Paramus, New Jersey

Paramus, New Jersey is 5 miles E of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 15 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Bergen county. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metro area. The population of Paramus is 25,737.

The People and Families of Paramus

In Paramus, about 60% of adults are married. Paramus, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.

Seniors are common in Paramus.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paramus had a median family income of $84,406.

Political Inclinations

Among Paramus political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $35,450. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Paramus Housing

Of the housing in Paramus, approximately 91% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Paramus, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Paramus25,737$84,406
Fair Lawn31,637$81,220
Maywood9,523$73,419
New Milford16,400$77,216
Oradell8,047$102,842
River Edge10,946$80,422
Rochelle Park5,528$74,016

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Paramus Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Paramus People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Paramus Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Paramus Public Transportation Use

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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Paramus, New Jersey? Are you concerned about a family member in Paramus, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Paramus, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Paramus, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Paramus, NJ. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Treatment Centers, Outpatient Addiction Recovery, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Paramus, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Paramus, New Jersey with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Paramus, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Paramus, NJ. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Paramus, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Paramus, from an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Paramus - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Paramus. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Paramus. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Paramus, New Jersey Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 7 local Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Paramus, New Jersey. We have also provided 13 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Programs that are closest geographically to Paramus:

Care Plus New Jersey Inc Paramus, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
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
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
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
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Monsignor Wall Social Services Center Paramus, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 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
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
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
Spring House Female Halfway House Paramus, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
High Focus Center Cranford, NJ 1.2 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Halfway House, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Professional Counseling Associates Oradell, NJ 2.4 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Bryan Granelli PhD Ridgewood, NJ 3.3 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Gary Rosenbluth Ridgewood, NJ 3.3 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Barnert Memorial Hospital Center Paterson, NJ 3.9 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program Hackensack, NJ 4.0 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Bergen County Community Action Partner Hackensack, NJ 4.0 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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 4.0 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
New Focus Program Hackensack, NJ 4.0 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient
Jodi F Conway Inc Dumont, NJ 4.3 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Vantage Health System Dumont, NJ 4.3 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Horizons Counseling Teaneck, NJ 4.9 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Community Countermeasures Teaneck, NJ 4.9 miles from Paramus
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

The rate of current marijuana use among teens aged 12 to 17 decreased from 8.2 percent in 2002 to 6.7 percent in 2006 and remained at that level in 2007 and 2008. Significant declines also occurred between 2002 and 2008 for past year marijuana use (from 15.8 to 13.0 percent) and lifetime marijuana use (from 20.6 to 16.5 percent).

As of 2007, meth and meth lab seizure data suggests that approximately 80 percent of the methamphetamine used in the United States originates from larger methamphetamine laboratories operated by Mexican-based syndicates on both sides of the border, and that approximately 20 percent comes from small toxic labs in the United States.

Between 2002 and 2008, the percentage of teens aged 12 to 17 perceiving great risk declined for the following substance use patterns: using heroin once or twice a week (from 82.5 to 81.3 percent), trying LSD once or twice (from 52.6 to 50.5 percent), and using LSD once or twice a week (from 76.2 to 73.9 percent). Over the same period, however, there were no statistically significant changes in the percentages of teens aged 12 to 17 indicating great risk for trying heroin once or twice (from 58.5 to 57.7 percent), using cocaine once a month (50.5 percent in 2002 and 49.7 percent in 2008), and using cocaine once or twice a week (79.8 percent in 2002 and 79.2 percent in 2008). Moreover, percentages for all of these perceptions of risk measures remained stable between 2007 and 2008.

Among young adults aged 18 to 25 in 2008, the rate of binge drinking was 41.0 percent, and the rate of heavy drinking was 14.5 percent. These rates were similar to the rates in 2007.

Injectable amphetamine, usually called "speed," has been the most popular of this group of drugs because the "high" is more rapid and intense than when the drug is taken orally.

Although stimulants are used to treat certain medical conditions, amphetamines often are abused because they are easily manufactured in illegal laboratories.


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 Paramus:

Paramus Evergreen
Paramus Congregational Church
205 Spring Valley Rd
Paramus, New Jersey 7652

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM
Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Paramus:

Bergen Regional Medical Center, Room E218
230 East Ridgewood Avenue
"Mid Week Relief"
Paramus, New Jersey

Meeting Days and Times
Mondays, 7:30PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Paramus, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Paramus, 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 Paramus, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
97%
1%
2%
Marijuana use in Paramus, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
92%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Paramus, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
3%
90%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
90%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
17%
47%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Paramus, 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%
19%
2%
1%
5%
0%
58%
13%
1%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Paramus, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
3%
6%
2%
4%
14%
3%
8%
8%
19%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Paramus, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Paramus, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
93%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Paramus, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
79%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Paramus, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
6%
2%
5%
3%
4%
13%
3%
6%
9%
19%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
10%
60%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
76%
24%
Surveys updated monthly.

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