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Drug Rehab in Portland

Having difficulties with any type of drug addiction is a serious burden to carry, and one which comes with many consequences if left unresolved. Persons with the greatest of intentions who want to stop usually try and do so numerous times over with no success, and wind up just falling deeper into a life of addiction. There are factors why individuals cannot quit on their own, and these motives are what make drug treatment in Portland a more helpful and verified method of resolving drug addiction.

The benefits of a drug rehab in Portland include having the support and tools at hand to fix any difficulties and challenges that may come up in the course of detox and withdrawal, as well as the chance to address the real problems that triggered drug addiction which are generally not physical ones at all. For example, many individuals become involved in substance abuse to mask and keep away from serious problems in their lives. If one only attempts to overcome the physical urges and such on one's own, they really aren't making any headway at actually resolving the psychological and emotional problems, that once resolved, will assure long-term sobriety.

Once a particular person comes to terms with the fact that they need aid to resolve drug addiction, the next step is picking the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug treatment programs don't involve any type of inpatient stay and supply services on an outpatient basis for instance. At this type of drug rehab the particular person receives treatment through the day and returns home in the evening. While this sort of drug rehab may seem practical, it will not offer the ideal treatment environment for someone who desires to step away from drug influences and other circumstances which could compromise one's sobriety. The most proven and effective treatment settings are those which require an inpatient or residential stay, so that the person can concentrate entirely on bettering themselves and healing from addiction, not on every day distractions and drug addiction triggers.

For instance, somebody or some circumstance in one's environment could be the precise trigger of one's drug use. If the particular person returns to this every day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will normally relapse. There are also various lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug treatment programs, with treatment curriculums varying from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, an individual who is intent on resolving addiction issues once and for all should remain in drug rehab as long as it takes. A month in treatment is hardly enough time to even recuperate physically from chronic substance abuse. A significant amount of time is needed, even months in some situations, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal mentally and emotionally so that one can actually make a fresh start once treatment is finished.

The price of drug rehab can vary considerably of course, depending on the amenities provided, length of stay, etc. While expense should never be an obstacle to getting life-saving treatment in drug rehab, it is a logistic that some may have concern over. After all, addiction is likely to exhaust all resources and it can be tough to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Fortunately, most private drug treatment programs accept many kinds of private health insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Some drug treatment programs will even work with individuals to either offer payment assistance or supply a sliding fee scale primarily based off of one's earnings and individual circumstances. Addicted men and women and their loved ones will find that treatment counselors are more than ready to help supply solutions and support to get the logistical and financial problems resolved so that these are not a hurdle to getting the individuals started in drug rehab.

If someone you know is addicted to drugs but will not readily accept the offer to go to drug treatment, drug interventions are a last ditch yet efficient method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug rehabilitation programs in Portland work intimately with professional drug interventionists who are trained and seasoned in getting individuals to treatment effectively. An intervention is a tool which can assist drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug habit, and notice the gift that is being supplied to them which can help them make a healthier and productive life for themselves.

If you or a person you know would like help, contact a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any questions answered and any assistance needed to get the process started right away. The quicker the person is in drug rehab, the quicker they can be back in the game of life and winning.


Additional Information on Drug Addiction and Treatment

There are 24 listings in Portland, Maine:

  • Health Affiliates Maine
    Health Affiliates Maine is a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    95 India Street
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Health Affiliates Maine, you can reach them at 207-625-2343.

    Health Affiliates Maine offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Catholic Charities
    Catholic Charities is a Drug Recovery Program that is located at:

    66 State Street
    Portland, ME. 4104

    If you would like to contact Catholic Charities, you can reach them at 207-871-7431.

    Catholic Charities offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid
  • Day One
    Day One is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    343 Cumberland Avenue
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Day One, you can reach them at 207-874-1045 x114.

    Day One offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Heart Stone Counseling
    Heart Stone Counseling is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located at:

    44 Oak Street
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Heart Stone Counseling, you can reach them at 207-756-4905.

    Heart Stone Counseling offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Women, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Learningworks
    Learningworks is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    181 Brackett Street
    Portland, ME. 4102

    If you would like to contact Learningworks, you can reach them at 207-775-0105.

