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		<title>Maine CDC Warns of Overdoses Linked to Tainted Illicit Drugs</title>
		<link>https://211maine.org/2020/02/03/maine-cdc-warns-of-overdoses-linked-to-tainted-illicit-drugs/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nikki Busmanis]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Click the to read this important notice from Maine CDC about tainted drugs in Maine leading to overdoses. www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&#38;id=2068966&#38;v=article-2017 Signs of an overdose may include: Small, constricted &#8220;pinpoint pupils&#8221; Falling asleep or... <a class="read-more" href="https://211maine.org/2020/02/03/maine-cdc-warns-of-overdoses-linked-to-tainted-illicit-drugs/">Read More</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://211maine.org/2020/02/03/maine-cdc-warns-of-overdoses-linked-to-tainted-illicit-drugs/">Maine CDC Warns of Overdoses Linked to Tainted Illicit Drugs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://211maine.org">211 Maine</a>.</p>
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		<title>Problem Gambling: Help is available</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nikki Busmanis]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Shared from the Maine Council on Problem Gambling: What is Problem Gambling? Gambling is any activity where a person risks an item of value, such as money or property, on the outcome... <a class="read-more" href="https://211maine.org/2018/03/12/problem-gambling-help-available/">Read More</a></p>
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		<title>Opiate Helpline: Getting Help is a Sign of Strength</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[toptiertesting_2201vx]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Asking for help is the first step towards recovering from drug use. If you or someone you know is ready to stop using drugs, 211 Maine can help. In partnership with Maine... <a class="read-more" href="https://211maine.org/2017/09/21/opiate-helpline-getting-help-is-a-sign-of-strength/">Read More</a></p>
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