Camden, New Jersey

Camden, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 3 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Camden has a population of 79,904.

The People and Families of Camden

In Camden, about 24% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Camden. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at Camden, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 83% of Camden is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Camden had a median family income of $24,612.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Camden gave more campaign money ($3,200) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Camden Housing

Owners occupy 46% of the housing units in Camden. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Camden is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Camden?

Commuting

In Camden, 68% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to Camden, try the public transportation system.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Camden79,904$24,612
Audubon9,182$59,115
Collingswood14,326$57,987
Gloucester City11,484$46,038
Merchantville3,801$60,652
Mount Ephraim4,495$59,468
Oaklyn4,188$55,434

High Points

Camden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%Camden Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%Camden Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Camden Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Camden Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Camden Walking and Biking to Work


The listings in Camden, New Jersey and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(19) Outpatient
(5) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(12) Females
(8) Males
(9) Clients With Legal Issues
(14) Spanish Speaking
(1) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(5) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(2) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(4) American Sign Language
(5) Teens and Adolescents
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(6) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(8) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(3) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(4) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(2) Gay and Lesbian
(1) Halfway House
(1) Residential Beds for Children
(1) Hospital Inpatient



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Camden, NJ.? Do you know of someone in Camden, NJ. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Camden comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Camden treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Camden would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Camden, NJ., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Camden are Outpatient Drug Treatment, Short-term Rehabs, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Camden have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Camden, New Jersey delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Camden, NJ. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Camden, NJ. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Camden, NJ. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Camden, NJ.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Camden, New Jersey Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 10 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities in Camden, New Jersey. We have also provided 10 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facilities that are closest geographically to Camden:

Camden County Division of Alcohol and Camden, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Camden Treatment Association LLC Camden, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Cooper House Camden, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Genesis Counseling Center Camden, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Hispanic Family Center of Camden, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Hispanic Family Center of Southern Camden, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
James Whitaker LCADC Camden, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Parkside Recovery Camden, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Sikora Center Inc Camden, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Volunteers of America Camden, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Gaudenzia DRC Inc Philadelphia, PA 2.3 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
GPHA AL Assist Philadelphia, PA 2.5 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Life Matters Haddon Township, NJ 2.5 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Shalom Inc Philadelphia, PA 2.9 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Genesis Counseling Center Collingswood, NJ 2.9 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Genesis II Inc Philadelphia, PA 3.0 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
John F Kennedy Drug Treatment Clinic Philadelphia, PA 3.0 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Girard Medical Center Philadelphia, PA 3.2 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Jef Ken Methadone Maintenance Program Philadelphia, PA 3.2 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
John F Kennedy MH MR Center Philadelphia, PA 3.2 miles from Camden
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance

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Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Camden:

Camden 12 Step Group
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
33 Chestnut Street
Camden, New Jersey 8103

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Friday, 7:30 PM
Saturday, 6:30 PM

Camden 12-step Group
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
33 Chestnut Street
Camden, New Jersey 8103

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:30 PM

St. Thomas Episcopal Church
33 Chestnut Street
Camden, New Jersey 8103

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Camden, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Camden, New Jersey. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Camden, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
75%
8%
17%
Marijuana use in Camden, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
79%
10%
Perception of Alcohol in Camden, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
9%
82%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
82%
13%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
1%
70%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Camden, New Jersey?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
13%
26%
0%
10%
1%
2%
33%
10%
1%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Camden, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
4%
3%
3%
2%
4%
11%
3%
11%
7%
24%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Camden, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Camden, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
96%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Camden, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
76%
13%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Camden, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
2%
7%
2%
4%
11%
5%
9%
7%
18%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
11%
68%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
49%
51%
Surveys updated monthly.

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