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Drug Rehab in Penobscot

Having difficulties with any type of drug addiction is a hefty burden to carry, and one which comes with several consequences if left unresolved. People with the very best of intentions who want to stop often try and do so numerous times over with no success, and wind up just dropping deeper into a life of addiction. There are factors why persons cannot quit on their own, and these reasons are what make drug treatment in Penobscot a more effective and verified method of resolving drug addiction.

The added benefits of a drug rehab in Penobscot include having the support and tools at hand to fix any issues and challenges that may arise during detox and withdrawal, as well as the opportunity to address the real issues that triggered drug addiction which are ordinarily not physical ones at all. For example, many individuals become involved in substance abuse to mask and stay away from significant problems in their lives. If one only makes an attempt to overcome the physical cravings and such on one's own, they really aren't making any headway at really resolving the mental and emotional concerns, that once resolved, will assure long-term sobriety.

Once a person comes to terms with the truth that they need assistance to resolve drug addiction, the next move is selecting the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug rehab programs don't involve any kind of inpatient stay and provide services on an outpatient basis for instance. At this form of drug rehab the particular person receives treatment through the day and returns home in the evening. While this form of drug rehab may appear practical, it will not offer the proper treatment environment for someone who needs to step away from drug influences and other circumstances which could compromise one's sobriety. The most confirmed and effective treatment settings are those which require an inpatient or residential stay, so that the person can focus entirely on bettering themselves and healing from addiction, not on every day distractions and drug addiction triggers.

For instance, someone or some situation in one's environment could be the precise cause of one's drug use. If the individual returns to this just about every day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will usually 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, a person who is intent on fixing addiction issues once and for all should stay in drug rehab as long as it will take. A month in treatment is barely enough time to even recover physically from continual substance abuse. A substantial amount of time is required, even months in some cases, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal psychologically and emotionally so that one can really make a clean start once treatment is complete.

The expense of drug rehab can differ considerably of course, depending on the facilities supplied, length of stay, etc. While cost 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 sources and it can be tough to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Luckily, most private drug rehabilitation programs accept many forms 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 based off of one's revenue and individual circumstances. Addicted individuals and their loved ones will find that treatment counselors are more than ready to help offer solutions and support to get the logistical and financial issues resolved so that these are not a hurdle to getting the individuals started in drug rehab.

If a person 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 effective method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug rehab programs in Penobscot work intimately with professional drug interventionists who are educated and experienced in getting individuals to treatment efficiently. An intervention is a tool which can help drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug habit, and realize the gift that is being provided to them which can help them make a healthier and successful life for themselves.

If you or someone you know would like help, get in touch with a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any concerns answered and any help needed to get the course of action started right away. The sooner the individual is in drug rehab, the sooner they can be back in the game of life and winning.

Additional Information on Drug Addiction and Treatment

20 treatment listings in or near Penobscot, Maine:

  • Sweetser Affiliate
    10.9 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Sweetser Affiliate is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    151 Main Street
    Bucksport, ME. 4416

    If you would like to contact Sweetser Affiliate, you can reach them at 207-469-3477.

    Sweetser Affiliate offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Women
    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)
  • Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc
    11.8 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc is an Addiction Recovery Facility that is located at:

    710 Bucksport Road
    Ellsworth, ME. 4605

    If you would like to contact Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc, you can reach them at 207-667-6890.

    Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    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)
  • Astor Gillis LADC
    14.9 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Astor Gillis LADC is a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    59 Franklin Street
    Ellsworth, ME. 4605

    If you would like to contact Astor Gillis LADC, you can reach them at 207-667-2730.

    Astor Gillis LADC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Searsport Counseling Affiliate
    14.9 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Searsport Counseling Affiliate is a Drug Treatment Center that is located at:

    59-C Franklin Street
    Ellsworth, ME. 4605

    If you would like to contact Searsport Counseling Affiliate, you can reach them at 207-664-7050.

    Searsport Counseling Affiliate offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Open Door Recovery Center
    15 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Open Door Recovery Center is a Drug Rehab Center that is located at:

    8 Old Mill Road
    Ellsworth, ME. 4605

    If you would like to contact Open Door Recovery Center, you can reach them at 207-667-3210.

