Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 3 miles S of Woodbridge, New Jersey (center to center) and 16 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The city is in the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon area. There are 47,303 residents in Perth Amboy.

The People and Families of Perth Amboy

In Perth Amboy, about 38% of adults are married. The faces of Perth Amboy are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Approximately 54% of Perth Amboy is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Perth Amboy.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Perth Amboy had a median family income of $40,740.

Political Inclinations

Perth Amboy folks tended to give their money ($9,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Perth Amboy Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Perth Amboy that were owner-occupied was 41%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Perth Amboy.

Commuting

In Perth Amboy, 83% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Perth Amboy47,303$40,740
Carteret20,709$54,609
Iselin16,698$71,913
Metuchen12,840$85,022
Sayreville40,377$66,266
South Amboy7,913$62,029
Woodbridge97,203$68,492

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Perth Amboy Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Perth Amboy Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Perth Amboy Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Perth Amboy Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Perth Amboy Low Property Crime


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Perth Amboy, New Jersey? Are you concerned about a family member in Perth Amboy, 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Perth Amboy, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Perth Amboy, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Perth Amboy, 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 Rehab Centers, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, 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.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Perth Amboy, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Perth Amboy - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Perth Amboy. 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 Rehab or Drug Treatment Program each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Perth Amboy. 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 Perth Amboy, New Jersey Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 2 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. We have also provided 18 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Programs that are closest geographically to Perth Amboy:

Journey to Wellness Inc Perth Amboy, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Camelot of Staten Island Inc Staten Island, NY 2.9 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Fresh Start South Amboy, NJ 4.0 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Stevens Inc South Amboy, NJ 4.0 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
First Step Counseling Metuchen, NJ 4.6 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
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)
YMCA of Greater New York Staten Island, NY 5.4 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Extra Care Health Services Rahway, NJ 6.0 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Endeavor House Keyport, NJ 7.3 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Victoria J Laszlo South River, NJ 7.6 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
J Victoria Laszlo South River, NJ 7.7 miles from Perth Amboy
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, 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
Community Health Action of Staten Island, NY 7.9 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Richmond University Medical Center Staten Island, NY 7.9 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
RUMC Silberstein Clinic Med Sup OP Staten Island, NY 7.9 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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)
Staten Island YMCA Counseling Service Staten Island, NY 7.9 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Community YMCA Family Services Matawan, NJ 8.2 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Extracare Health Services Matawan, NJ 8.2 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Uriel Treatment Center Highland Park, NJ 8.2 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
180 Turning Lives Around Inc Hazlet, NJ 8.5 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Daniel Struble LCSW CADC Hazlet, NJ 8.5 miles from Perth Amboy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

Most of the individuals that become alcoholics or drug addicts are good people. It is the manifestation of drug addiction and alcoholism that changes their original character and decays their former ethics and morals.

The two types of prescription drugs that are most commonly reported to be abused are opioids and benzodiazepines. Opioids are generally the drugs that physicians prescribe to control pain. Benzodiazepines, or tranquilizers, are most commonly used to manage anxiety, but have also been known to be prescribed for insomnia by some doctors. These drugs were both originally developed to be prescribed for short-term use in treating these conditions of pain and anxiety that is in reaction to a specific event; unfortunately, many people like the way these drugs make them feel and take them non-medically long term.

Current illegal drug use differed by employment status in 2008. Among adults aged 18 or older, the rate of illegal drug use was higher for unemployed persons (19.6 percent) than for those who were employed full time (8.0 percent) or part time (10.2 percent). These rates were all similar to the corresponding rates in 2007.

The use of Vicodin and similar types of drugs is much more prevalent in the mid-western portions of the United States.

When "Methadone Treatment" was invented, it was meant to be a 20-day process that would be used to help ease the pain of withdrawal from heroin addiction. Today, Methadone treatment facilities are in every major city and are run based on their financial success, on profit from their customers.

It is more vital than ever for a message to be sent to the youth in that reinforces that never trying drugs is by far the better option, as compared to experimenting and then becoming addicted to them.


The following survey was completed by residents of Perth Amboy, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
81%
7%
12%
Marijuana use in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
92%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
5%
84%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
88%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
35%
43%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Perth Amboy, 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%
3%
3%
6%
1%
0%
66%
13%
2%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Perth Amboy, 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%
7%
2%
5%
13%
3%
8%
8%
18%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Perth Amboy, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Perth Amboy, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
79%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Perth Amboy, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
92%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
2%
7%
3%
4%
12%
3%
7%
8%
23%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
12%
65%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
92%
8%
Surveys updated monthly.

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