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“We tend to overlook how close we, or people we know know, have come to devastating addiction”
Drug Abuse Maine FocusBangor Daily News blogger Alex Steed posted Thursday his personal account of the time in his life where he was addicted to pills.
BDN Maine to host student film festival about dangers of drug abuse
Drug Abuse Maine FocusBANGOR, Maine — The Bangor Daily News and Project AWARE will host a film festival showcasing videos written, produced and directed by Maine high school students about how drug abuse has changed their lives. The event, presented by Health Affiliates of Maine, will begin with a preview at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, at the […]
“Someone Who Cares” wins People’s Choice award for Maine Focus Film Festival
Drug Abuse Maine FocusWe’re pleased to announce the People’s Choice winner for our student film festival, Someone Who Cares, written and directed by David Rice of Winterport, a senior at Hampden Academy. The film is about a teen struggling with an addiction to prescription pills. It explores the feelings that he has as a result of his addiction and emphasizes the […]
Vote for your favorite student film in our festival!
Drug Abuse Maine FocusVisit this page to vote for your favorite student film!