East Brunswick, New Jersey

East Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles W of Old Bridge, New Jersey (center to center) and 24 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. East Brunswick contains a population of approximately 46,756.

The People and Families of East Brunswick

In East Brunswick, about 65% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in East Brunswick, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Brunswick had a median family income of $86,863. Interestingly, lots of people in East Brunswick have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in East Brunswick favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $11,400. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

East Brunswick Housing

East Brunswick has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In East Brunswick, 85% of commuters drive to work. In East Brunswick, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
East Brunswick46,756$86,863
Milltown7,000$77,869
North Brunswick36,287$70,812
Old Bridge60,456$74,045
Sayreville40,377$66,266
South River15,322$62,869
Spotswood7,880$73,062

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%East Brunswick Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%East Brunswick Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%East Brunswick People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%East Brunswick Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%East Brunswick Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%East Brunswick College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%East Brunswick Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Brunswick Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Brunswick Well-Paid Single Women


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in East Brunswick, NJ.? Do you know of someone in East Brunswick, 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 Treatment Center in East Brunswick 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in East Brunswick 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 Program in East Brunswick 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 East Brunswick, NJ., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in East Brunswick are Outpatient Drug Treatment, Short-term Rehabs, Inpatient Drug Treatment, Long-term Drug Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in East Brunswick 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 East Brunswick, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in East Brunswick, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in East Brunswick, 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in East Brunswick, 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 East Brunswick, 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 East Brunswick, New Jersey Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Family and Children Services of East Brunswick, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
JFK Center for Behavioral Health Edison, NJ 0.2 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Trautz Associates Milltown, NJ 2.0 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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
J Victoria Laszlo South River, NJ 2.3 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Victoria J Laszlo South River, NJ 2.4 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Victor H Lopez LSW MSW LCADC CCS New Brunswick, NJ 4.2 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Damon House Inc New Brunswick, NJ 4.3 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
New Brunswick Counseling Center New Brunswick, NJ 4.3 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, 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
Uriel Treatment Center Highland Park, NJ 5.1 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Breath of Life Counseling Services LLC Somerset, NJ 7.8 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Fresh Start South Amboy, NJ 8.0 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Stevens Inc South Amboy, NJ 8.0 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
First Step Counseling Metuchen, NJ 8.6 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol 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)
Program for Addictions Piscataway, NJ 8.9 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Community YMCA Family Services Matawan, NJ 9.7 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Extracare Health Services Matawan, NJ 9.7 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab 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, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy, NJ 9.7 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Journey to Wellness Inc Perth Amboy, NJ 10.0 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Family and Community Services of Bound Brook, NJ 11.7 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Endeavor House Keyport, NJ 12.1 miles from East Brunswick
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

The addiction to crack cocaine develops quickly, sometimes after just a few times of smoking it.

Marijuana was the illegal drug with the highest rate of past year dependence or abuse in 2008, followed by pain relievers and cocaine. Of the 7.0 million persons aged 12 or older classified with dependence on or abuse of illegal drugs in 2008, 4.2 million were dependent on or abused marijuana or hashish (representing 1.7 percent of the total population aged 12 or older, and 60.1 percent of all those classified with illegal drug dependence or abuse), 1.7 million persons were classified with dependence on or abuse of pain relievers, and 1.4 million persons were classified with dependence on or abuse of cocaine. None of these estimates changed significantly between 2007 and 2008 or between 2002 and 2008.

Liver failure has occurred in people that have taken ten to fifteen grams of acetaminophen, which is one of the active ingredients in Vicodin; taking fifteen to twenty grams can be fatal.

Chemical substances that are most commonly found in inhalants may produce various pharmacological effects that are similar to some of the effects created by the abuse of prescription drugs.

Taking Ecstasy in combination with Ketamine is called "kitty flipping".

Ecstasy is a relatively simple chemical belonging to the amphetamine family of compounds, which has properties of both stimulants and hallucinogens.


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 East Brunswick:

New Beginners
Second Ch.
60 Highland St., Upstrs.
East Brunswick, New Jersey 8816

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:30 PM
Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in East Brunswick:

Trinity Presbyterian Church
367 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, New Jersey

Meeting Days and Times
Thursdays, 11:15AM
The following survey was completed by residents of East Brunswick, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in East Brunswick, 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 East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
92%
4%
4%
Marijuana use in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
75%
24%
Perception of Alcohol in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
4%
92%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
91%
6%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
14%
51%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in East Brunswick, 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
10%
10%
3%
3%
0%
1%
58%
12%
3%
0%
Most common first drug experience in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
6%
3%
3%
2%
4%
15%
3%
8%
4%
28%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in East Brunswick, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in East Brunswick, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
77%
13%
Have you ever gone to school in East Brunswick, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
85%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
3%
4%
3%
2%
15%
5%
10%
5%
21%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
33%
40%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
65%
35%
Surveys updated monthly.

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