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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”856874″]Tom’s River has more DWI arrests than any other place in New Jersey. From 2016-2017 there were 398 DWI’s arrests in this one town which is equal to at least one arrest per day. There are more people in seeking treatment for alcoholism in Ocean County than almost anywhere else in the state of New Jersey. However, this town is facing an even bigger crisis. The number of heroin users has almost tripled in the last two years in Tom’s River. The opioid epidemic has hit this particular town hard. The town has caught the attention of law makers and media alike for the number of overdoses that are occurring at an alarming rate.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”164626″]Drug Overdoses in Ocean County and Tom’s River, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”208883″]The fact that the largest number of overdoses per capita in New Jersey is happening in this particular town has not escaped people’s attention. The overdose rate has skyrocketed at an alarming pace in Tom’s River. The opioid epidemic that is responsible for the deaths of nearly 70,000 people a year across the United States, has struck this town with a vengeance. This massive increase in overdoses is due to the presence of synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl and carfentanil. These synthetic painkillers aren’t just dangerous, they are deadly. Fentanyl alone is 50 times more powerful than morphine and carfentanil is a large animal tranquilizer. The smallest amount of either of these two drugs is enough to cause an instantaneous overdose. Between 2017-2018 over there were approximately 408 overdoses in Ocean County with a high concentration of those in Tom’s River.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”577630″]Treatment Centers in Ocean County and Tom’s River, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”203824″]Suffering from an addiction is an all-consuming focus. The drive to use is intense and fierce. Addiction is hard to understand for those who have never experienced addiction. Asking for help or even admitting that one has a problem can be challenging because drug use carries with it such a profound stigma and condemnation. Addiction doesn’t discriminate, it affects everyone across all demographics. Enlightened Solutions understands exactly what you are going through and how to help you through the most difficult parts of your recovery. You need a program that is going to work with your specific addiction and will follow your treatment through to the end. The treatments and therapies at Enlightened Solutions are holistic means mixed with traditional methods of addiction recovery to create the greatest chances of success. Making rehab work is a matter of commitment and determination, deciding that you want to succeed and recover then seeing that motivation through with supportive clinical care. There are lots of people who want to help you and support you and give you hope that you can achieve sobriety and complete recovery.

If you or a loved one is struggling, please call us today at 833-801-LIVE or visit us at enlightenedsolutions.com to live chat with a treatment professional today.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”929197″]Synthetic marijuana or K-2 is a drug that has grown in popularity amongst a younger demographic in recent years as it is fairly easy to procure through headshops without much hassle. However, this drug is dangerous and has some serious side effects, including psychosis and overdose. This drug has been infiltrating cities in New Jersey. In late 2017, several people in the city of Paterson overdosed on the same day from smoking K-2 and had to be admitted to the hospital. The introduction of the new drug to an already troubled area is scary to contemplate as Paterson is already considered by law enforcement to be the epicenter of the heroin production and distribution in the state.

The drug problem in Paterson is not limited to a single demographic of adults age 25-50, it is spread across the board and has infiltrated the youth of this city. This is evident even in the surrounding school districts, where Paterson repeated appears at the very top of the list of reported drug and alcohol incidents year after year.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”119971″]Drug Overdoses in Passaic County and Paterson, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”179321″]Heroin is single-handedly responsible for the 3118 deaths across the state of New Jersey in 2018, 330 of which were in Passaic County. The dangerous drug holds its victim’s hostage, paralyzing them through the stigma of addiction and it’s incredibly powerful grasp. As heroin being produced and distributed from Paterson uses synthetic products such as carfentanil and fentanyl to make their products cheaper and more potent the death toll continues to rise in the drastic measure. Carfentanil is an elephant tranquilizer and just a small amount of this drug is enough to kill a human being in mere moments. In 2016, 7 people overdosed in a 24-hour period due to heroin laced with either fentanyl or carfentanil.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”854337″]Treatment Centers in Passaic County and Paterson, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”713648″]Addiction is an illness that takes over your entire life. Drug users often feel ashamed of their dependence and decline help out of shame or pride. The right treatment facility understands the patients need to regain their dignity and self-respect. It is possible to escape from addiction with the right care and treatment. Enlightened Solutions helps patients reclaim their life through holistic treatments, and therapies that build onto and reinforce the traditional 12-step programs. The staff creates an atmosphere of understanding and support. Recovery is not an easy journey, but it is so beneficial to be in a place where people understand exactly what you are going through and know how to help you succeed. Healing beings with you and finding the ability to be comfortable in your own skin, to learn to love yourself, and finding your purpose again. Unique treatments such as equine therapy, acupuncture, art, and music therapy help you change the way approach yourself, your addiction and life.

