The grades are out on how the state of Maine is tackling issues involving smoking. There’s some good news to report, but as Shawn Cunningham finds in this week’s Intervention Aroostook, there is more work to be done in a few particular areas.
A New Year and one resolution that local law enforcement maintain is important to keep...combating drugs in the community. Shawn Cunningham talks to the Aroostook County Sheriff about the effort to keep drugs off the streets in 2020 and what’s ahead for 2021.
2020 has been a year unlike any other. The stress of this ongoing pandemic can pose a challenge to mental health and make some people vulnerable to vices like substance use. But there are some things you can do to be mindful and positive. Its the focus of this Intervention Aroostook.
Drug interactions can occur when two or more drugs react with each other. It can have dangerous effects on patients. In this week’s Intervention Aroostook, Shawn Cunningham talks to a healthcare practitioner about the importance of knowing your meds.
-October is domestic violence awareness month. But victim advocates say the work of educating the public about this serious community issue goes on throughout the year. And THIS YEAR, during a pandemic, the work is even more critical. Especially when substance abuse is factored in. Let’s a look at how.
A county group is using the power of media to further its mission of drug prevention and awareness. Its the focus of this Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention cigarette smoking causes more than 480 thousand deaths each year in the United States. In this week’s Intervention Aroostook, Shawn Cunningham talks to community educators about the challenge of getting youth to not take up the hazardous health habit.
A community coalition is working hard to get out more awareness regarding drug education and prevention resources. Its the first of a two part Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
Although today is September 1st, an important community event was held last night in Caribou. It was overdoses awareness day, part a event created to remember the lives of people who died from drug overdoses. Shawn Cunningham has more on the significance of the event in this week’s Intervention Aroostook.
Some new stats are out showing a positive outlook on youth drinking. But local substance abuse prevention advocates say the effort to deter youth from other habits like smoking and vaping still pose a challenge...especially during a pandemic. Shawn Cunningham examines the issue in this week's Intervention Aroostook.
On this Intervention Aroostook, the local Boys & Girls Club has a new name, a new Executive Director but are committed to the same mission of serving communities, families and youth.
Millions of people in the U.S. are impacted by mental illness each year. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Local mental health practitioners say now more than ever...during this pandemic its important people recognize the signs and symptoms that they are not OKAY.
Shawn Cunningham reports on that in this Intervention Aroostook.
An outpatient therapy program has had to adapt and change the way they offer services because of Covid-19. Shawn Cunningham reports in this Intervention Aroostook.
The question of whether vaping is safe continues to be a controversial issue with now nearly fifty deaths in the U.S. And now another health agency is stepping in to call attention to a new series of chrnoic health issues related to the practice. Its the focus of Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham
The job market can be a crowded place. But if you're recovering from a substance use disorder it can seem like a lonely place. Advocates for people in recovery say its critical employment hiring practices evolve to be more inclusive to people in recovery.
Its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
Please be advised some of the images in thos story are a depiction of drug use.
Looking for a job. Many people are, and a number of them are in substance use recovery. But once that's divulged, what likelihood do people have of getting or staying on the job. Its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
Please be advised some of the images in this story are a depiction of drug use.
In part one of a previous Intervention Aroostook, Shawn Cunningham looked at how MAT, medication assisted treatment is helping people dealing with substance use disorder.
Tonight in part 2, a local physician talks about the obstacles that exist in this community regarding access to this kind of treatment.
After several deaths and severe illnesses in the past few months, federal health agencies including the Food and Drug Administration and Center for Disease Control and Prevention are taking a closer look at any health hazard and risk linked to vaping products on the market.
Its the first of a two part Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
On this special guest edition of Intervention Aroostook, we talk with two county educators from ACAP about the dangers and health risks tied to vaping.
People recovering from substance abuse disorder have several hurdles to overcome. But one of the biggest is public perception. Its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham. .
Please be advised that some of the images you will see are a depiction of substance use.
A new program in the county is helping people cope with substance abuse disorder by using a peer support approach treatment and rehabilitation. Its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook.
Please be advised there will be images depicting drug use that may be unsuitable for some viewers.
An organization is Southern Aroostook is helping people with substance abuse disorder. One man is sharing his story of hitting rock bottom of addiction before finding his way out and now paying the way forward to help other people find recovery. Its the focus if this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
An organization in Southern Aroostook is helping people with substance abuse disorders. One man is sharing his story of addiction, where he hit rock bottom before finding his way out and is now helping other people find recovery. Its the focus if this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
Nearly 400 students from throughout the county community attended the 2nd Annual Youth Prevention Day at UMPI.
The aim of the daylong event is to advocate for student success, health wellness and deter falling into the pitfalls of substance abuse by promoting prevention.
Its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
A collaboration between the Caribou police and school departments is working well in helping to educate youth about the dangers of drug activity. Its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
More resources...that's what local police departments say they need to continue to combat the drug problem in Aroostook County. But until that happens, they'll continue to make do with what they already have. Its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook.
Shawn Cunningham reports.
Please be advised you'll see images that depict a dramatization of drug use...
A program is going into county schools to teach youngsters the important lesson of saying no to drugs. Its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham
A program is being introduced to schools in the county to teach children how to say no to drugs. Its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
Watch what you think and say! Its an important goal of people working to help those in recovery from substance use disorder. And its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook. Shawn Cunningham reports.
Please be advised some of the images you will see are a dramatization depicting drug use.
The choice to seek help and treatment for substance abuse disorder can be a tough one. Especially if there is a waiting list for limited treatment service facilities to accept consumers.
In this installment of Intervention Aroostook, one local agency is accepting folks willing to take the large step into recovery.
Please be advised that some of the images you see may be graphic depictions of substance abuse use.
Shawn Cunningham reports.
The choice to seek help and treatment for substance abuse disorder can be a tough one. In this installment of Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham, we learn about one local agency which is accepting folks willing to take that big first step into recovery.
Houlton High School has found a new way to address prevention to substance abuse among young people. Its through a partnership with the Northern Lighthouse and is the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook.
Please be advised some of the images you're about to see depict a dramatization of substance abuse...
A new specialty aimed at providing support for people in RECOVERY for substance abuse disorder is growing in Aroostook County. Its the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
Today we begin an important series about the issue of drugs in our community. Its a follow-up to an hour-long special Newsssource 8 aired in 2017, which looked at the problem of addicition, and and resources available to help those struggling with it. We're calling this series, "Intervention Aroostook", and it will look at how a coalition has formed, bringing people together to provide education, resources, awareness and support to those impacted by drugs and substance abuse....
Please be advised some of the images in this story may be graphic and depict a dramatization of drug use...
Here's Shawn Cunningham.
