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Human Empowerment Institute

Human Empowerment Institute

Drug Rehab Center in Irvington, New Jersey

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction

Human Empowerment Institute (HEI) in Irvington, New Jersey is a licensed and accredited addiction treatment facility that offers evidence-based, holistic, and tailored programs for individuals and their families, including individual and family therapy, relapse prevention education, and access to cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

About This New Jersey Facility

Human Empowerment Institute (HEI) is a licensed and accredited facility located in Irvington, New Jersey that offers addiction treatment services. HEI understands that addiction and substance abuse are complex problems that require an individual approach. As such, they offer evidence-based, holistic, and tailored programs for individuals and their families. HEI is certified by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and is soley focused on providing quality, comprehensive treatment for clients.

At HEI, clients have the opportunity to participate in a variety of recovery treatment programs. These include individual and family therapy, relapse prevention education, gender specific therapy and support groups, spiritual counseling, peer support, trauma-informed care, and outpatient services. Clients also have access to both cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. In addition, HEI offers continuing care including 12-step meetings, aftercare groups, and sober living residences for individuals who need extra support as they transition back into the community.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers in New Jersey exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Human Empowerment Institute are here to help.

    Opioid addiction is one of the most common forms of addiction New Jersey. Opioids include drugs like heroin, oxycontin and fentanyl. They are prescribed to treat pain, but they are often abused and they are addictive. The addiction is treated by detoxing the body, so it no longer needs the chemicals in the drugs. This is followed up by therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem.

    Levels of Care Offered at Human Empowerment Institute

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Daily trips to the hospital that provides the treatment include intensive outpatient services (IOP). IOP in New Jersey is appropriate for patients in residential recovery facilities that have been diagnosed with addiction. Patients return to their everyday lives gradually, increasing the likeliness of success in treatment.

    An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in Irvington, NJ with mild addiction or mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. It generally requires about 10 to 12 hours every week.

    Doctors can administer on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.

    Therapies & Programs

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Irvington, New Jersey, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Human Empowerment Institute also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.

    Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.

    This therapy modality at Human Empowerment Institute in Irvington, NJ strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.

    A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.

    Contingency management (CM) is a system that rewards patients for positive behavior. Patients may get a gift for a clean drug test. They may also get punished for negative behavior. The therapy inspires patients to engage in healthy behaviors and limit unhealthy behavior. It is effective in treating addiction and other issues.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
  • Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Human Empowerment Institute Location and Directions
    Address Information49 Nesbit Terrace
    Irvington, New Jersey 7111 Phone Number(973) 351-9111 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Irvington, New Jersey Addiction Information

    The state of New Jersey is afflicted by the rising opioid overdose crisis and the increase in the number of residents engaging in illegal substance abuse. 90% of the 2,900 drug overdose deaths in New Jersey involved opioids in 2018. Over 1.1 million New Jersey residents reportedly use drugs in a given year. High prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse caused 14% of all deaths in the state between 2008 and 2017.

    There are around 9,000 people in Irvington who are addicted to drugs. This means that 9% of the population is struggling with drug addiction. The total number of opioid-related deaths increased by 107% from 2011 to 2016. There are many types of drug treatment options available in Irvington, New Jersey. No matter what type of drug treatment you choose, the most important thing is that you are committed to getting sober.

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