Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville is sponsoring a bill that would require DHHS to create a substance use disorder hotline. The hotline would be staffed by medical professionals to offer assistance to those seeking guidance in the treatment with substance use disorder.
There were 716 overdose deaths in Maine last year, compared to 632 deaths in 2021.
You can read bill LD 162 HERE.
A Maine lawmaker wants to create a substance use disorder hotline. It’s estimated there were 716 overdose deaths in Maine last year. https://t.co/8OuRxRzPbP
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) April 5, 2023
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