Getting Your Happiness Back Is Possible

Those in Bangor are not Helpless

B Bangor, Maine is home to about 33,000 people. Established in the mid-1800s on the Penobscot River. Bangor was known for their lumber and shipbuilding abilities. Thriving and growing since, Bangor is a quiet place to relax. But like any other city in the US, Bangor citizens are not immune to drug addiction and alcoholism. These diseases try to grip people every single day.

Many people think that it will never be them who becomes addicted to drugs or liquor. But it can happen to anyone. Using substances to relieve stress and tension in your life can turn out to be a dangerous hobby. Constantly getting loaded or drunk can cause your body to develop a chemical dependency to those substances. At that point, you no longer have the choice of getting wasted. Your body will crave it and force you to do it.

If you are living with a substance abuse problem, then you need to know there are options for you. You do not have to keep feeding your addiction. We understand that you feel depressed, scared and unsure about how to fight back against your addiction. Give us a call at (866) 578-7471 . We can have someone walk you through how to get started in the recovery process.

Can You Be Addicted to Prescription Drugs?

Not everyone who has a substance abuse problem in Bangor, ME is addicted to cocaine or Heroin. That is a common misconception. Many people who seek help for a drug problem due so because they are addicted to prescription drugs. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) that 52 million people over that age 12 have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons at some point in their life. NIDA also stated that 6.1 million people have abused prescription drugs in the past month.

If you are having a hard time because of prescription drug abuse do not think that you are the only one. 54.2 percent of people who abuse prescription drugs get them for free. Many people obtain prescription drugs from friends or relatives.

What Are My Other Options?

There are only three ways to end an addiction. You can enroll into rehab and achieve sobriety and happiness. You can get arrested and go sober in prison by cold turkey methods which is dangerous. Or you can overdose and die. The first choice is the most logical. So, why not give us a call to get the help you need to change your ways?

Follow up programs may be the difference between remaining sober and relapsing for you. Connecting with other people who understand what it takes to be sober can be huge for you because you can realize that it is possible. Attending AA and NA meetings which are run by the 12-Step community are great ways to do this.