Cost of Drug & Alcohol Abuse to Maine Yearly
Cost of Drug & Alcohol Abuse to Maine Yearly
Maine’s annual cost of drug and alcohol abuse is estimated to be $1.403 billion, including …
How to Get Your Loved One Into Addiction Treatment
Addiction continues to be a major disruptive factor in the lives of many in America today. With over 61 million residents (1) of the …
Character Defects in Addiction Recovery
Character Defects in Addiction Recovery
In addiction recovery, “character defects” refer to negative traits or behaviors that can contribute to substance abuse or …
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 state …
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 alcohol …
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 …
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 …
