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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 ...

The Best Non-Narcotic and Non-Addictive Treatments for Depression

By |May 15th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Depression - also referred to as major depressive disorder - is an extremely common mental health condition, one that can result in serious symptoms that disrupt day-to-day life when left untreated. According to the ...

Staying Sober and Committed to Your Addiction Recovery

By |January 31st, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In early recovery staying focused on your treatment goals might seem like a daunting task. When it comes to wavering focus there are a lot of contributing factors. First of all you’ve been ...

How to Rebuild Finances after Addiction

By |September 16th, 2019|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Substance abuse can take a toll on many aspect of a person’s life – family, friends, employment, personal health and romantic relationships can all suffer greatly as a result of addiction. If you have ...

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 ...

Overdose from Heroin Laced with Fentanyl

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

The recent rise in heroin and opioid related overdoses is largely blamed on the drug itself. While this seems like a reasonable conclusion for many, others have become aware of a new drug to ...