Wayne, New Jersey

Wayne, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 14 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Wayne has a population of 54,069.

The People and Families of Wayne

In Wayne, about 60% of adults are married. Lots of Wayne people are married off.

You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wayne had a median family income of $95,114. People in Wayne generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Wayne than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Wayne gave more campaign money ($46,155) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wayne Housing

Owners occupy 82% of the housing units in Wayne. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Wayne, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Wayne54,069$95,114
Haledon8,252$49,014
Lincoln Park10,930$77,307
North Caldwell7,375$125,465
Pequannock13,888$84,487
Totowa9,892$69,354
West Paterson10,987$67,292

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Wayne Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Wayne Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Wayne People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wayne Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wayne Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Wayne Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wayne College Educated Adults


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

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



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Do you live in Wayne, 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 Wayne.

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

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

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

Sakowitz Counseling Wayne, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Wayne Counseling Center Inc Wayne, NJ
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Matthew E Collins CADC ACRPS Pompton Lakes, NJ 0.7 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Belmont Resources Haledon, NJ 3.4 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Inner City Counseling Services Haledon, NJ 3.4 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Sakowitz Counseling Lincoln Park, NJ 3.4 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Matthew E Collins LCADC ACRPS Pompton Lakes, NJ 3.7 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Dr Sam Pirozzi LLC Totowa, NJ 3.8 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Dr Sam Pirozzi Riverdale, NJ 4.0 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Karen Glick Ed S Riverdale, NJ 4.0 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug 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
Life Skills Counseling Riverdale, NJ 4.0 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab 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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Insight Network Totowa, NJ 4.0 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Challenge Program of New Jersey Inc Paterson, NJ 4.7 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, 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)
Evas Kitchen and Sheltering Progs Inc Paterson, NJ 4.7 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Paterson Counseling Center Inc Paterson, NJ 4.8 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Challenge Programs of New Jersey Inc Paterson, NJ 5.4 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment 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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Options Counseling Center Paterson, NJ 5.4 miles from Wayne
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, Gay and Lesbian, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Rehabilitation Counseling Associates Fairfield, NJ 5.7 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Barnert Memorial Hospital Center Paterson, NJ 5.9 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
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)
Addiction Treatment for Latinos Hackensack, NJ 6.5 miles from Wayne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

When an individual is experiencing methamphetamine-induced psychosis, they may believe that other people are talking about them of following them; this state can be extremely dangerous and can result in incidents of extreme violence.

Meth labs are the most frequently encountered clandestine laboratories in this country.

In 2008, of the 2.9 million persons aged 12 or older who used illegal drugs for the first time within the past 12 months, a majority reported that their first drug was marijuana (56.6 percent). Nearly one third initiated with psychotherapeutics (29.6 percent, including 22.5 percent with pain relievers, 3.2 percent with tranquilizers, 3.0 percent with stimulants, and 0.8 percent with sedatives). A sizable proportion reported inhalants (9.7 percent) as their first drug, and a small proportion used hallucinogens as their first illegal drug (3.2 percent). Between 2007 and 2008, the percentage of past year illegal drug initiates whose first drug was tranquilizers decreased from 6.5 to 3.2 percent, while the percentage whose first drug was inhalants decreased between 2003 and 2008 from 12.9 to 9.7 percent.

The national rate in 2002.2003 for past year dependence on or abuse of alcohol or illegal drugs among persons aged 12 or older was about 9.2 percent. When examining dependence on or abuse of alcohol or illegal drugs at the State level, the States with high rates for alcohol dependence or abuse tended to dominate the top fifth for alcohol and illegal drug dependence or abuse combined because alcohol accounts for the vast majority of substance dependence or abuse. Seven States that ranked in the highest fifth for past year alcohol dependence or abuse also ranked in the top fifth for past year dependence on or abuse of alcohol or illegal drugs among persons aged 12 or older.

OxyContin is illegally diverted in several ways including pharmacy diversion, "doctor shopping," and improper prescribing practices by physicians.

The rate of past month cigarette use among 12 to 17 year olds declined from 13.0 percent in 2002 to 10.8 percent in 2005. Cigar use in the past month declined to 4.2 percent of teens in 2005 from the 2004 estimate of 4.8 percent. Past month smokeless tobacco use was reported by 2.1 percent of teens in 2005, similar to estimates since 2002.


The following survey was completed by residents of Wayne, New Jersey as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Wayne, 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 Wayne, New Jersey.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
76%
7%
17%
Marijuana use in Wayne, New Jersey.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Wayne, New Jersey.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
5%
83%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
79%
18%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
23%
47%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Wayne, 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
14%
16%
0%
5%
3%
3%
37%
15%
0%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Wayne, New Jersey?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
3%
7%
2%
3%
13%
3%
12%
6%
23%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Wayne, New Jersey schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Wayne, New Jersey under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
87%
12%
Have you ever gone to school in Wayne, New Jersey under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
90%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Wayne, 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%
3%
12%
3%
7%
4%
29%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
-2%
69%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
69%
31%
Surveys updated monthly.

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