Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers near Newark, NJ

As the state of New Jersey is home to a large number of people struggling with substance abuse and dependency issues, it is unsurprising that Newark, New Jersey has been affected at the city level.

In 2013, the City of Newark had the highest number of criminal offenses attributable to drug use with approximately 3,572 arrests.¹ One effective way of gauging the substance abuse problem at the community level is by tracking the number of alcohol and drug treatment admissions in a particular city. Therefore, it is easy to see the extent of Newark’s drug abuse problem since it ranked first among all municipalities in New Jersey for substance abuse treatment admissions in 2014. Specifically, of New Jersey’s 58,863 treatment program admissions, 2,868 can be attributed to just Newark.¹

After drug users are admitted into a treatment program, what can they expect? Besides medication and other medical support, treatment programs offer a variety of behavioral therapies that can aid drug users in overcoming their addiction. These therapies work to alter drug-related attitudes and behaviors, improve healthy and responsible life skills, and ensure that patients are ready to continue other forms of treatment to secure a sober, fulfilling lifestyle.

Many treatment programs include a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, which helps patients understand when they are susceptible to relapse and equips them with the skills needed to avoid and cope with such situations. This allows patients to maintain sobriety after completing treatment and re-entering society.²

Another behavioral therapy option includes motivational incentives in which the patient is given positive reinforcement to encourage abstinence from the drug of choice. For adolescents with drug problems, multidimensional family therapy can be beneficial. This type of therapy improves overall family function by tackling the range of issues that govern drug abuse.²

Not all treatment programs are the same and not every program will work best for each drug user. To find the program that is perfect for you or your loved one, browse our directory today.

Sources: 

1. Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (2017). New Jersey Chartbook of Substance Abuse.
2. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction.