Drug Detox & Addiction Treatment Services Near Bangor, ME

After periods of frequent drug or alcohol use, your body can become physically dependent on a substance. This means that your body has adapted to the presence of your substance of choice and requires it to function properly. Suddenly stopping substance use or significantly curtailing it typically leads to withdrawal symptoms. Throughout this withdrawal period, your body is attempting to adapt while removing the remainder of the substance.

Without medical care and monitoring, withdrawal from some substances can be dangerous. Staff at Pine Tree Recovery Center understand the complexity of these initial stages of the recovery process, and they support clients through medically managed detox to ensure their comfort and safety. 

Disorders & Addictions Treated at Our Treatment Facility

Detox and treatment aren’t one-size-fits-all solutions. Rather, each treatment plan should be carefully tailored to the unique needs of each individual. That said, while Pine Tree Recovery Center offers highly individualized treatment, it employs traditional detox protocols for some of the more common substances of misuse.

Prescription Drug Detox

Detox from prescription drugs—e.g., opioids, stimulants, depressants, etc.—can be just as uncomfortable and dangerous as detox from illicit substances such as cocaine and heroin.  Thus, symptoms associated with prescription drug withdrawal vary depending on the medication, and detox protocols follow those of the specific substance.

Alcohol Detox

Almost 30 million Americans aged 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder in the past year, according to insights from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).(3)

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms include: elevated blood pressure, dilated pupils, sweating, hallucinations, disorientation, anxiety, nausea, and seizures. Withdrawal can also involve a potentially life-threatening condition known as delirium tremens, which is marked by tremors, hallucinations, confusion, heart complications, and seizures.(4) Without clinical supervision, alcohol withdrawal can be deadly.

Thus, medically managed alcohol detox is necessary. Pine Tree Recovery Center offers 24/7 alcohol detox that includes supervision and medications to ease withdrawal symptoms. Optional individual and group therapy can foster a smooth transition from detox to residential and/or IOP care.

Opioid Detox

Opioid withdrawal symptoms can include:(5,6)

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Anxiety
• Increased body temperature
• Sweating, chills
• Racing heart rate
• Muscle and bone pain
• Insomnia
• High blood pressure

Although these symptoms typically aren’t fatal in and of themselves, withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable. Our comprehensive opioid detox program helps to minimize symptoms, providing 24/7 support and monitoring, medications, and supportive measures as necessary. 

Stimulant Detox

Though stimulants do not typically cause severe physical withdrawal symptoms, people often become agitated, irritable, and depressed during stimulant withdrawal. Additionally, some people can develop psychotic symptoms including disordered thoughts and hallucinations, which can put them at risk for harming themselves.(7) Thus, medical detox for stimulants is typically recommended.

Benzodiazepine Detox

Benzo withdrawal symptoms can include:(8)

• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Nausea, vomiting
• Transient visual, tactile, and/or auditory hallucinations
• Psychomotor agitation
• Hand tremors
• Grand mal seizures
• Involuntary nervous system hyperactivity (e.g., increased sweating, body temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure)

Sometimes, life-threatening symptoms such as seizures and delirium can also present with benzo withdrawal and can be fatal in some instances. For this reason, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recommends medically managed detox for benzo withdrawal.(9) Pine Tree Recovery Center provides ongoing medical monitoring and support 24/7 and a smooth transition to residential and/or IOP care.

Synthetic Drug Detox

Synthetic substances—e.g., Spice, K2, bath sales, and flakka—are often marketed as legal substitutes for other more illicit substances. Since detox for synthetic substances varies according to each substance and its effects, Pine Tree Recovery Center offers a comprehensive detox and treatment program tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Our Levels of Care for Substance Use Recovery

Alcohol and drug rehab often begins with detox. However, it’s just one step in an effective treatment program. Once clients have successfully completed this step of their recovery journey, they transition to the another level of care, which may involve residential treatment, an intensive outpatient (IOP), another form of outpatient care, sober living, and/or aftercare. 

Pine Tree Recovery Center, which offers addiction treatment in Portland, provides the following services and levels of care:

• Crisis Intervention 
• Medical Detoxification 
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Case Management
• Aftercare Planning
• Relapse Prevention Training 

Substance Use Treatment Therapies

Pine Tree Recovery Center, a Maine rehab center located in Cumberland County, utilizes a combination of evidenced-based practices for treating substance use disorders. Options include:

• Family Therapy 
• Group Therapy
• Individualized Therapy
• Trauma Therapy  
• Holistic Healing Therapies
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment 
• Relapse Prevention Training

Drug & Alcohol Use Statistics in Bangor, ME

When it comes to drug and alcohol use as well as overdoses, Bangor, ME, is on par with the rest of the state. The following statistics shed some light on the current state of affairs in Maine.

• Maine experienced 10,573 total overdoses in 2022, including 714 confirmed and suspected fatal overdoses and 9,859 nonfatal overdoses.(10)
• More than 200,000 people aged 12 and older in Maine had a substance use disorder in the past year.(1)
• Among Maine residents 12 and older, 25,000 had an opioid use disorder and 124,000 had an alcohol use disorder.(1)
• Roughly 212,000 people reported binge drinking, and 241,000 people used an illicit drug in the past month.(1)

What to Look for in a Local Addiction Treatment Center Near Bangor

If you or a loved one is seeking an addiction treatment center near Bangor, Maine, there are a few key elements to look for. These include:

• State licensure
• Accreditation by The Joint Commission or similar recognized organization
• Qualified and licensed staff, including health providers, therapists, and counselors
• Medical detox supervised by qualified medical professionals 24/7
• Comprehensive treatment including dual-diagnosis care
• Evidence-based treatments, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, etc.
• Family therapy and support
• Treatment programming that includes or is specific to special populations related to age, gender, ethnicity, etc.
• Aftercare planning that fosters the transition from detox and formal treatment to sober living communities and/or ongoing therapy
• Easy admission process and insurance benefit verification assistance

Why Choose Pine Tree Recovery Center?

At Pine Tree Recovery Center, a Cumberland County rehab center, we are committed to providing safe and effective detox and treatment for every client, and we pride ourselves on providing highly tailored and evidence-based care. Additionally, our admissions process is straightforward, and our admissions counselors are always available to answer your questions and verify your insurance.

Reach out now to speak with an admissions advisor, who can not only answer your questions and discuss treatment options but also explore payment options. The call is free and confidential, and you’re under no obligation to enter treatment. Contact us now to take your first step toward long-term recovery.