South Amboy, New Jersey

South Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 5 miles S of Woodbridge, New Jersey (center to center) and 18 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. South Amboy contains a population of approximately 7,913.

The People and Families of South Amboy

In South Amboy, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Amboy had a median family income of $62,029.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in South Amboy favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,575. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

South Amboy Housing

South Amboy has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In South Amboy, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
South Amboy7,913$62,029
Matawan8,910$72,183
Old Bridge60,456$74,045
Perth Amboy47,303$40,740
Sayreville40,377$66,266
South River15,322$62,869
Woodbridge97,203$68,492

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%South Amboy Public Transportation Use


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in South Amboy, New Jersey and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in South Amboy and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in South Amboy that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in South Amboy works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in South Amboy to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Long-term Drug Rehabs, Inpatient Rehab Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in South Amboy. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in South Amboy, New Jersey, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in South Amboy will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in South Amboy, NJ. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in South Amboy, NJ., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in South Amboy will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in South Amboy, NJ., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in South Amboy, NJ. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in South Amboy. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the South Amboy, New Jersey Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 3 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Programs in South Amboy, New Jersey. We have also provided 17 additional Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to South Amboy:

Fresh Start South Amboy, NJ
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Stevens Inc South Amboy, NJ
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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
Strathmore Treatment Associates South Amboy, 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, Medicaid
Fresh Start Laurence Harbor, NJ 0.0 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy, NJ 3.7 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment 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
Journey to Wellness Inc Perth Amboy, NJ 3.9 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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
Community YMCA Family Services Matawan, NJ 4.8 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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 4.8 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol 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, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Victoria J Laszlo South River, NJ 5.2 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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
Endeavor House Keyport, NJ 5.3 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
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
J Victoria Laszlo South River, NJ 5.3 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Camelot of Staten Island Inc Staten Island, NY 5.6 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
180 Turning Lives Around Inc Hazlet, NJ 6.3 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
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 6.3 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment 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, Gay and Lesbian, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Daniel Struble LCSW LCADC Hazlet, NJ 6.4 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
First Step Counseling Metuchen, NJ 6.6 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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)
JFK Center for Behavioral Health Edison, NJ 7.4 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Family and Children Services of East Brunswick, NJ 7.7 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
YMCA of Greater New York Staten Island, NY 7.8 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
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)
Uriel Treatment Center Highland Park, NJ 7.9 miles from South Amboy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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

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

Many scientists had attempted to isolate cocaine, but none had been successful for two reasons: the knowledge of chemistry required was insufficient at the time, and the cocaine was worsened because coca does not grow in Europe and ruins easily during travel.

Use of heroin in pregnancy also may increase the risk of a variety of birth defects. What is not entirely clear is whether these effects are directly due to the drug itself or related to the poor health behaviors that women who take heroin often have. It may also be caused by the substances that the heroin often is mixed with when it is made.

121 million Americans aged 12 or older were current drinkers of alcohol in 2004 (50.3 percent). 55 million (22.8 percent) participated in binge drinking, defined as five or more drinks on at least one occasion in the 30 days prior to the survey. 16.7 million (6.9 percent) were heavy drinkers, defined as binge drinking on 5 or more days in the past month. These numbers are all similar to the corresponding estimates for 2002 and 2003.

Marijuana may be mixed in food or brewed as a tea.

Many people that have developed an addiction to Vicodin will fabricate or exaggerate pain symptoms in order to obtain more of the drug.

Common side effects of opiate use are skewed judgment, slurred speech, diminished coordination and difficulty concentrating.


The following survey was completed by residents of South Amboy, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in South 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 South Amboy, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
92%
1%
7%
Marijuana use in South Amboy, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
94%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in South Amboy, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
11%
86%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
83%
11%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
16%
51%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in South 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
12%
18%
3%
1%
3%
0%
50%
2%
3%
8%
Most common first drug experience in South Amboy, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
5%
3%
3%
3%
2%
12%
5%
12%
9%
18%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in South Amboy, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in South Amboy, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
96%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in South Amboy, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
94%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in South Amboy, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
4%
2%
8%
2%
5%
15%
5%
12%
10%
7%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
10%
63%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
83%
17%
Surveys updated monthly.

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