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Updated Statistics 

Treatment Data

The number of treatment admissions for prescription drug abuse has continued to rise; there were 3,656 admissions to substance abuse treatment for primary drug of "other opiates and synthetics" (e.g., Percocet) during state fiscal year 2008, compared to 1,148 during state fiscal year 2003 (TDS).

Drug-related Death Data

The number of drug-related deaths in Maine has declined slightly over the past few years. In 2005, there were 176 drug-related deaths in Maine, and in 2006, there were 167. The most recent year for which data are available is 2007, during which there were 154 drug-related deaths. - Sorg, M. (2008, May) Data on Maine Deaths due to Drug Overdose. Presentation at the 17th Annual Practice Education Seminar of the Maine Medical Association, Augusta, ME.

Diversion-related Arrests

In calendar year 2008, 39 % of MDEA arrests involved prescription drug diversion. - Roy McKinney, Maine DEA (personal communication)

 

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