Newark, NJ Profile

Newark, NJ, population 273,546 , is located in New Jersey's Essex county, about 5.0 miles from Jersey City and 5.3 miles from Elizabeth.

In the 90's the population of Newark has declined by about 1%. It is Estimated in recent years the population of Newark has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.

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

Newark Statistics Newark Gender Information

Males in Newark: 132,701 (49%)
Females in Newark: 140,845 (51%)

As % of Population in Newark in Newark    

Race Diversity in Newark

White: 27%
African American: 53%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 19%

As % of Population in Newark in Newark        

Age Diversity in Newark

Median Age in Newark: 30.8 (Males in Newark: 29.6, Females in Newark: 32.0)

Newark Males Under 20: 16%     Newark Females Under 20: 15% Newark Males 20 to 40: 17%     Newark Females 20 to 40: 17% Newark Males 40 to 60: 11%     Newark Females 40 to 60: 12% Newark Males Over 60: 5%     Newark Females Over 60: 8%

Economics in Newark in Newark

Newark Household Average Size: 2.85 people
Newark Median Household Income: $ 26,913
Newark Median Value of Homes: $ 132,800

Law Enforcement in Newark

Reported crimes in the Newark area during 2003:

Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 81
Forcible rape: 85
Robbery: 1,304
Aggravated assault: 1,261
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 980

Burglary: 2,281
Larceny-theft: 5,562
Motor vehicle theft: 6,018
Arson: 238
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,976

Newark Location Information
Elevation: 95 feet above sea level. Land Area: 23.8 Square Miles. Water Area: 2.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Newark East Newark 1.0 Miles Harrison 1.1 Miles Kearny 2.7 Miles East Orange 2.8 Miles Irvington 3.3 Miles Hillside 3.9 Miles Orange 4.0 Miles Belleville 4.2 Miles North Arlington 4.2 Miles South Orange 4.7 Miles Big Cities Nearest Newark (Population 100,000+) Jersey City 5.0 Miles Elizabeth 5.3 Miles New York 8.8 Miles Paterson 12.5 Miles Yonkers 19.7 Miles Stamford 39.8 Miles Bridgeport 58.7 Miles Allentown 69.7 Miles Philadelphia 75.3 Miles New Haven 76.0 Miles

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

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



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

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Newark 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 Newark, New Jersey delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation 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 Treatment Center in Newark, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Newark, 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Newark, 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 Newark, 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 Newark, New Jersey Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are a total of 21 listings in Newark, New Jersey:

American Habitare Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
ARFC Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
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
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab 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
Cathedral Health Services Inc Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Choices Inc Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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)
CURA Inc Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Elizabeth Clinic A Division of Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Essex Substance Abuse Trt Center Inc Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Family Service Bureau of Newark Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Good Orderly Direction Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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
Greater Essex Counseling Services Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Integrity House Inc Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Living New Inc Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
New Direction Behavioral Health Center Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction 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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
New Directions Behavioral Health Ctr Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Newark Renaissance House Inc Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
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)
North Jersey Community Research Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, General Health Services, Gay and Lesbian, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Pressing Toward the Mark Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Renaissance Challenge Conquerors Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
The Lennard Clinic Inc Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Univ of Medicine and Dentistry NJ Newark, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 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
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

In 2006, current use of a tobacco product among persons aged 12 or older was reported by a higher percentage of boys (36.4 percent) than girls (23.3 percent). Boys also had higher rates of past month use than girls of each specific tobacco product: cigarette smoking (27.8 percent of boys vs. 22.4 percent of girls), cigar smoking (9.3 vs. 2.1 percent), use of smokeless tobacco (6.6 vs. 0.3 percent), and use of pipe tobacco (1.7 vs. 0.2 percent).

An estimated 374,000 people entering an emergency room annually do so with a primary marijuana problem.

Amphetamine?s short-term effects appear soon after a single dose and disappear within a few hours or days.

Some Ecstasy users lose a sense of time and experience other changes in perception, such as an enhanced sense of touch.

In 2005, women who had MDE in the past year were more likely than men to receive treatment for depression in the past year (70.9 vs. 55.6 percent).

Ironically, Methadone, which is most commonly known to be used to control heroin addiction, is frequently encountered on the illegal market. The drug has been associated with a great number of overdose deaths.


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 Newark:

Newark Early Evening
First United Methodist Church
Main Street
Newark, New Jersey 7105

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Newark, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Newark, 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 Newark, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
97%
1%
2%
Marijuana use in Newark, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
84%
12%
Perception of Alcohol in Newark, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
12%
86%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
96%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
20%
46%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Newark, 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
6%
19%
3%
9%
8%
1%
31%
14%
1%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Newark, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
2%
8%
3%
3%
11%
2%
10%
6%
19%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Newark, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Newark, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
77%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Newark, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
75%
25%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Newark, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
2%
5%
2%
5%
13%
4%
9%
5%
18%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
10%
65%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
36%
64%
Surveys updated monthly.

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