Maine Received 2.6 Million Grant to Battle Underage Drinking, Prescription Drugs Dependency and Marijuana Use

The state of Maine was awarded by the federal government $2.6 million to reduce the underage drinking, prescription drugs dependency and marijuana use. Maine will receive nearly $891,000 per year for the next three years.

Maine's Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services will be working closely with local Public Health Districts to coordinate.

‘Maine was able to make positive impacts in reducing youth substance use and built substance abuse systems and supports with the first Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive grant. This new grant will focus on supporting strong collaboration at the state and local levels to use proven prevention strategies that have produced positive, measurable results," said Guy Cousins, Director of SAMHS.

SAMHS plans to involve law enforcement agencies, schools, healthcare, and local governments. Collectively the agencies will work on integrating a statewide system that will better educate and help these people who need help with drug related substance abuse problems.

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