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The Camden County Board of Freeholders’ Addiction Awareness Task Force aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. No longer needed or outdated prescription drugs in homes are the same drugs that have unfortunately become the target of theft and misuse, oftentimes by people who have access to the ... More
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Prescription Drugs (Rx) and Heroin Prescription Drugs: Some prescription drugs are called opioids, or narcotics, which can enhance, slow down, or alter brain activity. When prescribed, they are used for treating pain. They come as multi-colored tablets and capsules; some can be in liquid form. They are swallowed and may be injected when abused. Common ... More
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The Freeholder Board recently formed an Opiate and Heroin Addiction Awareness Task Force to assist them in promoting addiction awareness and education in Camden County. The task force was officially created at their June 19th 2014 Freeholder Meeting held in Cherry Hill. This health epidemic is having devastating effects on families and claiming the lives ... More
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Unit Information & drug treatment referrals, please contact 856-374-6361 Municipal Alliance Program Camden County’s Municipal Alliance provides services to expand the prevention and education components of the Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Plan of Camden County. Click here for more information on the Municipal Alliance Program. Information and Resources NJ Governor’s Council on Alcohol ... More
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What Are Opiates? Prescription Drugs (Rx) and Heroin Prescription Drugs: Some prescription drugs are called opioids, or narcotics, which can enhance, slow down, or alter brain activity. When prescribed, they are used for treating pain. They come as multi-colored tablets and capsules; some can be in liquid form. They are swallowed and may be injected ... More
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CAMDEN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD Camden County Educational Services Commission 225 White Horse Avenue Clementon, NJ 08021 856-784-2100 2 PM to 4 PM **February 5, 2019** (Location for 2/5 meeting is 512 Lakeland Road, DiPiero Center, 7th Floor) March 5, 2019 April 2, 2019 **MAY 2, 2019** (Location for 5/7 meeting is 512 Lakeland Road, ... More
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The Camden County Office of Mental Health and Addiction receives state and county funding to ensure the availability of treatment services, particularly for the indigent. qualified treatment providers to provide programs that address problems of drug and alcohol abuse. Addiction services include: withdrawal management, inpatient and outpatient services including methadone maintenance, halfway house programs, recovery ... More
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The Camden County Office of Mental Health and Addiction receives state and county funding to ensure the availability of treatment services, particularly for the indigent. qualified treatment providers to provide programs that address problems of drug and alcohol abuse. Addiction services include: withdrawal management, inpatient and outpatient services including methadone maintenance, halfway house programs, recovery ... More
