Bridgeton, NJ Detox and Rehab Centers

Addiction is impacting the nation at significant rates, and the residents of Bridgeton, New Jersey, are no exception.

In 2016, 503 Cumberland County residents were admitted for alcohol abuse or addiction treatment, and another 858 residents were admitted for heroin use.¹ Addiction is a complex disease and the initial admission to treatment is just the first step on the road to recovery. Relapses are somewhat common and do not mean that treatment has failed. In fact, 40–60% of patients with drug or alcohol addiction relapse at least once in the course of their long-term recovery, a rate that is similar to relapses in those with asthma.²

The most effective treatment for most patients with a drug or alcohol addiction is a combination of medications and behavioral therapy. However, treatment approaches must be based on each person’s needs.

Medication may be prescribed to treat withdrawal symptoms, reduce drug cravings, and prevent relapse. Behavioral therapy can help with some of these same things, while also helping you understand the triggers that lead you to use substances. Knowing what draws you to use drugs and alcohol can be an important factor in learning how to break those patterns.

There are a variety of other treatments that might be used at rehab programs, including:

• Exercise and nutrition therapy.
• Contingency management.
• Community and family therapy.
• Group therapy.
• Meditation.
• Yoga.

The important thing to keep in mind is that recovery is possible, and treatment can help you get there. Browse our directory to find Bridgeton, New Jersey, rehab programs, as well as options in the surrounding region.

Sources

1. Department of Human Services: Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
   Office of Planning, Research, Evaluation and Prevention. (2017). New Jersey Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Substance Abuse Overview 2016 Cumberland County.
2. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2014). Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction.