3 Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers Near Sanford, Maine

An estimated 21,028 people make their home in Sanford, Maine. The Mousam River runs right through the center of Sanford, and the city provides plenty of opportunities for residents to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Those who live in Sanford and struggle with substance abuse or addiction can find alcohol or drug rehab centers in nearby communities.

Substance Abuse In Sanford & York County

York County has had some problems with drug abuse over the past several years. Here are some facts from the region:

  • From 2009 to 2010, York County had a rate of 14 drug overdose deaths per 100,000 residents. That rate dropped to 10.8 from 2012 to 2013 before increasing to 14.5 from 2013 to 2014.
  • The rate of ER visits for drug overdoses was 21.2 per 10,000 residents in York County in 2011. That rate increased to 23.6 in 2013 and 25.2 in 2014.
  • York County had 168 drug overdose deaths between 2004 and 2010. That number decreased to 95 from 2012 to 2014, then increased to 147 between 2014 and 2016.

Traveling For The Best Program

In some cases, it’s not possible for those who need an alcohol or drug rehab center to stay within their hometown for treatment. This is the case with Sanford, which means that those who need help will need to travel to a different city or town to undergo a treatment program.

County Health Rankings - http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/maine/2018/measure/factors/138/data

Maine Department of Health and Human Services - https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/samhs/osa/data/cesn/Heroin_Opioids_and_Other_Drugs_in_Maine_SEOW_Report.pdf

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