Medical Detox Services
in Bridgeton, New Jersey

If you or someone close to you has been struggling with a diagnosable substance use disorder, you might be wondering where you can turn for professional help. Perhaps you have attempted to quit on your own with limited success. Maybe you have attempted to detox at home, only to find yourself right back where you started within several days — or hours. Because addiction is a chronic and relapsing medical condition, it can be impossible to quit without some degree of clinical treatment. At Princeton Detox & Recovery Center we provide our clients with a safe, pain-free medical detox in a homestyle retreat setting. Our Bridgeton, New Jersey detox has quickly gained a reputation as one of the premier detox centers in the state. To learn more about the services we offer or to begin your personal recovery journey, contact us today.

What Is Medical Detox?

Medical detox refers to the process of undergoing drug and/or alcohol withdrawal in a designated treatment center. Most medical detox programs are inpatient, meaning a client will reside in the center until they have been physically stabilized. The duration of your time in detox depends heavily on several factors, including:

  • Your substance of choice.
  • The length of time you have been using that substance.
  • Whether or not you were combining chemical substances (for example, using prescription painkillers and frequently drinking alcohol).
  • Your age, body weight, and gender.
  • Whether or not you have gotten sober beforehand.

When you show up to the Bridgeton detox center you choose, you will undergo a detailed medical assessment. This will help the treatment team determine which detox methods are going to be the most beneficial for your unique case. You might be prescribed a detox medication or be tapered off of your drug of choice. In most cases, detox lasts for between three days and two full weeks.

Medical Detox Steps

What steps are involved in the medical detox process? Though it might seem like a given, the first step is acknowledging that professional help has become necessary. Once you make the decision to reach out for help, you will be guided through the remainder of the detox process. Unfortunately, many people avoid seeking the professional help they need because they have misguided beliefs about what medical detox looks like. Undergoing withdrawal can be a comfortable and stress free process.

In most cases, the steps involved in medical detox look like this:

  1. Find a detox center that aligns with your personal needs.
  2. Reach out to the detox center, speak to a Treatment Advisor, and determine a date and a time for your intake.
  3. When you arrive at the facility, undergo a detailed addiction assessment. This assessment will help the clinical team determine which detox methods will benefit you the most.
  4. Relax in your bedroom as you undergo a comfortable and safe drug and/or alcohol withdrawal. As symptoms develop, they will be medically treated by our team of licensed medical professionals, ensuring safety and comfort.
  5. When you feel up to partaking in the services we provide, you are encouraged to engage in individual and group therapy, group workshops and holistic treatment options.
  6. You work directly with your assigned case manager, who helps you develop a personalized aftercare plan.
  7. Once you have been physically stabilized, you transition into the next appropriate level of clinical care. This might mean transitioning into a drug and alcohol rehab in Bridgeton, New Jersey.

To learn more about the steps involved in the medical detox process, contact Princeton Detox & Recovery Center today.

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What is Inpatient Treatment?

In the majority of cases a person will transition into residential inpatient treatment once medical detox comes to an end. Inpatient treatment allows you the opportunity to heal on a mental, emotional and physical basis in a safe and structured setting. The period of time immediately following detox is the most vulnerable. Drug cravings have not completely subsided, and if detox is not followed up by a higher level of care, the risk of relapse increases significantly.

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At Princeton Detox & Recovery Center we will help you find an inpatient rehab in Princeton that meets all of your personal clinical needs. Contact us today to learn more about inpatient treatment options in Bridgeton, New Jersey.

Residential Treatment Programs

Inpatient treatment, also referred to as residential treatment, lasts for between 30 and 90 days depending on your personal needs. The duration of your stay in rehab will depend on the severity of your substance use disorder and the presence of any co-occurring disorders. For example, a person who struggles with substance use and depression will benefit from a longer stay in rehab. There are several things to consider when you are choosing a residential treatment program in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Ask yourself the following questions:

  • Am I looking for a demographic-specific treatment program, like a dual diagnosis program, a gender-specific program, or a program that caters to working professionals?
  • Am I looking for a residential treatment program in Bridgeton, New Jersey, or am I willing to travel out of state for rehab?
  • Is inpatient treatment the best level of care for me, or would I benefit more from attending a partial hospitalization program or an intensive outpatient treatment program?

In response to the rising rates of drug addiction and alcoholism throughout the state of New Jersey, many treatment centers have been founded over the past several years. However, not all residential treatment centers are created equal. As part of the Guardian Recovery Network, we work directly with a network of reputable, licensed, and accredited drug and alcohol rehabs throughout the U.S. Contact us to learn more.

Outpatient & Aftercare

Outpatient treatment often serves as a step-down level of care once a person has completed medical detox and residential rehab. Outpatient treatment allows you to continue with individual and group therapy as you begin to navigate independent living. Outpatient treatment might also serve as a standalone treatment option. This could be the case if:

  • You have been struggling with a mild substance use disorder and no underlying issues.
  • You are the sole caretaker of one or more dependents.
  • You have a career that you cannot easily step away from for weeks at a time.
  • You have been through the treatment process before, and experienced a short relapse.

