Drug Rehabilitation Resources

As you may know all too well, drugs are a powerful poison, with the potential to take over your entire life. Drug addiction is now recognized in the medical community as a chronic disease. It may begin voluntarily, but spirals into something that is no longer your choice. Often, the necessity to continue supporting a drug habit requires criminal behavior, and the mere possession of many drugs in New Jersey can lead to charges for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, or possession with intent to distribute. When you are charged with possession or distribution of marijuana , cocaine , heroin , prescription drugs , or another illegal substance, it can serve as a painful but necessary wake-up call. Fortunately, New Jersey provides alternatives to incarceration for first-time drug offenders in the form of diversionary programs such as Conditional Discharge and Drug Court. The drug court program in particular provides defendants with the opportunity to enter drug rehabilitation, where they can receive the treatment they need to get clean, as opposed to punishing them with an unproductive term in prison. If you have been charged with an dru crime, contact an experienced Monmouth County defense lawyer now. We can help.

Criminal defense attorney Tara Breslow has dedicated the last ten years to representing adults and juveniles charged with drug crimes and other criminal offenses in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Her commitment to her clients goes well beyond the attorney-client relationship, as she invests herself in helping her clients pursue a path toward a better future. Tara is not your typical defense attorney. She is a passionate advocate who takes her clients personally, and works together with them and their families to resolve their criminal matters and ensure that they receive the treatment they need. To discuss your current situation with Tara today, contact her offices for a cost-free consultation. Also, read the true story of one of her client’s below to understand what makes Tara fundamentally different.

I should be sitting in prison right now on a 5 YEAR sentence, BUT here I am in the free world! Thank You Tara! I am so grateful for Tara’s belief in me and her determination at what she does. I was arrested with a huge amount of narcotics and where I was arrested made the charges doubled with MANDATORY jail time. Further more I had struggled with the criminal life for a decade; any previous attempts of me changing my life never seemed possible. I was sitting in jail when my family was willing to give me one more chance and said they hired Tara Breslow. I was bailed out and went to rehab and my family was keen on following Tara’s suggestions, and I was right on board with them.

Tara would consistently call me in rehab and check in on me, asked how I was doing and I would tell her how I am making progress. It made me feel good knowing that is the person who is fighting for my life. THERE is NO ONE ELSE I ‘D RATHER HAVE IN MY CORNER! She stood up for me, and was in-tune with my progress since she formed a relationship with me. She wrote letters for me, spoke to people, and went ABOVE and BEYOND what I had ever seen or heard of any lawyer doing. Now here I am; Not in jail, Working a great job, Back n college and a PART OF MY FAMILY! I write all this hoping that someone will be able to relate to the despair I had and see how someones life can change with the help and guidance of people who are placed in our lives to perform MIRACLES! And Tara Breslow did just that for me! – Rachel

There are many inpatient and outpatient drug rehabilitation programs in and around Monmouth and Ocean counties. The Discovery Institute is an adult substance abuse, behavioral health services, and drug detox program located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The 10,000 square foot center is located at 80 Conover Road in Marlboro, New Jersey. It provides programs including: short-term residential, long-term residential, outpatient services, and medically-monitored detoxification. To learn more about the Discovery Institute, visit their website at Discoverynj.org. You can also contact them directly at 800-714-2175.

To view more drug treatment centers in Monmouth and Counties, New Jersey, visit the Psychology Today website. You can also use Addiction Center and RehabCenter.net to find a treatment center near you.

When it comes to recovering from drug addiction, information is power. Coupled with the support and treatment you need, you can overcome addiction and move forward with your life. The National Institute on Drug Abuse provides extensive resources for those seeking to recover, some of which are included below:

• Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
• Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What To Ask
• Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction

Often, recognizing that you are not alone in your struggle with substance abuse can provide you with a sense of community. Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous are highly effective communities aimed at supporting fellow addicts throughout their lives.

There are thousands of fantastic books about addiction and recovery that foster hope, change, and keep you focused on the light at the end of the tunnel. The following are a few of these great reads:

• Black Out , a memoir by Sarah Hepola
• Graceland , a novel by Chris Abani
• Gun, Needle, Spoon , a memoir by Patrick O’Neil
• Delicious Foods , a novel by James Hannaham
• How to Grow Up , a memoir by Michelle Tea
• Permanent Midnight , a memoir by Jerry Stahl

If you or someone you love is facing drug charges in Monmouth or Ocean county, Attorney Tara Breslow can help. Ms. Breslow will work to resolve your criminal matter while you do the work of recovery. For a free consultation about your case, contact her offices in Red Bank at732.963.0742, Seaside Heights at732.858.5305, or Long Beach Island at 609.491.2058.