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Maine Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facilities

Maine ranks in the top ten states for opioid-related overdoses. 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. In 2016, Maine received an award of distinction for its public policies and progress in combating this issue.

Maine is home to some of the heaviest drinkers in the country. More than 20% of all adults engage in heavy or binge drinking, with many of these being between the ages of 18 and 25 years. 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.

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers in Maine

The first rehabilitation goal is to find a clear path to meet your specific needs. Your Maine facility should be accredited and approved irrespective of the treatment you need. Program personnel should include a trained and licensed toxicology physician and therapist. Select a facility that fits your needs in our list below, or call us for individualized suggestions.

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Maine‘s Drug Epidemic Facts

We are here to educate you on the impact of addiction Maine, there are a tons of facts but we made a short list of the most impactful data we have found.

  • Opioid-related overdoses are regularly more than twice the national average.
  • Maine is home to some of the heaviest drinkers in the country.
  • 4 out of every 5 deaths in Maine were caused by illicit drugs in 2013.
  • Heroin and morphine-related overdoses in Maine increased by more than 500% from 2011 to 2014.
  • People aged between 30 and 34 years old have the highest rates of drug overdoses.

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Eureka Counseling Services -Waldoboro
235 Jefferson Street Waldoboro, ME

Eureka Counseling Services - Waldoboro provides individuals looking to get sober in Maine with aftercare support and various levels of outpatient care, as well as accepting private health insurance to help reduce the cost of treatment.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare
Insurance Accepted
Bicycle Health - Maine
16 Cony St Augusta, ME

Bicycle Health - Maine is an accredited drug rehab center in Augusta, Maine that specializes in treating individuals struggling with substance abuse and opioid addiction with evidence-based treatments to promote long-term sobriety, and accepts private health insurance for added affordability.

  • Detox
Insurance Accepted
Paul J Kemberling LCPC
41 Mechanic Street Suite 211 Camden, ME

Camden offers comprehensive long-term addiction treatment with multiple levels of care, Aftercare support, and specialized treatments for opioid addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and drug addiction. The staff are experienced and the facility accepts private health insurance, making treatment more accessible and affordable.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
  • Aftercare
Insurance Accepted
Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Health and Wellness Center
3 Clover Circle Houlton, ME

The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Health and Wellness Center is a drug rehab center in Maine that specializes in providing comprehensive addiction treatment services, including outpatient care and aftercare support, to those suffering from opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction. It accepts private health insurance and has a professional staff with expertise in addiction recovery.

  • OP
  • Aftercare
Insurance Accepted
Priscilla M. Goss, LCSW, LADC,CCS
275 Union Street Bangor, ME

Maine-based drug rehabs offer outpatient, aftercare, and support services that allow individuals to receive addiction treatment while maintaining their professional and educational responsibilities, and are staffed with experts that can help anyone on their path to sobriety.

  • OP
  • Aftercare
Insurance Accepted
Eastport Health Care Inc
30 Boynton Street P.O. Box H Eastport, ME

Eastport Health Care Inc provides comprehensive support for individuals seeking to get sober in Maine, offering both outpatient treatment and aftercare support, and accepting private health insurance for greater affordability.

  • OP
  • Aftercare
Across The River Counseling and Wellness
Insurance Accepted
Across The River Counseling and Wellness
19 River Road Hiram, ME

Across The River Counseling and Wellness is a fully accredited residential behavioral health treatment center in Hiram, Maine that offers evidence-based treatment for adults struggling with addiction and substance abuse, along with outpatient services and holistic therapies such as yoga and meditation to aid with recovery.

  • OP
  • IOP
Eureka Counseling Services - Waldoboro
Insurance Accepted
Eureka Counseling Services - Waldoboro
235 Jefferson Street Waldoboro, ME

Eureka Counseling Services - Waldoboro provides evidence-based, comprehensive addiction treatment in an outpatient setting, allowing individuals from Maine to receive the necessary care to recover from their drug and alcohol addiction while continuing to meet their daily obligations.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Eureka Counseling Services - Rockland
Insurance Accepted
Eureka Counseling Services - Rockland
474 Main street Rockland, ME

Eureka Counseling Services - Rockland in Maine offers an experienced, compassionate staff and a variety of therapies to provide an affordable and effective path to sobriety.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis
Assistance Plus
Insurance Accepted
Assistance Plus
1604 Benton Avenue Waterville, ME

Assistance Plus in Waterville, Maine is a non-profit substance abuse and mental health facility that provides a continuum of quality behavioral healthcare services, including personalized, evidence-based treatment for over 30 years.

