New Jersey Teen Addiction Hotline
New Jersey Teen Substance Abuse Helpline
New Jersey has grappled with teen substance abuse just like many other states in the US. Teenagers frequently abuse alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications (including opioids), methamphetamine, and other illegal drugs.
Like many other states, New Jersey has been impacted by the opioid crisis. Addiction to opioids, including as heroin and prescription medications, has been a big problem in the state, impacting people of all ages, including teenagers.
Teenagers may be at risk of substance abuse due to various factors, including peer pressure, family history of substance abuse, trauma, stress, mental health issues, academic struggles, and easy access to drugs or alcohol.
Teenage substance abuse can lead to a range of negative consequences, including impaired judgment, academic decline, behavioral problems, legal issues, mental health disorders, and an increased risk of addiction later in life.
New Jersey has implemented prevention and intervention strategies to address teenage substance abuse. These efforts often involve school-based prevention programs, community awareness campaigns, and support services for teenagers and their families.
There are treatment resources available in New Jersey to help teenagers struggling with substance abuse. These may include counseling, therapy, support groups, outpatient programs, and residential treatment centers.
New Jersey provides helplines and resources for individuals seeking help with substance abuse issues. The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) and organizations like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offer information and support for those in need. If you need immediate medical attention, call 911 Now.
Substance Abuse Statistics New Jersey Teenagers
Teenagers in New Jersey are 7.49% less likely to have used drugs in the last month than the average American teen as reported by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS)
- 52,000 or 7.71% of 12- to 17-year-olds report using drugs in the last month.
- Among them, 86.54% report using marijuana in the last month.
- 11.56% of all 12- to 17-year-olds report using marijuana in the last year.
- 0.30% report using cocaine in the last year.
- 0.15% report using methamphetamines.
- Up to 0.07% used heroin (data is limited).
- 1.93% report misusing pain relievers.
- 9.48% of all 12- to 17-year-olds used alcohol in the last month.
- NJ teens are 3.66% more likely to use alcohol than the average American in their age group.
- 304,000 adults aged 18- to 25-years-old used drugs in the last month.
- 18- to 25-year-olds in New Jersey are 6.05% less likely to use drugs than the average American in the same age group.
- 2.52% of New Jersey teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for IDUD in the last year.
- 1.48% of New Jersey teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for AUD in the last year.
New Jersey National Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline
The New Jersey Teenager Addiction Hotline is a nationwide resource for teens struggling with substance abuse. Call (888) 351-0084 to speak with a professional substance abuse specialist. The New Jersey Teen Addiction Hotline trained counselors are available 24/7, ready to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to talk about your concerns.
24/7 Free Confidential Hotline
Remember, your call is confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. We respect your privacy and are here to support you in a way that best suits your needs.
New Jersey Teenager Addiction Resources
New Jersey Dept of Human Division Addiction Services
New Jersey Dept Of Human Division Addiction Services; Whether you, a family member or friend are in need of substance abuse treatment, the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), as the NJ single state authority, establishes the policy for the substance use disorder treatment, prevention and recovery support services. DMHAS sanctions a full continuum of care by independent substance abuse treatment provider agencies, which utilize the American Society of Addiction Medicine patient placement criteria.
New Jersey Prevention Network
New Jersey Prevention Network NJPN is a multifaceted public health agency that supports substance misuse prevention, addiction treatment, and recovery support programs through collaboration and professional training for all of New Jersey. A leader in the field of addiction, NJPN advocates for best practices across the continuum of care while providing educational pathways for professionals and resources to organizations that are the change makers in New Jersey
NAMI Jersey Children & Youth Resources
NAMI Jersey Children & Youth Resources NAMI New Jersey (NAMI NJ) is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through education, support, advocacy and public awareness programs NAMI NJ fosters understanding about mental illness, confronts stigma often associated with mental disorders, advocates for public policies that benefit those affected by mental illness, and promotes research into the causes, treatment and recovery of mental health disorders.
New Jersey’s Family Support Organizations
New Jersey’s Family Support Organizations are family-led, community-based, non-profit agencies whose mission is to provide support, advocacy, and education to families and caregivers of children with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs.
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) was created in 1992 as a substance abuse prevention alliance to localize, strengthen and deepen initiatives, drug-free assistance and parent education conferences throughout the state. All PDFNJ programs are available free of charge to the residents of New Jersey.