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Drug & Alcohol Detox Centers in Maine

There are 14 medical detox centers in Maine that specialize in addiction treatment. 4 provide inpatient treatment services. 10 offer outpatient drug and alcohol detox services. 78 provide outpatient medication assisted treatments. Find a detox by city: Portland and Bangor.

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16 Atlantic Place, South Portland, ME, 4106
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment, Medicare
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Naltrexone treatments for substance use disorder
12 Beech Street, Calais, ME, 4619
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment, Payment assistance (check with facility for details), Federal or any government funding for substance use programs, Medicare, Medicaid
  • Methadone treatment services for opiate dependency
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Does not provide alcohol addiction treatment plans
400 Western Avenue, South Portland, ME, 4106
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment, Federal or any government funding for substance use programs, Medicare, Medicaid
  • Adult women
  • Methadone treatment services for opiate dependency
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Does not provide alcohol addiction treatment plans
17 Stackpole Road, Machias, ME, 4654
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Federal or any government funding for substance use programs, Medicaid
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Gay & Lesbian
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Does not provide alcohol addiction treatment plans
343 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 4101
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Gay & Lesbian
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Naltrexone treatments for substance use disorder
24 Chase Avenue, Waterville, ME, 4901
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment, Payment assistance (check with facility for details), Federal or any government funding for substance use programs, Medicare, Medicaid, Military insurance (e.g.=> TRICARE)
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Naltrexone treatments for substance use disorder
  • No formal relationship with prescribing entity
66 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME, 4011
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Federal or any government funding for substance use programs, Medicare, Medicaid, Military insurance (e.g.=> TRICARE)
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Naltrexone treatments for substance use disorder
20 Bristol Road, Damariscotta, ME, 4543
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Federal or any government funding for substance use programs, Medicare, Medicaid, Military insurance (e.g.=> TRICARE)
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Naltrexone treatments for substance use disorder
65 India Street, Portland, ME, 4101
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Payment assistance (check with facility for details), Federal or any government funding for substance use programs, Medicaid, Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Medication assisted treatment for drug addiction only
6 Glen Cove Drive, Rockport, ME, 4856
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment, Medicare, Medicaid, Military insurance (e.g.=> TRICARE), Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Naltrexone treatments for substance use disorder
23 Wabanaki Way, Old Town, ME, 4468
Payment info:
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Federal or any government funding for substance use programs, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, Military insurance (e.g.=> TRICARE)
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Naltrexone treatments for substance use disorder
17 Bishop Street, Portland, ME, 4103
Payment info:
Cash or self-payment, Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
  • Buprenorphine treatment for opioid substance abuse
  • Naltrexone treatments for substance use disorder

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Facilities in Maine

Maine is a very pleasant and welcoming state, but addiction has increasingly become a serious issue. Since it is such a rural state, there aren't a large number of detox centers. The southern half of the state has a good assortment of detox programs but there are none north of Saint Stephen. Depending on if someone is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, a certain type of detox center may be recommended. For alcohol and certain prescription drugs, a medical detox is often necessary. Other drugs such as opioids and methamphetamine may not require a medical detox, but it may be helpful.

Once detox is completed, it is highly recommended to seek aftercare in the form of substance abuse treatment. Maine has many more drug and alcohol rehab programs than it does detoxes. There are a total of 181 SAMHSA-approved drug addiction treatment centers in the state. Of these rehab facilities, 18 provide residential treatment while 165 provide outpatient treatment. There are only 3 inpatient treatment centers in Maine, one near Lewiston, one near Bangor, and another near Camden.

Mental health issues are also fairly common along with substance abuse. According to a 2020 study by Mental Health America, Maine ranked number 8 in the nation. This means there are relatively few mental health issues in the general population. It also means that mental health services are readily accessible. That being said, people with substance use disorders face mental health challenges at a higher rate than average. Getting dual diagnosis care for both of these issues can be crucial to someone's chances of successful recovery. Maine has 95 treatment providers that offer dual diagnosis care. These facilities provide treatment plans that utilize more behavioral therapy than a standard drug rehab center. If you or a loved one is struggling with dual diagnosis issues, then these treatment options will generally be most effective.

Drug Abuse in Maine

The state of Maine may not seem like it has a drug problem at first glance. This is not the case. Maine's small population camouflages the true depth of the problem. In 2018, Maine healthcare providers wrote 48.1 opioid prescriptions for every 100 people. This is lower than the national average but is still nearly one out of every two people in Maine.

Maine placed in the top 10 states for both fentanyl and prescription opioid overdose deaths in 2016. It landed at 8th place for fentanyl overdoses and 3rd place for prescription overdoses. Aside from traditional opioid overdose deaths, there was a 71.4% increase in the number of cocaine overdoses in Maine from 2015 to 2016. Fentanyl was involved in over half of all the cocaine overdose deaths in Maine in 2016. This is representative of the disturbing trend of drug traffickers or dealers using fentanyl to cut non-opioid drugs. Even if someone thinks they are not using an opioid drug, there is no way to tell until it is too late.

The drug overdose problem had seen a slight improvement in 2018. In 2017 there were 360 drug overdose deaths in Maine. This dropped to 202 overdose deaths in 2018. This trend worsened again in 2019, with a jump up to 371 drug overdose deaths in Maine that year. This number may not seem significant, but Maine only has a total population of just over 1.3 million people. This equals 29.9 opioid overdose deaths per 100,000 people in Maine.

While these trends are worrying, there is help available if someone wants to stop using drugs or alcohol.

Maine Addiction & Detox Statistics

  • Maine has been experiencing a dramatic increase in substance abuse overdose deaths. Over the course of 2019, there were 371 drug overdose deaths throughout the state of Maine.
  • While the majority of the United States has been experiencing the growing heroin epidemic, Maine is still reeling from the prescription drug problem. This began in the 1990s and rose in severity through the early 2000s. Approximately 42 percent of all drug arrests in Maine involve prescription drugs compared to just 6 percent for heroin.
  • Like many other states, Maine has been experiencing a surge in the use of synthetic drugs. Bath salts have been particularly problematic in Maine. In 2014, there were 127 treatment admissions for bath salts in the state of Maine.
  • Alcohol and tobacco use among adolescents is a major problem throughout the majority of the United States. The rate of adolescent alcohol and tobacco use in Maine remains significantly lower than in the U.S. overall.
  • Opioid use has grown tremendously among adolescents, teens, and young adults in the state of Maine.
  • As of 2009, just over 11 percent of Maine residents admitted to past-month drug use.

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STATE Detox Resources

  • The Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery is a recovery and support organization. Their website has a very helpful resource page for people looking for help. They provide resources for teens, young adults, and adults struggling with addiction. They also provide several helplines for treatment or crisis situations in Maine.
  • The Maine Office of Substance Abuse is a government organization overseen by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. This group is a vital resource to residents of the state of Maine. They help individuals in need to find funding for treatment and help them to find the recovery resources they need to overcome their substance abuse problems.
  • The Addict’s Mom is a grassroots nationwide organization with a Maine-based chapter. This group is a coalition of mothers of people struggling with substance abuse. Their goal is to form coalitions across the country in the hope of removing the stigma that’s associated with addiction. They also work to advocate for individuals with substance abuse problems.
  • 211 Maine is a community and human services organization supporting residents of Maine. They list a wide range of helpful resources all across the state.

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