"The task force recognized that the final recommendations to address the opioid crisis needed to take an integrated and comprehensive approach. The recommendations are broken into three categories to reflect the work of the small groups and the approach of the MOC [Maine Opiate Collaborative]. However, in developing the recommendations, the task force did not lose sight of how the categories are interrelated." (f rom the report's Executive Summary)

The Task Force recommendations are divided into three sections: prevention and harm reduction; treatment and recovery; and law enforcement. The report also discusses the background of the crisis and the genesis of the task force and gives a summary of its meetings.

Read  more about the Maine Opiate Collaborative  HERE

Maine Legislatures Opiate Task Force Full report available on the MMA website HERE

The Doctor of the Day arrives at the Legislature just before 10:00 a.m. and is met by her or his professional association's representative. After being introduced in the House and the Senate, the DoD is free to observe debate in either chamber and to chat with Senators and Representatives in between times. On some days there will be interesting committee meetings on bills of relevance to medicine or public health.

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An additional benefit: for those of you with school-age children, your children are invited to serve as honorary pages in the House or the Senate. It's a great chance for them (and you!) to learn about the operation of state government from a close-up vantage point.

Visit the MAFP website for complete information on Program Schedule and Registration

(available after January 25, 2018)