Morristown, New Jersey

Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 5 miles SW of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 16 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Newark metropolitan area. Morristown has a population of 18,544.

The People and Families of Morristown

In Morristown, about 33% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Morristown live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 33% of Morristown is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for New Jersey, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, Morristown is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Morristown had a median family income of $66,419. To its credit, the people in Morristown value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Morristown ($189,875). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Morristown Housing

About 39% of housing units in Morristown are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Morristown, 80% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Morristown18,544$66,419
East Hanover11,393$88,348
Florham Park8,857$102,047
Madison16,530$101,798
Morris Plains5,236$98,333
Parsippany50,649$81,041
Randolph24,847$115,722

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Morristown Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Morristown Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Morristown Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Morristown Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Morristown College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Morristown Short Commute Times


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

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



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Do you live in Morristown, 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 Morristown.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Morristown 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Morristown 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 Morristown to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, Long-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Outpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

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

There are 6 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facilities in Morristown, New Jersey. We have also provided 14 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facilities that are closest geographically to Morristown:

Atlantic Behavioral Health Morristown Morristown, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Herbert Goodfriend LCSW LCADC Morristown, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Market Street Mission Morristown, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Mrs Wilsons Halfway House Morristown, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
People Helping People in Need Morristown, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Thought Exchange Morristown, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Daytop Village Mendham, NJ 4.8 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Views Treatment Program Inc Morris Plains, NJ 4.8 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient
Treatment Dynamics Florham Park, NJ 5.4 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
NJ Department of Veteran Affairs Lyons, NJ 5.6 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
VA New Jersey Healthcare System Lyons, NJ 5.6 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Morris County Aftercare Center Randolph, NJ 5.9 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
OPT Counseling Services Denville, NJ 7.0 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
High Focus Centers Inc Parsippany, NJ 7.0 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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)
Richard Colligan LCADC CSW Berkeley Heights, NJ 8.1 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Summit Oaks Hospital Summit, NJ 8.3 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Summit Hospital Summit, NJ 8.6 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
Step Ahead Inc Succasunna, NJ 9.5 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bonnie Brae Liberty Corner, NJ 9.6 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days 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)
Saint Clares Health Services Boonton, NJ 10.3 miles from Morristown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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)

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

In 2006, there were 3.1 million persons aged 12 or older who had used cigars for the first time in the past 12 months, similar to the number in 2005 (3.3 million). However, this estimate reflects a significant increase in the number of initiates from 2003 (2.7 million). Among past year cigar initiates aged 12 to 49, the average age at first use was lower in 2006 (19.9 years) than in 2005 (21.2 years).

Almost one-fifth of the individuals in the United States that are between the ages of 14 and 59 have reported experimenting with illegal drugs on at least one occasion.

There have been numerous reports by law enforcement concerning women reporting that an individual slipped GHB into their drink and that they believe that they have been sexually violated; GHB cases are the hardest ones to prosecute because these victims have very little memory of what actually took place after they unknowingly ingested the substance.

Some people that take Ambien have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having absolutely no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, immediately stop taking the drug and talk with your doctor.

Rates of current use of illegal drugs in 2008 were higher among young adults aged 18 to 25 (19.6 percent) than for teens aged 12 to 17 (9.3 percent) and adults aged 26 or older (5.9 percent). Among young adults, there were no changes from 2007 to 2008 in the rate of current use of marijuana (16.5 percent in 2008), psychotherapeutics (5.9 percent), and hallucinogens (1.7 percent). The rate of cocaine use in this age group declined from 2.6 percent in 2005 to 1.5 percent in 2008.

In 2005, the number of persons who had started smoking cigarettes daily within the past 12 months was 1.0 million. This estimate is similar to the estimates for 2002 (1.0 million), 2003 (1.1 million), and 2004 (1.1 million). Of these new daily smokers, 43.1 percent, or 0.4 million (an average of about 1,140 initiates per day), were younger than age 18 when they started smoking daily.


The following survey was completed by residents of Morristown, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Morristown, 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 Morristown, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
91%
6%
3%
Marijuana use in Morristown, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
77%
23%
Perception of Alcohol in Morristown, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
9%
80%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
19%
79%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
-4%
70%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Morristown, 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
13%
0%
1%
1%
6%
1%
69%
3%
1%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Morristown, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
4%
2%
4%
3%
3%
14%
4%
9%
9%
17%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Morristown, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Morristown, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
79%
14%
Have you ever gone to school in Morristown, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
87%
12%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Morristown, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
4%
3%
8%
3%
3%
13%
4%
11%
4%
21%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
13%
54%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
64%
36%
Surveys updated monthly.

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