Drug & Alcohol Rehab Serving Newark, NJ
Still Detox New Jersey treats adults from Newark and Essex County at a medical detox and residential facility in Mays Landing, Atlantic County, about 2 hours south. The distance is the point: treatment happens far from the people and places tied to substance use.
Joint Commission Accredited
NJ Dept. of Health Licensed
SAMHSA Certified
TRICARE In-NetworkIs there inpatient detox near Newark?
Still Detox New Jersey provides inpatient medical detox about 2 hours (108 miles) south of Newark, at 170 Route 50 in Mays Landing, reached by the Garden State Parkway or the New Jersey Turnpike.
Still Detox New Jersey does not operate in Newark or Essex County. The drive is long, and Still Detox New Jersey treats that distance as a clinical advantage: geographic separation from a home environment supports recovery, and the facility arranges transportation so families do not have to make the trip.
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What treatment does Still Detox New Jersey offer Newark residents?
Still Detox New Jersey offers Newark residents medical detox, residential treatment, dual diagnosis treatment and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in one Mays Landing building. Detox averages 7 to 10 days, and most clients move into residential care on day 8 with the same clinical team.
Crack cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription stimulants such as Adderall, and novel substances such as 2C and MDMA do not require a medical taper. Still Detox New Jersey admits clients who use those substances directly into residential treatment.
The following are the 4 substance groups Still Detox New Jersey treats with medical detox:
- Alcohol
- Benzodiazepines
- Opioids, including prescription opioids, heroin and fentanyl
- Kratom, including 7-OH products that require specialized testing
How many Newark residents enter substance use treatment each year?
Newark residents accounted for 4,928 substance use treatment admissions in 2024, 61% of all Essex County admissions, according to New Jersey's Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Newark has about 317,000 residents. Physicians at University Hospital in Newark told the NJ State Commission of Investigation in December 2025 that they still see about six or more fentanyl-related overdose cases a day, with roughly 30% admitted.
The following are 3 public resources for Newark residents alongside Still Detox:
- ReachNJ: 1-844-732-2465, New Jersey's 24/7 addiction help line
- City of Newark, Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center: 800-734-7083
- 911 for a medical emergency, including a suspected overdose
Which union plans does Still Detox New Jersey work with for Newark clients?
Still Detox New Jersey treats union plans as its primary payer group and verifies union and Taft-Hartley benefits individually before admission, including Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield for NJ teachers and Aetna for Amtrak employees.
New Jersey is a heavily union-backed state, and Still Detox New Jersey runs a dedicated track for union members within detox and residential care. Admissions verifies each union plan for out-of-network benefits and explains the result before a Newark client commits.
Still Detox New Jersey is also in-network with TRICARE through the U.S. Department of Defense. Payment plans run through DocPay, and promissory agreements are available for clients who need payment arrangements.
Why Newark residents choose Still Detox New Jersey
Full-time physicians on site
The Medical Director, psychiatrist and clinical director at Still Detox New Jersey work full time in the building, and the Medical Director evaluates every client in person within 24 hours.
New build on 33 acres
Still Detox New Jersey is brand-new construction on 33 owned acres in Mays Landing, with 44 beds, 6 private bedrooms and marble bathrooms.
A gym inside the detox unit
Clients at Still Detox New Jersey use a full gym inside the detox unit, an outdoor basketball court and an outdoor adventure course in the woods.
TRICARE in-network
Still Detox New Jersey is in-network with TRICARE through the U.S. Department of Defense. Commercial plans are verified for out-of-network benefits before admission.
High medical acuity accepted
Still Detox New Jersey admits clients with PICC lines, active cancer, late-stage cirrhosis, seizure disorders, HIV and C. difficile, with private bathrooms built for them.
TMS and brain mapping
Still Detox New Jersey offers transcranial magnetic stimulation and brain mapping on site, positioned for trauma survivors, veterans and service members.
What the Mays Landing facility looks like
Still Detox New Jersey is a new build on 33 owned acres with 44 beds, 6 private bedrooms, marble bathrooms, a gym inside the detox unit and three group rooms that separate by gender or clinical acuity.
Questions Newark families ask before admission
Is there inpatient detox in Newark?
Still Detox does not operate in Newark. Still Detox New Jersey serves Newark residents from Mays Landing, about 2 hours south, and arranges transportation.
Why travel two hours for detox?
Distance from home supports early recovery. Still Detox New Jersey places Newark clients away from the people and routines tied to substance use, with a 72-hour blackout at the start.
Does Still Detox New Jersey accept union insurance?
Still Detox New Jersey verifies union and Taft-Hartley plans individually for out-of-network benefits, including Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna plans.
Can family attend therapy from Newark?
Yes. Newark families come on site for family therapy or join therapist-monitored phone and video sessions after the 72-hour blackout.
What happens after discharge?
Still Detox New Jersey case managers build a step-down plan, including PHP referrals and continuing-care authorization, through an established network across the Northeast.
Does Still Detox New Jersey allow marijuana maintenance?
No. Recreational cannabis is legal in New Jersey, but marijuana maintenance is not part of any Still Detox New Jersey program, and cannabis use is addressed in treatment like any other substance.
Sources: NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Substance Use Overview 2024 (Essex County) · NJ State Commission of Investigation, fentanyl report (December 2025) · U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 city population estimates
Newark to Mays Landing, arranged for you
Still Detox New Jersey admissions verifies union and commercial benefits and arranges transportation from Essex County. Call now to begin.
Other areas Still Detox New Jersey serves
Still Detox New Jersey admits adults from across South Jersey, Philadelphia, Delaware and the wider Northeast. See every city Still Detox serves.
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Joseph Ordille, DO
Medical Director, Still Detox New Jersey
Dr. Joseph Ordille, DO, evaluates every client in person within 24 hours, sets taper schedules and approves high-acuity admissions. Meet the New Jersey clinical team.