Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Near Old Orchard Beach, ME

Drug Detox & Addiction Treatment Services Near Old Orchard Beach, ME

If an individual has developed dependence on a substance, they typically experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop or significantly limit use. Withdrawal symptoms are almost always uncomfortable, but with some substances, they can be dangerous and even life-threatening if not monitored by healthcare professionals. Thus, medically managed detox ensures patients are safe and as comfortable as possible during detox. 

Pine Tree Recovery Center understands the initial stages of the recovery process and supports clients through detox to ensure their comfort and safety. Following detox, we help clients seamlessly transition to residential and/or IOP care.

Disorders & Addictions Treated at Our Facility

Our detox, short-term residential, and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are designed to address a wide range of prescription and illicit substance use disorders in addition to co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment typically begins with medical detox, which offers clinical supervision to ensure the client’s safety and increase their comfort throughout the withdrawal process.

After detox, clients are urged to continue treatment, where they will learn how to perfect techniques needed to continue their recovery and prevent relapse long term.

Alcohol Detox

Alcohol is widely accessible, and its use is legal and accepted within our culture. As such, it is the most commonly misused substance. Unfortunately, alcohol dependence and addiction are real risks associated with misuse.

When someone with alcohol dependence stops drinking, alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include:(4)

• Elevated blood pressure
• Sweating
• Dilated pupils
• Disorientation
• Anxiety
• Hallucinations
• Nausea
• Seizures

Alcohol withdrawal can also include a potentially life-threatening condition called delirium tremens, which includes symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and seizures.(4)

Because of the danger and difficulty of alcohol detox, it should only be attempted under the supervision of licensed professionals. Medically managed alcohol detox near Old Orchard Beach, ME, and elsewhere typically involves 24/7 care that includes supervision and medications to ease withdrawal symptoms. 

Often, benzodiazepines are used to reduce or eliminate withdrawal symptoms during detox. Moreover, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved medications to aid individuals in recovery for alcohol, including acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone. At Pine Tree Recovery Center optional individual and group therapy can foster a smooth transition from detox to residential and/or IOP care.

Benzodiazepine Detox

Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a type of depressant commonly prescribed to treat acute panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. They work by inducing sedative effects within the central nervous system. 

Benzodiazepine withdrawal varies according to the type of substance. However, benzo withdrawal symptoms can include:(5)

• 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)

Owing to the inherent dangers of benzo withdrawal, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that benzo withdrawal should be medically supervised to ensure safety.(6) At Pine Tree Recovery Center, our benzodiazepine detox program provides ongoing medical monitoring and support 24/7.

Opioid Detox

Prescription opioids are often prescribed to treat mild to severe pain. Unfortunately, opioids are extremely addictive, and addiction to prescription opioids, such as codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, or morphine, can also lead to the use of even more dangerous and illicit opioids, such as heroin.

Opioid withdrawal symptoms can include:(7,8)

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

Although opioid withdrawal usually isn’t life-threatening, uncomfortable symptoms often prompt a relapse to relieve the discomfort. The FDA has approved some medications to help ease withdrawal symptoms and assist individuals in recovery. Our comprehensive opioid detox program helps to minimize symptoms, providing 24/7 support and monitoring, FDA-approved medications, and supportive measures as necessary. 

Stimulant Detox

Prescription stimulants are often used to treat symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and more. However, stimulants are also taken recreationally for their perceived ability to produce euphoric feelings, improve focus, and increase confidence. Additionally, stimulants also include illicit substances such as cocaine and its derivative, crack cocaine.

Commonly misused stimulants include: 

• Amphetamines
• Methamphetamine
• Methylphenidate (e.g., Ritalin)
• Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (e.g., Adderall)
• MDMA (Ecstasy)
• Cocaine (and crack cocaine)

Stimulant withdrawal symptoms include:(9)

• Agitation and irritability
• Depression
• Increased sleeping and appetite
• Muscle aches

Additionally, those who use large amounts of stimulants, particularly methamphetamine, can also become distressed and agitated and can develop psychotic symptoms such as paranoia, disordered thoughts, and hallucinations. As such, they may be at risk for harming themselves or others.(9)

Although the FDA hasn’t approved any medications for stimulant withdrawal, medical detox for stimulants is typically recommended given the potential mental-health-related symptoms.

