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January, 2002
Substance Abuse Services Commission
in conjunction with the
Maine Office of Substance Abuse
Table of Contents
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The Substance Abuse Services Commission ........... 2
Fact-finding Methods .............................................. 4
History ..................................................................... 4
Where are we now? ................................................. 8
Is Oxycontin different from other drugs? ............. 11
Focus Group Discussions ....................................... 13
Conclusion and Recommendations ........................ 17
Members & Focus Group Participants..... Appendix I
Substance Abuse Services Commission... Appendix II
Works Cited .......................................... Appendix III
Many Thanks to:
Heather Gidney
Sharon Waycott
Paul Waycott
Nathan
Luke
And others who wish to remain
anonymous
For their generosity in sharing their personal stories and expertise.
For More Information Contact:
Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services
Office of Substance Abuse
AMHI Complex, Marquardt Bldg., 3rd Floor
#159 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0159
1-800-499-0027
or
(207) 287-8900
TTY: 1-800-215-7604
Fax: (207) 287-8910
www.maine.gov/bds/osa
e-mail: osa.ircosa@maine.gov
In accordance with federal and state laws, the Maine Office of Substance Abuse, BDS, does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, gender, age or national origin in admission or access to treatment, services, or employment in its programs and activities. This information is available in alternate formats upon request.