Substance Abuse Saco ME

Alcohol poisoning is a result of substance abuse that is often over-looked. Alcohol poisoning occurs when alcohol is consumed excessively and begins to adversely affect bodily functions. In severe cases, the body can completely shut down and the person will succumb to cardiac arrest.

Local Treatment

Sweetser Affiliate
Beth Thibault
603-205-4040
 
333 Lincoln Street
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse,
Sweetser Affiliate
Beth Thibault
603-205-4040
333 Lincoln Street
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

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

Sweetser Affiliate
Maegan Lambert Irish
207-710-1785
 
333 Lincoln Street
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Screening for tobacco use, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder,
Sweetser Affiliate
Maegan Lambert Irish
207-710-1785
333 Lincoln Street
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Screening for tobacco use, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

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

Our Fathers House Christian Mission
207-571-4981
 
325 North Street
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Self-help groups, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Interim services for clients, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Do not use medication for opioid addiction, Transitional housing or halfway house,
Our Fathers House Christian Mission
207-571-4981
325 North Street
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Self-help groups, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Interim services for clients, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Do not use medication for opioid addiction, Transitional housing or halfway house

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment

Sweetser Affiliate
Emily Elliot
207-239-2212
 
110 Main Street
Suite 1300-B
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder,
Sweetser Affiliate
Emily Elliot
207-239-2212
110 Main Street
Suite 1300-B
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

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

Transitions Counseling Inc
(888) 773-8886
110 Main Street
Saco, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

Data Provided by:
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

Data Provided by:
Libra Substance Abuse Counseling Servs
(207) 286-3886
5 Alfred Street
Biddeford, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

Data Provided by:
Recovery Associates of Southern Maine
(207) 283-8032
25 Pool Street
Biddeford, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

Data Provided by:
Counseling Services Inc
(207) 282-1500
2 Springbrook Drive
Biddeford, 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

Data Provided by:
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

Data Provided by:
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

Data Provided by:
Transitions Counseling Inc
(888) 773-8886
5 Washington Street
Biddeford, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

Data Provided by:
Transitions Inc
(888) 773-8886
Park 111 South Alfred Street
Biddeford, ME
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

Data Provided by:
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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Substance Abuse

Substance abuse is a large growing problem in our society. Substance abuse basically means using drugs and alcohol in excess. This can include legal and illegal drugs, prescribed and over the counter drugs and even the use of chemicals as inhalants such as glues and solvents.

Recreational substance abuse is the excessive use of drugs for the only purpose of having a good time. This could include using drugs or alcohol at a party with friends. These activities can lead to addiction and harm to one’s body. This could be as serious as a seizure, stroke, heart attack or complete respiratory failure, which ends in death.

Alcohol poisoning is a result of substance abuse that is often over-looked. Alcohol poisoning occurs when alcohol is consumed excessively and begins to adversely affect bodily functions. In severe cases, the body can completely shut down and the person will succumb to cardiac arrest.

Using inhalants (also know as huffing) is very dangerous. The inhalant cuts off the oxygen supply to the user. The active ingredients are often very flammable which when used in a poorly ventilated area can cause to an explosion. Inhalants are a quick way to kill some brain cells.

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