Fort Lee Addiction Treatment Centers

In Fort Lee, New Jersey, drug and alcohol abuse is a problem for many residents. In 2016, 1,314 people in Bergen County New Jersey (where Fort Lee is located), were admitted to substance abuse treatment for alcohol-related problems.¹ That same year, 1,204 people were admitted for heroin abuse.¹

There are a variety of consequences associated with abusing these substances, so it’s important to be aware of them.

Although it’s technically a legal substance for people older than 21 in the United States, alcohol carries a lot of risk. With long-term use, it can lead to the following serious health problems, among others:² 

• Liver disease
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Dementia
• Learning problems

Similarly, heroin can cause many health issues, especially with long-term use. Though it is an opioid and an illegal street drug, it is frequently used, despite the dangers and potential health consequences associated with it, which can include:^3,4 

• Neuronal and hormonal imbalances.
• Loss of white matter in the brain.
• Pneumonia.
• Tuberculosis.
• Collapsed veins.
• Hepatitis B and C.
• HIV.

With this type of serious potential harm, abusing these substances should not be taken lightly. If you or a loved one is trying to stop using heroin, alcohol, or another substance, know that help is available. Professional treatment can help you get on the road to recovery. Search our directory for Fort Lee rehabs to find a list of nearby drug and alcohol treatment centers today.

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 Bergen County.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018). Alcohol Use and Your Health.
3. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). What Are the Long-term Effects of Heroin Use?
4. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). What Are the Medical Complications of Chronic Heroin Use?