Madawaska, Maine

Madawaska, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 272 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 370 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. About 4,534 people people live in Madawaska.

The People and Families of Madawaska

In Madawaska, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madawaska had a median family income of $42,269.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Madawaska than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Madawaska enjoy its low crime rate.

Madawaska Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Madawaska, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Maine.

Commuting

In Madawaska, 86% of commuters drive to work. In Madawaska, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the town enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Madawaska4,534$42,269
Fort Kent4,233$41,616

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Madawaska Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Madawaska Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Madawaska Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Madawaska Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Madawaska Affordability of Rents


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

(10) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(19) Outpatient
(8) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(10) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(5) Clients With Legal Issues
(8) American Sign Language
(3) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(5) Teens and Adolescents
(3) Females
(2) Mental Health Services
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(1) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(2) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(1) Hospital Inpatient
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(3) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(3) Seniors/Older Adults
(3) Males
(1) Gay and Lesbian
(1) General Health Services
(1) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Madawaska, ME.? Do you know of someone in Madawaska, 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 Center in Madawaska 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Madawaska 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 Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Madawaska 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 Madawaska, ME., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Madawaska are Outpatient Drug Treatment, Short-term Rehabs, Inpatient Addiction Recovery, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Madawaska 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 Madawaska, Maine delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment 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 Facility in Madawaska, 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 Treatment Facility in Madawaska, 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Madawaska, 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 Madawaska, 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 Madawaska, Maine Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 1 local Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facilities in Madawaska, Maine. We have also provided 19 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Madawaska:

Aroostook Mental Health Center Madawaska, ME
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Aroostook Mental Health Services Caribou, ME 31.7 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
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 31.7 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Aroostook Mental Health Center Caribou, ME 34.1 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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 34.1 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction 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, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
East Grand Health Center Danforth, ME 34.1 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
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)
Life By Design PA Presque Isle, ME 44.5 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
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)
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Houlton, ME 86.3 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
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)
Life By Design Inc Houlton, ME 86.3 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment 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)
Kathryn Klein LCSW Medway, ME 117.0 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
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)
Acadia Hospital Bangor, ME 126.0 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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 133.9 miles from Madawaska
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, 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 135.8 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
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 135.8 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Indian Township Health Center Princeton, ME 152.1 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
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 154.1 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug 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 154.1 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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)
Mayo Regional Hospital Dover Foxcroft, ME 155.1 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Acadia Recovery Community Bangor, ME 159.0 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, 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)
CDRP Clinic Veterans Administration Bangor, ME 159.0 miles from Madawaska
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient

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

Methamphetamine was developed during World War II to help soldiers to stay awake and to keep the factory workers of that era energized.

Hyperthermia as a result of Ecstasy use can lead to serious heart and kidney problems?or, rarely, death.

Ecstasy is criminalized in most countries under a United Nations (U.N.) agreement, and its possession, manufacture, or sale may result in criminal prosecution.

Between 2000 and 2001, there were increases in the rates of illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse for most racial/ethnic groups, but the increase was statistically significant only among whites (from 6.6 to 7.5 percent).

Legalizing marijuana would increase use of the drug and the harm it causes, compounding the burden on the criminal justice system.

Of the 21.1 million persons in 2006 who were classified as needing substance use treatment but not receiving treatment at a specialty facility in the past year, 940,000 persons (4.5 percent) reported that they perceived a need for treatment for their illegal drug or alcohol use problem. Of these 940,000 persons who felt they needed treatment but did not receive treatment in 2006, 314,000 (33.5 percent) reported that they made an effort to get treatment, and 625,000 (66.5 percent) reported making no effort to get treatment. These estimates were similar to the numbers reported in 2005 (296,000 and 865,000, 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 Madawaska:

Big Book Meeting
Senior Citizens Center
531b Main Street
Madawaska, Maine 4756

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:30 AM

Madawaska Group
Senior Citizens Center
531b Main Street
Madawaska, Maine 4756

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Madawaska, Maine as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Madawaska, 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 Madawaska, Maine.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Madawaska, 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 Madawaska, 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 Madawaska, 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 Madawaska, 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 Madawaska, Maine schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Madawaska, Maine under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Madawaska, Maine under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Madawaska, 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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