Paterson, NJ Detox and Rehab Centers

Paterson, NJ is a very populous suburb of both New Jersey’s Passaic County and New York City.¹ Here, residents experience a dense urban-suburban feel compete with restaurants, parks, coffee shops, and storefronts.¹ However, Paterson, as well as the rest of Passaic County, has seen an alarming increase in substance use, treatment facility admissions, and overdose-related fatalities among its residents.^2,3

In 2019, the majority of treatment admissions in Passaic County were for alcohol misuse at 29%.² What’s more, heroin accounted for 46% of all treatment admissions, while cocaine and other non-heroin opioids accounted for 6% and 4%, respectively.²

In 2020, Passaic County saw a total of 184 overdose-related death cases.³ Among those overdose fatalities, heroin accounted for 56 of those cases, while methadone accounted for 10, cocaine 76, oxycodone 6, and benzodiazepines 12.³ Of these overdose-related deaths, 146 were caused by fentanyl.³ This likely means that the people who died did not realize that the substance thy used contained fentanyl.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that’s both colorless and odorless.  The number of dealers who use fentanyl to mix with other substances, including heroin and cocaine, to extend their supplies is increasing—and it only takes a small amount of fentanyl to cause an overdose.⁴

In 2021, 96% of the heroin submissions made by local authorities to forensic labs throughout northern New Jersey—including Paterson and Passaic County—tested positive for containing varying levels of fentanyl.⁴ The other substances tested included cocaine and other non-heroin opioids, which also reportedly contained the synthetic opioid.⁴

Looking back, there were 1,223 overdose-related deaths in 2012 throughout the entire state—43 of which were attributed to fentanyl.⁴ By 2019, there were 2,914 overdose-related deaths, with 2,248 attributed to fentanyl.⁴

When it comes to having a substance use disorder, seeking help is the most important thing a person can do. If you’re looking for treatment close to home, you’ll be happy to know that there are approximately 409 treatment facilities within a 25-mile radius of Paterson.⁵

The following are the treatment options available within 25 miles of Paterson:⁵

• 316 facilities offering outpatient treatment
• 82 facilities offering residential care programs
• 297 facilities offering co-occurring treatment for dual diagnosis cases
• 220 facilities offering interim care when residential treatment spaces aren’t available

You’ll also find that there are 1,117 treatment facilities within 100 miles of Paterson.⁵ Of those facilities, 875 currently offer outpatient care, while 231 offer residential care.⁵ However, not all of the facilities offering residential care will have available space, which means you may have to enter into an interim care program while you wait.

It’s recommended that you create a list of treatment facilities that offer what you’re looking for regarding care and amenities so you don’t have to wait if interim care is not available.

Attending support group meetings, such as those sponsored by Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), is an essential part of substance use disorder treatment and recovery. These meetings provide support from others who have been in the same situation and have struggled with or are currently struggling with a substance use disorder. If you’re experiencing a substance use disorder in Paterson, NJ, these meetings can help you remain on the right path to recovery and healing long after you’ve finished your treatment.

The NA and AA meeting dates and times may change from time to time. You can use the following resources to determine the most current dates, times, and locations for your meetings:

• Northern New Jersey AA Meeting Finder
• 211 New Jersey for substance use disorder support groups
• Narcotics Anonymous of New Jersey NA Meeting Finder

It’s also important to understand that while these group meetings are often mandatory as a part of your treatment and aftercare, they are not a viable substitution for professional treatment at a licensed facility and are not enough on their own to “fix” substance use disorders.

Sources:

1. Niche.com. (n.d.). Paterson, NJ.
2. NJ Department of Human Services. (n.d.). Substance abuse overview | Passaic County.
3. NJ Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner. (2022). Cases reported by county dashboard.
4. Racioppi, D., North Jersey Media Group. (n.d.). NJ getting $641M to fight the opioid epidemic. Why fentanyl is making it harder than ever.
5. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). FindTreatment.gov. (n.d.). Results.