With a blossoming population, South Plainfield, New Jersey is also growing in another area. Substance abuse impacts the entire community, and anyone—men, women, adults, the elderly, teens—is at risk for developing an addiction.
In 2015, 119 total residents sought treatment for their substance abuse issues in South Plainfield.1 That number increased to 131 in 2016.2 While South Plainfield is no stranger to substance abuse, the county where it is located—Middlesex County—has also seen a steady increase in substance abuse treatment center admissions.
In 2015, a total of 5,199 Middlesex County residents were admitted to substance abuse treatment centers.1 One year later, that number rose to 5,705; 89 of these patients were pregnant.2
Substance abuse is difficult to deal with normally, but when you’re pregnant, that level of difficulty significantly increases. Not only do you have to worry about yourself, but also you have to keep in mind the health and safety of your unborn child. In particular, having an alcohol addiction while pregnant can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in your child.3
FASDs cause a number of physical issues and behavioral and intellectual disabilities, including:3
Overall, children with FASD have lifelong issues with school, social situations, and living on their own. They may find it difficult to keep a job and might even get into trouble with the law.3
Luckily, when you get help at a rehab center in South Plainfield or elsewhere, you can get the treatment you need while also catering to the well-being of your baby. Whichever program you choose will focus on helping you provide a safe and healthy environment for your baby to grow. The center will also monitor your baby’s development. Are you pregnant and ready to ensure that you and your baby have long and healthy lives? Take the first step towards recovery now by browsing rehab centers in our directory.
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Some of the nurses and staff were so compassionate and understanding. It made my stay comfortable.
Great Rehab, The staff is so kind. Esp A. was so helpful in pointing me in the right direction and getting the care I needed. So Grateful .... Thanks.
This center helped save my life. They are a bare bones facility that cares for the individual. They have certainly changed the old school treatment plan they used to have. They work with the individual more than ever. I attended when it was a therapeutic community and again after they integrated a better individual approach and they helped me stay clean and sober.