Princeton Detox & Recovery Center
4287 US-1, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
OPEN 24/7 | PRIVATE ROOMS | SAME DAY ADMITS
Comfort and compassion collide at Princeton Detox & Recovery Center. Our tailored and comprehensive approach to detox features clinical excellence, compassionate professionals, and a homelike haven for healing.
A haven for Healing
Detox doesn’t need to be daunting. At Princeton Detox & Recovery Center, compassionate addiction professionals, unparalleled medical care, and a homelike environment combine to create a tranquil retreat for healing.
Compassionate Staff
Rely on our team of compassionate professionals with decades of combined experience in providing effective addiction treatment.
Personalized Care
Experience the pinnacle of personalized care. Each recovery journey is unique, so no two detox experiences should be identical. We offer tailored care specifically targeted to your needs.
Clinical Standards
Trust in our gold-standard care. We're fully licensed and hold The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, the highest level of accreditation for healthcare providers.
Homelike Environment
Relax into healing in our homelike surroundings, complete with private rooms, an on-site chef, contemporary furnishings, and a calm, serene atmosphere.
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Our Program
How We Treat Addiction
At Princeton Detox & Recovery Center, we believe addiction treatment should be a one-time experience. Offering highly tailored care, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate clinical professionals with decades of addiction experience, we endeavor to treat clients once—rather than repeatedly.
Instead of merely managing withdrawal symptoms and ensuring client safety and comfort during detox, we also employ various forms of therapy to begin to address the emotional and mental aspects of addiction. Thus, when clients leave our care, they are not simply sober. They’re well-equipped for the next step of treatment, and they’re empowered to move past addiction and on with their lives.
Clinical & Medical Assessment
No two experiences with active addiction are the same, so no two recovery programs should be identical. As such, our detox and recovery program begins with in-depth clinical and medical assessments upon admission. These assessments help staff craft a carefully tailored treatment program to meet each client’s needs.
Our assessment process has four main components:
- Medical evaluation – The medical evaluation reviews significant injuries, surgical procedures, chronic illnesses, medication allergies, and family history, which can impact the client’s course of care.
- Psychosocial evaluation – Social and environmental factors can have a significant impact on substance misuse. So this assessment helps us determine whether these factors contributed to the development of the substance use disorder and how clients perceive themselves and the world around them.
- Physical evaluation – During the physical assessment, staff perform drug and alcohol screenings, take clients’ vital signs, and complete other physical assessments to determine each individual’s physical health and current state within the withdrawal process. This helps us determine what supportive and medicinal measures are needed to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Psychological evaluation – The psychological evaluation helps to identify or assess any co-occurring mental health disorders, as treating both substance use and mental health disorders concurrently is paramount to effective treatment.
Therapy
As part of detox, clients have access to individual and group therapy, which are cornerstones of effective addiction treatment. Therapy enables individuals to identify and address the underlying causes of addiction, which can promote long-term sobriety and healing.
Participating in therapy during detox also helps clients prepare for the next step of care, which is likely inpatient/residental treatment or some form of outpatient care such as a partial hosptalization program (PHP) or intensive outpatient program (IOP).
Aftercare Planning
Detox is merely the first step in a comprehensive treatment program. So no quality detox program is complete without extensive aftercare planning. We make sure that every client is prepared with a clear-cut set of instructions and a lengthy list of recovery resources before they leave our care.
Guardian Recovery, the parent company of Princeton Detox & Recovery Center, offers a host of treatment facilities in various states. With services ranging from inpatient/residential care and partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) to intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), sober living, adolescent programs, and virtual and in-home treatment programs, Guardian Recovery is sure to have a treatment option to fit your needs. However, we also refer clients to outside services and community programs as needed.
Amenities
| Private bedrooms and bathrooms
| Professionally trained chef and state-of-the-art kitchen
| Spacious dining and fellowship areas
| Outdoor living areas
| Recreation center and client entertainment lounge
| Inviting meeting rooms and therapy areas
Nationally Accredited & Recognized
Our nationally accredited substance use detoxification and treatment center is one of the most highly respected programs in the country.
Admissions Process
At Guardian Recovery, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Our goal is to minimize stress during this potentially challenging time, making the transition into our program as smooth as possible.
- Contact Us
Whether you connect by phone, form, or text, we can help you find the treatment program that is right for you or your loved one. Admissions advisors will listen to your story, answer your questions, verify any insurance benefits, and discuss payment options. The no-obligation conversation is free and confidential. - Participate in a Personal AssessmentWe conduct a brief assessment during our call, enabling us to develop an initial treatment plan and to connect you to a level of care that meets your unique needs.
