New Jersey Drug & Alcohol Rehab Help
The average drug use in New Jersey is slightly lower than the national average; in the state about 2.5% of the population struggles with addiction, while in the rest of the country about 3% of people are dependent on an illicit substance. Most drug users in both New Jersey and the rest of the country are between the ages of 12 and 17. Among this age group, just under 9% of New Jersey residents admit to illegal drug abuse. The national average for this demographic is about 10%. The rate of alcohol abuse is similar in New Jersey to the rest of the country, about 6.5% of residents report alcohol dependence in both the state and in the country.
Heroin is the most frequently abused drug in New Jersey, about 47% of New Jersey residents in treatment facilities in the state say that it is their primary addiction. Marijuana is the second most listed illicit substance in New Jersey at 22%. Prescription pain-killers are abused by about 15% of New Jersey’s drug addicts. Another 10% of New Jersey’s residents admit to cocaine use, making it the fourth most frequently abused drug in the state.
New Jersey Treatment Admissions Information
New Jersey has 334 different addiction rehabilitation facilities for people looking to overcome their dependency issues. Almost all of the state’s facilities are privately owned and operated and can bill through insurance or to individuals. 154 of the treatment programs in the state are offered in the same locations as other mental health services. The other 180 centers are exclusively for those seeking help with addiction recovery.
In New Jersey, about one quarter of the people in the state that struggle with illicit substance addiction enroll in a treatment facility. The rate of enrollment for alcoholics is lower at about 10%. This leaves the vast majority of both drug and alcohol abusers without the treatment they need. It is strongly recommended that anyone in New Jersey that is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol seek the help of a rehabilitation facility. Many people also find it helpful to contact a referral service in order to find the program that best fits an individual.
New Jersey Behavioral Health Resources
New Jersey Department of Human Services
222 South Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
Phone Number: (609)-777-0702
Web Site: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhas/home/index.html
Find Rehabs in New Jersey Near You
If you’re looking for a rehab near you in New Jersey, simply search by your desired city or zip code below for a list of programs in your area. If you would like personalized assistance in locating other possible treatment options, feel free to call us to speak with a recovery consultant.
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