How to find rehab in New Jersey

Nearly 2,900 drug overdoses occurred in New Jersey in 2018 and 100 percent of them were preventable.[1] Even if an addict never overdoses, their quality of life is typically much lower. For example, they are much more likely to be arrested, as a survey of 10 cities in New Jersey showed that over 15,000 drug attributable arrests occurred in 2013.[2]

A survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics showed that 17 percent of inmates committed the crime in an attempt to obtain money for more drugs or alcohol.[3]

Additionally, 83 percent of those admitted to rehab in New Jersey were divorced or single.[4]

Most people want to be free from the chains of addiction, but breaking free of this disease is easier said than done.

While quitting an addiction may seem like an overwhelming and even hopeless task, there are plenty of professionals available in New Jersey who understand the science behind addiction can help you find freedom.

Withdrawal Treatment Options in New Jersey

Fortunately, there are 369 substance abuse rehabilitation centers in New Jersey to help you reach sobriety.[5]

However, you may be overwhelmed with options. Therefore, your first step is to find a center that can help you through the detoxification process.

This process can be dangerous and, if handled inappropriately, deadly, as the side effects may include anxiety, nausea, insomnia, and sweating. In more serious cases, patients may experience hallucinations or even seizures.[6]

In some cases, a drug like Methadone is administered to help alleviate pain and cravings.

Therefore, it’s essential to find a medical facility that can assist you through the process. Fortunately, New Jersey has 28 treatment centers across the state that offer detoxification services.

While detoxification is a great start to stabilize your body, it isn’t a cure for addiction. Rather, it gives you a clean start to begin your road to recovery.

The next step is either inpatient or outpatient rehab. Inpatient care is more intensive as patients live onsite, and it’s suitable for those with stronger addictions. After completing inpatient care, you may transfer to outpatient care where you attend several therapy sessions per week, though you’ll be able to move back home. If you have family or work commitments that prohibit you from attending inpatient care, you may choose to go directly from detox to outpatient care. However, it’s important to discuss this decision with a healthcare provider.

Below is a breakdown of the various treatment center options in New Jersey.

Type of Care, by number and percent
	Facilities
	No.	%
Outpatient	333	90.24%
Regular	324	87.80%
Intensive	242	65.58%
Day Treatment/Partial Hospitalization	89	24.12%
Detoxification	28	7.59%
Methadone/buprenorphine maintenance or naltrexone treatment	115	31.17%
Residential (non-hospital)	50	13.55%
Short Term	19	5.15%
Long Term	41	11.11%
Detoxification	16	4.34%
Hospital Inpatient	14	3.79%
Treatment	11	2.98%
Detoxification	13	3.52%
Total	369	100.00%

Withdrawal Treatment Center Accreditations in New Jersey

Now that you know the kind of treatment that is most suitable for your needs, you’ll have to choose a treatment center that offers that kind of treatment.

As you begin your search, you may see various ads offering painless treatment solutions and guaranteeing permanent sobriety. Given that quality addiction services require a group of highly trained medical professionals and therapists, the cost to attend rehab is relatively expensive.

Therefore, several unqualified and even fraudulent treatment centers have appeared over the years that do not offer quality addiction services.

To avoid committing to an unqualified treatment center, look at the accreditations of the treatment center.

The most common accreditations are with the State Department of Health, State Substance Abuse Agency, and the State Mental Health Department.

However, there are also a number of other well respected national organizations that accredit addiction centers including, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the Council on Accreditation (COA), and the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP).

These programs inspect addiction treatment facilities and ensure that they meet quality guidelines based on scientific research and data. These inspections extend beyond the facility to the medical professionals themselves and the programs the facility offers to treat addiction.

For example, to become accredited with CARF, each facility must complete a 10 step process, which includes sending a survey team to inspect the facility and talk with care providers. In addition, the longest the accreditation lasts is three years, so you can rest assured that their current practices are not dated.[7]

Below is a breakdown of the percentage of facilities that are accredited with various organizations.

Facility Licensing, Certification, or Accreditation, by number and percent
	No.	%
Any listed agency/organization	320	86.72%
State substance abuse agency	292	79.13%
State mental health department	162	43.90%
State department of health	167	45.26%
Hospital licensing authority	23	6.23%
The Joint Commission	79	21.41%
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)	88	23.85%
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)	6	1.63%
Council on Accreditation (COA)	13	3.52%
Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)	1	0.27%
Other national organization or federal, state or local agency	11	2.98%
Total	369	100.00%

How Much Does Withdrawal Treatment Cost in New Jersey?