If you or a loved one is struggling, please call us today at 833-801-LIVE or visit us at enlightenedsolutions.com to live chat with a treatment professional today.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”189457″]The United States is facing one of the largest public health disasters in its history with the overwhelming opioid epidemic that is sweeping across the country affecting everyone and discriminating against no one. Everyone from Lawyers, housewives, soccer coaches to bus drivers, teachers and teenagers alike can be affected by addiction. Heroin has claimed the lives of over 200,000 people nation-wide over the last 20 years. New Jersey is in the heart of the epidemic. Between 2014-2018, 9,512 people overdosed in the State of New Jersey, making it the state with the 5th largest overdose rate in the country. Overdoses are now one of the leading causes of death in the Garden State.

New Jersey isn’t taking this sitting down, it is attacking this crisis aggressively. In 2017, Governor Chris Christie declared a public health crisis in New Jersey and allocated $200 million in funds to be used to fight back against the rising tide of opioid addiction in the state. In Newark the heroin use is one of the highest in the state; however, it also has the among the highest number of people seeking treatment.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”849669″]Drug Overdoses in Essex County and Newark, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”182755″]With the introduction of synthetic heroin in the Newark area, the overdose rate has almost tripled over the last few years. The presence of fentanyl and carfentanil in street heroin has led to more accidental overdoses due to the higher potency of the heroin available. Fentanyl, a synthetic pain killer, designed for extreme pain management is 50 times more powerful than morphine and therefore a small amount is enough to cause an accidental overdose. Newark has had the largest amount of drug overdoses in the state of New Jersey with an estimated 752 death between 2017-2018.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”106001″]Treatment Centers in Essex County and Newark, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”176913″]Treatment is now easier to find in New Jersey than ever, especially in the city of Newark and Essex County. Detoxing and recovering from an opioid addiction is not easy but it is very possible with the right help and support. There are a variety of treatment options and rehab facilities that are available, between in-patient, out-patient rehabs as well as medically-assisted treatment programs to make this process easier. It can be very daunting to take the first steps towards recovery, especially if you have no idea what to expect. Have no fear, you aren’t in this alone. The doctors and counselors at Enlightened Solutions understand exactly what you are going through and are there to help you every step of the way.

People are often embarrassed by their addiction or see it as a form of weakness to ask for help. This makes it hard to be open to getting the help they need. Getting treatment for your addiction is one of the best things you will ever do for yourself. Just know that you are safe within the walls of your treatment center. No one is going to judge you, they are there to offer help, support and the hope of a sober and clean future.

If you or a loved one is struggling, please call us today at 833-801-LIVE or visit us to live chat with a treatment professional today.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”991501″]Ocean County has among the highest number of people seeking treatment for alcohol addiction of anywhere in the state. It also, incidentally, has more DWI arrests than almost any other county in New Jersey. Alcohol addiction is tricky because it is so easy to fall into and alcohol can be found just about everywhere. Advertising for alcohol is constantly in our faces in media, print, and grocery stores. Alcohol is a constant temptation and incredibly hard to walk away from when you are physically and mentally addicted. Next to opioid addiction, alcohol is the most common addiction in the United States. In the United States, there are approximately 88,000 death due to alcohol or alcohol related causes.