- Check InTravel to your chosen facility, meet the staff, settle in, and participate in a clinical evaluation to further tailor your treatment plan.
Explore The Princeton Detox & Recovery Center
Explore The Princeton Detox & Recovery Center
Frequently Asked Questions
We work with most major insurance providers. But the best way to verify your benefits is to reach out for a free, confidential, and no-obligation call. Our admissions team will speak with your insurer, obtain a detailed verification of your insurance benefits, and share those details with you. Unfortunately Medicaid and Medicare do not cover our facility.
Princeton Detox & Recovery Center is located in Monmouth Junction, NJ. We are roughly halfway between Manhattan and Philadelphia, which means we’re about a 45-minute drive from both.
Often, seeking treatment away from your home town or even out of state is the best option. The temptation to leave treatment early and relapse is much lower when you are physically separated from the people and places that are associated with your substance misuse. Princeton Detox & Recovery Center offers a complimentary car service for individuals in the surrounding areas who are interested in coming to the program. Sober escort services are also available. Please note that the cost of transportation services, such as airfare, are the financial responsibility of our clients.
Admission is quick and easy. Once you call our admissions team, one of our dedicated counselors will perform a pre-assessment over the phone. This takes about 10 minutes and ensures that Princeton Detox & Recovery Center is the best fit for you or your loved one. After the assessment, we verify insurance benefits (if any) and arrange a time for your intake. If you need a ride to the facility and are within a few hours from us, we will dispatch one of our drivers, and you will begin your recovery at our facility. It’s that easy.
Once admitted to our program, clients are encouraged to complete a Release of Information (ROI) form for friends, family, employers, etc. Due to HIPPA laws, we are not allowed to confirm or deny any patient’s attendance at our facility without a signed ROI. These laws are in place to protect the privacy of those who are seeking help. If your loved one did not complete an ROI, we can take down your name and information as well as any message you have. If the person you need to contact is at our facility, we will relay the message as soon as possible.
We offer programs lengths individualized for each client. However, detox duration averages 3 to 7 days.
During detox, access to these devices is restricted. However, special arrangements can be made for individuals who need to conduct business or important personal matters. For clients who are self employed, we offer an executive program that allows for device access in certain cases during business hours.
We accept adults ages 18 or over. However, Guardian Recovery offers adolescent programs at other locations.
While we strongly discourage leaving detox or residential care before treatment completion, we are not a lockdown facility. Clients are in our program voluntary and may leave when they want.
Clients who need to take off work to attend treatment may be eligible for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA ensures that you will not be terminated while taking a leave of absence from work to attend treatment. Our admissions and case management staff can help with setting up any FMLA paperwork.
We offer optional private bedrooms on a first come first serve basis.
Yes. Tobacco products are allowed in designated areas within the facility. However, electronic cigarettes (vapes) are not permitted.
Absolutely. We understand that addiction affects the entire family system and encourage families to participate in their loved one’s treatment. To help families recover we also offer intervention services, case management, and family workshops.
Yes. We believe in complete and total confidentiality and privacy for all of our clients. We take extra measures to make sure we go above and beyond HIPAA and health privacy standards. If you are concerned about specific privacy requirements, reach out to learn more.
Since treatment is highly individualized, costs are extremely varied. The best way to determine how much you’ll pay for detox is to reach out to an admissions rep, who can not only answer your questions but also verify insurance benefits or discuss payment options. If you are uninsured or underinsured, Princeton Detox & Recovery Center can create a customized payment plan based on your individual needs and length of stay.
If you’re wondering if you or your loved one needs treatment, the answer is likely to be “yes.” However, the level of care can vary from outpatient therapy to the full complement of services starting with detox. Before admission into our program we offer a pre-assessment to determine if clients meet criteria for admissions to treatment. This assessment is the best place to start to help determine if you or a loved one needs care and what level of services might be most appropriate.
We offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as needed for specific substance misuse issues. Paired with therapy and supportive measures, MAT can reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings and can help support long-term recovery for some substances. Additionally, regardless of the substance of misuse, various medications and supportive measures can be administered by our medical staff during detox.
Meet our team
Amanda Hilzer
M.Ed, LCADC, CCS, ICAADC, CAADC
Executive Director
Adrienne Buchanan
MSW, LSW, LCADC
Clinical Lead
Martha Goldman
MBA
Director of Nursing
Shane Stone
Director of Operations
Alece Breig-Hanley
MA, CAADC, CCS
Clinical Lead
Jack Otto
Group Facilitator
