Discovery Institute - Marlboro New Jersey

People complaining because they go there and they don’t wanna get help then you don’t get it!!! But if you’re serious, this is the place to go. They know what they’re doing and they’re serious about it. They take care of the whole person

The place was in shambles. I heard others who have been in jail before complaining that they had been served better food in prison. There were not enough employees working. The hot water was not operational for 8 out of 19 days that I was there. If you are not covered by private insurance do not go here. If you have private insurance you go with a smaller group of people (around 15) through out the day and attend smaller groups. If you have medicaid or medicare you are treated like a 3rd class citizen and lumped into one big group and are pretty much left to fend for yourself. The doctor that prescribes your medication is Russian, barely speaks English, and should have his license taken away. The detox facility is rated #1 in new jersey but what you don't see is their rehab facility that is absolutely nothing like the detox is barely operational. The food is undercooked and I hope you like eating everything with a spoon because god forbid they trust patients with a fork or knife. If I could do it all over again I would rather have locked myself in a basement somewhere and came off of prescription medication by myself. It would have been way more safe and comfortable. I had high expectations for this place but they failed to meet them by any standard.

PROS First time detox at another facility for seven days. I admitted myself to Discovery for alcoholism. Words can not express the positive life time experience i have acquired within the three week of admittance. However, I feel its imperative to express. Upon arrival I was accordingly search, then assigned a room. The rooms are double and some have shared bathrooms. I guessed I lucked out and was assigned a room with my own bathroom and no roommate. The food (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)was above decent as well as the portions served. The staff from Admin to the hands on Techs were accordingly affable along with with being stern when needed. As one can imagine,order is a necessity to keep over 30 male addicts in order. My assigned Counselors were professional, knowledgeable and readily willing with providing me with further outside (Programs and Therapy, etc.)assistance after program completion if needed. The days are scheduled to the tee give or take. Personal time is included within the day as well. I had a choice to workout at the gym, play pool or relax and look at movies with the other clients. Most important for me were the scheduled group meeting along with the evening outside AA or NA speakers. Clients can sign up for outside evening meetings as well. Overall, checking into rehab is sobering, intimate and personal choice. In addition: Twice a week clients are able to sign up and chosen to use the YMCA facility in a town (Swimming, Steam room, Hot tub, Gym, etc) Truthfully, I've made one of the best decision I have ever chosen for myself. to date, I SURRENDER! Now I'm committed to put in the work thanks to Discovery Institute rehab. "One Day At a Time" GOOD LUCK!:) CON The worst experience: At night tech opens door hourly to check on you. With the announcement "ROOM CHECK!" How is one suppose to sleep with that business. Sleep is extremely advised within the rehabilitation,recovery process. if so, then why they exercise this nonsense as a routine. I'm Baffled:(

Even though I've been to many programs and have struggled with alcohol and drugs for nearly 50 years, I am happy I made the decision to participate in the in-patient program at Discovery. The accommodations were better than other programs, but more importantly, the group and one-on-one counseling were excellent. I kept an open mind and heard recovery based inormation I really never considered before. Coming home I have issues wirh family and employment, but running away from these problems and getting high is NOT the solution today. Thx Discovery and a special thx to my counselor, Irene.

I have been working at Discovery Institute 2 years this september I love working at Discovery I have learned a lot working at Discovery. All the other employees are good people and we all take care of the clients and show we care about them were here to show love 4 are clients and make them feel better and to make are clients feel very comfortable.i love love the people and staff at Discovery I love my job and I love doing what I do.i have met the owner and he is a very good and caring guy.