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    FACTS SAVE LIVES

    Education reduces stigma and saves lives.
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    PATHWAY TO RECOVERY

    Connecting our community to resources that save lives.
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    EMPOWERMENT NOT FEAR

    Resources that strengthen and empower youth.

WHAT IS SHARE FACTS SAVE LIVES?

Share Facts Save Lives aims to provide a central platform for reliable, current substance use disorder information and resources focused on distributing harm reduction facts, prevention methods, treatment resources, recovery support, and ending stigma. The foundation of Share Facts Save Lives is the belief that through education comes an end to stigma and a path towards recovery.

WHAT ARE OUR GOALS?

Lower the mortality and the morbidity rate of substance use disorder.

Improve the public’s understanding regarding naloxone, the Good Samaritan Law, and the benefits of medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Encourage the youth in our community to make healthy choices by empowering them.

Connect families, caretakers, and the public with resources through 2-1-1 and OPTIONS.

Spread info about substance use disorder and the signs and symptoms.

Provide education and guidance on the different paths to recovery.

Share stories to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder.

OVERDOSE DEATHS IN 2023

OVERDOSE DEATHS IN MAINE

607

OVERDOSE DEATHS IN AROOSTOOK COUNTY

39

NATIONAL SOURCE — MAINE SOURCE

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KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

WHAT IS SUD?

Substance use disorder


Learn about the science behind addiction, symptoms, risk factors, and how to provide support. 

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END STIGMA

Education and hope stories

 

Understand what stigma is, why words matter, and how to help end stigma in our community.

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TREATMENT A-Z

Pathways to recovery

 

Effective treatment principles, learn about detox, MAT, recovery paths, counseling, and support.

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RECOVERY A-Z

Process of change

 

Discover the stages of change, the importance of recovery capital, and find a recovery center.

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SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION

Resources that strengthen and empower youth.

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OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND PROVEN HARM REDUCTION METHODS

HARM REDUCTION

Harm reduction is a set of strategies and concepts designed to reduce the adverse effects of drug use. Learn more what harm reduction is, its principles, and how it fits in with substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery.

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NALOXONE

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids. Find out more information about naloxone, how it can save someone’s life, how you can get it, and how to use it.

 

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GOOD SAMARITAN LAW

Read more about how Maine’s Good Samaritan Law prevents a person from being arrested or prosecuted for certain violations—if you or someone you are with is experiencing a drug overdose, administer naloxone, and call 9-1-1.

 

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LIFE-SAVING RESOURCES

SHARE FACTS

Download and share

 

Support the Share Facts Save Lives campaign with shareable content. These materials can be used to educate and create a path towards recovery.

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STATEWIDE SERVICES

Treatment and recovery support

 

Access to mapping tools related to SUD treatment, such as residential treatment facilities, withdrawal resources, recovery residence options, and more.

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OPTIONS MAINE

Know your options

 

OPTIONS Maine liaisons  serve as a judgment-free point of contact who will meet people where they are in terms of their substance use.

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2-1-1 Maine

Services directory

 

2-1-1 is a free, confidential information and referral service based in Maine available 24/7 that connects people of all ages to local services. 

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