Alcoholism Detox Westbrook ME

As with any addiction, there are physical effects when you stop drinking alcohol. Unpleasant symptoms are one of the dangers of alcoholism. Alcoholism detox symptoms can include, nausea, vomiting, increased hand shaking, anxiety, insomnia, auditory and/or visual hallucinations, and even Grand Mal seizures.

Counseling Services Inc
(207) 282-1500
12 Westbrook Common
Westbrook, ME
Hotline
(888) 568-1112
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Cap Quality Care Inc
(207) 856-7227
1 Delta Drive
Westbrook, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Casco Bay
(207) 775-1335x29
205 Ocean Avenue
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Access Team
(207) 780-0020
576 Saint John Street
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Community Substance Abuse Centers
(207) 221-2292
2300 Congress Street
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Spring Harbor Hospital
(888) 524-0080
123 Andover Road
Westbrook, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Recovery Center at Mercy Hospital
(207) 879-3600
40 Park Road
Westbrook, ME
Hotline
(207) 879-3600
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Transitions Counseling Inc
(888) 773-8886
535 Ocean Avenue
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Transitions Counseling Inc
(888) 773-8886
222 Saint John Street
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Northeast Occupational Exchange
(207) 553-7056
62 Elm Street
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Alcoholism Detox

One of the biggest steps in dealing with alcoholism is detox . It is often a process that’s feared because we hear so much about the negative symptoms. Detox, or detoxification is almost exactly what it sounds like. Any mood-altering substance such as alcohol is essentially a poison, therefore toxic. You need to go through alcoholic detox to make sure that your body is free of the toxic effects of alcohol and you can begin your journey of recovery.

How do you know if you need detox? The best way to find out is to talk to your doctor. He or she will interview you about your drinking, give you a thorough medical exam and help you determine if you need to go through detox. If you’ve been drinking quite heavily on a regular basis, you might. But don’t be scared of the process! You will have medical supervision throughout the process, and caring professionals will do their best to help make you comfortable.

The Alcoholism Detox Process

As with any addiction, there are physical effects when you stop drinking alcohol. Unpleasant symptoms are one of the dangers of alcoholism. Alcoholism detox symptoms can include, nausea, vomiting, increased hand shaking, anxiety, insomnia, auditory and/or visual hallucinations, and even Grand Mal seizures. A medically supervised detox is necessary to avoid the symptoms while the body frees itself from. There are medicines that can make you more comfortable as you recover from alcoholism detox. This is why you’ll need a doctor. But after y...

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