While you attend outpatient treatment and continue with aftercare, you will either live at home or in a sober living house, which comes recommended. Sober living serves as an important part of many aftercare plans. A sober house is a residence where people who are new to sobriety reside. The setting provides increased accountability and additional support during what can be a rather tumultuous time.

Drug & Alcohol Use in Bridgeton

Bridgeton is a large city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, with some of the highest crime rates across the state — and across the remainder of the country. A fair amount of the violent and non-violent crime reported in Bridgeton has to do with rising rates of opioid use and dependence. According to the New Jersey Substance Abuse Monitoring System for 2018, treatment admissions in Cumberland County were largely attributed to heroin — more specifically, to intravenous drug users.

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There were a total of 1,186 treatment admissions for heroin (46 percent of total treatment admissions), 665 treatment center admissions for alcohol (26 percent of total treatment admissions), and 941 treatment admissions specifically among intravenous drug users. If you or someone you love has been struggling with a substance use disorder of any type or severity, Princeton Detox & Recovery Center is available to help. Our medical detox program is both accessible and affordable. We cater to people of all ages in Bridgeton and all surrounding areas.

Why Princeton Detox & Recovery Center?

What sets Princeton Detox & Recovery Center apart from other medical detox centers in the Bridgeton, New Jersey area? First and foremost, we offer highly individualized clinical care — a level of care that you cannot find in any state-funded facility. We remain dedicated to providing each of our clients with integrated care, focusing on mental and emotional well-being as well as physical comfort and stabilization. We also focus on setting our clients up for success on the remainder of their recovery journeys. Our program does not end when a client moves onto the next stage of treatment. Clients have access to an involved alumni program, along with ongoing support from our compassionate staff members.

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How to Find the Best Rehab for You in Bridgeton

Finding the best rehab in Bridgeton for you depends heavily on your unique clinical needs. Are you looking for a rehab center that offers gender-specific care? Would you benefit from a New Jersey rehab that provides dual diagnosis treatment options? There are many options when it comes to addiction treatment, but not all of these options will be the right fit for you. Ask yourself what is important to you. Some factors to keep in mind are:

  • The amenities provided by the rehab center.
  • The location of the rehab in proximity to other addiction treatment resources, like IOP programs or sober living homes.
  • The addiction services offered by the rehab center (look for things like daily group therapy, psychiatric services, addiction assessments and holistic treatment options).
  • Whether or not the Princeton rehab accepts your health insurance, and whether or not you can afford to cover any out-of-pocket costs.
  • The duration of the treatment program.
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) options (this will be particularly important if you or your loved one has been struggling with an opioid use disorder).

When looking for the best rehab for you in Bridgeton, New Jersey, it is a good idea to reach out for guidance. At Princeton Detox & Recovery Center, we are well-equipped to help you make this important and life-changing decision. Contact us today for more information.

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Get Help for Addiction in Bridgeton, NJ

What steps can you take to get help for addiction in Bridgeton? Once you acknowledge help has become necessary, it is a good idea to reach out to a professional for guidance and assistance. At Princeton Detox & Recovery Center we have experienced and compassionate Treatment Advisors standing by to help you. Not only are they knowledgeable about our own program of recovery, but they can point you in the right direction if our program is not the best fit for you or your loved one. We are also happy to point you in the direction of additional recovery-related resources and services.

Contact Us Today to Begin

The only thing standing between you and a life of fulfilled addiction recovery is a phone call. As soon as you make the decision to reach out for help, you will be connected with one of our experienced and compassionate Treatment Advisors who will walk you through our simple and straightforward admissions process. We begin by conducting a brief pre-assessment over the phone. This assessment includes several questions concerning your personal history with substance use, your individualized treatment goals, and the presence of any previously diagnosed, underlying issues. The answers to these questions help our treatment team determine which detox services are going to be the most beneficial for your unique case. Next, we offer a free, no obligation insurance benefit check. At Princeton Detox & Recovery Center we work directly with many major health insurance providers throughout Bridgeton and the remainder of New Jersey, meaning the majority of the services we offer could be covered either partially or in full. Finally, we help arrange local transportation to our Bridgeton detox center, ensuring the safe and timely arrival of you or your loved one. Contact us today to begin your own personal journey of comprehensive healing.

Amanda Hilzer

Reviewed for accuracy by:

Amanda Hilzer M.Ed, CAADC, IADAC, ICCS, LCADC, CCS


Amanda graduated from Lehigh University with both an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Education degree in Counseling Psychology and has worked in the field of substance use disorder treatment and mental health treatment as a counselor and as a clinical manager for over 14 years.