Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Maine

Maine has been severely impacted by the opioid epidemic, with overdose death rates consistently among the highest in the nation. The state's rural geography and aging population contributed to the crisis.

The Maine Office of Behavioral Health oversees substance abuse services. MaineCare covers substance use treatment.

Maine has implemented the statewide naloxone distribution program. The state's drug courts and treatment alternative programs have been effective. Maine has invested in peer support and recovery coaching with peer specialists in emergency departments.