Drug and Alcohol Dependence

What Are the Most Commonly Used Drugs in New Jersey?

By |February 20th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Like many states in the country, New Jersey is currently in the midst of a major opioid crisis. With arrests and admissions to treatment facilities for opiate issues continuing to top every state list (1), ...

How Alcoholism Starts

By |September 30th, 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

What causes alcoholism? There is no straightforward answer to this age-old question. While certain factors can increase your chances of becoming an alcoholic, every individual experience is different. The majority of American adults drink on ...

10 Facts About Drug Addiction

By |March 12th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Drug Addiction Statistics Drug addiction is one of the most prevalent health-related issues that Americans of all demographics currently face. Drug addiction is a non-discriminatory disease, and it can affect anyone regardless of their ...

Detox Options: What to Expect

By |September 8th, 2019|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

If you or your loved one have made the decision to pursue detoxification to end substance abuse, you have a lot to be proud of. Addiction is a chronic disease that requires treatment like ...

The Dangers of Alcohol Withdrawal without Supervision

By |August 24th, 2019|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Alcohol is one of the most widely-abused substances among Americans, and a large part of this is because alcohol plays an integral role in celebrations and social norms. People mistakenly believe alcohol is not ...