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Learn More About Rehabs in Maine

To many Maine is the state of expansive pine forests, beautiful ocean vistas, and of course lobsters. The rocky coastline and well-forested interior is a paradise for hunters, fishermen, and tourists alike. With a relatively small population of just over 1,300,000, it is not surprising that there is no shortage of quaint towns and friendly people.

The beauty of Maine does little to make up for the rapidly rising drug problem. The economy consists of mostly manufacturing and tourism, which creates an influx of both migrants and drugs. Many people in Maine blame an influx of people from other regions for the growing drug problem in their state.

Maine Addiction Stats

Maine spends a large 27.3 percent of its budget on dealing with the ever increasing substance abuse problems in Maine with only 1 cent on every dollar going to prevention and treatment and 99 cents going to dealing with the consequences
In 2014 over 961 infants were diagnosed as being born with a drug or alcohol issue and this number is increasing
Although prescription drug use has gone down, it is still the leading cause of overdose deaths in Maine
Although marijuana use is still prevalent, heroin and crack cocaine have made a resurgence
Maine drug overdoses have surged by 31 percent in recent years

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Causes & Signs of Drug Abuse

Many things can cause a person to become addicted to drugs or alcohol. The most common causes are:

Stress
Untreated medical physical or mental problems
Social isolation
The need for more energy to work or study
Family or other social issues
Major life changes
Low self-esteem or self-worth
Genetic factors
Peers who use drugs
Loss of job or family

Experiencing any of these things increases your risk of developing a drug addiction. If you or a loved one has one or more of these risk factors, you might want to consider the signs of addiction. The most common signs are:

General apathy
Failure to stop using a substance despite the negative consequences
Feeling cravings or the overwhelming need to use drugs or alcohol
Risk-taking behaviors to obtain or while using drugs or alcohol
Failure to attend important family or job events or occasions
Alienation from friends or family who do not use
Stealing or prostitution in exchange for drugs or alcohol
Secretive behavior
Changes in appearance or hygiene
Need to use the drugs or alcohol to feel normal
Drastic weight changes
Changes in friends
The presence of paraphernalia
Rapid decline in health with no other apparent cause
Obsessing over drugs or alcohol

Although no single sign is indicative of drug or alcohol addiction, multiple signs might indicate a problem. If you or a loved one is exhibiting one or more of these signs, rehabs in Maine might be your best option.

Getting Help in Maine

If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction or mental health disorders, we recommend you call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) free 24/7 national helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357) . SAMHSA will connect you to local treatment options in Maine, as well as state-funded treatment if you do not have insurance coverage.

You can also look up local treatment centers in Maine here.

Call 911 if you are in need of immediate medical attention.

Choosing From Many Maine Rehabs

Once you identify the problem, it is time to start looking for a Maine rehab center to help you end your addiction. Unfortunately, this is more complex than just picking a name from a phone book. Different people have drastically different needs. You need to find the rehab center that fulfills those needs. There are some things that you can do to make this process a bit easier.

Be honest with yourself over the level of treatment that you need
Choose whether you want inpatient or outpatient treatment
Talk to your friends and family about your drug or alcohol addiction treatment
Consider the type of program you need and which amenities that you want

Each of these is a step in the process of find the right rehab for you. All it takes is a little bit of research and some determination.