Hackensack, New Jersey

Hackensack, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 4 miles NE of Passaic, New Jersey (center to center) and 10 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Bergen - Passaic metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Hackensack is home to some 42,677 residents.

The People and Families of Hackensack

In Hackensack, about 36% of adults are married. People in Hackensack have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 47% of Hackensack is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.

The people of Hackensack are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hackensack had a median family income of $56,953. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Hackensack.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($27,085) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Hackensack. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Hackensack Housing

According to the 2000 census, 32% of the housing in Hackensack was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Hackensack, 74% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Hackensack.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Hackensack42,677$56,953
Bogota8,249$69,841
Lodi23,971$51,959
Maywood9,523$73,419
Ridgefield Park12,873$62,414
Rochelle Park5,528$74,016
Teaneck39,260$84,791

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Hackensack Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Hackensack Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hackensack Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hackensack Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hackensack Well-Paid Single Women


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

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



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If you or a loved one in Hackensack is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Hackensack try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Hackensack, New Jersey to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program can help an individual from Hackensack, NJ. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from Hackensack, New Jersey to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center will encourage the individual from Hackensack to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from Hackensack, New Jersey the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.

There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around Hackensack, that may include Outpatient Drug Rehab Centers, Short-term Drug Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug Treatment Centers, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Hackensack in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from Hackensack can be open to all of the different available options.

The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from Hackensack, NJ. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Hackensack Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.

The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the Hackensack, New Jersey treatment program; a quality Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Hackensack, NJ. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.

An effective Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Hackensack, New Jersey will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Hackensack, NJ. Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from Hackensack with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Hackensack, NJ. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.

Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in Hackensack that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the Hackensack,New Jersey Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program request form and we will call you shortly.

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

Addiction Treatment for Latinos Hackensack, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug 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, 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
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program Hackensack, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Bergen County Community Action Partner Hackensack, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bergen County Dept of Health Services Hackensack, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare Hackensack, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug 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
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
New Focus Program Hackensack, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient
Straight and Narrow Hackensack, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
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
Community Countermeasures Teaneck, NJ 1.8 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol 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, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Horizons Counseling Teaneck, NJ 3.5 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Team Management 2000 Inc Englewood, NJ 3.8 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Females
Van Ost Institute for Englewood, NJ 3.8 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Care Plus New Jersey Inc Paramus, NJ 3.9 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Evergreen Treatment Center Paramus, NJ 3.9 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day 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)
High Focus Centers Paramus, NJ 3.9 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Monsignor Wall Social Service Center Paramus, NJ 3.9 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Spring House Female Halfway House Paramus, NJ 3.9 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Monsignor Wall Social Services Center Paramus, NJ 4.0 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Spring House Paramus, NJ 4.0 miles from Hackensack
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

The perceived risk of having five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week was stable between 2002 and 2005, while the perceived risk of having four or five drinks nearly every day changed during the period. The percentages of teens aged 12 to 17 who reported that they perceived great risk in having five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week were 38.2 percent in 2002, 38.5 percent in 2003, 38.1 percent in 2004, and 38.4 percent in 2005. The percentage of teens indicating a great risk in having four or five drinks nearly every day had been stable between 2002 and 2004, but rose from 61.8 percent in 2004 to 63.8 percent in 2005. Past month binge use of alcohol decreased among teens from 11.1 percent in 2004 to 9.9 percent in 2005, and heavy use remained unchanged, 2.7 percent in 2004 and 2.4 percent in 2005.

With prolonged amphetamine use, the short-term effects are exaggerated.

Among the 9.8 million adults aged 18 or older with SMI in 2008, 5.7 million (58.7 percent) used mental health services in the past year. Service use was higher among adults with SMI who were aged 50 or older (70.9 percent) and aged 26 to 49 (62.2 percent) than among adults aged 18 to 25 (40.4 percent).

In 2006, there were 2.4 million current cocaine users, the same as in 2005 (2.4 million) but more than in 2002 (2.0 million). However, the rate of current cocaine use remained stable between 2002 and 2006. The number of past month crack users was similar in 2005 and 2006 with 682,000 and 702,000, respectively.

Inhalants have short-term effects that physically slow down functions in the body.

Most MDMA pills are produced in Belgium and the Netherlands, but there have been reports of attempts to establish clandestine MDMA labs in CEWG sites such as Minneapolis, San Diego, and areas of Michigan and South Florida.


The following survey was completed by residents of Hackensack, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
0%
6%
Marijuana use in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
92%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
3%
92%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
94%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
15%
59%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Hackensack, 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
4%
12%
2%
1%
7%
2%
67%
3%
0%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Hackensack, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
3%
3%
3%
3%
13%
4%
8%
7%
20%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Hackensack, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Hackensack, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
20%
77%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Hackensack, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
94%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Hackensack, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
4%
3%
8%
2%
4%
13%
4%
10%
9%
13%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
7%
67%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
75%
25%
Surveys updated monthly.

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