For many people, substance use doesn’t begin with a party or a bad decision. It begins with pain. Unresolved trauma—especially when combined with the harms of incarceration—can create a cycle that’s hard to see from the inside and even harder to break from the outside. At ENSO Recovery, we meet

Choosing a sober living home is about more than a roof and a roommate. Certification matters because it protects your safety, clarifies expectations, and builds a real recovery community. In Maine, the Maine Association of Recovery Residences (MARR) is the statewide body that certifies recovery homes against national standards. If

The first month after release is high risk. Planning your Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) before you walk out the door improves safety. ENSO Recovery provides MAT, intensive outpatient (IOP), outaptient therapy (OPT), and sober living recovery housing in Augusta and Sanford. Use this checklist to bridge from jail to community care.

Starting addiction recovery can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure what the first month will look like. Many people considering treatment in Maine worry about the unknown – will they be able to handle withdrawal? What will daily life be like? How will they feel emotionally? Understanding what typically happens

Maine faces significant challenges in addressing the complex needs of individuals who struggle with both substance use disorders and mental health conditions simultaneously. This combination, known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders, affects a substantial portion of people seeking addiction treatment throughout the state. The intersection of addiction and mental

Augusta, Maine’s capital city, sits at the heart of a region that has been significantly impacted by the opioid crisis. Like communities across Maine, Augusta has seen families torn apart by opioid addiction, individuals struggling to access effective treatment, and a community grappling with how to respond compassionately and effectively