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The listings in Maine provide the following services:

(239) Outpatient
(110) American Sign Language
(107) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(150) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(40) Females
(64) Clients With Legal Issues
(87) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(11) Gay and Lesbian
(16) Seniors/Older Adults
(35) Males
(22) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(62) Teens and Adolescents
(27) Mental Health Services
(10) Methadone Maintenance
(24) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(8) Spanish Speaking
(10) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(9) Halfway House
(20) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(7) General Health Services
(10) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(4) Residential Beds for Children
(7) Methadone Detoxification
(15) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(8) Hospital Inpatient



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A Drug Rehab in Maine, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of drug rehab centers in Maine, is to direct the treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as, long-term drug rehab programs, outpatient drug treatment, short-term drug rehabilitation centers, inpatient drug rehab facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The vast majority of drug rehab programs in Maine typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Maine with a detox treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine or alcohol. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same high with habitual use of the drug. The abrupt cessation of consuming an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

A drug rehab center in Maine, will not only provide the person with a professional drug detox but also provide a drug treatment program for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A drug rehab program in Maine, is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Drug treatment centers in Maine, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home from a drug rehab center in Maine and encountering someone from their drug using past - as well as ways to handle returning to their hometown where there are many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stress. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug use. This is because research into the brain of drug addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction without professional treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend a drug treatment program each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many addictive drugs, and drug rehabs for specific drugs can differ. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers may vary regarding their treatment methods depending upon the specific needs of each individual.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Maine, are places that an individual can go in order to receive treatment to recover from the devastation that drug addiction and alcoholism can cause. Through therapy and education, Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs use various treatment methods which are directed toward the ability to lead a productive drug free life. There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a drug rehabilitation center in Maine. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Do you have a problem with drugs or alcohol and live in Maine? Are you concerned about a family member in Maine, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find a drug treatment programs in Maine, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

