Maine Detox Center Listings

According to TEDS statistics of 2004, the most common addiction treatment at Maine detox centers resulted from alcohol abuse. Of the 13,192 people admitted to alcohol and drug detox centers in Maine, 35% were treated for alcohol detox. Addiction to other substances such as heroin, marijuana and cocaine all together accounted for 27.3%.

The state has several alcohol and drug detox centers that offer a variety of programs. There are in house or residential programs that focus on alcohol or drug detoxification through medication and psychological therapy. These programs are usually expensive. For people who cannot afford these programs, there are some Maine detox centers that offer Federal or State run programs that are cheaper. If the addiction is not severe, some centers offer out patient programs that focus on therapy without medication to help a person break his addiction.

If a person is addicted to both alcohol and drugs then it is best to look for a Maine drug detox center that offers dual treatment that takes care of both alcohol detox as well as drug detoxification simultaneously.

While getting treated at a Maine drug detox center, make sure that the treatment has a long term focus that not only helps a person recover in the short term but also develop the mental strength through counseling and group therapy sessions to get rid of the drug and alcohol addiction for life.