    Learningworks offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
  • Wall Street
    Wall Street is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab that is located at:

    25 Wall Street
    Portland, ME. 4103

    If you would like to contact Wall Street, you can reach them at 207-899-4798.

    Wall Street offers the following treatment services:
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid
  • Liberty Bay Recovery Center
    Liberty Bay Recovery Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    835 Forest Avenue
    Portland, ME. 4103

    If you would like to contact Liberty Bay Recovery Center, you can reach them at 207-772-9800.

    Liberty Bay Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Men, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Top of the Hill Counseling
    Top of the Hill Counseling is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    142 High Street
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Top of the Hill Counseling, you can reach them at 207-780-8999.

    Top of the Hill Counseling offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Behavioral Health Resources of Maine
    Behavioral Health Resources of Maine is a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    48 Free Street
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Behavioral Health Resources of Maine, you can reach them at 207-808-1384.

    Behavioral Health Resources of Maine offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • Milestone
    Milestone is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    65 India Street
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Milestone, you can reach them at 207-775-4790 x114.

    Milestone offers the following treatment services: Detoxification, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Maine Behavioral Healthcare
    Maine Behavioral Healthcare is a Drug Rehab Service that is located at:

    165 Lancaster Street
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Maine Behavioral Healthcare, you can reach them at 207-874-1030.

    Maine Behavioral Healthcare offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Spurwink Services
    Spurwink Services is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    17 Bishop Street
    Portland, ME. 4103

    If you would like to contact Spurwink Services, you can reach them at 207-871-1200.

    Spurwink Services offers the following treatment services:
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Chellie Morrison PhD
    Chellie Morrison PhD is a Drug Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    222 St. John Street
    Portland, ME. 4102

    If you would like to contact Chellie Morrison PhD, you can reach them at 207-776-9990.

    Chellie Morrison PhD offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Greater Portland Health
    Greater Portland Health is a Drug Rehab Facility that is located at:

    180 Park Avenue
    Portland, ME. 4102

    If you would like to contact Greater Portland Health, you can reach them at 207-874-2141 x5028.

    Greater Portland Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Merrimack River Medical Services Inc
    Merrimack River Medical Services Inc is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    2300 Congress Street
    Portland, ME. 4102

    If you would like to contact Merrimack River Medical Services Inc, you can reach them at 207-221-2292.

    Merrimack River Medical Services Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Serenity House Inc
    Serenity House Inc is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    30 Mellen Street
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Serenity House Inc, you can reach them at 207-324-1137.

    Serenity House Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Frannie Peabody Center
    Frannie Peabody Center is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    30 Danforth Street
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Frannie Peabody Center, you can reach them at 207-774-6877.

    Frannie Peabody Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Maine Medical Center
    Maine Medical Center is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    216 Vaughan Street
    Portland, ME. 4102

    If you would like to contact Maine Medical Center, you can reach them at 207-662-2221.

    Maine Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Crossroads Back Cove
    Crossroads Back Cove is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    575 Forest Avenue
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Crossroads Back Cove, you can reach them at 207-773-9931.

    Crossroads Back Cove offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Grace Street Services LLC
    Grace Street Services LLC is a Drug Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    72 Auburn Street
    Portland, ME. 4103

    If you would like to contact Grace Street Services LLC, you can reach them at 207-245-1800.

    Grace Street Services LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Catholic Charities Maine
    Catholic Charities Maine is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    11 Baxter Boulevard
    Portland, ME. 4101

    If you would like to contact Catholic Charities Maine, you can reach them at 207-775-5671.

    Catholic Charities Maine offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Shalom House Inc
    Shalom House Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    130 Park Street
    Portland, ME. 4112

    If you would like to contact Shalom House Inc, you can reach them at 207-874-1088.

    Shalom House Inc offers the following treatment services:
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • Sweetser Affiliate David A Patch Jr
    Sweetser Affiliate David A Patch Jr is a Drug Recovery Program that is located at:

    222 St. John Street
    Portland, ME. 4104

    If you would like to contact Sweetser Affiliate David A Patch Jr, you can reach them at 207-891-8618.

    Sweetser Affiliate David A Patch Jr offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Sweetser Affiliate
    Sweetser Affiliate is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at:

    15 Sewall Street
    Portland, ME. 4102

    If you would like to contact Sweetser Affiliate, you can reach them at 207-632-6131.

    Sweetser Affiliate offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)