Lakewood is not immune to the opioid epidemic that is running rampant in New Jersey. The number of people addicted to opioids in Ocean County is the highest of any county in New Jersey despite only being the 6th largest county. Like alcohol, opioids are highly addictive and nearly 80% of opioid addictions are directly related to having been prescribed prescription painkillers due to injury or surgery.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”151622″]Drug Overdoses in Ocean County and Lakewood Township, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”147667″]Most people don’t think about the damage that alcohol does, or the repercussions of long-term binge drinking on the body. Alcohol poisoning is a very real danger that can sneak up on people who are indulging and lead to death. Alcohol is responsible for more deaths, although indirectly, than any other drug.

Overdose deaths are not uncommon in Ocean County. In the last two years, there have been 408 overdose deaths. Opioid overdoses have almost tripled in Ocean County over the last several years, to the point where every 48 hours some is overdosing. Stores such as CVS and Walgreen have stepped up and made Narcan, the drug used to reverse an overdose, available without a prescription to everyone.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”181137″]Treatment Centers in Ocean County and Lakewood Township, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”151226″]Working towards recovery can be on of the more confusing and stressful experiences in life without proper support or guidance. The early recovery experience can come with so many conflicting emotions: a desire to quit, a desire to still use, self-loathing and anger at the drugs and the rest of the world, as well as trauma, shame, and guilt. It is hard for people who aren’t suffering from the disease of addiction to really understand what people in recovery are truly going through. What recovering addicts and alcoholics need more than anything else is a strong support network and the hope of a full recovery. Enlightened Solutions provides their patients the path to recovery they need with the strong support network they require. We provide a peaceful environment with treatments and therapies that work with each patients’ individual needs. No matter what the addiction, there is a solution and hope. When you enter into rehab, you will encounter both holistic treatments that work in tandem with tradition rehabilitation methods for a more personal and through a program that has proven results. You are not alone and there are people who care, who are ready and willing to support you through this critical time in your life and help you succeed and find your sobriety.

If you or a loved one is struggling, please call us today at 833-801-LIVE or visit us to live chat with a treatment professional today.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”202370″]Every 11 seconds someone in the United States overdoses. This is a scary statistic especially when you realize that this number has doubled in the past year. In New Jersey, the heroin crisis has reached an all-time high and places like Jersey City are on the front line of the fight. A hospital in Jersey City, as well as several others throughout the state of New Jersey, have decided that they can directly impact the heroin problem that has the state under siege. Doctors and nurses at Jersey City Medical Center have taken the responsibility of breaking the cycle of addiction onto themselves by using alternatives to painkillers on patients. They are seeing the potential risk of patients developing an addiction as a critical issue. Statistically, 80% of all opioid addictions begin with a prescribed pain killer.

Jersey City has each year routinely appears near the top of the school district drug and alcohol incident list. In 2015, Jersey City had 96 incidents of reported substance abuse, the second highest in the state. Jersey City has always had a notorious reputation for drugs and crime, but the mounting heroin problem in New Jersey has made the socioeconomic problems of this city that much more obvious with a spike in the number of individuals actively using heroin and ensuing overdoses.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”341215″]Drug Overdoses in Hudson County and Jersey City, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”150204″]The number of drug overdoses in Jersey City and Hudson County has only increased in the last few years. This is due to a number of reasons such as the potency of the heroin available and its easy access. Between 2017-2018 there were 331 overdose deaths, making Jersey City 5th in the state for overdose deaths. Regardless of the statistic, opioid addiction is dangerous and every time you indulge, you are risking death by overdose.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”162535″]Treatment Centers in Hudson County and Jersey City, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”159201″]Seeking to heal from your addiction is a giant step but a frightening one at that, especially if you don’t know what to expect. The good news is there are lots of people who want to help you navigate this complicated time and help you reclaim your life. Enlightened Solutions offers treatments and unique program to help you beat your addiction regardless of what your drug of choice is and how deeply entrenched you feel you are. The staff takes a different approach to addiction recovery by using tried and true methods as well as holistic healing and the newest advances in addiction recovery. Our staff is dedicated to helping and supporting you through your journey and celebrating a clean and sober lifestyle. Surrounding yourself in a community of supportive people, who understand and can commiserate what you are going through is one of the most important aspects of the recovery journey.

