Meet Mandy Bracy, Director of Nursing
Staff Spotlight
PTRC Director of Nursing
Meet Mandy Bracy, Pine Tree Recovery Center’s Director of Nursing! Mandy has been with Pine Tree Recovery Center since …
What is Maine’s Prescription Monitoring Program?
Addiction Treatment Options
Opioid Dependence & Recovery
Prescription drug misuse is currently one of the most severe public health threats in the …
Meet Gregory Lowell, Pine Tree’s BHT Supervisor
Staff Spotlight:
Meet BHT Supervisor Gregory Lowell
A little over four years ago, Greg Lowell began his journey with Pine Tree Recovery Center as a …
Why Can’t I Stay Sober?
Why Can’t I Stay Sober?
How to Overcome Addiction
For those struggling with a substance use disorder, getting sober is likely the most challenging …
Why is Alcohol So Addictive?
Alcohol Abuse & Dependence
What Makes Alcohol Addictive?
Alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder, is a medical condition characterized by the compulsive use of …
The Difference Between Hydrocodone & Oxycodone
Addiction Treatment Options
Opioid Dependence & Recovery
In the mid-1990s, major pharmaceutical companies developed prescription painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone and began pitching them …
How Do I Pay for Detox?
Addiction Treatment Questions
Paying for Medical Detox
You have been struggling with an addictive disorder for a significant amount of time. Substance use has started …
Am I an Addict?
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Signs & Symptoms
Am I Addicted?
What is addiction, and how can you tell if you’ve been struggling with a …
What Do Pain Pills Look Like?
How to Recognize Opioid Painkillers
Pain Pill Identifier
Prescription pain pills, also known as painkillers, are a type of medication most commonly utilized for …
2021 National Recovery Month Events in Maine
September is National Recovery Month in Maine
Your Guide to This Year’s Local & Virtual Events
September is officially National Recovery Month, which is …