    Open Door Recovery Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Residential Beds For Clients Children, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, 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)
  • Laurie LaViolette LCSW CCS
    15 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Laurie LaViolette LCSW CCS is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at:

    75 State Street
    Ellsworth, ME. 4605

    If you would like to contact Laurie LaViolette LCSW CCS, you can reach them at 207-667-9101.

    Laurie LaViolette LCSW CCS 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, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    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)
  • Atlantic Counseling
    15.1 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Atlantic Counseling is a Drug Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    20 Oak Street
    Ellsworth, ME. 4605

    If you would like to contact Atlantic Counseling, you can reach them at 207-664-1500.

    Atlantic Counseling 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, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Suzanne Lawrence BS LADC
    15.2 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Suzanne Lawrence BS LADC is a Drug Abuse Rehab Program that is located at:

    64 Church Street
    Ellsworth, ME. 4605

    If you would like to contact Suzanne Lawrence BS LADC, you can reach them at 207-667-7790.

    Suzanne Lawrence BS LADC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Partners for Change Inc
    15.6 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Partners for Change Inc is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    143 High Street
    Belfast, ME. 4915

    If you would like to contact Partners for Change Inc, you can reach them at 207-338-6055.

    Partners for Change Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Searsport Counseling Associates
    15.9 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Searsport Counseling Associates is a Drug Abuse Rehab Center that is located at:

    9 Field Street
    Belfast, ME. 4915

    If you would like to contact Searsport Counseling Associates, you can reach them at 207-338-9145 x1.

    Searsport Counseling Associates offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Acadia Family Center
    20.5 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Acadia Family Center is a Drug Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    1 Fernald Point Road
    Southwest Harbor, ME. 4679

    If you would like to contact Acadia Family Center, you can reach them at 207-244-4012.

    Acadia Family Center 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, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Sarah White Counseling
    21.6 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Sarah White Counseling is a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    1 Dewey Street
    Hulls Cove, ME. 4644

    If you would like to contact Sarah White Counseling, you can reach them at 207-266-6607.

    Sarah White Counseling offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Gays And Lesbians, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • OHI
    24.1 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    OHI is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    238 State Street
    Brewer, ME. 4412

    If you would like to contact OHI, you can reach them at 207-989-4007.

    OHI offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Paul J Kemberling LCPC
    24.3 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Paul J Kemberling LCPC is an Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    41 Mechanic Street
    Camden, ME. 4843

    If you would like to contact Paul J Kemberling LCPC, you can reach them at 207-230-1177.

    Paul J Kemberling LCPC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Charlotte White Center
    24.4 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Charlotte White Center is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    171 Eastern Avenue
    Brewer, ME. 4412

    If you would like to contact Charlotte White Center, you can reach them at 207-564-2464.

    Charlotte White Center offers the following treatment services:
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Mary Ellen Ostherr LADC
    24.5 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Mary Ellen Ostherr LADC is a Drug Abuse Rehab Center that is located at:

    69 Elm Street
    Camden, ME. 4843

    If you would like to contact Mary Ellen Ostherr LADC, you can reach them at 207-841-6775.

    Mary Ellen Ostherr LADC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Higher Ground Services
    24.7 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Higher Ground Services is a Drug Rehab Service that is located at:

    235 Center Street
    Brewer, ME. 4412

    If you would like to contact Higher Ground Services, you can reach them at 207-561-9496.

    Higher Ground Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Discovery House CTC of Bangor
    24.7 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Discovery House CTC of Bangor is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that is located at:

    74 Dowd Road
    Bangor, ME. 4401

    If you would like to contact Discovery House CTC of Bangor, you can reach them at 207-947-6800 x686.

    Discovery House CTC of Bangor offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Community Care
    25 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Community Care is a Substance Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    40 Summer Street
    Bangor, ME. 4401

    If you would like to contact Community Care, you can reach them at 207-945-4240.

    Community Care offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Pathways of Maine
    25.3 miles from Penobscot, Maine
    Pathways of Maine is a Drug Rehab that is located at:

    81 Main Street
    Bangor, ME. 4401

    If you would like to contact Pathways of Maine, you can reach them at 207-631-2201.

    Pathways of Maine offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance