
Governor Janet Mills said Maine recorded a 20% drop in fatal overdoses last year and described a range of state efforts intended to prevent addiction and expand treatment.
"Last year, fatal overdoses were down by 20 percent statewide," Mills said, adding that it is the third consecutive year with double-digit declines. She cautioned, "every single overdose is a tragic and preventable loss of a valued life, and we cannot become complacent."
Mills outlined steps her administration has taken over the past seven years, saying officials have…
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