Drug overdose is the lead cause of accidental death in the state of New Jersey. Opioids in two words: highly addictive. When taking opioid medications, the drug effects parts of the brain that cause pain and emotion. This then produces “the feel good, high feeling” in the brain, dopamine, causing you to have a…
DetailsEgg Harbor Township, March 11, 2022: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy visited the Behavioral Crossroads Campus for a round table event on Friday, March 11th, 2022. Also in attendance were Egg Harbor Township Mayor Paul Hodson, Asst. Commissioner Valerie Mielke, NJ Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin, Not One More NJ Campaign Director Priscilla Robinson, Director of…
DetailsResidents, health experts and lawmakers agree that heroin addiction is an epidemic in New Jersey. Heroin addiction is common in many of cities in the Garden State. There are many suburbs and small towns in New Jersey that also have a serious heroin addiction problem. One lawmaker and physician is helping pass legislation that will…
DetailsMeet Douglas Reichert LPC, ACS! As the self-described “Principal” of Behavioral Crossroads, he wears several hats, though his official title is “Mental Health Program Director, and Substance Abuse Recovery Administrator.” His responsibilities include running all programs provided here, and managing all treatment services. When asked why he wanted to work in the mental health field,…
DetailsEven in ideal circumstances, addiction recovery can be difficult. Add a pandemic into the mix, and things can start to feel overwhelming. It is understandable to feel challenged and worried by these unusual times, but they do not have to derail your recovery process. Below are some tips for managing addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take advantage…
DetailsUpdates and news about Crossroads and Companies and how we are managing the evolving COVID-19 situation. OUR CAMPUSES Crossroads campuses in Atlantic County and Gloucester County, are open. Although we are temporarily suspending our Mental Health Partial Care program and our transportation services, we will continue to provide treatment services and are accepting new patients…
DetailsThere is a constant overwhelming feeling of fear and worry when you love someone in active addiction. Whether it be a friend, child, parent or spouse the nightmare is the same. I say nightmare because that’s what it feels like, and anyone who has been in this position I’m sure would say the same. When…
DetailsDrug addiction can lead to numerous physical and mental health problems in the future. Drug addiction causes long-term changes to the brain which makes quitting almost impossible. Examples of physical health problems are lung cancer, heart disease, liver damage, and kidney failure. Mental health problems that can occur are depression or anxiety. It is possible…
DetailsIt’s kind of like this…. You sleep for ten hours and wake up, absolutely exhausted. Every day, all you want to do is lie in bed and hide away from the world. The things that used to make you happy, don’t anymore. You have zero interest to do anything. Zero motivation. You go on living…
DetailsBehavioral 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,…
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