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Mindfulness & Meditation in Addiction Treatment

Mindfulness and meditation practices in addiction treatment help develop present-moment awareness, manage cravings, reduce stress, and prevent relapse. Mindfulness-based interventions provide powerful tools for long-term recovery.

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Clear Conscience Counseling LLC

Clear Conscience Counseling LLC, located in South Plainfield, NJ, offers comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders along with mental health services for both adults and children. The center features intensive outpatient programs, such as methadone and buprenorphine treatments, and employs a variety of therapeutic methods including 12-step support, anger management, and short-term interventions. With programs specifically designed for active duty military members, as well as tailored options for adult men and women, this facility meets the varied needs of its clientele. Clear Conscience Counseling LLC is committed to delivering high-quality care and utilizing evidence-based practices to assist individuals on their recovery journeys.

College Recovery LLC
New Brunswick, NJ

College Recovery LLC, located in New Brunswick, NJ, delivers a full spectrum of detox and addiction recovery services designed for adults, seniors, and young adults. This center provides hospital-level inpatient detoxification and care, featuring tailored programs for active military personnel, adult men, and adult women. The treatment methodology incorporates elements such as 12-step facilitation, anger management training, and brief intervention strategies. Committed to personalized recovery plans, College Recovery LLC serves both male and female individuals in pursuit of effective addiction treatment.

Counseling Center at Fair Lawn

Situated in Fair Lawn, NJ, the Counseling Center at Fair Lawn delivers a wide range of substance abuse treatment services for adults who face serious mental health disorders or emotional issues in children. Emphasizing methods such as 12-step promotion, anger management, and focused intervention strategies, this center offers options including intensive outpatient programs, outpatient care, and day treatment. It serves diverse populations, including active military members, adolescents, and adult males, with specialized programs designed for their unique needs. With a commitment to providing excellent care for individuals of all genders, the Counseling Center at Fair Lawn stands out as a commendable option for those in need of personalized rehabilitation support.

Central Jersey Comprehensive Trt Ctr

Central Jersey Comprehensive Trt Ctr, located in Cliffwood, NJ, offers a variety of scientifically supported treatment choices for those facing substance use challenges along with related mental health conditions. This facility features intensive outpatient services, standard outpatient treatment, and targeted methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone therapies. Their methodology encompasses anger management techniques, brief interventions, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Specifically designed programs are available for adult men, adult women, and individuals who have undergone trauma. Catering to both adult and young adult demographics, the center ensures personalized treatment for all clients. Discover exceptional care and thorough support at Central Jersey Comprehensive Trt Ctr.

Center For Network Therapy

Situated in Middlesex, NJ, the Center For Network Therapy provides a wide array of addiction recovery services. This facility focuses on detoxification, treatment for substance use disorders, and support for adults experiencing co-occurring mental health issues or emotional challenges in children. Offering various treatment modalities, such as intensive outpatient programs, outpatient care, and day treatment, the center emphasizes personalized strategies including 12-step facilitation, brief intervention techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Customized programs for adults and young adults of all genders guarantee a personalized recovery experience, positioning the Center For Network Therapy as an excellent option for individuals in need of effective addiction treatment.

College Recovery LLC
New Brunswick, NJ

College Recovery LLC, located in New Brunswick, NJ, provides a diverse array of treatment programs for adults and young adults dealing with substance use issues. The center is adept at addressing co-occurring disorders alongside significant mental health challenges in adults and emotional disturbances in children. Offering various levels of care, including intensive outpatient, outpatient, and day treatment, the facility incorporates 12-step methods, anger management strategies, and brief intervention techniques. College Recovery LLC serves adult men and women, as well as individuals who have faced sexual abuse, ensuring tailored treatment for every client. Its dedication to high-quality care positions it as a leading option for those in search of effective and empathetic recovery solutions.

Community Psychiatric Institute

At the Community Psychiatric Institute in East Orange, NJ, we provide expert rehabilitation for adults and young adults facing substance use challenges and intertwined mental health conditions. Our programs include intensive outpatient, day treatment, and partial hospitalization options. We emphasize 12-step principles, anger management techniques, and brief interventions. This center is dedicated to supporting individuals with trauma histories and dual diagnoses. We offer individualized care for both men and women, distinguishing ourselves with a thorough strategy for tackling addiction and mental well-being.

Counseling Center at Clark

The Counseling Center at Clark, located in Clark, NJ, provides a wide range of services for those dealing with substance use and mental health disorders. It specializes in treating individuals who face both substance use issues and serious mental health challenges. Treatment options include intensive outpatient programs, outpatient services, and partial hospitalization. The center emphasizes techniques such as 12-step support, anger management, and brief interventions. Catering to active military members, teenagers, and adult males, the center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized care to individuals of all ages and genders as they work towards recovery.

