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University Behavioral Health Care - Edison

University Behavioral Health Care - Edison

Drug Rehab Center in Edison, New Jersey

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

University Behavioral Health Care - Edison is a mental health and addiction treatment center in Edison, NJ that offers evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and 12-step facilitation, for a range of mental health and addiction issues, as well as holistic services like family therapy and couples counseling.

About This Edison, NJ Facility

University Behavioral Health Care - Edison is a mental health and addiction treatment center located in Edison, NJ. They provide a full range of services, including dual-diagnosis, outpatient, and intensive treatment options, to those suffering from a variety of mental health and addiction issues. The team at University Behavioral Health Care offers evidence-based approaches to their treatment plans, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and 12-step facilitation. They also provide a range of additional services to ensure each patient's holistic well-being, including family therapy, couples counseling, consultation, and discharge planning.

The center is also committed to providing access to quality care, and accepts private health insurance as a form of payment. They also offer an extensive list of services for those suffering from mental health issues or drug addiction, including opioid addiction, substance abuse, emotional disturbances, schizophrenia, and adolescent substance misuse. Additional services such as health education, HIV/AIDS education, nicotine replacement therapy, and vocational counseling are also available. The staff at University Behavioral Health Care - Edison provide individualized assessments and will design a personalized treatment plan to meet each patient's needs.

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

    Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

    Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at University Behavioral Health Care - Edison in Edison.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities like University Behavioral Health Care - Edison support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

    Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

    Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by University Behavioral Health Care - Edison aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in New Jersey include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

    University Behavioral Health Care - Edison‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at University Behavioral Health Care - Edison in Edison, New Jersey, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at University Behavioral Health Care - Edison in Edison, NJ that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by University Behavioral Health Care - Edison in Edison, NJ provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in New Jersey communicate and express their emotions well.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.

    Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    University Behavioral Health Care - Edison Location and Directions
    Address Information100 Metroplex Dr
    Edison, New Jersey 08817 Phone Number(732) 235-8400 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Edison, 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.

    In Edison, the number of reported drug overdoses has quadrupled since 2013. Approximately 5,000 people in Edison are addicted to drugs, and this number is only increasing. 88% of people who die from a drug overdose had multiple drugs in their system. Many types of drug treatment are available in Edison, New Jersey, such as inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, detoxification facilities, and 12-step programs.

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