Camden, Maine

Camden, Maine, in Knox county, is 70 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 162 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 5,254.

The People and Families of Camden

In Camden, about 56% of adults are married. Camden offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Camden if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Camden had a median family income of $56,439. People in Camden generally have good earning power. The town enjoys an educated population. In Camden, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Camden.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Camden gave more campaign money ($40,460) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Camden is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Camden Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Camden. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Camden, 79% of commuters drive to work. The town is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Camden, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Camden5,254$56,439
Belfast6,381$43,253
Rockland7,609$37,083
Rockport3,209$56,068
Thomaston3,748$42,319
Waldoboro4,916$41,042
Warren3,794$41,086

High Points

Camden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 2%Camden College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%Camden Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Camden Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Camden Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Camden Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Camden Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Camden Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Camden Low Property Crime


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

(19) Outpatient
(14) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(2) Mental Health Services
(4) Teens and Adolescents
(5) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(6) Clients With Legal Issues
(8) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(2) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Hospital Inpatient
(9) American Sign Language
(3) Females
(3) Males
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Gay and Lesbian
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Camden, ME.? Do you know of someone in Camden, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Camden comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Camden 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 Rehabilitation Center in Camden 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 Camden, ME., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Camden are Outpatient Drug Rehabs, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation, Inpatient Treatment Facilities, Long-term Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Camden 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 Camden, Maine delivered by a qualified Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program 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.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Camden, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Camden, 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 Camden, 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 Camden, 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 Camden, Maine Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Midcoast Substance Abuse Counseling Camden, ME
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: 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)
Paul J Kemberling LCPC Camden, ME
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Harbor Family Services Rockport, ME 3.7 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
PARC Program Rockport, ME 3.7 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Choice Skyward Penobscot Bay Med Ctr Rockland, ME 7.0 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Free To Be Me Counseling Services PA Rockland, ME 7.0 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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
Turning Tide Owls Head, ME 11.2 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Ezra Kreamer LCSW Belfast, ME 16.2 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
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
Alternate Choices Counseling Services Belfast, ME 19.5 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
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 19.5 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
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 19.5 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
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 19.5 miles from Camden
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)
Eureka Counseling Services Inc Damariscotta, ME 24.8 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Darlene Swift Potter LADC CCS Waterville, ME 32.6 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Michael Lane Behavioral Healthcare Waterville, ME 32.6 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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)
Crisis and Counseling Centers Augusta, ME 32.9 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
David Lawrence LADC CCS Augusta, ME 32.9 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Kennebec Behavioral Health Augusta, ME 32.9 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
MaineGeneral Augusta, ME 32.9 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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)
Marlee C Poulin LCSW Augusta, ME 32.9 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Approximately one fifth (20.5 percent) of persons aged 12 or older participated in binge drinking at least once in the 30 days prior to the survey. Although the number of current drinkers increased between 2000 and 2001, the number of those reporting binge drinking did not change significantly.

Methadone maintenance programs are not the great cure for opiate addiction, as they so often claim; the replacement drug simply maintain a patient's addicted status, doing so under the acceptable terms of society.

Since OxyContin was first introduced in 1995, there has been a dramatic increase in abuse of this narcotic.

When amphetamine is snorted, effects occur within 3 to 5 minutes

Of the 8.0 million persons who had driven under the influence of illegal drugs in the past year, most (77 percent) had also driven under the influence of alcohol.

From 2005 to 2006, the rate of past month nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs increased from 2.8 to 3.2 percent among boys aged 12 or older, mirroring an increase in the nonmedical use of pain relievers (from 2.1 to 2.5 percent). The rate of current heroin use also increased among boys (from 0.1 to 0.2 percent). There were no significant changes from 2005 to 2006 in the rate of past month drug use among girls aged 12 or older.


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 Camden:

Attitude Adjustment
Methodist Church
98 John St
Camden, Maine 4843

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 AM
Wednesday, 7:00 AM
Thursday, 7:00 AM
Friday, 7:00 AM
Saturday, 4:00 AM

Attitude Adjustment Group
Methodist Church
98 John St
Camden, Maine 4843

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Camden, Maine as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Camden, 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 Camden, Maine.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Camden, Maine.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
Perception of Alcohol in Camden, Maine.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Camden, 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
Most common first drug experience in Camden, Maine?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Use of drugs and alcohol in Camden, Maine schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Camden, Maine under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Camden, Maine under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Camden, Maine?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
Your Gender?
Female
Male
Surveys updated monthly.

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