by Robert Alexander Center | Mar 12, 2021 | Educational Resource, Blog
Substance abuse is a serious problem in Maine. There have been increased cases of overdose deaths in the state mainly fueled by the opioid crisis with Fentanyl and prescription painkillers being the major culprits. The rates of heroin and alcohol addiction are also on...
by Robert Alexander Center | Mar 10, 2021 | Blog
According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), men are more likely than women to misuse prescription drugs and abuse most illicit drugs as well as alcohol. Research shows that men and women use and respond to drugs or alcohol differently so it...
by Robert Alexander Center | Mar 8, 2021 | Blog
If you are struggling with addiction, you are not alone. There’s a reason it’s called a “battle” with substance abuse. It can be lonely. It can be isolating. As a condition, it is still dangerously misunderstood. But, if you are dealing with substance addiction, and...
by Robert Alexander Center | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog
If you work in the manufacturing industry, or are a factory worker, the high-pressure and often physically demanding nature of your job might make you feel as if you can’t spare the time or the energy to get support for your addiction. But, here at the Robert...
by Robert Alexander Center | Mar 1, 2021 | Blog
If you are looking at a residential treatment program at the Robert Alexander Center for Recovery, then you might be wondering about the facilities – cleanliness, what you might expect, how you will be living during your stay with us. All these questions are...