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

Drug Rehab & Treatment Centers Maine

Maine General Health Hartland, ME
Karen L M Kelley PhD LADC LCPC ICRC Belfast, ME
Addiction Resource Center Damariscotta, ME
Searsport Counseling Associates Anson, ME
Cornerstone BHC Portland, ME
Health Reach Network Richmond, ME
Open Door Recovery Center Ellsworth, ME
Dwayne A Hogan LADC LCSW Bangor, ME
Searsport Counseling Associates Belfast, ME
Counseling Services Inc Kittery, ME
Discovery House Bangor, ME
Aroostook Mental Health Center Fort Kent, ME
Paulo Braga LCPC LCCS Portland, ME
Midcoast Hospital Brunswick, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Rockland, ME
Full Circle Wellness Center Inc Bangor, ME
Serenity House Inc Portland, ME
Counseling Services Inc Saco, ME
Indian Township Health Center Princeton, ME
Full Circle Wellness Center Inc Lincoln, ME
Project Atrium Inc Bangor, ME
Elaine Goodrich Standish, ME
Mid Coast Hospital Brunswick, ME
Health Reach Network Farmington, ME
York County Shelters Inc Alfred, ME
Partners for Change Inc Belfast, ME
Community Substance Abuse Centers Portland, ME
Community Concepts Inc South Paris, ME
Recovery Associates of Southern Maine Kennebunk, ME
Northeast Occupational Exchange Dexter, ME
Riverside Community Center Inc Lincoln, ME
Dale E Lolar LADC MHRT Old Town, ME
Laurie LaViolette LCSW CCS Ellsworth, ME
Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency South Portland, ME
Free To Be Me Counseling Services PA Rockland, ME
East Grand Health Center Danforth, ME
Crisis and Counseling Centers Inc Skowhegan, ME
Crossroads for Women Windham, ME
Searsport Counseling Skowhegan, ME
Colleen Danley Bridgton, ME
Counseling Services Inc Springvale, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Hiram, ME
Washington County Psychotherapy Assoc Calais, ME
Dirigo Counseling Lincoln, ME
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Houlton, ME
InnerEdge Portland, ME
Joy Brakel LCSW LADC Houlton, ME
Eastport Healthcare Lubec, ME
Catholic Charities Maine Portland, ME
MaineGeneral Waterville, ME
Central Main Family Counseling PA Lewiston, ME
Mayo Regional Hospital Milo, ME
Eastport Healthcare Inc Eastport, ME
Your Choice Inc Hallowell, ME
Searsport Counseling Associates Ellsworth, ME
Sweetser Family Institute Brunswick, ME
Facing Change PA Winthrop, ME
Independence Project LLC Bangor, ME
Food Addiction and South Portland, ME
Marlee C Poulin LCSW Augusta, ME
Aroostook Mental Health Center Houlton, ME
David N Barry Kennebunk, ME
Health Reach Network Augusta, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Lewiston, ME
Crossroads for Women Portland, ME
Common Ground Counseling LLC Mexico, ME
Nova Counseling Services Bangor, ME
Sweetser - Affiliate Farmington, ME
Crooked River Counseling Harrison, ME
Protea Behavioral Health Services Hallowell, ME
Community Concepts Alcohol Drug Trt Poland, ME
William Hayden LSAC Auburn, ME
Kennebec Valley Mental Health Center Augusta, ME
PARC Program Rockport, ME
Northeast Occupational Exchange Newport, ME
Lela L Lyons LADC Caribou, ME
Wellspring Inc Bangor, ME
Community Concepts Inc Auburn, ME
James L Jacobs PhD Waterville, ME
Wellspring Outpatient Services Bucksport, ME
Crisis and Counseling Centers Augusta, ME
Regional Medical Center Calais, ME
Darlene Swift Potter LADC CCS Waterville, ME
Harbor Family Services Rockport, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Bangor, ME
Drug Rehabilitation Inc Hollis Center, ME
MaineGeneral Augusta, ME
Choice Skyward Penobscot Bay Med Ctr Rockland, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Augusta, ME
Mayo Regional Hospital Dover Foxcroft, ME
Dirigo Counseling Hampden, ME
Life By Design PA Fort Kent, ME
Discovery House South Portland, ME
Sweetser Portland, ME
Dayowl Counseling Saco, ME
Common Ground Counseling LLC Norway, ME
Life By Design Inc Houlton, ME
Naval Branch Health Clinic Brunswick, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Saco, ME
Recovery Associates of Southern Maine Portland, ME
Acadia Recovery Community Bangor, ME
Elaine M Kimball MSW LCSW LADC Waterford, ME
Aroostook Mental Health Center Caribou, ME
Health Reach Network Skowhegan, ME
Youth Alternatives Portland, ME
Wellspring Bucksport, ME
Youth and Family Services Inc Skowhegan, ME
Ezra Kreamer LCSW Belfast, ME
Phoenix House of New England Inc Augusta, ME
Togus VA Medical Center Augusta, ME
Penobscot County Metro Treatment Ctr Bangor, ME
Tibby York LADC Lewiston, ME
Sweetser Family Institute Saco, ME
CDRP Clinic Veterans Administration Bangor, ME
Greg Dumas LCSW Saco, ME
Top of the Hill Counseling Portland, ME
MaineGeneral Sidney, ME
Sweetser Damariscotta, ME
Good Will Hinckley Homes For Hinckley, ME
Alternate Choices Counseling Services Belfast, ME
Community Clinical Counseling Mexico, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Brunswick, ME
Kennebec Valley Mental Health Center Skowhegan, ME
Crisis and Counseling Centers Inc Augusta, ME
Aroostook Mental Health Center Patten, ME
Maxine Wolph-Johnson Anson, ME
Aroostook Mental Health Center Presque Isle, ME
Alternate Choices Counseling Services Rockland, ME
George McLean Lisbon Falls, ME
Health Reach Network Waterville, ME
Partners for Change Inc Swanville, ME
Day One South Portland, ME
Recovery Associates of Southern Maine Scarborough, ME
Laura Levenson Bangor, ME
Crooked River Counseling PA South Paris, ME
Recovery Associates of Southern Maine Windham, ME
Sweetser Family Institute Bath, ME
York Hospital York, ME
Naples Counseling Professional Corp Naples, ME
Dept of VA Affairs Addiction Services Augusta, ME
David Lawrence LADC CCS Augusta, ME
Facing Change PA Lewiston, ME
Phoenix House of New England Augusta, ME
Evergreen Behavioral Services Farmington, ME
CSI at Springvale Square Springvale, ME
Health Reach Network Rangeley, ME
Aroostook Mental Health Center Machias, ME
Health Reach Network Coopers Mills, ME
Rural Family Counseling Inc Lincoln, ME
Tibby York Longpre LADC Lewiston, ME
Portland VA Clinic Chemical Dependency Portland, ME
Health Reach Network Madison, ME
Pleasant Point Health Center Perry, ME
Turning Tide Owls Head, ME
Manna Inc Bangor, ME
Substance Abuse Services of Ellsworth Ellsworth, ME
Life By Design PA Presque Isle, ME
Catholic Charities Portland, ME
Protea Behavioral Health Services Bangor, ME
Kennebec Behavioral Health Waterville, ME
Astor Gillis LADC Ellsworth, ME
Recovery Center at Mercy Hospital Westbrook, ME
Tamarack Steuben, ME
Central Maine Counseling Services Inc Lewiston, ME
Health Reach Network Hartland, ME
Paul J Kemberling LCPC Camden, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Ellsworth, ME
Acadia Family Center Southwest Harbor, ME
Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME
Transitions Counseling Inc Biddeford, ME
Searsport Counseling Associates Waterville, ME
Wellness Health Associates Inc South Portland, ME
Regional Medical Center Lubec, ME
Cap Quality Care Inc Westbrook, ME
Choice Skyward Belfast, ME
Aroostook Mental Health Center Calais, ME
Access Team Portland, ME
Common Ground Counseling LLC Fryeburg, ME
Kennebec Behavioral Health Skowhegan, ME
Milestone Foundation Old Orchard Beach, ME
Eureka Counseling Services Inc Rockland, ME
Community Concepts Rumford, ME
Alternate Choices Counseling Services Waldoboro, ME
Higher Ground Services Brewer, ME
Mary L Bonsant LCPC Bath, ME
Kathryn Klein LCSW Medway, ME
Discovery House Waterville, ME
Health Reach Network Strong, ME
Penobscot Nation Counseling Services Indian Island, ME
Health Reach Network Livermore Falls, ME
Casco Bay Portland, ME
Carol A Goulette LCPC CCS Bath, ME
Northeast Occupational Exchange Bangor, ME
Community Concepts Inc Norway, ME
Ingraham Inc Portland, ME
Catholic Charities Maine Auburn, ME
Discovery House of Washington County Calais, ME
Michael Lane Behavioral Healthcare Waterville, ME
Health Reach Network Bingham, ME
Kennebec Behavioral Health Augusta, ME
Danzig Counseling Services PA Windham, ME
Eastport Healthcare Inc Calais, ME
Choice Skyward Rockland, ME
Community Concepts Bethel, ME
Counseling Services Inc Biddeford, ME
Acadia Hospital Bangor, ME
Dirigo Counseling Clinic Ellsworth, ME
City of Portland Portland Public Hlth Portland, ME
Portland VA Clinic Portland, ME
Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Lewiston, ME
Recovery Associates of Southern Maine Springvale, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Biddeford, ME
Eureka Counseling Services Inc Damariscotta, ME
Northeast Occupational Exchange Portland, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Standish, ME
Suzanne Lawrence BS LADC Surry, ME
Aroostook Mental Health Services Caribou, ME
Recovery Associates of Southern Maine Biddeford, ME
Libra Substance Abuse Counseling Servs Biddeford, ME
Leeanne S Taylor MS LADC Bangor, ME
Regional Medical Machias, ME
Sweetser Affiliate Portland, ME
Mayo Regional Hospital Guilford, ME
Suzanne Lawrence BS LADC Ellsworth, ME
Manna Inc Medway, ME
Searsport Counseling Farmington, ME
Community Clinical Counseling Lewiston, ME
Searsport Counseling Associates Starks, ME
Spruce Street Residence Augusta, ME
Health Reach Network Kingfield, ME
Sarah A Thacher LADC LCSW Brunswick, ME
YI Maine Portland, ME
Southwestern Maine Clinical Assoc Porter, ME
Shirley Taylor MS LADC Brewer, ME
Summit Achievement Stow, ME
Searsport Counseling Associates Machias, ME
Protea Behavioral Health Services Waterville, ME
YWCA Fair Harbor Residence Portland, ME
Frances Dunning ACSW LCSW LADC Bangor, ME
Eastport Healthcare Inc Machias, ME
Joy Brakel LCSW LADC Caribou, ME
Youth Alternatives South Portland, ME
Regional Medical Center Machias, ME
Saco River Health Services Waterboro, ME
MaineGeneral Counseling Winthrop, ME
Maine General Medical Center Waterville, ME
Kennebec Valley Mental Health Center Waterville, ME
Outpatient Chemical Dependency Agency Bangor, ME
Riverside Community Center Lincoln, ME
Midcoast Substance Abuse Counseling Camden, ME
York County Shelter Programs Inc Alfred, ME
Spring Harbor Hospital Westbrook, ME
Stephens Memorial Hospital Norway, ME
Counseling Services Inc Westbrook, ME

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

Individuals that have abused inhalants for a long period of time often report the strong need to continue "huffing", even after making several attempts to stop doing so.

Biological and behavioral explanations of drug abuse should be given equal weight and integrated if we hope to gain an in-depth understanding of the root causes of drug addiction in order to create an environment that is suitable for developing more effective treatments.

In Lancaster PA, an individual under the influence of bath salts that was suffering from paranoia induced hallucinations was found running into shops shouting that someone was trying to kill him.

In 2005, more than half of the 2.3 million persons aged 12 or older who received specialty substance use treatment in the past year also received treatment at a self-help group (1.4 million persons). In addition, among those who received specialty substance use treatment, 361,000 persons received treatment at an emergency room, 254,000 received treatment at a private doctor's office, and 229,000 received treatment at a prison or jail.

Substance abuse can affect individuals from all different walks of life and anyone can succumb to a drug or alcohol addiction. It does not make a difference how rich or how poor the individual is or even if they have a wonderful family life.

In the college-aged population (i.e., those aged 18 to 22 years old), the rate of current illegal drug use was nearly the same among full-time undergraduate college students (20.6 percent) as for other persons aged 18 to 22 years, including part-time students, students in other grades, or nonstudents (21.7 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Maine as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in 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 Maine.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
91%
4%
5%
Marijuana use in Maine.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
87%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Maine.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
15%
85%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
90%
9%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
25%
45%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in 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
1%
14%
1%
1%
2%
3%
63%
7%
0%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Maine?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
4%
3%
5%
3%
3%
13%
3%
11%
9%
14%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Maine schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Maine under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
78%
10%
Have you ever gone to school in Maine under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
75%
24%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Maine?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
3%
4%
2%
2%
14%
5%
12%
7%
17%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
-3%
65%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
18%
82%
Surveys updated monthly.

Please, do not fill out our drug and alcohol monitoring survey on this page if you do not live in Maine.

Thanks for participating in our drug and alcohol abuse monitoring program.

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