Clifton, New Jersey

Clifton, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 8 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The city is considered part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Clifton has a population of 78,672.

The People and Families of Clifton

In Clifton, about 50% of adults are married.

Clifton benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clifton had a median family income of $60,688.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Clifton ($35,260). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Clifton Housing

About 61% of housing units in Clifton are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Clifton, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Clifton78,672$60,688
Garfield29,786$51,654
Little Falls10,855$70,223
Nutley27,362$73,264
Passaic67,861$34,935
Wallington11,583$55,291
West Paterson10,987$67,292

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Clifton Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Clifton Racial Diversity


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Clifton, NJ.? Do you know of someone in Clifton, 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Clifton comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Clifton 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 Rehab Program in Clifton 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 Clifton, NJ., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Clifton are Outpatient Treatment Programs, Short-term Treatment, Inpatient Treatment Facilities, Long-term Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Clifton 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 Clifton, New Jersey delivered by a qualified Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation 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.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Clifton, 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Clifton, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Clifton, 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 Clifton, 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 Clifton, New Jersey Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 1 local Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Clifton, New Jersey. We have also provided 19 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Clifton:

SERV Behavioral Health System Inc Clifton, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Northeast Life Skills Associates Inc Passaic, NJ 1.3 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Passaic Beth Israel Hospital Passaic, NJ 1.3 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Passaic Alliance Passaic, NJ 1.3 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Access to Recovery
Addiction Treatment for Latinos Hackensack, NJ 2.8 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare Hackensack, NJ 2.8 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Department of Health Services Hackensack, NJ 2.8 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Integrative Recovery Group Hackensack, NJ 2.8 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Straight and Narrow Hackensack, NJ 2.8 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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
Real House Inc Montclair, NJ 3.5 miles from Clifton
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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Counseling Care Associates East Rutherford, NJ 3.6 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Allan D Wright Addiction Counselor Bloomfield, NJ 3.7 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Challenge Programs of New Jersey Inc Paterson, NJ 4.0 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Options Counseling Center Paterson, NJ 4.0 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Paterson Counseling Center Inc Paterson, NJ 4.2 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
North West Essex Community Belleville, NJ 4.2 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Cope Center Inc Montclair, NJ 4.5 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Insight Network Totowa, NJ 4.7 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Dr Sam Pirozzi LLC Totowa, NJ 4.8 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Barnert Memorial Hospital Center Paterson, NJ 4.9 miles from Clifton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

For opiate addicts, the beginning of treatment is detoxification, a controlled and medically supervised withdrawal from opiates. Detox by itself is not a solution, because most addicts will eventually resume taking the drug unless they get further help.

Upon using heroin users will begin to breathe at a slower rate and their breathing can reach a point of respiratory failure.

Ecstasy can make users feel that they can keep on dancing for hours at a time.

The most effective treatment for someone using Ecstasy is a drug treatment program that is designed to help modify the patient?s thinking, expectancies, and behaviors related to their drug use and to increase skills in coping with life stressors.

In 2005, an estimated 13.0 percent of persons aged 12 or older drove under the influence of alcohol at least once in the past year. This percentage has dropped since 2002, when it was 14.2 percent. The 2005 estimate corresponds to 31.7 million persons.

Most habitual heroin users are incapable of concentration, learning, or clear thought.


The following survey was completed by residents of Clifton, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Clifton, 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 Clifton, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
78%
8%
14%
Marijuana use in Clifton, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
93%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Clifton, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
3%
97%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
79%
8%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
9%
60%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Clifton, 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
9%
1%
2%
2%
0%
1%
73%
9%
3%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Clifton, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
4%
2%
4%
3%
4%
12%
4%
12%
5%
23%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Clifton, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Clifton, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
75%
19%
Have you ever gone to school in Clifton, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
81%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Clifton, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
3%
3%
4%
2%
5%
13%
2%
11%
7%
23%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
34%
41%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
63%
37%
Surveys updated monthly.

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