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Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Programs Serving the Waldoboro, Maine Area:

Eureka Counseling Services Inc

235 Jefferson Street
Waldoboro, ME. 04572
207-594-4006

Since March of 2006, Eureka Counseling Services has been quietly helping residents of Knox and Lincoln Counties repair their own lives, and the lives of their families, from the trauma of drug and alcohol abuse addictions. Couples, concerned persons and other loved ones who deal with addiction, either in themselves or in another family members, are frequently in stress or crises. Anger, fear, worry and violence can also be a part of their daily lives. That's why Eureka provides services for Family, Concerned Persons and Child Counseling, along with their Drug and Alcohol Counseling services. Also, self help can be found to help enhance therapy for families recovering from the effects of addictions in the families lives. This extra help can be found through such organizations such as ALANON and ALATEEN. Alcoholism and addiction are diseases, so treatment costs are covered by most insurance providers. Eureka is currently accepting new Maine Care patients. Eureka is especially careful to protect the confidentiality of patients, not only by law, but also as something that gives people the confidence to begin the process of recovery.

Marjorie Averill

73 Biscay Road
Damariscotta, ME. 04543
207-563-3022

Marjorie Averill is 8.4 miles from Waldoboro, Maine

Marjorie Averill is dedicated to helping the residents of Waldoboro, Maine and the surrounding areas to getting their life back after struggling with substance abuse. Because of this, Marjorie Averill provides a wide assortment of services in line with their belief of treatments that work - including outpatient counseling, inpatient detox centers, short term drug and alcohol rehab facilities, long term drug and alcohol rehab centers, inpatient rehab centers and others.

Marjorie Averill also believes that it is of the upmost importance that every person gets specific treatments that are tailored to their needs to help ensure treatment is a success. This is why it is specialized in a wide variety of treatment methods, including anger management, activity therapy, group therapy, 12-step facilitation approach, contingency management/motivational incentive, cognitive/behavior therapy and others. In addition, Marjorie Averill is specialized in transgender or (LGBT) clients, persons who have experienced sexual abuse, child care for clients children, persons with post-traumatic stress disorder, clients referred from the court/judicial system, substance abuse education, as well as other special programs. In general, the treatment methods that this alcohol and drug treatment program uses strive to achieve true and lasting sobriety for each of its clients.

Lastly, Marjorie Averill accepts private pay, private medical insurance, payment assistance, military insurance, county or local government funds, state education funds and more.

Mid Coast/Parkview Health Addiction Resource Center

20 Bristol Road
Damariscotta, ME. 04543
207-563-2311

Mid Coast/Parkview Health is 9.5 miles from Waldoboro, Maine

Mid Coast/Parkview Health is committed to helping the people of Waldoboro and the surrounding areas to getting their life back after struggling with substance abuse. As such, Mid Coast/Parkview Health provides a wide assortment of services in line with their belief of treatments that work - including intensive outpatient treatment, inpatient detoxification facilities, short term drug rehab facilities, long term rehabs, inpatient treatment centers and others.

Mid Coast/Parkview Health also feels that it is important that every person gets uniquely tailored treatment to ensure their recovery. This is why it is specialized in a wide variety of treatment modalities, including anger management, activity therapy, group therapy, 12-step facilitation approach, contingency management/motivational incentive, cognitive/behavior therapy and others. Additionally, Mid Coast/Parkview Health is specialized in transgender or (LGBT) clients, persons who have experienced sexual abuse, child care for clients children, persons with post-traumatic stress disorder, clients referred from the court/judicial system, substance abuse education, as well as other special programs. In general, the treatment services that this alcohol and drug rehab uses strive to achieve true and lasting sobriety for each of its clients.

Lastly, Mid Coast/Parkview Health accepts private pay, private health insurance, payment assistance, military insurance, county or local government funds, state education funds and more.

Rockland Metro Treatment Center Metro Treatment of Maine LP

166 New County Road
Rockland, ME. 04841
207-596-0312

Rockland Metro Treatment Center is 12.6 miles from Waldoboro, ME

New Season provides methadone and Suboxone treatment programs combined with addiction counseling. Find a New Season opiate treatment center today.

Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment

If a drug abuser loved their family wouldn't they stop?

