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  • Research indicates that when given a free choice, animals will readily operate pumps that inject them with cocaine or amphetamine. Animals dependent on amphetamines will work hard to get more of the drug.
  • Spouses and children are affected indirectly when cohabiting with an alcoholic, the effects of which can vary from being withdrawn to being enablers of the parent or spouse who is abusing alcohol.
  • When inhalants are during pregnancy it can create effects similar to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
  • Marijuana was a factor in 376,467 emergency room visits in 2009.

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Seniors/Older Adults - Portland

You may be surprised to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehab programs in Portland, ME. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have far more life experience can fall into the trap of drug abuse and addiction. Often times their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They discover that the medication is handy and may take far more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation facilities are an useful tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. A lot of elderly addicts are also struggling from co-occurring mental health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction problems.

  • Behavioral Health Resources of 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)
  • Liberty Bay Recovery Center
    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
  • Merrimack River Medical Services Inc
    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)