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Mechanic Falls, MaineMechanic Falls, Maine, in Androscoggin county, is 31 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 125 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Lewiston - Auburn metropolitan area. Mechanic Falls has a population of 3,138. The People and Families of Mechanic FallsIn Mechanic Falls, about 56% of adults are married. Wealth and EducationIn 2000, Mechanic Falls had a median family income of $41,188. Mechanic Falls HousingAbout 74% of housing units in Mechanic Falls are owner-occupied. CommutingIn Mechanic Falls, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Nearby Cities and Towns| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
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| Mechanic Falls | 3,138 | $41,188 | | Auburn | 23,203 | $44,012 | | Casco | 3,469 | $49,500 | | Lewiston | 35,690 | $40,061 | | Norway | 4,611 | $34,464 | | Oxford | 3,960 | $38,438 | | Poland | 4,866 | $55,427 |
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The listings in Mechanic Falls, Maine and surrounding areas provide the following services:
(19) Outpatient
(6) Teens and Adolescents
(1) Halfway House
(1) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(8) American Sign Language
(10) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(4) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(4) Females
(4) Males
(13) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(9) Clients With Legal Issues
(4) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(3) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(3) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Spanish Speaking
(1) Hospital Inpatient
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Mechanic Falls, Maine? Are you concerned about a family member in Mechanic Falls, 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Mechanic Falls, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!
A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Mechanic Falls, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Mechanic Falls, ME. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or 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 Centers, Outpatient Rehab Programs, Short-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.
Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Mechanic Falls, 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 Mechanic Falls, Maine with 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 and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of 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.
An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Mechanic Falls, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Rehab or 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.
An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Mechanic Falls, ME. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Mechanic Falls, 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 to Mechanic Falls, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Mechanic Falls - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Mechanic Falls. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. 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 using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/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 or alcoholism without professional addiction 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Mechanic Falls. 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
Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Mechanic Falls, Maine Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are no listings in Mechanic Falls, ME. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Mechanic Falls, Maine:Community Concepts Alcohol Drug Trt Poland, ME 4.0 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
| Catholic Charities Maine Auburn, ME 8.0 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Community Concepts Inc Auburn, ME 8.0 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol 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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| William Hayden LSAC Auburn, ME 8.0 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Crooked River Counseling Harrison, ME 8.1 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| Community Clinical Counseling Lewiston, ME 10.3 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Lewiston, ME 10.3 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Crooked River Counseling PA South Paris, ME 10.7 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Tibby York Longpre LADC Lewiston, ME 11.5 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
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, Private health insurance
| Central Maine Counseling Services Inc Lewiston, ME 11.7 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| Central Main Family Counseling PA Lewiston, ME 11.7 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Tibby York LADC Lewiston, ME 11.7 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Midcoast Hospital Brunswick, ME 12.1 miles from Mechanic Falls
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, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Sarah A Thacher LADC LCSW Brunswick, ME 12.1 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: 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)
| Danzig Counseling Services PA Windham, ME 13.3 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| Naples Counseling Professional Corp Naples, ME 15.4 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: 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, Private health insurance
| George McLean Lisbon Falls, ME 17.4 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Common Ground Counseling LLC Fryeburg, ME 18.6 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab 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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Stephens Memorial Hospital Norway, ME 18.6 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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
| Cap Quality Care Inc Westbrook, ME 19.0 miles from Mechanic Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
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Did You Know? ... Interesting Facts and Statistics:
Mobile and motel-based methamphetamine labs have caught the attention of both the US news media and the police. Such meth labs can cause explosions and fires, and expose the public to hazardous chemicals.
With increased doses of amphetamines, users may become talkative, restless, and excited, and may feel a sense of power and superiority.
Internationally, amphetamine is a Schedule II drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
The use of Methadone damages the functionality of some of the major organs in the body, specifically the liver and the kidney.
Amphetamine is frequently measured in urine as part of a drug abuse testing program.
If used intravenously or inhaled/smoked, cocaine?s effects peak in seconds to 2 minutes but last only 15-30 minutes.
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