Portland, ME

Substance Abuse and Rehab in Portland Maine

The most thriving city in a very rural state, Portland is in Cumberland County, Maine and always alive with activity. Whether the local opera house is featuring a hot concert or the convention center is hosting a large convention "“ there's always something to do in this city. People from New Hampshire flock to Portland for big events and as an alternative to Boston because the city has a more organic feel. The city's motto "œI will rise again" came after the 1866 Great Fire of Portland that burned the city to the ground on the Fourth of July, starting in a boat house by a fire cracker. The motto today motivates residents through the bad times to this day.

You can rise again from addiction if you're in Portland and you're struggling. If you don't know what to do, it's okay. There are people who want to help you break the cycle and conquer the disease of addiction. The hold drugs or alcohol may have on your life may seem so strong but you if you're willing, you will overcome it. If you aren't sure where to start or maybe are just downright scared, we're here to walk you down the path you need to go to live clean.

You can break the hold that addiction has over you, it's a disease that you can't control but you can beat it. We can help you find a meeting or a rehabilitation center that fits your needs. Just take the first step, call us (866) 578-7471 and we will be here to listen and guide you to the best solution for you.

How Do I Help Someone I Know?

If a loved one or someone you know is having a hard time with a drug addiction or alcoholism, then you might have to step in to hold an intervention. Addicts usually do not admit to having a problem on their own. And the ones who do, usually do not realize their addiction is taking a toll on more than just them. An intervention is a great way to provide your loved one with the wake up call they need to get help.

An intervention is a gathering of friends and family to get a loved one to agree to go to rehab. It is important in an intervention to make sure the addict knows that everyone supports them deciding to get help. Often times, addicts do not come forward to admit that they have a problem because they are afraid their loved ones will not support them.

Do not give up. It is not uncommon for an addict or alcoholic to need more than one wake up call. You might have to hold more than one intervention. In the end, you want to get your loved one to agree that they need help.

Follow up programs can play a huge part of life after rehab is complete. It can be hard to stay sober for years to come. Getting involved with the 12-Step Community is a great way to stay focused on your sobriety and build a strong support group. Keeping up with a support group can help you when you're having a bad day and temptations to use again start to arise.