Bucksport, Maine

Bucksport, Maine is 96 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 190 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Hancock county. The population of the town is 4,908.

The People and Families of Bucksport

In Bucksport, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bucksport had a median family income of $41,818.

Political Inclinations

Among Bucksport political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,550. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Bucksport Housing

Of the housing in Bucksport, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Bucksport, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Bucksport4,908$41,818
Bangor31,473$42,047
Belfast6,381$43,253
Brewer8,987$46,632
Hampden6,327$61,321
Orrington3,526$47,803
Winterport3,602$50,041


The listings in Bucksport, Maine and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(20) Outpatient
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(1) Females
(2) Males
(19) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(4) Teens and Adolescents
(7) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(4) Clients With Legal Issues
(4) American Sign Language
(1) Mental Health Services
(1) Halfway House
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Bucksport, ME.? Do you know of someone in Bucksport, ME. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Bucksport comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Bucksport treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Bucksport would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Bucksport, ME., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Bucksport are Outpatient Drug Treatment, Short-term Rehabs, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Bucksport have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Bucksport, Maine delivered by a qualified Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Bucksport, ME. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Bucksport, ME. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Bucksport, ME. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Bucksport, ME.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Bucksport, Maine Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 2 local Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehabs in Bucksport, Maine. We have also provided 18 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Centers that are closest geographically to Bucksport:

Wellspring Bucksport, ME
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Wellspring Outpatient Services Bucksport, ME
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Higher Ground Services Brewer, ME 10.6 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Dirigo Counseling Hampden, ME 12.3 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alternate Choices Counseling Services Belfast, ME 13.4 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Choice Skyward Belfast, ME 13.4 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Karen L M Kelley PhD LADC LCPC ICRC Belfast, ME 13.4 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Partners for Change Inc Belfast, ME 13.4 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Shirley Taylor MS LADC Brewer, ME 14.4 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Full Circle Wellness Center Inc Bangor, ME 16.2 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Independence Project LLC Bangor, ME 16.2 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Leeanne S Taylor MS LADC Bangor, ME 16.2 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Manna Inc Bangor, ME 16.2 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Penobscot County Metro Treatment Ctr Bangor, ME 16.2 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Astor Gillis LADC Ellsworth, ME 16.3 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Dirigo Counseling Clinic Ellsworth, ME 16.3 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Laurie LaViolette LCSW CCS Ellsworth, ME 16.3 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Ezra Kreamer LCSW Belfast, ME 18.7 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Open Door Recovery Center Ellsworth, ME 21.6 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Substance Abuse Services of Ellsworth Ellsworth, ME 21.6 miles from Bucksport
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Men were less likely than women to receive outpatient treatment (4.8 vs. 8.4 percent) and prescription medication (7.2 vs. 14.2 percent) for mental health problems in the past year. There was no significant gender difference in inpatient treatment (0.8 vs. 0.7 percent).

Individuals who abuse crystal methamphetamine can experience episodes of extreme anxiety, confusion, and chronic insomnia; some individuals reported being awake for several days after using high amounts of the drug.

The combination of Xanax and alcohol can be fatal; both are central nervous system depressants that slow the activity of the brain, so they should not ever be taken together.

Serious psychological distress (SPD) is an overall indicator of past year nonspecific psychological distress that is constructed from the K6 scale administered to adults aged 18 or older in NSDUH. In 2007, there were an estimated 24.3 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States with SPD in the past year. This represents 10.9 percent of all adults in this country, a rate similar to the SPD rate in 2006 (11.3 percent) but below the rate in 2004 (12.2 percent).

Rates of substance dependence or abuse were associated with level of education in 2005. Among adults aged 18 or older, those who graduated from high school but did not attend any college and those who graduated from college had lower rates of dependence or abuse (9.0 and 8.0 percent, respectively) than those who were not high school graduates and those with some college (10.2 and 10.3 percent, respectively).

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2008, boys and girls had similar rates of current use of illegal drugs (9.5 percent for boys and 9.1 percent for girls), cocaine (0.5 and 0.3 percent, respectively), hallucinogens (1.1 and 0.8 percent), and inhalants (1.1 percent for both). However, current marijuana use was more prevalent among male teens (7.3 percent) than female teens (6.0 percent). Nonmedical use of psychotherapeutic drugs among 12 to 17 year olds, on the other hand, was more prevalent among girls (3.3 percent) than boys (2.5 percent), as was nonmedical use of pain relievers (2.6 and 2.0 percent, respectively).


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Bucksport:

Bucksport Group
Congregational Church
Cor Elm And Franklin Street
Bucksport, Maine 4416

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Jewett School
66 Bridge Road
Bucksport, Maine 4416

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 4:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Bucksport, Maine as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Bucksport, Maine. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Bucksport, Maine.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
0%
11%
Marijuana use in Bucksport, Maine.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
86%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Bucksport, Maine.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
17%
80%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
90%
10%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
11%
64%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Bucksport, Maine?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
6%
26%
2%
6%
6%
2%
35%
14%
0%
3%
Most common first drug experience in Bucksport, Maine?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
3%
4%
2%
4%
11%
4%
12%
5%
25%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Bucksport, Maine schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Bucksport, Maine under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
83%
11%
Have you ever gone to school in Bucksport, Maine under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Bucksport, Maine?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
2%
7%
3%
3%
12%
2%
11%
4%
26%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
-5%
69%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
13%
87%
Surveys updated monthly.

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