Synthetic Drug Detox

Synthetic drugs, also called designer drugs, are a broad class of drugs that are designed and manufactured most often with the intent to circumvent drug laws and government oversight and to mimic the effects of other substances. Due to a lack of government oversight, synthetic drugs can produce unknown and dangerous effects. 

Synthetic substances often associated with misuse include synthetic cannabinoids (e.g., Spice, K2) and synthetic cathinones (e.g., bath salts, flakka). Since these substances vary in composition and effects, so too does detox for synthetic substances. As such, Pine Tree Recovery Center offers a comprehensive detox and treatment program tailored to the unique needs of each individual and the substance involved.

Our Levels of Care for Substance Use Recovery

At Pine Tree Recovery Center, a Cumberland County alcohol and drug rehab center, we offer various levels of care for those seeking substance use disorder treatment. 

Levels of care include: 

• Crisis Intervention 
• Medical Detoxification 
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Aftercare Planning

IOP sessions are held multiple days per week and last several hours each day. Despite their flexibility, they generally include many of the same treatments offered by higher levels of care. 

Our IOP may be a good fit for:

• Those whose needs or preferences do not involve a 24/7 residential stay 
• Those who require flexible scheduling to maintain prior responsibilities 
• Those who need a higher level of care than conventional outpatient treatment 
• Those who have already completed one or more higher levels of care, such as residential treatment or partial hospitalization programs (PHPs)

Substance Use Treatment Therapies

Our programs include several evidence-based treatments commonly used to address both substance use and mental health disorders.

Treatments include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—The most commonly used form of psychotherapy, which focuses on identifying and changing negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors 
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)—A form of CBT that concentrates on skill development in essential areas, including mindfulness, emotional regulation, stress tolerance, and behavioral change
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)—A counseling approach designed to help individuals overcome indecision about changing unhealthy behaviors
• Relapse Prevention Training—A component of addiction treatment that helps individuals who’ve struggled to control their substance use by implementing healthy coping skills and minimizing their responses to triggers

Our programs also address co-occurring mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and other factors that might have fueled an individual’s substance misuse.

Drug & Alcohol Use Statistics in Old Orchard Beach, ME

Several statistics shed light on substance misuse and overdose in Old Orchard Beach, ME.

• The Maine Drug Data Hub indicates that the average percentage of York County residents aged 12 and older that suffer from substance use disorder is 8.82%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 8.64%.(1)
• The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) indicates among those 12 and older in Maine, 25,000 had an opioid use disorder and 124,000 had an alcohol use disorder. Additionally, within that same age group and time period, roughly 212,000 people reported binge drinking, and 241,000 people used an illicit drug in the past month.(10)
• Insights from the Maine Monthly Overdose Report, reveal that the state experienced 10,573 total overdoses in 2022, including 714 confirmed and suspected fatal overdoses and 9,859 nonfatal overdoses.(11)

What To Look for in a Local Addiction Treatment Center Near Old Orchard Beach

Finding the right Maine rehab center is a critical part of a long-term recovery. As such, it is important to determine if a treatment center is equipped to provide its clients with adequate care.

Features to look for in a high-quality Maine drug detox program and/or alcohol and drug rehab facility include:

• Licensing and accreditation from an organization such as The Joint Commission
• Medically monitored detox services that safely and comfortably support clients through all stages of withdrawal
• An experienced, multidisciplinary team of substance misuse treatment specialists, psychiatric professionals, and medical professionals, such as counselors, therapists, and doctors
• An array of evidence-based treatments options, including CBT, DBT, and MI
• Dual-diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD
• Smooth transition between levels of care
• Affiliation and integration with 12-step groups, e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous
• A high staff-to-client ratio to ensure clients receive the care they need 
• Potential involvement of family members in treatment sessions to maximize success and help build a support network for individuals in recovery
• Multiple accepted payment methods, such as private insurance, government-funded insurance, and self-pay options
• Easy admission process and insurance benefit verification assistance 

Why Choose Pine Tree Recovery Center for Your Recovery?

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