Resources
Guides, explainers, and things families ask us most.
Every piece here is written or reviewed by an addiction physician. Updated regularly.
The First 72 Hours of Medical Detox: What to Expect
The first 72 hours in a detox unit are the most acute — and the most important. Here is a realistic, hour-by-hour picture of what happens.
How to Choose a Detox Facility in New Jersey
Not every facility is the right fit. These are the ten questions that most reliably separate quality programs from marketing-heavy operations.
A Family Guide to Supporting Detox and Early Recovery
Families are one of the strongest predictors of recovery outcomes. Here is what evidence-based family support actually looks like.
Medication-Assisted Treatment: Fact vs Fiction
Persistent myths about MAT keep people from accessing the most effective treatment we have for opioid use disorder. Here are the facts.
New Jersey's Insurance Parity Laws for Addiction Treatment
The federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act sets a floor. New Jersey’s own parity statute goes further — with real teeth.
After Detox: Choosing the Right Next Level of Care
The single strongest predictor of long-term recovery is what happens immediately after detox. Here is how to think about the next step.
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