After Ingrid Andress, Where to Seek Help for Addiction in Maine

Grammy nominated Ingrid Andress received a significant amount of criticism for her rendition of our national anthem at the MLB 2024 Home Run Derby. Many viewers propounded based on her appearance that she may have been ill or intoxicated.

READ MORE: Ingrid Andress Botches National Anthem Performance

Andress later admitted to being drunk during the performance and shared in a social media post that she is admitting herself into rehab.

Addiction and Alcoholism Affects Millions Including Many in Maine

Andress is not alone. Last year, nearly 50 million people 12 and older had a substance use disorder according to addictiongroup.org.

Alcohol use disorders were the most common, affecting 29.5 million people.

According to maine.gov, Alcohol is the most widely misused substance in Maine by youth and adults. Sadly, many have to hit their rock-bottom before they seek help, but sometimes, seeing someone else pursue help publicly, like Ingrid Andress, can inspire others to do the same.

Where to Get Help for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse in Maine

Data has proven that Alcoholics Anonymous is an extremely effective tool to assist in treating alcoholism. Just attending a meeting can immediately offer someone support and resources. The most convenient way to find a meeting near you is to download and use the free meeting finder app on your smartphone.

There are 818 meetings a week in just the state of Maine alone! AA books as seen above are often available for free at meetings or you can order online. If you or a loved one needs help, the Maine AA office offers a 24-hour phone service as well at 207.774.4335.

Rehab and Detox Clinics in Maine

Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal and may require medical supervision. Alcohol withdrawal causes physical and emotional symptoms like shaking, sweating, headache, nausea, agitation, irritability, and anxiety. – verywellhealth.com

Detoxing from alcohol is not only extremely challenging and painful, but it can also be fatal. If you or a loved one are at a point that would need supervised treatment while detoxing, here is a link that has aggregated various rehabs and detox clinics throughout Maine. Below are other links that may be helpful. The most important message to anyone struggling is that they are far from alone and there are numerous resources available.

211 Maine – A free database that you can call, text, or visit 211.org that will connect you to resources and information. This is completely confidential.

Maine’s AA Meeting Finder – Provided early as well in this article.

CACDA – Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) is a support system for substance use prevention coalitions, offering resources, strategies, and success stories to reach every age group and culture.

More useful information is always available at maine.gov.