Hudson County, NJ Addiction Treatment Resources Guide

Medical Detoxification

Depending on the substance to which a person is addicted, the acute withdrawal symptoms can range from unpleasant to potentially fatal. Medical detoxification provides a safe and comfortable environment for people making the difficult but necessary transition from active drug abuse to sobriety.

Residential Treatment

When you come to a residential (inpatient) drug treatment center, you are expected to stay in the treatment facility for the entirety of the time that you are receiving treatment.

Most programs typically center on group counseling and drug education, but patients may also participate in other forms of treatment, such as holistic therapies, hobbies, and individual counseling.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)

This form of an outpatient rehab program is similar to residential treatment but generally requires six hours of therapy per day, five days weekly. In a PHP, people keep their everyday routines while undergoing therapy.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)

Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) is an option for those who don’t require medically supervised detoxification but still need help with mental health and SUDs. It includes many different forms of psychotherapy, such as family therapy, individual psychoeducation, group psychotherapy, and techniques for encouraging patients to engage in their recovery actively.

By its very nature, IOP is a small-scale operation that doesn’t need the full range of services provided by more critical, more complete treatment centers, such as inpatient or partial-day programs.

Outpatient Programs (OPs)

Outpatient rehabilitation is a treatment approach that does not need patients to stay in an inpatient or hospital setting overnight. It’s a workable, flexible alternative for those who need treatment for substance misuse issues but cannot take enough time away from their busy schedules.