naloxone Archives - Bangor Daily News

Maine overdose deaths decreased through most of 2025, mirroring nationwide trend

by The Associated Press January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

In Maine, preliminary data from January 2025 to November 2025 suggest that overdose deaths throughout the state dropped by approximately 24% from the same period in 2024.

Lewiston schools to begin training students on administering naloxone

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

EMS workers need to follow Maine law and take naloxone training

by The BDN Editorial Board July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

Mi’kmaq Nation will install naloxone vending machine in Presque Isle

by Paula Brewer February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

A new Maine law requires police to carry Narcan.

New Maine law requires on-duty law enforcement to carry Narcan

by Patty Wight, Maine Public January 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Narcan will soon be available over the counter

by Tribune Content Agency September 2, 2023September 2, 2023

A new law will require on-duty patrol officers in Maine to carry naloxone

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public June 20, 2023June 20, 2023

That sets the course for Narcan to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.

What the FDA’s approval of over-the-counter Narcan means

by The Associated Press March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

Naloxone should be immediately accessible in all Maine correctional facilities

by The BDN Editorial Board March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

Cumberland County corrections officers now armed with Narcan

by Troy R. Bennett March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Letter: Saving lives with naloxone access

by Opinion Contributor November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Maine Capitol Police officer saves 2 men overdosing in Augusta

by CBS 13 June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

Maine eyes new rules to make naloxone administration easier

by The Associated Press April 10, 2022April 11, 2022

Midcoast school district staff will soon be able to administer life-saving Narcan

by Lauren Abbate January 8, 2022

Prescription drug in a box against a blue background.

York

York County Jail will give ‘harm reduction bags’ with Narcan to every person released

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Health, News, Portland

Cumberland County Jail begins distributing Narcan to inmates re-entering society

by CBS 13 December 7, 2019

Boom in overdose-reversing drug is tied to fewer drug deaths

by The Associated Press August 6, 2019

Health, Midcoast, News

Belfast police chief once doubted Narcan, but saved lives have changed his mind

by Abigail CurtisJuly 20, 2019July 21, 2019

Health, Nation, News

Some states now require doctors to prescribe overdose antidote with opioids

by Pew Stateline May 1, 2019May 1, 2019

News, Politics, State

Mills administration to place overdose reversal drug in public spaces

by The Associated Press April 4, 2019