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Substance Abuse Trends In Maine: State Epidemiological Profile 2014, Tim Diomede May 2014

Substance Abuse Trends In Maine: State Epidemiological Profile 2014, Tim Diomede

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This report takes into account the primary objectives of the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHS): to identify substance abuse patterns in defined geographical areas, establish substance abuse trends, detect emerging substances, and provide information for policy development and program planning. It also highlights all the prevention priorities identified in the SAMHS strategic prevention plan: underage drinking, high-risk drinking among 18-25 year olds, misuse of prescription drugs among 18-25 year olds, and marijuana use in 12-25 year olds; as well as monitors the progress being made to address these priorities. This report includes data available through December …


Rural Vets: Their Barriers, Problems, Needs, John A. Gale Ms, Hilda R. Heady May 2013

Rural Vets: Their Barriers, Problems, Needs, John A. Gale Ms, Hilda R. Heady

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Evolving population trends--the aging of rural veterans, the growing number of female veterans and rates of homelessness among veterans--place significant demands on VA and rural delivery systems. Coordination among health care providers is essential to increasing the availability of services and expanding veteran outreach programs.