East Orange, New Jersey

East Orange, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 2 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The city is part of the Newark metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 69,824 people people live in East Orange.

The People and Families of East Orange

In East Orange, about 27% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in East Orange, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in East Orange.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Orange had a median family income of $38,562.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($5,000) in East Orange than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

East Orange Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in East Orange, about 27% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in East Orange. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in New Jersey.

Commuting

In East Orange, 65% of commuters drive to work. In East Orange, people like to walk or ride bicycles. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
East Orange69,824$38,562
Glen Ridge7,271$120,650
Irvington60,695$41,098
Kearny40,513$54,596
Newark273,546$30,781
Orange32,868$40,852
West Orange44,943$83,375

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%East Orange Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%East Orange Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%East Orange Affordability of Rents


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

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



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Do you live in East Orange, New Jersey and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in East Orange.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in East Orange treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in East Orange would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in East Orange to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in East Orange will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in East Orange, New Jersey, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in East Orange, NJ. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in East Orange, NJ. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in East Orange, NJ. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in East Orange is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

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 Orange, New Jersey Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 11 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facilities in East Orange, New Jersey. We have also provided 9 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Programs that are closest geographically to East Orange:

Airmid Counseling Services East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Columbus Hospital East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Community Psychiatric Institute East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Consumer Friends Inc East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
East Orange General Hospital East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
East Orange Substance Abuse Trt Prog East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Johnson and Associates East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Johnson Associates PC East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Kwenyan Professional Health Services East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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, 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, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Veterans Affairs Medical Center East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, General Health Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Youth Consultation Service East Orange, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Horizons Community Development Orange, NJ 1.2 miles from East Orange
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Access to Recovery
Choices Inc Newark, NJ 1.3 miles from East Orange
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family Connections Orange, NJ 1.3 miles from East Orange
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Good Orderly Direction Newark, NJ 1.9 miles from East Orange
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment 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
Newark Renaissance House Inc Newark, NJ 1.9 miles from East Orange
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Univ of Medicine and Dentistry NJ Newark, NJ 1.9 miles from East Orange
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
ARFC Newark, NJ 2.5 miles from East Orange
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Bethel Counseling Services Newark, NJ 2.5 miles from East Orange
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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
Family Service Bureau of Newark Newark, NJ 2.5 miles from East Orange
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

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Hallucinogens were used in the past month by 1.0 million persons (0.4 percent) in 2006, including 528,000 (0.2 percent) who had used Ecstasy. These estimates are similar to the corresponding estimates for 2005. However, lifetime use of Ecstasy increased from 10.2 million persons in 2002 to 12.3 million in 2006 (4.3 to 5.0 percent of persons aged 12 or older), but past year use of Ecstasy decreased from 3.2 million (1.3 percent) to 2.1 million (0.9 percent) over the same period.

In 2006, the number of persons aged 12 or older needing treatment for an illegal drug use problem was 7.8 million (3.2 percent of the total population). Of these, 1.6 million (0.6 percent of the total population and 20.3 percent of the persons who needed treatment) received treatment at a specialty facility for an illegal drug use problem in the past year. Thus, there were 6.2 million persons (2.5 percent of the total population) who needed treatment but did not receive treatment at a specialty facility for an illegal drug use problem in 2006.

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Studies show that marijuana users have a 4.8-fold increase in the risk of heart attack in the first hour after smoking the drug.


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 Orange:

East Orange Brick Church
Central Brick Presbyterian Church
Prospect & Main Sts
East Orange, New Jersey 7018

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of East Orange, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in East Orange, 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 Orange, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
96%
2%
2%
Marijuana use in East Orange, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
91%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in East Orange, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
5%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
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
7%
7%
58%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in East Orange, 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
14%
29%
3%
0%
2%
3%
27%
13%
2%
7%
Most common first drug experience in East Orange, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
6%
3%
6%
3%
5%
12%
3%
6%
4%
24%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in East Orange, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in East Orange, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
85%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in East Orange, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
75%
18%
What is the most common drug used in your school in East Orange, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
2%
8%
3%
5%
13%
5%
10%
8%
13%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
34%
46%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
39%
61%
Surveys updated monthly.

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