Counseling Center at West Caldwell

Situated in Caldwell, NJ, the Counseling Center at West Caldwell delivers an extensive array of treatment options for substance use disorders impacting both adults and children. This facility has a special focus on addressing simultaneous substance use issues and severe mental health challenges. They provide various levels of care, including intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient day programs, and partial hospitalization, employing research-backed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, the Matrix Model, and motivational interviewing. Customized treatment plans are available for various groups including active-duty military personnel, adolescents, and adult males. The center emphasizes personalized care, accommodating both male and female clients and ensuring high-quality rehabilitation services aimed at fostering enduring recovery.

Counseling Center at Toms River

Based in Toms River, NJ, the Counseling Center at Toms River specializes in addressing issues related to substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders for both adults and children. The facility offers a variety of treatment programs, including intensive outpatient care, outpatient services, and day treatment, employing strategies such as 12-step facilitation, anger management, and brief intervention techniques. Catering to active duty military personnel, adolescents, and adult males, it accommodates clients of all genders. The Counseling Center at Toms River is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality care, with a focus on customizing services to meet the specific requirements of each individual.

Counseling Center at Robbinsville

Situated in Robbinsville, NJ, the Counseling Center at Robbinsville specializes in addressing substance use disorders alongside serious mental health challenges in adults and emotional issues in children. The facility offers various outpatient treatment choices, which include intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization services. Emphasizing 12-step methods, anger management techniques, and brief intervention strategies, this center serves active duty military members, teenagers, and adult males. Programming is designed to meet the needs of both adults and children, with specific offerings for each gender. The Counseling Center at Robbinsville is committed to delivering exceptional care for those on their journey to recovery and support.

Counseling Center at Freehold

The Counseling Center at Freehold, situated in Freehold, NJ, delivers comprehensive treatment solutions for individuals grappling with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Their program offerings, available in intensive and standard outpatient settings, incorporate scientifically validated methods like 12-step integration, anger control techniques, and short-term counseling. The center is dedicated to providing specialized care for distinct groups, including military personnel, teenagers, and adult men, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity by serving all genders and age groups. Clients receive personalized attention within a nurturing atmosphere that promotes overall well-being and recovery.

Counseling Center at Roxbury

Situated in Succasunna, NJ, the Counseling Center at Roxbury specializes in addressing substance abuse and accompanying mental health issues. The center provides various levels of care, including intensive outpatient, outpatient, and day treatment services for both adults and youth. Emphasizing techniques such as 12-step facilitation, anger management, and brief interventions, it serves a diverse clientele, including active military personnel, adolescents, and adult males. With programs designed specifically for men and women, this facility guarantees personalized care that meets the unique requirements of each individual. Discover comprehensive support and customized treatment options at the Counseling Center at Roxbury.

Counseling Center at Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill Counseling Center, located in Cherry Hill, NJ, provides diverse, tailored programs designed for adults and youth grappling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health challenges. Their offerings include intensive outpatient, standard outpatient, day treatment, and partial hospitalization. Specializing in 12-step support, anger management techniques, and brief intervention strategies, the center is equipped to support active-duty military members, teenagers, and adult males. Catering to a broad demographic of adults and young individuals regardless of gender, Cherry Hill Counseling Center is committed to delivering high-caliber, individualized care, positioning it as a premier destination for thorough and successful recovery services.

Counseling Center at Middlesex

Situated in Middlesex, NJ, the Counseling Center at Middlesex provides a comprehensive suite of specialized therapeutic interventions. This establishment delivers intensive outpatient care, day treatment programs, and partial hospitalization services designed to address substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric challenges in both young people and adults. Emphasizing methodologies like 12-step integration, anger management techniques, and brief intervention strategies, the center accommodates active military members, teenagers, and adult males. The facility welcomes clients of all genders and ages, offering complete and individualized support for those on the path to recovery.

Counseling Center at Monmouth Junction

The Counseling Center at Monmouth Junction, situated in Monmouth Junction, NJ, provides comprehensive treatment for addiction and comorbid psychological issues in individuals of all ages. Their offerings include intensive outpatient, day treatment, and partial hospitalization programs. The center employs 12-step facilitation, anger management techniques, and brief intervention strategies. They specifically support active military, teens, and adult men, and offer gender-sensitive care for both adult men and women, as well as for young males and females. Discover effective, personalized recovery plans at this facility.

CPC Integrated Health

CPC Integrated Health, situated in Matawan, NJ, provides extensive support for adults and young adults facing substance use challenges. This center is particularly adept at addressing co-occurring substance use disorders alongside significant mental health issues or emotional difficulties in children. Emphasizing intensive outpatient programs, regular outpatient services, and outpatient treatments using methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone, CPC Integrated Health employs a variety of evidence-based strategies, including anger management, brief interventions, and cognitive behavioral therapy. They also offer specialized programs designed for adult men and women, as well as those who have survived intimate partner or domestic violence. Committed to delivering high-quality care, this center aims to assist individuals throughout their recovery process.