  • OP
  • Dual-Diagnosis

Browse Specific Maine Cities

Currently, there are over 452 different centers in our facility directory within the state of Maine for people needing help with drug and alcohol addiction, please select your city below.

Maine Cities with Most Centers

The Impact of Addiction in Maine

Maine Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facilities

The best place to start in the State is in the Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. The highest point on the U.S. Atlantic coast is Mountain Cadillac, Acadia National Park. The coast of Maine provides the quintessential view of New England on the coast. The 3,510 kilometers Appalachian trail in Katahdin is completed inland and hardcore hikers. Go to Portland, a cool, microbrewery coastal area, if you are looking for city life.

While Maine has some of the highest quality substance abuse treatment centers, drug abuse remains a major problem for the state. In 2017, Maine ranked in the top ten states for opioid-related overdoses. Similar to other parts of the country, these overdoses are linked to synthetic opioids. The drug Fentanyl is often found in these cases.

There is a lot to love about Maine, but there are also areas in Maine dealing with drug and alcohol dependency.

Prescription opioid abuse is the most common form of substance abuse in Maine. Individuals between 18 and 25 years are abusing prescription drugs at a higher rate than those above 26 years of age. More than 10% of these residents have also admitted to using prescription drugs for non-medical purposes.

The drug and alcohol abuse rates are some of the worst in the country but Maine continues to battle the opioid epidemic. In 2016, the state received an award of distinction for its public policies and progress in combating this issue. Maine also has more than 70 licensed agencies providing substance abuse services in more than 300 locations.

Worst Drugs in Maine

  1. Prescription drug abuse has become such a major issue for Maine that the rate of opioid-related overdoses has at some point been more than twice the national average. In 2014, almost 90% of all overdoses in Maine involved prescription drugs of some sort.
  2. Maine is home to some of the heaviest drinkers in the country. More than 20% of all adults engage in heavy or binge drinking, with many of these being between the ages of 18 and 25 years. More than 30% of this age group engage in binge drinking regularly.
  3. The use of methamphetamines in Maine has been rising significantly in the past five years. This meth comes from cartels who smuggle it into Maine through the southern border. According to the DEA, the amount of seized methamphetamine went up by 2700% from 2017 to 2018.
  4. Between 2011 and 2014, cocaine-related overdoses increased by 85%. While the use of it has been declining in recent years, there are still more than 500 Maine teenagers abusing cocaine.
  5. Marijuana abuse among minors has become so common in Maine that the largest group seeking treatment are between the ages of 12 and 17 years.

Impactful Addiction Stats

  1. Between 2013 and 2014, 4 out of every 5 deaths in Maine were caused by illicit drugs.
  2. In Maine, one in five high school students uses marijuana every single month. More than 50% admit to having tried marijuana at least once in their lifetime.
  3. More than half of the patients in substance abuse treatment programs in the state have co-occurring mental or medical health disorders.
  4. In the 3 years from 2011 to 2014, heroin and morphine-related overdoses in Maine increased by more than 500%.
  5. Almost 10% of pregnant women in Maine consume drugs and roughly 3% of women admitted to rehabilitation programs are pregnant.
  6. From 2007 to 2008, Maine ranked in the top ten states for several drug-use categories.
  7. A little over 22% of the Maine population uses illicit drugs. This translates to about 300,000 residents.
  8. In Maine, people aged between 30 and 34 years old have the highest rates of drug overdoses.
  9. Of young people between the ages of 18 and 25, more than 13% are dependent on or are abusing alcohol.
  10. More than 30% of all substance abuse treatment admissions are solely for alcohol, but over 50% are for a combination of opioids.

Helpful advice on finding a center

Once you are ready to enter treatment, the next challenge is finding a program that meets your particular needs. This can feel overwhelming given the number of treatment programs in Maine. To make things easier, you can spend time reading through Maine facility reviews, staff bios, insurance details, payment plans, and even set up a facility tour. Visiting a physical location can make a huge difference in deciding as you will be able to see how you feel in that environment. No matter what facility you end up choosing, it should be accredited and licensed and the program staff should include doctors and therapists who specialize in addiction medicine.

Health Insurance Providers Covering Drug Addiction Treatment
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine
  • Community Health Options
  • Harvard Pil

State Specific Hotlines & Resources

  • The Women’s Project. Gives guidance and information to women who are addicted to substances. Northern Maine 800-611-1588; Southern Maine 800-611-1779.