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Cannabis Use
The changing landscape and growth of medical and recreational cannabis in our state also brings an increased social acceptance and potential for diversion.
Housing Insecurity
Housing insecurity is a risk factor for substance use. Individuals may use substances to cope with the stress and trauma associated with housing instability.
Quick Reference Guide
This tool was produced by the Maine State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) in efforts to help substance use prevention sub-grantees assess risk factors, use trends, and outcomes of substance use in their region and guide future strategies.
Alcohol Use During COVID19
Alcohol misuse was already a public health concern and COVID-19 may have made it worse. Initial studies and data show increased daily and risky alcohol use, increased rates in alcohol related injuries, and increased sales. This brief provides information and context around alcohol use in Maine during the pandemic.
State Epidemiological Profile 2021
This report considers the objectives of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Maine Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): to identify substance use patterns in defined geographical areas, establish substance use trends, detect emerging substances,and provide information for policy development and program planning.
2021 Key Findings Presentation
The presentation highlights the emerging trends and patterns regarding the consumption, consequences, and contributing factors of substance use in Maine. As with all SEOW resources, this presentation was developed to help guide prevention professionals and stakeholders in making data driven decisions. Click here for a video of the presentation or click the button below for a PDF.
Mental Health
About half of people in the nation who experience a mental illness will also experience a substance use disorder at some point in their lives and vice versa.
Pregnancy
Substance use in pregnancy remains a significant public health problem, which can lead to several harmful maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Alcohol
Alcohol continues to be the most often used substance by Mainers across the lifespan, particularly for youth and young adults.
Young Adults
Young adults in Maine continue to report lower perceptions of risk from substance use, higher rates of substance use , and higher rates of mental illness.
Stimulants
Stimulants, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and potentially addictive prescription drugs (e.g. Adderall®, Ritalin®) are emerging concerns in Maine.