New Maine Policy Matters Episode on Maine’s Opioid Epidemic

The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine’s
podcast, Maine Policy Matters, continues to focus on critical issues with the release of
Season 6 Episode 3 Harm Reduction: Compassionate Solutions to Maine’s Opioid
Epidemic, focusing on the opioid epidemic in Maine. This episode brings together a
panel of experts to discuss the state’s ongoing challenges and innovative responses to
the crisis.

With opioid-related fatalities at record highs in recent years, the conversation explores
the evolution of the epidemic and examines strategies being employed to address the
complex factors contributing to substance use disorders. From harm reduction policies
like naloxone accessibility to combating stigma, the episode underscores the
importance of policy interventions and community action.