Substance Abuse in New Jersey: Key Trends You Should Know

New Jersey continues to face a growing substance abuse crisis. In 2022 alone, there were more than 85,000 admissions to addiction treatment facilities statewide. While this marks a slight decrease from previous years, the numbers remain alarmingly high.

🔹 Who’s Most Affected?

Roughly 69% of those admitted were adult males

The 25–59 age group accounted for the majority of admissions

Coastal counties like Atlantic and Cape May had the highest treatment rates per capita

These trends reflect a critical need for expanded, accessible treatment programs—especially for working-age adults across New Jersey’s hardest-hit areas.

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