Addictions Treatment

Addictions Treatment at Hunterdon Behavioral Health is designed to help individuals and families who have been affected by the use, abuse or dependence on addictive substances such as alcohol, drugs, nicotine, gambling or spending.

Services are personalized to meet the special needs of adolescents and adults in addressing issues such as

  • Early sobriety
  • Relapse prevention
  • Long-term recovery
  • Co-dependency
  • COA/ACOA
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Family education
  • Adolescent issues
  • Women´s Issues
  • Support Groups

Inpatient Detoxification

A three-day medical inpatient detoxification regimen on our Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit.

Intensive Services

Acute Addiction Intervention Program

For those who require intensive substance abuse treatment, the AAIP meets five days a week for three hours, and may be available as an alternative to inpatient and residential rehabilitation.

The program also offers psychiatric treatment for those with a co-existing mental health diagnosis.

Intensive Outpatient Program

The I.O.P. meets three evenings per week for three hours. Group therapy is the primary modality, with individual and family treatment on an as-needed basis.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Education Series:

The Monday Night Program.

This 16-week education program provides information and insight into the diseases of alcoholism and substance abuse, and their effects on the individual and their relationships.

Topics include

  • Medical aspects of addiction
  • Family roles
  • Health communication
  • Self esteem
  • Co-dependency

Assessment and Evaluation

Our staff of certified professionals provides individual needs assessment. In collaboration with human service agencies, the court system, and other professionals (physicians, attorneys, schools administrators) we are able to provide comprehensive substance abuse evaluations and effective treatment recommendations.

Resource and Referral Services

The Addictions Treatment staff is able to provide referrals to

  • Residential addictions programs
  • Self-help group meetings (Alcoholics Anonymous; Narcotics Anonymous; Al-Anon; SMART recovery)
  • Linkage to community resources

These specifically designed programs meet the needs of individuals at varying stages of recovery.

The AAIP may serve as the starting point for recovery, or may be part of a discharge plan from an acute or residential inpatient facility. The evenining I.O.P. may be a transition or lower level of care. Individuals involved in our substance abuse services are supported to

  • establish and maintain sobriety
  • learn & incorporate sobriety skills in a healthier lifestyle
  • develop alternative coping skills & problem solving techniques

Smoking Cessation

If you're ready to quit, it's time for a "Fresh Start."

The "Fresh Start" Smoking Cessation Program is based on changing the behaviors that reinforce or encourage your smoking habit. We work with the three "hooks" of smoking: Physical - Psychological - Habit.

There are many ways to quit smoking, but no single on is best for everyone. Quitting will be accomplished in different ways by different smokers, depending on their unique personality and lifestyle. One thing is certain, though: without a strong individual desire to quit, no program can be successful. "Fresh Start" works with smokers who are motivated to become former smokers! We provide the information and skills that will help end smoking addiction.

Please call for information on the next four-week session. We can help you. Call (908) 788-6401 and ask for a "Fresh Start."

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