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In Maine and across the United States, an estimated 12.8 million Americans, about 6 percent of the household population aged twelve and older use illegal street drugs on a regular basis (within the past thirty days). You may be surprised to read that this number of "past-month" drug users has declined by almost 50% from the 1979 high of 25 million illegal street drug users. This decrease represents an extraordinary change in behavior.

Despite the dramatic drop, more than a third of all Americans twelve and older have tried illegal street drugs. Ninety percent of those who have used illegal drugs used marijuana or hashish. Approximately a third used cocaine or took a prescription type drug for nonmedical reasons. About a fifth used LSD. Fortunately, nearly sixty million Americans who used illicit street drugs during their youth stop using drugs once they enter into adulthood.

Many people in Maine believe that illegal street drugs and the various troubles they cause are not their problem. They have misconceptions that drug users belong to a segment of society different from their own or that drug abuse is remote from their environment. They are wrong. Almost three quarters of drug users are employed and approximately forty-five percent of Americans know someone with a substance abuse problem.

While illegal street drugs and their consequences threaten Maine families of every socio-economic background, geographic region, educational level, and ethnic and racial identity, the effects of drug use are often felt disproportionally. For example, many less fortunate neighborhoods are plagued by crime and violence because of the illegal street drugs sold in their black markets. People living in Maine who lack comprehensive health plans and have smaller incomes may be less able to afford Drug Rehab Centers to overcome drug dependence. What everyone living in Maine must understand is that nobody is immune to the consequences of drug use. Every family is vulnerable.

Across Maine, illegal street drugs are a serious problem. Included in this problem are stimulants, depressants and prescription drugs that are taken and sold illegally. The specific effects vary depending on the drug. Most drugs have an addictive effect after only a few uses. Even marijuana can become emotionally addicting. For many taking illegal street drugs, it can interfere with their relationships, health, academics, career, etc.

It is often hard to tell if someone you care about is taking part in illegal street drug abuse. Each drug has its own signs of use and abuse. Drugs can numb the user's memory, impair their judgment, and make it impossible for the user to feel good or function without them. Even drugs like marijuana and cocaine which are not physically addictive (meaning that the user's body needs the drug in order to function), can make the user emotionally dependent. Once a person become used to the "feelings" they get from marijuana, cocaine or other illegal street drugs, they will find it harder and harder to cope with normal everyday ups and downs.

Today, there are a variety of Drug Rehab Programs for illegal street drugs available in Maine. The differences between the Drug Rehabilitation Centers can sometimes be great, though they are all attempting to achieve the same outcome. The goal of any Drug Treatment Program is to help the individual achieve a drug free life and return them to being a productive member of society.

How does one know which Drug Rehabilitation Program option is right for them? This is one of the questions that lays hard on the heart of a person searching for the right Maine Drug Rehab Center for illegal street drugs. The ultimate objective of drug addiction treatment is to enable an individual to achieve lasting abstinence, but the immediate objectives are to reduce illegal street drug abuse, improve the recovering addict's ability to function, and minimize the medical and social complications of drug abuse and addiction.

While learning how to live life without illegal street drugs is an important step in the recovery process, it is only the beginning. Once sober, the brain needs time to recover and rebuild connections that have changed while addicted. During this period, depression and cravings to use can be intense and are often very hard to fight. Without support, relapse is very likely. Attending a quality Drug Rehab Program in Maine will help the recovering person develop new coping skills to deal with stressful situations and other common triggers for relapse. Without these skills, stressful situations frequently result in relapse.

Most people attempt to do their best and make the most of the experience when they are in a Drug Treatment Center. Relapse commonly occurs when a person leaves a Drug Rehabilitation Program without aspects of their life or other problems being fully handled. It is critical to find a Drug Rehab that addresses all aspects of addiction from detox to learning life skills.

When considering a Drug Rehabilitation Center in Maine, remember that everyone's needs are different. In general, the longer and more intense the illegal street drug use, the longer and more intense the treatment one may need. Regardless of a program's length in weeks or months, follow-through and long-term follow-up care are crucial to recovery. A quality Drug Rehab Center should address the fact that substance abuse often masks emotional pain and it needs to be addressed as treatment progresses.

An overview of the different types of Drug Rehabilitation Centers for illegal street drugs in Maine:

