Fairfield, NJ Profile

Fairfield, NJ, population 7,063 , is located in New Jersey's Essex county, about 7.4 miles from Paterson and 12.4 miles from Newark.

In the 90's the population of Fairfield has declined by about 7%.

Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Fairfield area were higher than New Jersey's average. The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.

Fairfield Statistics Fairfield Gender Information

Males in Fairfield: 3,454 (49%)
Females in Fairfield: 3,609 (51%)

As % of Population in Fairfield in Fairfield    

Race Diversity in Fairfield

White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 3%

As % of Population in Fairfield in Fairfield      

Age Diversity in Fairfield

Median Age in Fairfield: 40.7 (Males in Fairfield: 39.5, Females in Fairfield: 41.9)

Fairfield Males Under 20: 12%     Fairfield Females Under 20: 12% Fairfield Males 20 to 40: 13%     Fairfield Females 20 to 40: 12% Fairfield Males 40 to 60: 14%     Fairfield Females 40 to 60: 16% Fairfield Males Over 60: 10%     Fairfield Females Over 60: 12%

Economics in Fairfield in Fairfield

Fairfield Household Average Size: 3.04 people
Fairfield Median Household Income: $ 83,120
Fairfield Median Value of Homes: $ 273,900

Law Enforcement in Fairfield

Reported crimes in the Fairfield area during 2003:

Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 20
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 361

Burglary: 41
Larceny-theft: 287
Motor vehicle theft: 51
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,069

Fairfield Location Information
Elevation: 180 feet above sea level. Land Area: 10.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fairfield Lincoln Park 2.8 Miles North Caldwell 2.8 Miles West Caldwell 3.0 Miles Wayne 3.3 Miles Caldwell 3.4 Miles Essex Fells 4.2 Miles Roseland 4.4 Miles Cedar Grove 4.6 Miles Verona 5.1 Miles Little Falls 5.2 Miles Big Cities Nearest Fairfield (Population 100,000+) Paterson 7.4 Miles Newark 12.4 Miles Elizabeth 16.0 Miles Jersey City 16.1 Miles New York 19.6 Miles Yonkers 21.5 Miles Stamford 41.8 Miles Bridgeport 60.7 Miles Allentown 64.9 Miles New Haven 77.6 Miles


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Fairfield, New Jersey? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Fairfield and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Fairfield that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Fairfield is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Fairfield are Outpatient Rehab Programs, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Short-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Fairfield will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Fairfield, New Jersey to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Fairfield will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Fairfield, NJ. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Fairfield, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Fairfield, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Fairfield. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Fairfield which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Fairfield, NJ. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

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

Rehabilitation Counseling Associates Fairfield, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bridge Caldwell, NJ 2.3 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol 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, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Bridge Services Inc Montville, NJ 3.4 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Insight Network Totowa, NJ 4.5 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
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 4.5 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
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)
Turning Point Inc Cedar Grove, NJ 4.6 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Matthew E Collins CADC ACRPS Pompton Lakes, NJ 5.6 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Sakowitz Counseling Wayne, NJ 5.6 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Wayne Counseling Center Inc Wayne, NJ 5.6 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
High Focus Centers Inc Parsippany, NJ 5.7 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Real House Inc Montclair, NJ 6.2 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
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
Cope Center Inc Montclair, NJ 6.7 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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
Saint Clares Health Services Boonton, NJ 7.0 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Paterson Counseling Center Inc Paterson, NJ 7.2 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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
Dr Sam Pirozzi Riverdale, NJ 7.6 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
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)
Karen Glick Ed S Riverdale, NJ 7.6 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol 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, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Life Skills Counseling Riverdale, NJ 7.6 miles from Fairfield
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, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Challenge Programs of New Jersey Inc Paterson, NJ 7.7 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
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 7.7 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation 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)
Belmont Resources Haledon, NJ 7.8 miles from Fairfield
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

If Xanax and other types of benzodiazepines are taken in high doses for longer than a couple of months, the individual can experience both a psychological and a physical addiction to the medication.

Abrupt withdrawal from Xanax without medical supervisions could have extremely serious and even deadly consequences.

Studies show that fewer young people today see ?great risk? in using marijuana regularly.

A high number of robberies, by those seeking to steal OxyContin, prompted some pharmacies in Tazewell County, Virginia to discontinue selling OxyContin and post signs stating they no longer would carry the drug.

Rates of binge and heavy alcohol use did not change significantly between 2007 and 2008 for full-time employed or unemployed adults. However, the number of unemployed binge and heavy drinkers did increase (from 2.3 million to 3.0 million for binge use and from 851,000 to 1.2 million for heavy use).

In 2008, 78.0 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported having seen or heard drug or alcohol prevention messages in the past year from sources outside of school, which was similar to the 77.9 percent reported in 2007, but was lower than the 83.2 percent reported in 2002. The prevalence of past month use of illegal drugs was lower among those who reported having such exposure (8.9 percent) than among those who reported having no such exposure (10.2 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Fairfield, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
88%
4%
8%
Marijuana use in Fairfield, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
79%
16%
Perception of Alcohol in Fairfield, 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
81%
19%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
75%
10%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
30%
45%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Fairfield, 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
0%
18%
0%
4%
7%
1%
63%
1%
2%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Fairfield, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
2%
3%
3%
3%
12%
5%
8%
5%
31%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Fairfield, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Fairfield, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
18%
79%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Fairfield, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
94%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Fairfield, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
2%
5%
2%
5%
14%
5%
8%
9%
19%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
20%
49%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
33%
67%
Surveys updated monthly.

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