The next step in your search is to find one that meets your budget parameters.

Addiction treatment costs vary drastically and depend largely on the kind of treatment you wish to receive, and the luxury level you desire.

Most treatment programs cost anywhere from $3,000 per month to almost $100,000 per month.

Generally, an inpatient program will cost anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000 for a month-long program, though this is all-inclusive from room and board to therapy sessions and medical expenses.

If you want a more luxurious inpatient treatment center (such as those that a celebrity might attend), that’s when the price might reach $100,000.

Outpatient treatment programs are significantly cheaper as you’ll pay your own living expenses and only attend sessions. These sessions may be very low cost (even free in cases like Alcoholics Anonymous) to several hundred dollars per session. The price again will largely depend on how intense you want the sessions to be. For example, group sessions will be much cheaper than a one on one session with a therapist.

While the numbers above may be frightening, the good news is that not all patients pay that price out of pocket. In fact, many even receive world-class treatment for free.

The government recognizes addiction as a threat to society and the economy as about $600 billion is lost to addiction (from crime and healthcare-related costs) annually.[8]

In addition, it costs about $24,000 to incarcerate a person for a year, though only about $4,700 to pay for a year of methadone treatment. Therefore, the government now also supports a variety of state-funded programs to make treatment more affordable.

State-Funded Rehab vs. PRivate Rehab in New Jersey

Given the economic impact of addiction, several state-funded programs now exist to help people receive addiction treatment. Most of these programs are either free or operate on a sliding scale. The treatment is still high quality with licensed professionals, though it may lack some of the private treatment centers’ luxuries.

Unfortunately, many state-funded programs usually limit the amount of time a patient can stay, which may be shorter than what that particular patient needs.

Nonetheless, they are a great option if you’re on a budget.

In addition, several private non-profit treatment centers also exist. These treatment centers often operate under generous charity donations or grants, and while you may have to apply to be accepted, you won’t have to spend a dime to attend.

The only problem with both state-funded and private non-profit centers is that their popularity often makes it difficult to get into, and there is usually a waiting list. If you require immediate treatment, you may instead look to a for-profit treatment center. These generally have no waitlist and offer top-quality care, though they also come at a higher price tag.

Here are a few solutions to ensure you can afford addiction treatment.

Health Insurance and Treatment Addiction in New Jersey

About 66 percent of New Jersey treatment facilities accept private health insurance, and depending on your health insurance provider, they may cover some of the costs of treatment.

However, given that only about 31 percent of those that entered addiction treatment centers in New Jersey in 2019 had a job, private health insurance may not be an option.

Fortunately, 61 percent of treatment centers accept Medicaid, and about 25 percent accept Medicare. Below is a breakdown of state-funded and private rehab options in New Jersey.

Facility Operation, by number and percent
	Facilities
	No.	%
Private Non-Profit	180	48.78%
Private for Profit	171	46.34%
Local, county, or community government	11	2.98%
State government	4	1.08%
Federal Government	3	0.81%
Tribal Government	0	0.00%
Total	369	100.00%

Affording Treatment Without Health Insurance in New Jersey

Finally, if you fear that your health insurance won’t cover the addiction treatment, there are still other options. Uplifting statistics from SAMHSA show that 73 percent of New Jersey treatment facilities offer a sliding scale option.

Therefore, the amount you pay is based on your income, so the lower your income is, the less you have to pay.

In addition, 54 percent of facilities offer treatment at no charge or a very minimal fee for those that can’t pay for treatment.

Facility Payment Options, by Number and percent
	No.	%
Cash or self-payment	341	92.41%
Private Health Insurance	243	65.85%
Medicare	91	24.66%
Medicaid	224	60.70%
State-financed Health insurance	124	33.60%
Federal military insurance	87	23.58%
No payment accepted (free treatment for all clients)	13	3.52%
IHS/Tribal/Union (ITU) funds	1	0.27%
Other payments	3	0.81%
Sliding fee scale	270	73.17%
Treatment at no charge or minimal payment for clients who can’t pay	198	53.66%
Total	369	100.00%

Find Withdrawal Treatment in New Jersey Today

Over 98,000 people in New Jersey sought help in 2019, so even if finding help feels impossible, it’s not. The key is to find a resource that can guide you through your decision. If you need to talk to someone now to help you get on the right path, we’re available at . All conversations are confidential, and our goal is to help you take control of your future.