new jersey statistics
new jersey has a ________ rate of addiction than the national average
a. higher
b. lower
higher
the national average is about 7.4% prevalence per state, new jersey's prevalence is 8.5%
this is the most common disease brought on by alcohol use
fatty liver
if heavy drinking continues, it can lead to more severe conditions like alcohol-associated hepatitis (inflammation), fibrosis, and irreversible cirrhosis (scarring)
this type of self-help meeting tends to be the most popular for those looking to start their recovery
twelve-step meetings
most people take anywhere from a few months to a year to work through all 12 steps
this famous female singer passed away from alcohol poisoning in 2011
amy winehouse
this is the most popular halloween candy of 2026
reese's peanut butter cups
this new jersey county sees the highest amount of overdoses and overdose deaths
camden county
it was previously essex county, but recently, due to the administration of naloxone, essex county has seen a decrease in fatal overdoses
the average person comes to after this many doses of narcan
two
additional doses can be safely administered every 2 to 3 minutes if needed, especially with heavy or long-acting opioids like fentanyl
this prayer is used in self-help meetings and has become a slogan for the recovery community
serenity prayer
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
this oscar-winning marvel actor has been in recovery from alcohol, cocaine, and heroin since 2003
robert downey jr.
this is the most popular halloween costume of 2026
spider-man
in 2025, this was the most common substance individuals sought treatment for in new jersey
alcohol
about 49% of individuals seeking substance use treatment in new jersey identified 'alcohol' as their main substance of choice
this many people became victim to fatal overdose in the united states in 2024
approximately 70,000
deaths involving synthetic opioids (primarily illicit fentanyl) fell by 35.6% in 2024
these coping activities trigger the same endorphins as substances
exercise, meditation, yoga, uv light, acupuncture
endorphins are hormones that are released when your body feels pain or stress. they are produced in your brain and act as messengers in your body. endorphins are produced to help relieve pain, reduce stress and improve mood
this actor, famous for quentin tarantino movies and being eaten by a shark, has been sober for almost four decades
samuel l. jackson
these two countries originated halloween and brought it to america
ireland and scotland
this percentage of young adults (age 18-25) in new jersey report substance use disorders
approximately 13%
young adults are more at risk of developing substance use disorders and appear to suffer from such more than adults in new jersey (approximately 8.5%)
what the acronym H.A.L.T. stands for
hungry, angry, lonely, tired
when you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or tempted to fall back into an unhealthy habit, halt and pause
this level of care of substance use treatment is the most common level of care for individuals looking to stay sober
outpatient treatment
outpatient treatment is common because it allows individuals to receive structured therapeutic and pharmacological care while continuing to live at home and maintain their daily routines
this rapper turned restaurant owner, biggest in the early 2000s, has been sober since 2007 following an almost fatal overdose
eminem
this is the highest grossing halloween-themed and horror movie of all time
It (2017), $719.8 million worldwide
this percentage of new jersey residents with a substance use disorder do not seek or receive substance use treatment
approximately 65%
new jersey faces a shortage of behavioral health specialists, with an estimated ratio of one provider for every 1,500 residents
the four C's of addiction are:
compulsion, craving, control, consequences
when all four Cs are present, a person is considered to have an addiction or a substance use disorder
this type of therapy is the most common type in addiction treatment
hint: it's an acronym
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
this is a common, goal-focused type of talk therapy (psychotherapy) that helps you recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors
this spider-man has started his own non-alcoholic beer company after struggling with alcohol use disorder until 2022
tom holland
these two vegetables were originally used for jack-o-lanterns before the pumpkin
potatoes and turnips