Alcohol Detoxification South Portland ME

When you start the process of kicking the addiction, you’ll want to get a doctor to look you over and make sure you're getting all the right care your alcohol detoxification process. Going cold turkey can be dangerous, so it's better if you do so under medical supervision.

Local Treatment

Discovery House of South Portland
Comprehensive Treatment Centers
207-774-7111
400 Western Avenue
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Detoxification, Methadone maintenance, Methadone detoxification, Methadone, All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program, SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program, Opioids Detoxification, TB screening, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Buprenorphine detoxification, Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time, Methadone maintenance for predetermined time,
Discovery House of South Portland
Comprehensive Treatment Centers
207-774-7111
400 Western Avenue
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Detoxification, Methadone maintenance, Methadone detoxification, Methadone, All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program, SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program, Opioids Detoxification, TB screening, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Buprenorphine detoxification, Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time, Methadone maintenance for predetermined time

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone, Outpatient detoxification

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

Top of the Hill Counseling
(207) 780-8999
142 High Street
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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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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Wellness Health Associates Inc
(207) 799-7100
27 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Crossroads for Women
(207) 773-9931
66 Pearl Street
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders

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City of Portland/Portland Public Hlth
(207) 874-8445
20 Portland Street
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Portland VA Clinic
(207) 771-3500
73 Washington Avenue
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Food Addiction and Chemical Dependency
(207) 774-4564x1
650 Main Street
South Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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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Serenity House Inc
(207) 774-2722
30 Mellen Street
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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YAI
(207) 874-1060
54 Maple Street
Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Alcohol Detoxification

If you’ve been drinking heavily for a long time and want to quit, you might need to go through alcohol detoxification . The side affects of stopping drinking when you’re physically addicted can be severe and it’s important to make sure you’re getting proper care when do decided you want to quit.

When you start the process of kicking the addiction, you’ll want to get a doctor to look you over and make sure you’re getting all the right care your alcohol detoxification process. Going cold turkey can be dangerous, so it’s better if you do so under medical supervision. Alcohol detoxification symptoms can range from mild to dangerous, which is why you’ll need a doctor’s care. Symptoms can include: anxiety, insomnia, sweating or rapid pulse, nausea or vomiting, increased hand tremors, hallucinations, and in extreme cases Grand Mal Seizures. For the seven to ten day withdrawal process, a doctor’s supervision can mean the difference between something difficult and dangerous to something mildly unpleasant, but made bearable by a doctor’s care. Sometimes, a doctor will prescribe alcohol detoxification medicine that will help lessen symptoms and make you a lot more comfortable during the process.

After going through alcohol detoxification , you’ll be able to go on to counseling to help you understand the addiction process, how one becomes addicted to alcohol and how to avoid it in the future

Alcohol Detoxification Prepares You for a Better Future

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