Blog about drug abuse and addiction

According to The Atlantic, when the government began to more aggressively target doctors and drug companies who were helping to drive prescription painkiller dependence in the U.S., addicts sought cheaper and more accessible alternatives. As a result, many turned to heroin. Now, experts across the U.S. are warning drug addicts and their families that a heroin epidemic is sweeping the nation. Last year, a congressional hearing was convened in Florida to discuss the growing problem ...

“Road to Recovery,” a television program that airs on SNJ Today routinely interviews experts from New Jersey rehab centers. In a recent episode, the show’s host, Michael Deleon, interviewed Behavioral Crossroads’ Rabbi Avi Richler. The episode aimed a spotlight on the need for substance abuse treatment centers in NewJersey that are aligned with the Jewish faith, and how Behavioral Crossroads is filling this unique void. During the half-hour program, Rabbi Richler addressed the importance of ...

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), underage drinking is a serious public health problem. In fact, alcohol is reportedly the most widely abused substance among youth in the United States, often requiring parents and families to seek treatment for alcohol addiction. In New Jersey, to tackle this growing problem, the state department of Alcoholic Beverage Control facilitates a “Cops in Shops” program. The program, which was launched 20 years ago, ...

Alcohol addiction treatment is the first step in managing this problem and moving forward. Anyone currently suffering with addiction should reach out to addiction centers as a way to improve their mental and physical health, find stable support, and have a team of people ready to help both medically and emotionally. Centers in New Jersey will offer top of the line professionals, equipment, and spaces that focus solely on the treatment of alcohol addiction. This ...

Each year, the Mental Health Association of New Jersey (MHANJ) hosts its Annual Evening of Excellence. The event honors those making a significant impact in the mental health field in New Jersey, while also raising funds through a dinner and silent auction in support of the association’s work. This year, Doug Reichert, Behavioral Crossroads’ Program Director, was tapped to receive the Spotlight on Excellence in Addiction Certificate of Recognition. The award recognizes his deep and ...

If there is one thing that many people on this Earth can understand it is addiction. Whether you have dealt with it in your life, viewed it first-hand, or seen it in movies, addiction comes in many shapes and sizes and is terrible when tackled head-on. Fortunately, there are many different programs and services that help you not only cope with the symptoms of addiction but help you all the way through recovery as well. ...

Behavioral Crossroads continues to solidify its position as an industry leader among New Jersey alcohol treatment centers. The facility was recently featured by The Buffalo News following the launch of its new kosher recovery services program that caters specifically to the needs of the Orthodox Jewish community. To meet the needs of the Jewish clients, Behavioral Crossroads features a fully stocked kosher kitchen where kosher and Sabbath meals are prepared. All staff members receive cultural ...

Drug addiction is a problem that has been increasing intensely in our society. Some are life-threatening addictions while some negatively affect our families and friend. Among these life threatening addictions is heroin abuse, which can be categorized as one of the most dangerous addictions in New Jersey and the country. Deaths Caused By Heroin in New Jersey: There have been more than 5000 deaths recorded in New Jersey since 2004 and heroin is partly to ...

In order for a patient to get rid of drug addiction, he will need a powerful support network and intensive as well as ongoing treatment. Not only that, but the patient also needs to learn how he can re-acquire or develop relationships and skills that will help him re-integrate in the society. The best way to achieve such goals is by using a professional Intensive Outpatient Program, also known as IOP. What the Intensive Outpatient ...

How Alcoholism Influences Mental Illness Mental illness and alcoholism are a dangerous combination that often go hand in hand. They feed off of each other in a cycle that can make it impossible to deal with the responsibilities of everyday life. Over a third of alcoholics suffer from another mental illness which may or may not be diagnosed. Mental illness and alcoholism are comorbid, which means that sobriety could stop the detrimental aspects of the mental ...

Residents, health experts and lawmakers agree that heroin addiction is an epidemic in New Jersey. Heroin addiction is common in many of cities in the Garden State. There are many suburbs and small towns in New Jersey that also have a serious heroin addiction problem. One lawmaker and physician is helping pass legislation that will require health insurance companies to provide coverage for pain medications that are designed to reduce addiction. Assemblyman Herb Conaway says ...

Heroin addiction has become a growing problem across the United States in recent years. In many cities, the rate of death from a heroin overdose has exceeded the number of deaths from automobile crashes and violent crime. The cost of heroin has been dropping significantly in recent years, and it has now overtaken addiction to prescription drugs. The growing availability of heroin, and its attendant risk of overdose, has made it the focus of many ...

Alcoholism is a growing problem in the United States, and it may not be a surprise that many college students abuse alcohol on a regular basis. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that four out of five students drink and half of those students binge drink. Binge drinking is defined as drinking that causes a person’s blood alcohol concentration to reach .08, which can happen when men have five drinks or ...

Cocaine addiction is particularly challenging, due to the high relapse rate after one has stopped using the drug. However, there is no research that shows that changes in the DNA taking place during withdrawal could be responsible for potential future developments of treatments that are more effective. So why does someone experience a cocaine relapse? When someone is in withdrawal, genes that have to do with addictive personality will be reprogrammed in the brain. Although ...