Its a silent crime that’s happening in Maine and even right here in Aroostook County. Human trafficking could be occurring right in your own community. In this week’s Intervention Aroostook, Shawn Cunningham talks to an advocate agency that’s working to give voices to victims sometimes hiding in plain sight.
Now we turn to the opioid crisis in the county community and efforts to reduce the number of overdoses. The Aroostook County Jail is launching a pilot program to give naloxone to every person leaving incarceration. Shawn Cunningham reports in this week's Intervention Aroostook.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about a quarter of car crashes with teens involve an underage drinking driver. But one state advocate says with more education and awareness, more lives could be saved. It's the focus of this week's Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -Actor Michael K. Williams died last week from an apparent drug overdose. His death is the latest in a long list of celebrities to lose a long battle with substance use disorder. In this week’s Intervention Aroostook Shawn Cunningham says people struggling with addiction and those in recovery can learn from these incidents...the biggest lesson to take advantage of community resource options before its too late.
A national organization is amped up to educate the community about the impact of impaired driving. Shawn Cunningham reports in this week’s Intervention Aroostook.
New statistics are out about drug use and overdose deaths that happened last year in Maine. In this week’s Intervention Aroostook, Shawn Cunningham reveals some startling numbers and talks to the county Sheriff who says THIS YEAR the numbers could climb because of some frightening drug trends.
A workplace culture such as the food and hospitality industry can allow substance use like drinking alcohol. But that consumption can negatively impact the business, employee well being and overall bottom line. In this week’s Intervention Aroostook, Shawn Cunningham looks at a program that helps employers and employees be proactive.
A longstanding national youth organization is working to increase their presence in Maine and Aroostook County. By doing so they’re hoping to deter more young people from starting risky behaviors like substance use and drinking. Shawn Cunningham reports in this week’s Intervention Aroostook.
A local community college is being lauded for their efforts to keep their campus smoke free. Shawn Cunningham reports on their success in this week’s Intervention Aroostook.
A report compiled by the University of Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center showed that drugs caused 132 overdose deaths in the second quarter of 2020. Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey noted its a 4% increase from the first quarter of last year. But those working in the emergent community say they hope an opioid overdose reversal drug may help save more lives. Its the focus of tonight’s Intervention Aroostook with Shawn Cunningham.
A local coalition is using the month of May to educate the community, families and in particular young people about the dangers of substance use. Shawn Cunningham reports in this week’s Intervention Aroostook.
One of two national drug take back events happened this past weekend. And as Shawn Cunningham reports in this week’s Intervention Aroostook, the community effort helps to curtail local crime.
While there may finally be light at the end of this pandemic tunnel because of the now available Covid-19 vaccine, there is also more resources available for people struggling with addiction. Shawn Cunningham report on what those are in this week’s Intervention Aroostook.
Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States. In this week’s Intervention Aroostook, Shawn Cunningham reports on what fentanyl actually is and why its a leading cause of many drug overdose deaths.
Recently, the Maine Department of Corrections announced the expansion of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program for residents of state correctional facilities who have opioid use disorder. In part 2 of this week’s Intervention Aroostook, Shawn Cunningham talks to the Deputy Commissioner about the effort to help incarcerated individuals overcome addiction.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -Recently, the Maine Department of Corrections announced the expansion of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program for residents of state correctional facilities who have opioid use disorder. In this week’s Intervention Aroostook, Shawn Cunningham talks to the Deputy Commissioner about the effort to help incarcerated individuals overcome addiction.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
