Top Jersey City, NJ Addiction Recovery Centers: Reviews and Ratings

The northeastern U.S. has been hit particularly hard by the opioid epidemic, including Jersey City.

In 2016, there were 1,409 opioid-related overdose deaths in New Jersey—or 16 deaths per 100,000 residents.¹ In Jersey City alone, 765 people, or 37% of all treatment admissions in the city in 2016, reported heroin as their primary drug of abuse, while another 46 people or 2% reported “other opiates” as their primary drug of abuse.²

Long-term opioid use can lead to addiction and dependence.^{3, 4} Someone who is dependent on these drugs can have incredibly uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking them. Symptoms include muscle aches, diarrhea, anxiety, sweating, and insomnia.⁴

Medical detox, which is often the first step in the treatment process for an opioid user, helps people safely undergo withdrawal. Professional staff monitor withdrawal and give medications to relieve symptoms. The right detox program can make withdrawal more comfortable and eliminate the risk of relapse.

Each person has unique medical and behavioral health needs, so it is important to find a program that provides the kind of services that meet yours. You might need to look outside the Jersey City area to find a detox or rehab program that is going to give you or your loved one the best chance of success.

If you or someone you love struggles with opioids or another substance, scan our directory to find quality treatment options near Jersey City or in other areas of the United States.

Sources

1. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). New Jersey Opioid Summary.
2. Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (2017). Substance Abuse Overview 2016 Hudson County.
3. National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens. (2018). Out of Control: Opioids and the Brain.
4. MedLine Plus. (2016). Opiate and opioid withdrawal