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  • Nicotine withdrawal symptoms can begin a few hours after the last time the individual has smoked, and peak around 72 hours later.
  • Long-term use of anti-depressants brings about an unique set of withdrawal symptoms when discontinued; much different than the repeated use of an opioid, such as heroin.
  • Snorting methamphetamine may and often does irritate the nasal passages.
  • Side effects associated with methadone can include constipation, nausea, sedation, vertigo, and edema.

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Cape Elizabeth, ME. - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug treatment programs in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Addiction is an issue that can have an effect on anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to aid with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is handy and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug treatment centers are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction issues.

  • Behavioral Health Resources of Maine
    4.8 miles from Cape Elizabeth, Maine
    Behavioral Health Resources of Maine 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)
  • Merrimack River Medical Services Inc
    6.5 miles from Cape Elizabeth, Maine
    Merrimack River Medical Services Inc 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)
  • Liberty Bay Recovery Center
    6.6 miles from Cape Elizabeth, Maine
    Liberty Bay Recovery Center 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