Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency Consultants - South Portland
Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency Consultants - South Portland is a drug treatment facility located in South Portland, ME. They specialize in providing services to individuals struggling with alcoholism, dual diagnosis, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction. This facility offers various levels of care, including outpatient treatment, to cater to the specific needs of individuals seeking help in their recovery journey. Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency Consultants - South Portland accepts private health insurance, ensuring that those in need can access the treatment they require without financial barriers.
Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency Consultants - South Portland provides a range of services and treatment methods to aid individuals in overcoming addiction and substance abuse. Their approach includes drug rehab programs tailored to the specific needs of each individual. Additionally, they specialize in dual diagnosis treatment, addressing both the addiction and any underlying mental health issues. Through outpatient levels of care, individuals have the flexibility to receive treatment while maintaining their daily responsibilities. The facility's focus on addressing alcoholism, dual diagnosis, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction showcases their dedication to assisting individuals in their journey towards sobriety.
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- LGBTQ+ Allied
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- 3 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
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- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment at Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency Consultants - South Portland
Some addicts can benefit from substance abuse treatment, which is designed to help them become and remain sober without the use of medications. These programs are typically used by those struggling with drugs like marijuana or hallucinogens. However, they might be beneficial for those with a co-occurring mental health disorder like schizophrenia, major depression or bipolar disorder.
During this type of treatment, the addict will meet with therapists and other professionals on a regular basis to learn coping skills and healthy ways to deal with their addiction and mental health disorder.
Treatment programs often combine medications with counseling, support groups and even medical services like those found in hospitals or doctor’s offices. There are also detoxification services that addicts can use to get sober and avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in South Portland, ME
Opioids are a group of drugs that include substances such as heroin, morphine, and oxycodone. These drugs activate opioid receptors in the brain, which produce pleasurable feelings. Opioid addiction occurs when drugs are abused at increasing rates or increasing amounts because the body becomes tolerant of them.
Opioid addiction is typically diagnosed when drug abuse becomes a typical behavior that interferes with an individual’s ability to function daily. The use of the substance results in consequences like legal problems.
Treatment for opioid addiction varies depending on each individual’s needs. Some treatments focus on replacing opioids with other drugs that have similar effects of reducing withdrawal symptoms. Other treatments aim to reduce the risk of relapse by providing psychological support or using more natural methods.
Dual-Diagnosis
A drug rehab center that uses Dual Diagnosis is more likely to be successful in rehabilitating a person. Dual diagnosis helps to identify and treat any co-occurring disorders. It is essential to screen for both addiction and any untreated mental health issues. A dual diagnosis gives rehab the means to treat addiction while restoring mental and emotional health.
About 70% of patients with drug addiction have at least one other psychiatric diagnosis. Fortunately, dual diagnosis treatment is a proven model that has been highly effective.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Outpatient programs offer a lower intensity level of addiction treatment than inpatient facilities. They are ideal for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities, have a supportive home environment, and are motivated to commit to the program. Services offered include medication-assisted treatment, individual and group therapy, and peer group support.
This treatment is a popular option for those suffering from a lower intensity addiction. It is not advisable for someone who needs to go through a medically supervised detox or does not have a supportive home environment. It requires motivation and dedication to commit to the program without constant monitoring.
Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is designed to help addicts get clean and sober by using what they love the most; their family. Most drug treatment centers make it mandatory that the addict’s family attend therapy sessions, which is great because having everyone there to support them makes it much easier for them to get clean. Not only are they surrounded by people who want them to get better, but everyone is there because they want the best for them, not because they feel like they have to be.
Drug addicts are often surrounded by resentful or uneducated family members who would, at times, rather see them stay addicted because it makes their own lives easier. Sometimes they don’t understand what the addiction is or how they play a part in it. They know that during and after the addict’s sobriety journey, they will face challenges and changes that they aren’t sure how to handle. This can be very tough for an addict to go through on their own, which is why it’s so important that they have the support of their family. Just because someone is an addict does not mean that they don’t deserve the love and support of those around them.
Addicts in South Portland, ME can find support in group therapy at Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency Consultants - South Portland by finding peers who understand their situation and being held accountable. They also learn to develop faith, understanding, and insight into their addiction through shared conversations.
Group Therapy is employed by drug treatment centers to provide the recovering addict with a platform to talk about their feelings and experiences. It also provides for an opportunity to learn from other addicts who have successfully overcome their addiction. It is recommended that all group members be recovering addicts for this type of therapy to work.
Trauma therapy allows people who struggled with a past trauma to face the situation and learn from it. Many people go through traumatic events at an early age that later leads them into addiction as adults. By addressing this issue during treatment at Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency Consultants - South Portland in [/type], you can move forward with your recovery process and take back control of your sober future, too!
Traumas are one of the most common causes of psychological disorders such as Addiction Disorder. It’s often found among those diagnosed with Addictive Disorders because traumatized individuals have strong emotions or thoughts related to their traumas, leading to addictive behaviors.
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Location & Contact
650 Main street
South Portland, ME 4106
Phone Number
(207) 774-4564
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Location
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650 Main street
South Portland, ME 4106 -
(207) 774-4564
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency Consultants
Listed October 26, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
South Portland, Maine Addiction and Treatment
Prescription opioid abuse is the most common form of substance abuse in Maine. More than 10% of these residents have also admitted to using prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Between 2013 and 2014, 4 out of every 5 deaths in Maine were caused by illicit drugs. One in five high school students in Maine uses marijuana every single month.
Cumberland County, Maine, a picturesque coastal region known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant communities, has been grappling with a growing drug epidemic. From 2019 to 2020, the county witnessed a staggering 32% surge in drug overdose deaths, with the number rising from 380 to 504. Tragically, over 85% of these overdoses in 2022 involved the potent and often deadly opioid, fentanyl.
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