Houlton, Maine

Houlton, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 207 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 305 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 6,476 people people live in Houlton.

The People and Families of Houlton

In Houlton, about 51% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Houlton, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the town. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Houlton nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Houlton had a median family income of $34,812.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($200) in Houlton than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Houlton Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Houlton, about 63% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Houlton is one place with an advantage over most places in Maine.

Commuting

In Houlton, 93% of commuters drive to work. The town is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation. Commuters in Houlton enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Houlton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Houlton Affordability of Rents


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

(12) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(20) Outpatient
(8) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(12) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(6) Clients With Legal Issues
(7) American Sign Language
(3) Females
(2) Mental Health Services
(5) Teens and Adolescents
(3) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(2) Methadone Maintenance
(2) Methadone Detoxification
(1) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(1) Hospital Inpatient
(3) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(4) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(3) Males
(2) Gay and Lesbian
(1) General Health Services



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Do you or someone you care about live in Houlton, Maine and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Houlton and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Houlton that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Houlton works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Houlton to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, Short-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Long-term Treatment Programs, Inpatient Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Houlton. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Houlton, Maine, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Houlton will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Houlton, ME. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Houlton, ME., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Houlton will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Houlton, ME., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Houlton, ME. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Houlton. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

There are 4 local Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Houlton, Maine. We have also provided 16 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Houlton:

Aroostook Mental Health Center Houlton, ME
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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)
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Houlton, ME
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Joy Brakel LCSW LADC Houlton, ME
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Medicare, Private health insurance
Life By Design Inc Houlton, ME
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Life By Design PA Presque Isle, ME 41.3 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Kathryn Klein LCSW Medway, ME 44.8 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Aroostook Mental Health Center Caribou, ME 52.1 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Joy Brakel LCSW LADC Caribou, ME 52.1 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
East Grand Health Center Danforth, ME 52.1 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Aroostook Mental Health Services Caribou, ME 54.7 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lela L Lyons LADC Caribou, ME 54.7 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Acadia Hospital Bangor, ME 55.0 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Riverside Community Center Lincoln, ME 57.4 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Riverside Community Center Inc Lincoln, ME 59.5 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Rural Family Counseling Inc Lincoln, ME 59.5 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug 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, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Indian Township Health Center Princeton, ME 66.6 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: General 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)
Regional Medical Center Calais, ME 69.0 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Washington County Psychotherapy Assoc Calais, ME 69.0 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Discovery House of Washington County Calais, ME 76.7 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Tamarack Steuben, ME 79.7 miles from Houlton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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)

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

A recent study that was related to the inhalant abuse of nitrates indicated that even the slightest exposure to butyl nitrite can produce dramatic increases in the incidence and growth rate of tumors in animals.

There were 9.0 million people aged 12 or older (3.7 percent) who were current users of illegal drugs other than marijuana in 2005. Most (6.4 million, 2.6 percent) used psychotherapeutic drugs nonmedically. Of these, 4.7 million used pain relievers, 1.8 million used tranquilizers, 1.1 million used stimulants (including 512,000 using methamphetamine), and 272,000 used sedatives. Each of these estimates is similar to the corresponding estimate for 2004.

There was no significant change in the number of current heroin users in 2005 (136,000), nor in the rate of heroin use (0.1 percent), compared with estimates from 2004.

Xanax, and other similar benzodiazepines, have been found to share many of the common undesirable side effects of the highly addictive barbiturates that they were marketed to replace.

Ecstasy does not cause true hallucinations, but many people have reported distorted time and perception while under the influence of this drug.

A more concentrated, resinous form of marijuana is called hashish; and as a sticky black liquid, hash oil.


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 Houlton:

Houlton Friday Group
Congregational Church
High Street
Houlton, Maine 4730

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Houlton Thu Night Group
Church Of Good Shepard (watson Hall)
116 Main Street
Houlton, Maine 4730

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Houton Tues Night Group
Unitarian Church
61 Military Street
Houlton, Maine 4730

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

White House Sobriety Group
White House
106 1/2 Main Street
Houlton, Maine 4730

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 12:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM

White House Sobriety Group 2
White House
106 1/2 Main Street
Houlton, Maine 4730

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM
Sunday, 7:30 PM
Saturday, 7:30 PM
Wednesday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Houlton, Maine as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Houlton, 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 Houlton, Maine.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
87%
4%
9%
Marijuana use in Houlton, Maine.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
19%
77%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Houlton, Maine.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
6%
77%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
87%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
18%
53%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Houlton, 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
5%
3%
0%
7%
3%
3%
62%
6%
3%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Houlton, Maine?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
3%
3%
2%
2%
14%
4%
6%
7%
24%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Houlton, Maine schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Houlton, Maine under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
20%
78%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Houlton, Maine under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
88%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Houlton, Maine?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
3%
5%
3%
5%
11%
3%
7%
5%
28%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
4%
66%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
38%
62%
Surveys updated monthly.

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