Sober Living Scarborough ME

Maintaining sober living as an individual is the final step. Once out of sober living, it will be easy to fall into the same habits that led to the problem in the first place. To avoid this, avoid the situations. It may mean suggesting other options for activities with friends.

Transitions Counseling Inc
(207) 396-5335
636 U.S. Route 1
Scarborough, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Milestone Foundation
(207) 934-5231
28 Portland Avenue
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Greg Dumas LCSW
(207) 284-9667x2
c/o Saco Bay Counseling
Saco, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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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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Spurwink
(207) 871-1200
341 Pine Street
South Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Recovery Associates of Southern Maine
(207) 885-1060
605 Route 1 Suite 4
Scarborough, ME
Hotline
(207) 774-4357
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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Dayowl Counseling
(207) 283-8403
23 Water Street
Saco, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
French

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Day One
(207) 874-1045x114
525 Main Street
South Portland, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Discovery House
(207) 774-7111
400 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME
Hotline
(888) 366-7929
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Spanish

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Sober Living

To achieve sober living is a difficult process. We say process, because it is best done in a series of steps. Once rehab has taken place, the addict will enter the same world that caused them to be an addict in the first place. The best way to avoid a relapse is to gently acclimate them back to the real world. This may include living in a sober living house where the addict will share a residence with other recovering addicts under limited professional care. This presents the opportunity to slowly adjust to the freedoms of the real world. This will also give the individual the opportunity to move through this transition with the help and support of the residents of the sober house.

Maintaining sober living as an individual is the final step. Once out of sober living, it will be easy to fall into the same habits that led to the problem in the first place. To avoid this, avoid the situations. It may mean suggesting other options for activities with friends. Rather than going to a party or a bar, see a movie, participate in sports. Even find new hobbies. This may also mean that the old friends that are still using or are participating in trigger activities will need to be avoided.

Enjoy Sober Living

Occupy your mind with other stuff avoid the activities that leads to relapse. If you are an alcoholic, do not go to a bar. Finding things to commit to will help force the individual to occupy their time with sober-friendly activities. This could be things like taking nig...

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