Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Portland, ME
The following statistics illustrate the extent and impact of overdose and substance abuse in Cumberland County:1, 2
About 19% of residents 12 and older used illicit drugs in the past month, from 2016 to 2018.
Less than 1% of residents 12 and older used methamphetamine in the past year from 2016 to 2018.
Less than 1% of residents 12 and older used heroin in the past year from 2016 to 2018.
About 2% of residents 12 and older used cocaine in the past year from 2016 to 2018.
About 66% of residents 12 and older used alcohol in the past month, from 2016 to 2018.
About 24% of residents 12 and older binged on alcohol in the past month from 2016 to 2018.
About 3% of residents 12 and older misused pain relievers in the past year from 2016 to 2018.
How to Finance Substance Addiction Treatment in Maine
Don’t let the price of addiction treatment deter you from getting the help you need. There are many different ways to pay for drug rehab.
Private Insurance
You can use your health insurance to help mitigate the cost of addiction treatment. Depending on your plan and provider, you may receive partial or even full coverage.
MaineCare: Maine Medicaid
MaineCare is Maine’s Medicaid program, which provides health insurance to low-income families and individuals. MaineCare covers the cost of addiction treatment, either partially or in full.
Maine Medicare
Maine Medicare is a government program providing coverage for people over the age of 65 and those with end-stage renal disease, as well as some other medical conditions. Maine Medicare covers substance abuse treatment, such as inpatient or outpatient care.
Sliding Scale Payment Options
Sliding scale rehabs are able to offer treatment at a reduced rate, depending on the patient’s income.
TRICARE in Maine
Maine TRICARE, which is located in the East Region, is a government health insurance program for military personnel and veterans. TRICARE covers drug and alcohol rehab on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, although you will have to contact TRICARE to learn to what extent.
IHS-Funded Drug Rehabs
Rehabs funded by the Indian Health Service offer free addiction treatment to Native peoples who need it.
Resources
- State of Maine. (2022). September 2020 Maine Monthly Overdose Report.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). 2016 -2018 NSDUH Substate Region Estimates – Tables.
