Much like the rest of the United States, Bergenfield, NJ, struggles with substance abuse.
In 2016, there were 1,314 alcohol-related hospitalizations in Bergen County, New Jersey. This number represents 37% of all substance-related hospitalizations in Bergenfield and the surrounding Bergen County. An estimated 28% of those hospitalized for substance abuse issues in Bergen County had a history of DWI or DUIs.1
Driving while under the influence is a severe consequence of excessive alcohol use. In New Jersey, alcohol plays a contributing role in approximately 146 accident fatalities per year (averaged over 5 years). In these cases, the motorcycle or automobile operator had a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher.2, p. 18
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88,000 deaths per year are related to use of excessive amounts of alcohol. The agency also estimates that excessive drinking is responsible for 1 out of every 10 deaths among working people aged 20-64 years old.3
A person doesn’t need to be dependent on alcohol or have an alcohol use disorder to drink excessively.3, p. 1 Excessive drinking includes heavy drinking, drinking by anyone younger than 21, binge drinking, and drinking by pregnant women.
Binge drinking refers to drinking 5 or more drinks during one occasion for men or drinking 4 or more drinks at a time for women. It can also refer to drinking more than 15 drinks a week for men and more than 8 drinks per week for women. A drink is considered to be 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of liquor or distilled spirits. Excessive alcohol use can cause the following consequences:3
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Compassionate employees.Clean place.Fair rules Good location in that it is close to several hospitals or medical facilities.Close to a campus of Stockton State College.Next door to a Laundromat.Near good ethnic food.Near the beach.And there is pretty good local radio here in Atlantic City.
I love this place and I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity nice people good food great experience so far.
I have been to Carrier twice. Honestly saved my life. Rehab is what you *make of it. The facilities are clean & safe. New Blake unit was stunning. Why anyone has narry a thing to say about the food? One goes to rehab to get well, not obtain 5 star dining. Get a grip! I will say that I felt more understood by with employees who were addicts/alcoholics in recovery, which is not to say that the rest of the employees were not empathetic nor caring; they were. Bare in mind that they deal with addicts/drunks who sometimes leave & come back in a matter of mere hours. Tough job! They really are diligently attempting to save your life. More so than most of us have attempted to help ourselves.