Doctors increasingly prescribing opioids has led, in part, to widespread misuse across the country. Because they’re so highly addictive, the opioid epidemic is now a public health emergency that East Orange, New Jersey, also struggles with.1
In Essex County, where East Orange is located, 3,593 people were admitted to rehab centers in 2017 for heroin and other opiates, which is up from 3,204 in 2016.2,3
As some health care providers reduce the number of prescriptions they write, they’re looking into alternative forms of pain management, such as the following, which can be coupled with responsible use of over-the-counter pain medication:4
Search our directory for East Orange rehab centers for nearby treatment programs that can help you deal with your dependence on opioids. Remember that each center is different, so if you don’t find one that fits your needs in East Orange, you may find one nearby within Essex County.
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