Substance Abuse Counseling in New Brunswick & Mt. Holly NJ

This August, we recognize Substance Use Primary Prevention Month by highlighting the importance of preventing substance use and related harms before they begin.

Primary prevention means strengthening protective factors, reducing risk factors, and creating environments where individuals, families, and communities can thrive. Supportive relationships, trusted adults, access to care, healthy coping skills, and strong community connections can all play an important role in prevention.
Research also reminds us that early experiences can influence health and well-being later in life—but increased risk is not destiny. Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships can help build resilience and strengthen prevention efforts.
Prevention is a community effort, and every supportive connection can be part of the prevention story. 💙

If you or someone you care about needs support, treatment and recovery resources are available. Swipe through for more information.

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Kratom & 7-OH are entering a new chapter. What does that mean for the people who use them?

The DEA has announced its intent to temporarily place 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) above a specified threshold and three related substances into Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act.

While the kratom plant itself is not being scheduled under this action, affected high-potency 7-OH products would become subject to Schedule I controls if the temporary scheduling order takes effect. This could significantly change access to products that are currently found in gas stations, smoke shops, convenience stores, and online retailers.

For someone who uses these products occasionally, this may mean fewer places to purchase them.

But for someone who has developed dependence, the impact can be much greater.

Regular use can lead to tolerance, cravings, and withdrawal. When access suddenly changes, some individuals may experience withdrawal, seek products from unregulated sources, or turn to other substances.

➡️ This is why treatment access matters.

At New Brunswick Counseling Center, we provide compassionate, evidence-informed substance use treatment. Treatment for kratom-related problems should be individualized, and research on medications specifically for kratom use disorder is still developing.

If you’re struggling with kratom or 7-OH, you don’t have to navigate changes in access alone. Help is available. 💙

📍 New Brunswick Counseling Center
🤝 Person-centered • Evidence-informed • Recovery-focused

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🎉 Recovery Month is about coming together, building connection, and celebrating that recovery is REAL. 💚

Join New Brunswick Counseling Center for our Recovery Month Open House on Thursday, September 10, from 2–6 PM!

We’re opening our doors to the community for an afternoon of connection, learning, and fun. Come meet our team, tour NBCC, connect with local resources, enjoy food and games, and enter our raffles! 🎟️

🤝 Community members: Come learn more about behavioral health, substance use treatment, recovery support, and resources available in our community.

🏢 Community partners & vendors: We’d love for you to join us and share your services with attendees. Vendors are invited to bring their own table and chairs. Please register by August 27 using the QR code in the carousel.

📍 320 Suydam St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
🗓️ Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 2 PM–6 PM

Let’s celebrate recovery, reduce stigma, and build a community where everyone feels supported and empowered to seek help. 💙

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