Newspaper Reports on $3.9 Million Project to Combat Substance Abuse

The Bangor Daily News published a report about a $3.9 million project by the University of Maine and a Bangor social services agency to help improve the lives of children whose families are affected by substance abuse. Jennifer Middleton, a UMaine assistant professor of social work, is the lead researcher for the five-year project. A news release has more information. Others involved in the project are the Bangor-based Families and Children Together and a coalition of more than 25 community organizations.

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