If you or a loved one is struggling, please call us today at 833-801-LIVE or visit us to live chat with a treatment professional today.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”452455″]New Jersey is caught in the grip of an enormous opioid crisis. The number of people addicted to opioids in Elizabeth as well as Union County has grown significantly in the last year of 2018. This crisis isn’t limited to a certain demographic of people, addiction crosses all age groups and walks of life. In fact, New Jersey is 6th in the nation for teen overdoses. Drug overdose has become the 6th leading cause of death in New Jersey. Union County has implemented good Samaritan laws that allow those witnessing a drug overdose to call for help without fear of being prosecuted for drug possession. A drug disposal drop box has been set up in the Union County Police Department, allowing people with leftover prescriptions to dispose of the excess, to keep it from falling into the wrong hand.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”184699″]Drug Overdoses in Union County and Elizabeth, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”129388″]The overdose rate in Union County has doubled in the past year. Union County has responded by being extremely proactive and not only arming all first responders with Narcan, a drug that reverses overdoses but also offering training classes for residents. These training sessions teach residents to recognize an opioid overdose and what steps to take to revive the victim, including how to administer Narcan. Pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens are now making Narcan available to the public without a prescription in New Jersey.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”414194″]Treatment Centers in Union County and Elizabeth, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”840253″]Those struggling with addiction often feel trapped and alone. They don’t know where to turn to find real help from their addiction. Many times, there is a great deal of shame involved for someone who is addicted because of the stigma surrounding drug addiction as a whole. Drug addiction often isolates users and prevents them from finding the support they desperately need to quit substance abuse for good. Moving forward in recovery can be hard when you are caught up by an intensely physical, mental, and even spiritual desire to use. It is important for you to find a safe place with a strong support network that will see you through every stage of your recovery journey and help you on the path to recovery. Recovering from drug addiction isn’t just healing your body, it is learning about yourself and understanding why you started using in the first place, then building a new skill set for living sober. Recovery is about healing your mind, your soul and finding peace within yourself. Enlightened Solutions is a treatment center that understands and knows exactly what you are going through and can help you create a sober life that lasts. We have developed treatments and therapies that work with each individual’s needs to help them heal their mind, body, and spirit. Just as each person is different, so is each person’s addiction. Our expert clinical team uses many different treatments and therapies to help addicted loved ones heal from their addiction and find real and lasting sobriety.

