According to The Atlantic, when the government began to more aggressively target doctors and drug companies who were helping to drive prescription painkiller dependence in the U.S., addicts sought cheaper and more accessible alternatives. As a result, many turned to heroin. Now, experts across the U.S. are warning drug addicts and their families that a…
“Road to Recovery,” a television program that airs on SNJ Today routinely interviews experts from New Jersey rehab centers. In a recent episode, the show’s host, Michael Deleon, interviewed Behavioral Crossroads’ Rabbi Avi Richler. The episode aimed a spotlight on the need for substance abuse treatment centers in NewJersey that are aligned with the Jewish…
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), underage drinking is a serious public health problem. In fact, alcohol is reportedly the most widely abused substance among youth in the United States, often requiring parents and families to seek treatment for alcohol addiction. In New Jersey, to tackle this growing problem, the…
Alcohol addiction treatment is the first step in managing this problem and moving forward. Anyone currently suffering with addiction should reach out to addiction centers as a way to improve their mental and physical health, find stable support, and have a team of people ready to help both medically and emotionally. Centers in New Jersey…
Each year, the Mental Health Association of New Jersey (MHANJ) hosts its Annual Evening of Excellence. The event honors those making a significant impact in the mental health field in New Jersey, while also raising funds through a dinner and silent auction in support of the association’s work. This year, Doug Reichert, Behavioral Crossroads’ Program…
If there is one thing that many people on this Earth can understand it is addiction. Whether you have dealt with it in your life, viewed it first-hand, or seen it in movies, addiction comes in many shapes and sizes and is terrible when tackled head-on. Fortunately, there are many different programs and services that…
Behavioral Crossroads continues to solidify its position as an industry leader among New Jersey alcohol treatment centers. The facility was recently featured by The Buffalo News following the launch of its new kosher recovery services program that caters specifically to the needs of the Orthodox Jewish community. To meet the needs of the Jewish clients,…
Drug addiction is a problem that has been increasing intensely in our society. Some are life-threatening addictions while some negatively affect our families and friend. Among these life threatening addictions is heroin abuse, which can be categorized as one of the most dangerous addictions in New Jersey and the country. Deaths Caused By Heroin in…
In order for a patient to get rid of drug addiction, he will need a powerful support network and intensive as well as ongoing treatment. Not only that, but the patient also needs to learn how he can re-acquire or develop relationships and skills that will help him re-integrate in the society. The best way…
How Alcoholism Influences Mental Illness Mental illness and alcoholism are a dangerous combination that often go hand in hand. They feed off of each other in a cycle that can make it impossible to deal with the responsibilities of everyday life. Over a third of alcoholics suffer from another mental illness which may or may not…