The Behavioral Crossroads team dressed in purple shirts this month to mark “Wear Purple Day” as part of Alcohol Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol misuse. Alcohol-related deaths are increasing in the United States and alcohol is the most prevalent substance involved in substance-related emergency department visits. According to…
DetailsThere’s no denying that people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol feel much happier when they quit. There are many recovery stories that show how wonderful life can be after you’ve overcome your addiction. However, there is always a very painful period before you start to feel better, which occurs shortly after you quit.…
DetailsHeroin addiction has become a growing problem across the United States in recent years. In many cities, the rate of death from a heroin overdose has exceeded the number of deaths from automobile crashes and violent crime. The cost of heroin has been dropping significantly in recent years, and it has now overtaken addiction to…
DetailsDrug 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…
DetailsFeeling Safe Going to In-Person Rehab During the Pandemic We are currently living in unprecedented times, with COVID-19 affecting almost every single aspect of our daily existence. For people who use drugs or alcohol, the increased anxiety, uncertainty and isolation could tip them over the edge into addiction. If you’re someone who is currently struggling…
DetailsBehavioral Crossroads has been participating the FDA Food and Drug Administration Food Grant program for years. It is a Medicaid based program. In our new world of COVID-19, we have the unique opportunity to work with our clients using a food delivery system. Since our programs are running by different rules, based on safety, CDC…
DetailsClients can retrieve food care packages at the meeting time and locations listed below. If you will not be home due to a Doctor’s appointment, please let us know if we can leave it with a neighbor, or on your front porch. If you are scheduled to be at BCR for treatment on your scheduled…
DetailsWednesday, May 8th, 2019 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm Location: 205 West Parkway Drive, Suite 1 Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 Host: Behavioral Crossroads, LLC, Mental Health Partial Care Program The Mental Health Association of New Jersey (NJMHP) The Mental Health Association of New Jersey in Atlantic County & (NAMI) National Alliance on Mental Illness Present:…
DetailsHow 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…
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