If you or a loved one is struggling, please contact us today at 833-801-LIVE or visit us to live chat with a treatment professional today.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”852364″]New Jersey is one of the states that has been hit the worst by the opioid epidemic in the United States. This epidemic is no stranger to the residents of Hamilton Township and Mercer County. Mercer County has a large population of people who have become addicted to heroin, many of these only turning to heroin when they were unable to obtain an opioid prescription painkiller they were addicted to. These individuals began their addiction, innocently enough, from an opioid painkiller such as Vicodin or Percocet most likely prescribed for an injury or surgery. It takes almost no time for people to become addicted to these, especially if they are prescribed over a long period of time.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”172224″]Drug Overdoses in Mercer County and Hamilton Township, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”130664″]Between 2017-2018 there were approximately 253 overdose deaths in Mercer County. The overdose rate in New Jersey has become overwhelming, necessitating first responders to carry Naloxone also known as Narcan. Narcan, a life-saving drug, is used to reverse an opioid overdose, bringing individuals back from the brink of death. The drug works quickly to block the opioid substances flooding the brain and in turn reviving someone experiencing an overdose. Mercer County was among the first counties in New Jersey to train and arm their first responders, such as police and EMTs, to use Narcan to reverse overdoses after the number of overdoses per year began to skyrocket at an alarming rate. This action has saved countless lives, but it has only made a dent in the mounting number of overdoses occurring in this county.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”105569″]Treatment Centers in Mercer County and Hamilton Township, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”123604″]Addiction has historically carried with it a stigma that has not only prevented those who are addicted to seeking help but also created almost self-imposed isolation. Isolation is dangerous for someone attempting to recover from addiction. To successfully recover, it is important to find a support network and a quality treatment facility that is prepared to help a loved one struggling with addiction every step of their recovery journey. Recovery can be a difficult process in the beginning, especially if a loved one is struggling with withdrawal. Enlightened Solutions has treatment programs designed to help loved ones seeking recovery successfully complete the rehab process and recover their sobriety for life. Our full continuum of care helps loved ones dealing with withdrawals and ease them into recovery. Our treatment plans are custom created, tailored to your loved one’s exact needs. All of our therapeutic offerings are both holistic and evidence-based, using the latest research and techniques, integrating them with tried and true practices to create a unique treatment that helps loved ones find recovery and hope. Enlightened Solutions provides true support, understands and encourages healing in a peaceful environment designed to offer security and inspiration. Recovering from an addiction is not an easy road to travel but you are not alone. There is a community of caring and supportive people waiting to help you recapture your life and spirit.

If you or a loved one is struggling, please call us today at 833-801-LIVE or visit us to live chat with a treatment professional today.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”141901″]The opioid crisis does not discriminate, and it is something that has in some way touched every resident of the state of New Jersey. The most heartbreaking victims of the opioid epidemic in New Jersey are also the smallest victims, the babies born to mothers who are addicted to opioids. The number of babies being born with an addiction to opioids in New Jersey has grown at an alarming rate. Withdrawal symptoms are especially dangerous in babies. They are experiencing some of the worse symptoms of withdrawal because they are most fragile. Babies require special care and rehabilitation that most hospitals aren’t trained to provide. The PSE&G Children’s Specialized Hospital in Middlesex County has developed a special program for infants suffering from opioid withdrawal. This is a sign of a huge epidemic that is trickling down into the smallest member of the Middlesex County community.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”905977″]Drug Overdoses in Middlesex County and Edison, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”768215″]Overdose deaths in Middlesex County increase by 82 percent in 2014 and has since continued to climb. Toxicology tests run on many of these victims are finding the presence of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and Carfentinal. These are extremely powerful and deadly. Problematically, many people buy heroin and receive fentanyl instead, which is significantly more potent and life-threatening. People can instantaneously overdose due to the fact that the fentanyl is 30 times stronger than heroin. There is no way of knowing what drugs are present in heroin purchased on the street and therefore more people are being exposed to these powerful opioids and overdosing as a result. The likelihood of overdose on heroin is higher than any other drug.

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”842440″]Treatment Centers in Middlesex County and Edison, New Jersey
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”937068″]Overcoming an addiction might seem like a hopeless fight, especially when you can’t seem to find the strength to stop. Using your substance of choice is a constant thought at the back of your brain, and it is always with you. There is a place to find hope and free yourself from your addiction. Enlightened Solutions is a place to find solace and freedom from your addiction. You might feel alone in your struggles, but our caring and compassionate staff of doctors and counselors understand what you are going through, how to ease your challenging symptoms and help you through to a better place. The treatments are an exceptional blend of traditional rehab therapies and holistic healing. Enlightened Solutions has created a safe and accepting environment that encourages the restoration of the spirit, body, and mind. Everyone’s journey to recovery is personal, so each person’s treatment is designed around their individual requirements. The therapies provided allow for enlightenment and personal growth, helping patients learn about themselves and find the inner strength to conquer their addiction. There is no easy road to recovery but on this is a road you don’t have to travel by yourself.

If you or a loved one is struggling, please contact us today at 833-801-LIVE or visit us to live chat with a treatment professional today.

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