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Alcohol addiction and alcoholism effects many people in Orono, ME. Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in the world. Because consuming alcohol is such a common part of everyday life in most parts of the world, it doesn't necessarily have the same stigma attached to it as do other hardcore drugs. Alcohol however is just as addictive as any other drug and likewise causes the same types of problems and destruction.

When a person in Orono has to have a drink just to feel better physically or mentally, or to feel sociable, etc. there is a problem with alcohol addiction or alcoholism. A problem exists when an individual can't have just one or two drinks, and abuses alcohol to the point where a drinking binge might result in a blackout period. If the person is not in control, and when too much alcohol is never enough there is a serious problem.

For someone in Orono, Maine with an alcohol addiction, it isn't easy to admit that there is a problem. If the individual is in denial about alcohol addiction or alcoholism, and continues their destructive behavior the consequences could be devastating. The individual must seek help or someone who knows of the problem may have to help get them started in an Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Program right away.

Treatment for alcohol addiction and alcoholism in Orono will provide an individual with the emotional support and encouragement they will need to confront their problem head on. At an Alcohol Abuse Rehab Program individuals can be in a safe environment where they will be able to look into the psychological and emotional issues connected to their addiction to alcohol.

Another important reason to seek help for alcohol in Orono, ME. is due to the physical dependence a person develops to alcohol over time. When alcohol is taken away, physical withdrawal symptoms set in which can include shakiness or trembling, fatigue, irritability and loss of appetite. Individuals can undergo a supervised detoxification and be helped through withdrawal at an Alcoholism Treatment Center in Orono, ME.

There are a number of treatment options for individuals seeking help for alcohol addiction and alcoholism in Orono, Maine. There are Long-term Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers, Outpatient Alcohol Addiction Rehabilitation Centers, Short-term Alcoholism Rehab Programs, Inpatient Alcoholism Rehabilitation Facilities, support group meetings, alcohol abuse counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

For individuals battling alcohol addiction and alcoholism in Orono, their drinking is not the problem. The problem runs much deeper, and if not addressed the individual will just fall deeper and deeper into their addiction. Help someone recover from the destruction that alcohol has caused in their lives, or seek help today for your own problem so that you can live life without the crutch of alcohol. Contact a counselor and discover which treatment option is best for you or someone you care about today.

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  • There were 1.8 million treatment admissions for alcoholism in 2006, accounting for all facilities that report to state administrative data systems, making the actual number greater.
  • An estimated 80% of American youth consume alcohol before their 21st birthday.
  • According to a study that was conducted by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), decades of heavy drinking can create damage to brain cells; this is particularly true as it pertains to the hippocampus, which is the portion of the brain that controls memory.
  • Almost half of all traffic fatalities are alcohol related.
  • AA Meetings in Orono, ME.
  • Drummond Chapel - School Year Only
    Drummond Chapel Memorial Union
    University Of Maine
    Orono, Maine 4473

    Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Times
    Wednesday, 12:00 PM
    Friday, 12:00 PM
  • Orono Spiritual Group
    Cm Parker Senior Center
    Birch Street
    Orono, Maine 4473

    Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Times
    Tuesday, 8:00 PM
  • Umo School Year
    Drummond Chapel Memorial Union
    University Of Maine
    Orono, Maine 4473

    Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Times
    Monday, 12:00 PM

For more information, visit www.drug-rehabs.org.