Top New Jersey Addiction Recovery Centers: Reviews and Ratings

Like much of the nation, New Jersey has had a steep rise in the use of heroin and other opioids. From 2014 to 2015, the state’s rate of fatal drug overdoses rose by 16%.¹ Individuals reporting addiction to prescription and synthetic opioids increased by more than 900% between 2001 and 2011.⁴

The good news is treatment admissions are up, and a significant number of people addicted to opioids appear to be getting help.

Addiction by the Numbers

• The state’s rate of past-month alcohol use among those age 12 and older (56.67%) and those age 12-20 (25.97%) were both above national averages in 2014-2015.¹³
• In 2014-2015, 13.9% of adolescents age 12-17 reported past-month alcohol use, compared to 10.6% of adolescents nationwide.⁷
• In 2015, the primary substances people sought treatment for in New Jersey were heroin (40%), alcohol (26%), marijuana (15%), and other opiates (7%).¹⁴
• From 2001 to 2011, admissions to drug treatment programs of all types in New Jersey rose 31%, compared to the national average of 4.3% during the same period.⁸
• Roughly one-fifth (21.3%) of individuals receiving drug treatment in New Jersey in 2011 were enrolled in an opioid treatment program, compared with 6.3% nationally.¹⁰

How Much Does Rehab Cost?

Your out-of-pocket costs for rehab can range from free to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the treatment option you choose, the duration of the program, the location, and your insurance policy. For example, standard inpatient programs cost more than outpatient since they provide patients with room and board. Executive and luxury programs cost more than standard inpatient programs due to their upscale amenities and services, such as spa treatment, massage therapy, gourmet meals, swimming pools, etc.

A program in a more desirable location, such as by the beach, is likely to be more expensive than less coveted settings.

Treatment Options

In 2015, there were more than 377 substance abuse facilities in New Jersey.¹² The majority (93.7%) of these facilities treat clients with both drug and alcohol abuse issues.¹²

About 90% of New Jersey’s substance abuse facilities offer outpatient care, 14.9% offer residential, and 3.7% offer hospital inpatient.¹² Almost all of these programs offer individual, group, family, and couples counseling, as well as discharge planning and aftercare.¹²

Local Resources for Recovering Addicts

• The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers resources, prevention programs, and hotlines for mental health, suicide, and addiction problems.
• The IME Addictions Access Center, also operated by DMHS, provides referrals to drug treatment programs across the state.
• Each county has at least one Designated Screening Services center for mental health and substance abuse, which can be a good alternative to an emergency room.
• The Opioid Overdose Recovery Program (OORP) specifically targets individuals revived from opioid overdoses with on-site peer support and referrals to treatment.
• DMHAS offers a particularly useful directory of mental health programs in the state, including descriptions of services that may be unfamiliar to the general public (e.g., supported employment).
• The Northern New Jersey and Southern New Jersey Alcoholics Anonymous programs provide free peer support to help people recover from alcohol abuse.