Substance Use Disorder, commonly known as addiction, is a complex disease that affects the brain and behavior. It's important to understand that addiction is not a matter of willpower or moral strength, and it doesn't reflect an individual's love or lack of love for their family. Here's why a person struggling with addiction might not simply stop, even if they deeply care for their family:

Altered Brain Function: Drugs can alter the brain's structure and function, especially in areas related to reward, judgment, decision-making, learning, and memory. This can lead to intense cravings and a compulsive desire to use drugs, despite knowing the harm they're causing.

Physical Dependence: Regular use of certain drugs can lead to physical dependence, where the body needs the drug to function normally. Stopping the drug can cause uncomfortable or even dangerous withdrawal symptoms, which can make quitting extremely difficult without medical help.

Psychological Dependence: Some individuals use drugs to cope with stress, trauma, or mental health disorders. These individuals may feel they cannot function or feel normal without the substance, and overcoming this psychological dependence can be challenging.

Fear of Withdrawal: Fear of the withdrawal process, which can be physically and emotionally painful, can deter individuals from quitting, even if they want to stop for their loved ones.

Denial: Many people struggling with addiction are in denial about the extent of their problem. They may not realize or admit how much their substance use is hurting themselves and their family.

Loving someone, even deeply, does not automatically grant the ability to overcome addiction. Recovery often requires professional help and involves more than just the decision to stop using drugs. It includes learning new coping skills, addressing underlying issues that may contribute to the addiction, and receiving ongoing support. With proper treatment and support, many people are able to recover from addiction and rebuild their relationships with their loved ones.

What are the causes of drug addiction?

1. Genetic predisposition: Research has shown that genetic factors can contribute to an individual's vulnerability to drug addiction. Certain genes may influence how a person's brain processes and reacts to drugs, making them more prone to addiction.
2. Brain chemistry: Drugs affect the brain's reward system by increasing the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. This leads to feelings of pleasure and euphoria, which can reinforce drug-seeking behaviors and contribute to the development of addiction.
3. Environmental factors: Exposure to drug use in one's surroundings, such as through family members or friends, can increase the likelihood of experimentation and eventual addiction. Additionally, factors like high levels of stress, poverty, and a lack of social support can increase vulnerability to addiction.
4. Psychological factors: Emotional and mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and trauma can make individuals more susceptible to drug addiction. These issues can lead people to self-medicate with drugs in an attempt to cope, ultimately increasing the risk of addiction.
5. Early exposure: Experimenting with drugs at a young age can increase the likelihood of developing addiction later in life. The adolescent brain is still developing, making it more susceptible to the effects of drugs and the development of addiction.
6. Availability and accessibility: Easy access to drugs can increase the likelihood of drug use and addiction. When drugs are readily available in a person's environment, the chances of experimentation and continued use increase.

How does a person become addicted to drugs?

Addiction to drugs is a complex process that involves a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. It is not simply a matter of weak willpower or moral failing, but rather a chronic disease of the brain that can develop over time.

Here's a simplified explanation of how a person may become addicted to drugs:

1. Initial Use: The path to addiction often begins with the voluntary act of taking drugs. This could be due to curiosity, peer pressure, seeking pleasure or relief from stress, or even for medical reasons under prescription.
2. Pleasure and Reward: Drugs alter the brain's normal functioning, typically leading to intense feelings of pleasure or the elimination of uncomfortable feelings. They do this by overstimulating the brain's reward system - particularly by releasing large amounts of a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which plays a significant role in feelings of pleasure and reward.
3. Repeated Use and Tolerance: Over time, as a person continues to use the drug, the brain adjusts to the excess dopamine by producing less of it or reducing the ability of cells in the reward circuit to respond to it. This reduces the high, leading the person to take more of the drug in an attempt to recreate the original experience. This is known as developing a tolerance.
4. Dependence: As the brain becomes used to the drug, physiological changes occur that make the person's body require the drug to function "normally." When the drug is not taken, withdrawal symptoms may be experienced, driving the person to continue using the drug to avoid these uncomfortable or even painful symptoms.
5. Addiction: At this point, seeking and consuming the drug becomes a compulsion. The person may want to stop using the drug, but they find it extremely difficult or impossible to do so on their own, even in the face of negative consequences to their health, relationships, or other aspects of their life. The brain's cognitive functions related to judgment, decision-making, learning, memory, and behavior control are significantly altered, leading to harmful behaviors and the cycle of addiction.