I Am Looking for Information on How Drug Addiction Treatments in Sullivan, Maine Work.?

Question by arlyn r: I am looking for information on how drug addiction treatments in Sullivan, Maine work.?
I’m working on a TV-movie script about the life of a drug rehab patient. I think it will be more realistic if I include some information about drug treatment programs and how they are conducted. I hope you can help me.

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Answer by crazychic
u mean drug “deaddiction” treatments?? 🙂
Sorry no clue

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