Kennebunk, Maine

Kennebunk, Maine, in York county, is 24 miles SW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 75 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 10,476.

The People and Families of Kennebunk

In Kennebunk, about 62% of adults are married.

Kennebunk has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kennebunk had a median family income of $59,712. The typical family in Kennebunk is better off than most in Maine. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Kennebunk. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Kennebunk, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kennebunk favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $21,451. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Kennebunk Housing

Kennebunk has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Maine, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Kennebunk, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Kennebunk10,476$59,712
Arundel3,571$50,709
Biddeford20,942$44,109
Kennebunkport3,720$66,505
Lyman3,795$53,140
Saco16,822$52,724
Wells9,400$53,644

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%Kennebunk Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 2%Kennebunk People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%Kennebunk College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%Kennebunk Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%Kennebunk Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%Kennebunk Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Kennebunk Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Kennebunk Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Kennebunk Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Kennebunk Low Property Crime


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

(8) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(19) Outpatient
(3) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(6) Females
(10) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(11) American Sign Language
(4) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(7) Teens and Adolescents
(2) Halfway House
(4) Males
(2) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(8) Clients With Legal Issues
(1) Mental Health Services
(2) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(2) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Spanish Speaking



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If you or a loved one in Kennebunk has been struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, chances are you feel helpless and do not even know where to begin to look for a viable solution. We know what you are going through and our compassionate staff can help you through every step in the process of finding a Kennebunk drug or alcohol treatment.

Quality Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers are available in and around Kennebunk, ME., but you will need help in knowing exactly where to look for treatment. We will help you to know what questions to ask; the most important thing that you should inquire about is the long term success rate of the Kennebunk Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program. By the time an individual from Kennebunk, Maine is ready to get help for their drug or alcohol addiction, they may have already experienced many negative consequences in relation to this toxic lifestyle. Their relatives in Kennebunk may have finally come to a place where they could no longer watch the addict self destruct because of their drug or alcohol addiction.

The reason it is so important to have assistance in choosing a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center is that there is such a wide array of options in and around Kennebunk, Maine. These drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment options in Kennebunk, Maine may include Long-term Addiction Recovery, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. Our number one goal is to help you to sort through all of these drug and alcohol rehab options and to help you to find the perfect fit in treatment for you or your loved one in Kennebunk.

A quality Kennebunk Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility will address the physical and the psychological aspects of the drug or alcohol addiction. The first step in the Kennebunk treatment program is the detox; this process will help to rid the body of the toxins that have accumulated during the drug or alcohol addiction. The reason it is so important for an individual from Kennebunk, Maine to have professional assistance during this process is because the staff at the Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility can help to alleviate many of the associated withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur during detox because the individual from Kennebunk used drugs or alcohol consistently and the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time, an individual will have to increase the dosages in order to experience the same effects. This occurs as the individual from Kennebunk develops a tolerance to alcohol or various types of drugs such as marijuana, heroin, or cocaine. Depending on the type of drug an individual from Kennebunk, Maine has been addicted to and the length of the addiction, it could be a long time before the body is able to function normally in the absence of the substance.

The way that an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Kennebunk, ME. addresses the psychological aspect of the drug or alcohol addiction is generally through some type of counseling or group sessions; relapse prevention is also addressed during treatment. The main objective in utilizing all of these different elements of treatment is to help the individual to return home to Kennebunk after completing the Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility and be able to live successfully, while remaining sober.

An individual from Kennebunk, Maine that wants to recover from a drug or alcohol addiction, will need to relearn many of the skills that came naturally to them before they started to abuse drugs or alcohol. By the time many individuals from Kennebunk get to treatment, they may not even be able to remember the last time that they interacted socially with others while sober; at the Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program, they will learn how to, once again, relate to others without the use of drugs or alcohol. Individuals from Kennebunk, ME. that attends treatment should be educated in drug relapse prevention techniques; they will learn how to deal with the familiar triggers that they may come into contact with upon returning home. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility will teach the individual from Kennebunk how to respond to these triggers without using drugs or alcohol.

