Addiction Treatment Programs in Maine

Maine Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs

Maine makes a total of 186 drug rehab facilities available to its 1,372,247 residents. A report from SAMHSA found that these facilities were serving 14,550 patients as of March of 2019. Not all of these programs are the same. From detox to aftercare, outpatient to long-term inpatient rehab, including

Some patients require, or respond better to, specialized services thanks to their unique life circumstances. Maine makes these services available to 18 demographics, including active duty military members, pregnant and postpartum women, patients with co-occurring disorders, adolescents, and members of the LGBT community. The result is a diverse array of services and programs that make it easier for patients to access the treatment they need to recover from their addiction.

Maine Drug Rehab Breakdown

• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Adult women: 37.1 percent
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 49.5 percent
• Adult men: 35.5 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 24.7 percent
• LGBT community members: 22 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 24.7 percent
• Seniors: 23.1 percent
• Veterans: 23.1percent
• Adolescents: 15.1 percent
• Active duty military: 15.6 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Cash or self-payment: 95.2 percent
• Private insurance: 88.2 percent
• Medicaid: 82.8 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 50 percent
• Sliding fee: 61.8 percent
• Federal military insurance: 44.1 percent
• State-financed plans: 53.8 percent
• Medicare: 46.8 percent
• ITU funds: 14.5 percent
• Free treatment: 0.5 percent

Even patients who do not fit into these demographic groups can expect to find drug treatment in the state, but the presence of specialized services and payment options broadens Maine's addiction recovery options for everyone in the state.

Treatment Approaches in Maine

12 Step

12-step programs started in Akron, OH, but now exist in every state, due to 90 years of proven results. In fact, a 2013 survey found that about 74 percent of facilities in the nation participate in the 12-step program at least sometimes. These programs ask participants to follow 12 principles that guide their recovery, including recognizing the negative impact of their addiction, relying upon a higher power, and making amends with those they have hurt in the past because of their addiction. In Maine, 54.3 percent of facilities provide 12-step facilitation for their patients.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

Mental illness and substance use disorders often go together, frequently because those who suffer from a mental illness use drugs to manage the effects of their disorder, according to NAMI. When mental illness and substance use disorder occur together, this condition is referred to as a dual diagnosis, or a co-occurring illness. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 17 million Americans suffered from this condition in 2020. In order to help patients heal from both mental illness and addiction, 49.5 percent of Maine facilities offer specialized services targeted toward patients who have a dual diagnosis.

Detox

Withdrawing from addictive substances can be dangerous if unsupervised and, even if not dangerous, can be very uncomfortable. In order to help patients safely navigate this period of withdrawal, many rehab programs in Maine offer detox services. These services allow patients to withdraw in a safe and medically-supervised environment. Patients often move from detox to treatment for their addiction, making detox a common first step in recovery. In Maine, detox services are primarily available in outpatient rehab programs, but a few detox centers can be found at inpatient and hospital-based addiction treatment centers.

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Residential rehab programs take place in facilities where patients can live around the clock while receiving intensive therapies. This approach to addiction treatment is helpful for patients who require extra support in order to help them reach their recovery goals. Residential rehab programs that last less than 30 days qualify as short-term inpatient rehab and this type of facility accounts for 4.3 percent of facilities in Maine.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

Residential rehab programs that provide inpatient support for more than 30 days qualify as long-term residential rehab. In Maine, 8.6 percent of facilities offer this type of intensive rehab for patients.

Rehab Costs In Maine

The exact cost of rehab in Maine varies based upon the patient's exact course of treatment, the rehab facility they choose, and even how much the patient can afford to pay. As a result, patients need to consult with their preferred rehab center in order to determine what their costs, and their payment options, will be. Here is a look at some of the payment options available in Maine for drug rehab.

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

In 2021, 59,738 people in Maine enrolled in private insurance plans. These residents of Maine can receive coverage for their drug rehab from 88.2 percent of the state's facilities. As long as patients attend a facility that accepts their insurance, they can expect to pay their plan's stated copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses. The best way for patients to determine their level of coverage is for them to call their insurance company.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

Medicare and Medicaid are healthcare plans provided by the federal government for low-income individuals and families. The good news for patients seeking drug rehab is that these plans usually cover the cost of drug rehab in full, making treatment financially feasible for many low-income individuals. In Maine, 82.8 percent of facilities accept Medicaid, and 46.8 percent of facilities accept Medicare.

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

With an estimated 31.1 million Americans lacking insurance, it is important for drug rehab facilities to offer low-cost or free options for patients. Here is a look at two of the primary means by which Maine facilities make treatment more affordable for the state's most financially needy individuals.

Sliding Scale Payments

In Maine, 61.8 percent of addiction treatment centers offer sliding scale fees for patients. This practice lowers the costs of treatment based upon a patient's income. The lower the income, the lower the costs of rehab.

Free drug rehab

Only 1 drug rehab facility in Maine offers free services to all patients. However, fully half of facilities provide minimal or no-charge treatment for patients who cannot pay. These services make treatment available for even the state's most financially needy patients.

In order to find the right financial resources, patients should speak to their preferred addiction treatment facility. Counselors can provide evaluations that help patients identify their treatment needs and the programs that can help them pay for that treatment.

Maine Drug Treatment Overview

Maine provides both downsides and advantages when it comes to drug treatment. Here is a look at the state's most important pros and cons:

Pros

Maine's residential bed utilization rate is only 85.3 percent, and their hospital inpatient bed utilization rate is even lower, at 68.5 percent. As a result, patients can more easily access the treatment they need when they need it.

Maine's ITU fund acceptance rate, at more than 14 percent, is relatively high, indicating that patients with this coverage may have an easier time finding treatment in Maine than in many other states.

50.5 percent of facilities offer services in a language other than English, opening the way for non-native English speakers to find treatment in their preferred language.

Cons

Detox programs within residential and hospital-based programs are very rare in Maine. As a result, patients may have a hard time finding the detox services they need to begin their recovery.

53.2 percent of facilities in Maine are private, for-profit facilities. This prevalence of for-profit facilities could drive up costs and reduce payment options for financially needy patients.

Maine Drug Use Statistics

Maine faces a drug epidemic similar to that faced by many other areas of the United States, particularly when it comes to heroin. Here is a look at some of its most important statistics:

From the Maine Drug Data Hub:

• In quarter 2 of 2021, 148 people in Maine died of a drug overdose.
• Between 1997 and 2020, 4,796 residents died from drug overdoses.
• Fatal drug overdoses rose 33 percent in Maine in 2020.

From the SAMHSA:

• 8,454 individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in Maine in 2019.
• Only 2.7 percent of these admissions were for amphetamines.
• 35.2 percent of these admissions were for heroin.
• 15.3 percent of these admissions were for other opiates.