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To address the substance use crisis and prioritize a public health approach, LD 1975 aims to institute a comprehensive statewide response to substance use. This bill would:
Establish a dedicated fund, collaborating with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Recovery Council, to distribute grants and funding to agencies, organizations, and service providers. This funding is intended to enhance access to substance use disorder treatment and related services, including mental health care, peer support, and harm reduction.
facilitate the establishment of receiving centers in every county across the state. These centers would conduct health needs assessments, offer screenings for substance use disorder treatment, provide essential support for basic needs, and act as a vital link to treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services.
Removes penalties for the possession of small amounts of scheduled drugs for personal use. This measure is aimed at fostering a health-oriented response to drug use, while maintaining legal consequences for activities such as sharing, manufacturing, selling, and trafficking, in line with current legal frameworks.
The ultimate goal of this bill is to save lives and help individuals reclaim their lives through a holistic and compassionate public health approach.