Because of the way drugs and alcohol affect the various functions of the brain, most people from Kennebunk, Maine that try to stop using drugs on their own, will be fighting a losing battle. By the time an individual from Kennebunk finally succumbs to a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program, they have probably experienced failure in this area numerous times. Many times, this is the reason that the individual from Kennebunk is able to recognize that they need professional help.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easiest part, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378), so that you can speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Kennebunk, Maine Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. Don't wait, call right now, you will be so glad that you did.

There are 3 local Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Kennebunk, Maine. We have also provided 17 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers that are closest geographically to Kennebunk:

Crossroads for Women Kennebunk, ME
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
David N Barry Kennebunk, ME
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Recovery Associates of Southern Maine Kennebunk, ME
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Drug Rehabilitation Inc Hollis Center, ME 2.3 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Milestone Foundation Old Orchard Beach, ME 5.5 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
York County Shelter Programs Inc Alfred, ME 7.8 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
York County Shelters Inc Alfred, ME 9.5 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Addiction Resource Center Damariscotta, ME 11.1 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Sweetser Damariscotta, ME 11.1 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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
Dayowl Counseling Saco, ME 11.1 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
York Hospital York, ME 12.1 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Greg Dumas LCSW Saco, ME 12.1 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment 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, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
CSI at Springvale Square Springvale, ME 12.8 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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)
Saco River Health Services Waterboro, ME 14.7 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Merrimack River Medical Services Newington, NH 16.3 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Day One South Portland, ME 21.6 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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)
Discovery House South Portland, ME 21.6 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency South Portland, ME 21.6 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Wellness Health Associates Inc South Portland, ME 21.6 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Food Addiction and South Portland, ME 21.7 miles from Kennebunk
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug 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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Small clandestine labs use any of hundred of different recipes to manufacture meth. Because the recipe using anhydrous ammonia was developed by the Germans during WWII, it is called the "Nazi" method of meth production.

The occurrence of MDE in the past year among teens aged 12 to 17 was associated with a higher prevalence of illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse (21.3 percent). Among teens who did not report past year MDE, 6.4 percent had illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse during the same period.

American bomber pilots use amphetamine ("go pills") to stay awake during long missions during World War II.

The only opiates that are still in use for pain management in the medical community are morphine and codeine, as well as some synthetic opiates.

In 2008, an estimated 22.2 million persons (8.9 percent of the population aged 12 or older) were classified with substance dependence or abuse in the past year based on criteria specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM IV). Of these, 3.1 million were classified with dependence on or abuse of both alcohol and illegal drugs, 3.9 million were dependent on or abused illegal drugs but not alcohol, and 15.2 million were dependent on or abused alcohol but not illegal drugs.

There were 6.4 million (2.6 percent) persons aged 12 or older who used prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs nonmedically in the past month. 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.


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 Kennebunk:

Early Bird Group
First Parish Unitarian Church
114 Main Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:15 AM
Friday, 7:00 AM
Thursday, 7:15 AM
Wednesday, 7:00 AM
Tuesday, 7:00 AM
Monday, 7:15 PM

Kennebunk 12 & 12 Group
St. David's Episcopal Church
138 York Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 PM

Kennebunk Big Book Step Study Group
First Parish Unitarian Church
114 Main Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:30 PM

Kennebunk Monday Night Group
First Parish Unitarian Church
114 Main Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Kennebunk Sunday Morning Women's
American Legion Hall
Water Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:00 AM

Living Sober Group
St. David's Episcopal Church
138 York Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

Mousam River Group
American Legion Hall
Water Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 AM

The Promises Group
St. David's Episcopal Church
138 York Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM

True Colors Group
St. David's Episcopal Church
138 York Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

What Got You Here Group
St. David's Episcopal Church
138 York Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Women's Group
St. David's Episcopal Church
138 York Street
Kennebunk, Maine 4043

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 10:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Kennebunk, Maine as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Kennebunk, 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 Kennebunk, Maine.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Kennebunk, 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 Kennebunk, 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 Kennebunk, 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 Kennebunk, 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 Kennebunk, Maine schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Kennebunk, Maine under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Kennebunk, Maine under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Kennebunk, 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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