3 Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers Near Princeton, Maine

Published on December 7, 2018

The town of Princeton has a population of around 789 people. Big Lake lies just beyond the northwestern border of town, and Grand Falls Flowage is just beyond its northeastern border. U.S. Route 1 runs through the northeastern part of town, offering easy access to alcohol and drug rehab centers across the state.

Substance Abuse In Princeton & Washington County

Drug abuse has been a big problem in Washington County over the past few years. Consider the following county statistics:

• Washington County had the highest rate of drug overdose deaths in Maine from 2012 to 2014 at 19.7 per 100,000 residents.
• The county also had the highest rate of poison center calls for opioids in all of Maine from 2013 to 2014.
• From 2012 to 2014, Washington County had a rate of 64.3 per 10,000 residents for treatment admissions for synthetic opioid use.
• The county had 38 drug overdose deaths or a rate of 20 deaths per 100,000 residents from 2014 to 2016.

Traveling For The Best Program

Individuals who need to locate the most effective treatment program for them should look beyond Princeton.