Recovery Connections of Maine - Lewiston Maine

Recovery Connections of Maine - Lewiston, ME

Recovery Connections Of Maine is treatment facility located at 105 Middle Street, Suite 4 in the 04240 zip code in Lewiston, ME that offers medication-assisted addiction treatment. Some of the treatment approaches used by Recovery Connections Of Maine consist of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention.

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

WHO ANSWERS?

Address: 105 Middle Street, Suite 4, Lewiston, ME 04240

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  4. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  5. Type Of Treatment
  6. Pharmacotherapies
  7. Treatment Approaches
  8. FacilityOwnership
  9. License/Certification/Accreditation
  10. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  11. Payment Assistance Available
  12. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  13. Screening & Testing
  14. Transitional Services
  15. Ancillary Services
  16. Other Addictions Treatment
  17. Counseling Services and Education
  18. Tobacco/Screening Services
  19. Facility Smoking Policy
  20. Gender Accepted
  21. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Recovery Connections of Maine in Lewiston, ME:

Types of Care at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Does not use medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription

Pharmacotherapies at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • a private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Payment assistance

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing

Transitional Services at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • recovery coaches
  • self-help groups
  • social skills development
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Treatment for internet use disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • substance use education
  • employment counseling or training

Tobacco/Screening Services at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Gender Accepted at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Recovery Connections Of Maine

  • Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
  • Serves only DUI/DWI clients

Phone #: 207-440-7922

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Recovery Connections of Maine. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Recovery Connections of Maine to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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