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Overcoming substance misuse is difficult, but through careful evaluation and individual determination, it can be accomplished. Our outpatient substance use disorder programs can help you overcome substance abuse issues while remaining at home, at school or on the job.

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Naloxone (Narcan) for New Jersey residents

New Jersey offers individuals aged 14 and above the opportunity to acquire naloxone without identification and free of charge. This program is available at select pharmacies throughout the state. Its distinctiveness lies in its ability to provide access to naloxone—an essential medication for countering opioid, or some pain medication, overdoses—with anonymity.

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