Center for Prevention and Counseling

Situated in Newton, NJ, the Center for Prevention and Counseling provides a diverse array of treatment options for substance use that are specifically designed to meet different needs. Utilizing a variety of specialized methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, anger management, and motivational interviewing, the center offers intensive outpatient, outpatient, and standard outpatient programs. There are also distinct initiatives aimed at adolescents, adult men, and adult women. This facility caters to adults and seniors of all genders, ensuring thorough care and assistance for those pursuing recovery from addiction. The Center for Prevention and Counseling is recognized for its exceptional services and dedication to fostering enduring recovery outcomes.

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Cooperative Care Partnership Inc, situated in Rio Grande, NJ, provides an extensive array of rehabilitation services aimed at aiding individuals on their path to recovery. This center emphasizes treatment for substance use disorders, transitional housing, and dual diagnosis for adults suffering from substance use issues alongside serious mental health conditions, as well as for children facing significant emotional disturbances. The offerings feature intensive outpatient programs, standard outpatient care, and specialized outpatient treatments using methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone. The facility employs a variety of methodologies, including anger management techniques, brief intervention strategies, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Tailored programs specifically designed for adult men and women, along with support for clients affected by sexual abuse, ensure that services are accessible to adults, seniors, and young adults of all genders. By prioritizing personalized care and leveraging evidence-based methodologies, the center delivers exceptional support for individuals seeking to reclaim their lives.

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Community Countermeasures in Teaneck, NJ, provides outpatient care for substance use issues, concentrating on effective assistance for those facing addiction. The program employs diverse strategies like anger management, brief intervention, and cognitive behavioral therapy to foster recovery. Featuring distinct programs for adolescents, adult men, and adult women, this facility accommodates a wide spectrum of individuals. Serving both adults and younger clients, Community Countermeasures offers gender-tailored treatment for males and females. Clients can anticipate supportive and expert services at this center, committed to aiding individuals in conquering substance use disorders and reclaiming their lives.

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Montclair, NJ

Situated in Montclair, New Jersey, the COPE Center offers tailored recovery programs for adults and young adults confronting addiction and associated mental health challenges. Their services include intensive outpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone). The center employs proven therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy and anger management. COPE Center supports adult men and women, as well as individuals with a history of trauma. Emphasizing personalized attention and thorough assistance, the COPE Center delivers effective care for those aiming to conquer substance dependence and enhance their mental well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Mindfulness & Meditation

Mindfulness and meditation practices have gained significant recognition in addiction treatment over the past two decades. Backed by neuroscience research showing how mindfulness changes brain function and structure, these practices provide powerful tools for managing cravings, reducing stress, improving emotional regulation, and preventing relapse. Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) and other approaches integrate ancient contemplative practices with modern addiction science.

What Is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is paying attention to present-moment experience with openness, curiosity, and acceptance rather than judgment or reactivity. In addiction recovery, mindfulness means observing cravings, thoughts, emotions, and sensations as they arise and pass without automatically acting on them. This creates space between impulse and action, enabling conscious choice rather than automatic substance use.

Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP)

MBRP is structured 8-week program teaching:

  • Awareness of triggers and automatic reactions: Recognizing patterns leading to use
  • Mindfulness meditation practices: Sitting meditation, body scan, mindful movement
  • Urge surfing: Riding cravings like waves without acting
  • SOBER breathing space: Brief practice for high-risk moments
  • Self-compassion: Kind, non-judgmental response to difficulties
  • Lifestyle balance: Creating life supporting wellness and recovery

Neuroscience of Mindfulness

Brain imaging research shows mindfulness meditation increases activity in prefrontal cortex (executive control, decision-making) while decreasing amygdala reactivity (stress, emotional reactivity). Regular practice strengthens neural pathways for awareness, self-regulation, and conscious choice - exactly what's needed in recovery. Mindfulness also reduces stress hormone levels and improves immune function.

Mindfulness in Treatment Settings

Many addiction treatment programs incorporate mindfulness through meditation instruction, yoga, mindful movement, breathing exercises, and informal mindfulness practices. Mindfulness complements other treatments like CBT and DBT, enhancing their effectiveness. Some programs specialize in mindfulness-based approaches within comprehensive treatment.

Developing a Practice

Mindfulness is skill developed through regular practice. Even 10-20 minutes daily creates benefits. Start with guided meditations, apps (Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer), or MBRP groups. Practice during treatment provides foundation for lifelong mindfulness supporting ongoing recovery, stress management, emotional wellbeing, and conscious living.

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Medically ReviewedUpdated: January 2026
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