Drug Detox & Addiction Treatment Services Near Scarborough, ME

If someone has become dependent on a substance, they typically experience withdrawal symptoms when they significantly decrease or stop substance use. Without medical care and monitoring, withdrawal from some substances can be dangerous. Thus, medically managed detox ensures patients are safe and as comfortable as possible during withdrawal.

Staff at Pine Tree Recovery Center understand the complexity of these initial stages of the recovery process, and they support 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 Treatment Facility

Our Maine detox facilities ensure clients are safe and as comfortable as possible during treatment. We offer medically supervised detox for withdrawal related to a host of substances such as prescription drugs, opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and alcohol.

Prescription Drug Detox

Prescription medications that are often misused include:

• Opioids, e.g., oxycodone and hydrocodone
• Stimulants, e.g., amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate (
• Benzodiazepines, e.g., alprazolam and lorazepam 
• Nonopioid depressants, e.g., sleep aids, muscle relaxers, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, and anesthetics

Given the variety of substances that can be involved in prescription drug withdrawal, detox varies widely according to the substance used. But of course, detox ensures patients are safe, and medications and treatments are provided as needed to keep the client as comfortable as possible.

Alcohol Detox

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms include:(3)

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

Alcohol withdrawal can also involve a potentially life-threatening condition known as delirium tremens. Symptoms can include tremors, hallucinations, confusion, heart complications, and seizures.(3) Without clinical supervision, alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening.

Medically managed alcohol detox near Scarborough, ME, typically involves 24/7 care that includes supervision and medications to ease withdrawal symptoms. Some facilities such as Pine Tree Recovery Center also offer individual and group therapy that can foster a smooth transition from detox to other levels of care.

Opioid Detox

Opioids are highly addictive chemical substances that can lead to opioid use disorder. Symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal include:(4,5)

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

The symptoms associated with opioid detox and withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable, and some individuals return to substance use to escape this discomfort. Our comprehensive opioid detox program helps to minimize symptoms, providing 24/7 support and monitoring, medications, and supportive measures as necessary. 

Stimulant Detox

Stimulants are substances that stimulate, or speed up, the brain and central nervous system. Commonly used stimulants include: 

• Amphetamines
• Methamphetamine 
• MDMA (Ecstasy)
• Cocaine
• Crack Cocaine

Stimulant withdrawal symptoms include:(6)

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

Some people can also develop psychotic symptoms such as paranoia, disordered thoughts, and hallucinations. In addition, they can become agitated and distressed and may be at risk of harming themselves or others.(6)

So while symptoms aren’t typically life threatening, the mental effects of stimulant withdrawal may pose an added risk, and medical detox for stimulants is typically recommended to ensure patient safety and comfort. 

Benzodiazepine Detox

Benzodiazepines are a type of prescription tranquilizer, typically prescribed for the treatment of anxiety-related disorders and persistent sleep issues like insomnia. 

Benzo withdrawal symptoms can include:(7)

• 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)

Severe symptoms of benzo withdrawal, such as seizures and delirium tremens, can also present, and in some cases, they can be fatal. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) suggests that benzo withdrawal should be medically supervised to ensure safety.(8) At Pine Tree Recovery Center, our benzodiazepine detox program provides 24/7 support and monitoring.

Synthetic Drug Detox

Intended to mimic the effects of other substances, synthetic drugs often associated with misuse include synthetic cannabinoids (e.g., Spice, K2) and synthetic cathinones (e.g., bath salts, flakka). 

Detox for synthetic substances varies, seeing as most of these substances aren’t regulated and effects and withdrawal symptoms can vary. Pine Tree Recovery Center offers a comprehensive detox and treatment program tailored to the unique needs of each individual and their substance of choice.

Our Levels of Care for Substance Use Recovery

At Pine Tree Recover Center, we offer a wide variety of levels of care for those seeking substance use treatment. Our goal is to make the most effective recovery programs accessible all in one place.

Levels of care offered at Pine Tree Recovery include: 

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

Substance Use Treatment Therapies

In addition to our detox program, we offer various addiction treatment and drug rehab options for those residing in the Cumberland County area. 

Our substance use treatment options at Pine Tree Recovery Center include: 

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

Drug & Alcohol Use Statistics in Scarborough, ME

Several statistics can provide perspective on substance misuse in Scarborough and the surrounding areas.

• The Maine Monthly Overdose Report indicates that  Maine experienced 10,573 total overdoses in 2022, including 714 confirmed and suspected fatal overdoses and 9,859 nonfatal overdoses.(9)
• The 2021 NSDUH indicates that among those 12 and older in Maine, 25,000 had an opioid use disorder in the last year.(10)
• Insights from the 2021 NSDUH also show that 124,000 individuals aged 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder in the last year.(10)

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

Choosing the right drug and alcohol rehab center in Scarborough, ME, depends on your specific treatment needs. However, quality rehab facilities should offer certain features crucial to the recovery process. 

Whether you’re searching for drug or alcohol detox in Maine or even alcohol or drug rehab, there are several key questions you can ask to help you decide if their treatment program is appropriate for your unique situation. Here are several options:

• Do you provide medical detox services?
• Do your programs use evidence-based therapies?
• Are your treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual?
• Do your programs also address co-occurring mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety?
• Are loved ones encouraged to participate in my treatment?
• Do you provide relapse prevention strategies and aftercare planning?
• Are your rehab programs accredited by a recognized organization such as The Joint Commission and licensed to operate in Maine?
• Does your center employ qualified and experienced staff, including medical professionals and therapists?
• Does your center accept my insurance or offer other coverage options, such as private pay?
• Is the admissions process easy, and do you verify my insurance benefits? 

Staff at Pine Tree Recovery Center can easily answer “yes” to each of these questions. However, these are important qualities you should expect of any substance use disorder treatment program. 

Why Choose Pine Tree Recovery Center?

At Pine Tree Recovery Center we are dedicated to providing the most comprehensive and individualized care available. Because no two experiences with addiction are the same, no two treatment journeys should be identical. Our dedication to individualized care is one of the main reasons why our Maine rehab center stands out. 

At Pine Tree Recovery Center, we are dedicated to making the admissions process as straightforward as possible. Reach out now to speak with an admissions advisor, who can not only answer your questions and discuss treatment options but also verify your insurance benefits and/or explore other 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.