Morristown, New Jersey, is strongly affected by drug and alcohol abuse, just as many other cities in the Garden State are as well.
Alcohol and heroin are among the most commonly abused substances in Morristown. Each substance accounts for 37% of treatment admissions to Morristown rehab centers, making up 74% of all admissions.1
Alcohol and heroin addiction can be safely and effectively treated using a combination of medications and behavioral therapies in order to treat the whole person. The medications can be taken for months, years, or a lifetime to help you or your loved remain abstinent.2
Benefits of using both medications and behavioral therapies include reducing the risk of overdose, alleviating cravings, reducing the risk of relapse, and more.2
Morristown alcohol rehab centers that utilize medications may use the FDA-approved medications, disulfiram and acamprosate, to treat alcohol use disorder. Disulfiram causes unpleasant side effects, like nausea, vomiting, and chest pain, when alcohol is consumed, while acamprosate helps reduce alcohol cravings to help you stay sober.2 Those who seek medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for heroin or prescription painkiller addiction at Morristown drug rehab centers may also be treated using methadone or buprenorphine—both of which suppress and reduce cravings for heroin and other opioids.2
You can use our rehab center directory to explore treatment options near Morristown and other parts of New Jersey. We’ll help you find an accredited treatment center that uses evidence-based therapies designed to help you overcome addiction to alcohol, heroin, and other substances.
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S. is to me the first councilor that I have ever had that has gone above and beyond so that I can believe that I can recover from my addiction. I want everyone to know just how much she means to me. Thank you Ms S.
Counselor case loads are very small allowing me to really get to know my clients. There really are no weaknesses. For a small facility they are able to provide what other treatment centers provide but even better because clients don't get lost in the crowd. I have worked in treatment for years and for the first time I feel like I am actually making a difference.
I was admitted for 30 days at Endeavor House. I’ve been clean and sober for over seven months since then. The experience at Endeavor House was a new chapter in my life. I discovered so much about myself and about other people’s lives during my stay. Hearing everyone’s stories and processing together in groups is so powerful. I always thought that I had it so bad and no one suffered as much as I did. I quickly realized how ignorant I was. We all shared the same thing, we were powerless over alcohol and all mind altering substances. The staff and counselors were AMAZING. They work hard at keeping a cohesive and peaceful environment.