  • Maine Counseling (Individual, Group, Couple, or Family Therapy) for Illegal Street Drugs: This form of recovery works best in conjunction with other types of Drug Rehabs or as follow up support. Looking at one's issues from a different perspective can help to identify the root cause of their drug usage and can be beneficial in helping them learn how to make more constructive choices in their life.
  • Maine Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Illegal Street Drugs: While in this form of drug addiction recovery, addicts usually meet 3 days a week and 2-4 hours per day. These relapse prevention Drug Rehab Facilities are often scheduled around work or school.
  • Maine Medical Detoxification for Illegal Street Drugs: Often, this is the first step of the recovery process before being admitted into a Drug Treatment Program for illegal street drugs in Maine. Admission to this level of treatment requires an assessment. Sometimes medical detox is started from a trip to the emergency room due to overdose or drug related issues.
  • Maine Narcotics Anonymous for Illegal Street Drugs: Narcotics Anonymous meetings, often referred to as NA, are informal meetings held in your local area. NA has branches all over the country and in almost every city nationwide. These meeting are based on the twelve steps of recovery and many addicts and alcoholics have found free and effective help at these meetings. However, NA programs are not "treatment." The meetings are not supported and held by medical professionals.
  • Maine Partial hospitalization for Illegal Street Drugs: This type of treatment is considered relapse prevention and usually consists of meetings 3-5 days a week, 4-6 hours per day. This type of treatment is for people who require medical monitoring on an outpatient basis.
  • Maine Residential Rehab for Illegal Street Drugs: Residential treatment is when the recovering addict lives at the Drug Rehabilitation Center while undergoing intensive treatment during the day. Residential treatment normally varies from 30-90 days.
  • Maine Sober Living for Illegal Street Drugs: Sober living homes are comprised of recovering addicts who support each other and provide an alcohol and drug free environment. This type of illegal street drug rehab is normally used after more intensive rehabilitation such as residential treatment. Sober living facilities are useful if returning home too soon is a strong trigger for relapse or the recovering addict has no home.
The following 20 listings can be found in Maine:
  • Aroostook Mental Health Center
    Aroostook Mental Health Center is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 139 Market Square Fort Kent, ME. 04743.
    Aroostook Mental Health Center can be contacted by calling (207) 834-3186.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, DUI Clients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired, Foreign Languages other than Spanish
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Carol A Goulette LCPC CCS
    Carol A Goulette LCPC CCS is located at 1 Lincoln Street Bath, ME. 04530.
    Carol A Goulette LCPC CCS can be contacted by calling (207) 443-9615.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Summit Achievement
    Summit Achievement is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at 69 Deer Hill Road Stow, ME. 04037.
    Summit Achievement can be contacted by calling (207) 697-2020.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Residential Short-Term Treatment for Drug Addiction, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Services for Teens and Adolescents
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Casco Bay
    Casco Bay is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 205 Ocean Avenue Portland, ME. 04103.
    Casco Bay can be contacted by calling (207) 775-1335x29.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • York Hospital
    York Hospital is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 15 Hospital Drive York, ME. 03909.
    York Hospital can be contacted by calling (207) 351-2118.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
  • Danzig Counseling Services PA
    Danzig Counseling Services PA is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 936 Roosevelt Trail Windham, ME. 04062.
    Danzig Counseling Services PA can be contacted by calling (207) 893-0000.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Lesbian and Gay Drug Rehabs, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Females, Males, DUI Clients, Court Appointed Services, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Community Clinical Counseling
    Community Clinical Counseling is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at 393 Sabattus Street Lewiston, ME. 04243.
    Community Clinical Counseling can be contacted by calling (207) 782-9551.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Libra Substance Abuse Counseling Srvs
    Libra Substance Abuse Counseling Srvs is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at 5 Washington Street Biddeford, ME. 04005.
    Libra Substance Abuse Counseling Srvs can be contacted by calling (207) 232-5862.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Lesbian and Gay Drug Rehabs, Drug Rehab for Seniors, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Females, Males, Court Appointed Services
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Togus VA Medical Center
    Togus VA Medical Center is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at 1 VA Center Augusta, ME. 04330.
    Togus VA Medical Center can be contacted by calling (207) 623-8411.
    Treatment Services: Health Services, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Drug Rehab - Day Treatment Services, Inpatient Hospital Services
  • Aroostook Mental Health Services
    Aroostook Mental Health Services is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at 24 Sweden Street Caribou, ME. 04736.
    Aroostook Mental Health Services can be contacted by calling (207) 493-3361.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Drug Detox, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Higher Ground Services
    Higher Ground Services is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at 235 Center Street Brewer, ME. 04412.
    Higher Ground Services can be contacted by calling (207) 561-9496.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Crisis and Counseling Centers
    Crisis and Counseling Centers is a Drug Rehab that is located at 32 Winthrop Street Augusta, ME. 04330.
    Crisis and Counseling Centers can be contacted by calling (207) 626-3448.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Females, Males, Court Appointed Services, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Pleasant Point Health Center
    Pleasant Point Health Center is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at Pleasant Point Sipayik Perry, ME. 04667.
    Pleasant Point Health Center can be contacted by calling (207) 853-0644x264.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Ezra Kreamer LCSW
    Ezra Kreamer LCSW is located at 9 Field Street Belfast, ME. 04915.
    Ezra Kreamer LCSW can be contacted by calling (800) 768-0490.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
  • Serenity House Inc
    Serenity House Inc is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at 30 Mellen Street Portland, ME. 04101.
    Serenity House Inc can be contacted by calling (207) 774-2722.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Sober Living Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment for Drug Abuse, Males, Spanish Speaking
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Kimberly L Herz LSW LADC
    Kimberly L Herz LSW LADC is located at 130 Hammond Street Bangor, ME. 04401.
    Kimberly L Herz LSW LADC can be contacted by calling (207) 947-0298.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment
  • Central Main Family Counseling PA
    Central Main Family Counseling PA is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at 300 Pine Street Lewiston, ME. 04240.
    Central Main Family Counseling PA can be contacted by calling (207) 777-3399.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
  • Acadia Hospital
    Acadia Hospital is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at 268 Stillwater Avenue Bangor, ME. 04402.
    Acadia Hospital can be contacted by calling (207) 973-6100.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Drug Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Drug Detox Services, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Inpatient Hospital Services, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients, Pregnant or expecting mothers, Drug rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
  • Dale E Lolar LADC MHRT
    Dale E Lolar LADC MHRT is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at 15 West Street Old Town, ME. 04468.
    Dale E Lolar LADC MHRT can be contacted by calling (207) 827-6798.
    Treatment Services: Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, DUI Clients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment
  • Harbor Family Services
    Harbor Family Services is a Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located at 247 Commercial Street Rockport, ME. 04856.
    Harbor Family Services can be contacted by calling (207) 470-7090.
    Treatment Services: Mental Balance and Drug Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Services for Teens and Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis Patients
    Forms of Payment Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance