Alcohol and Drug Assistance
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The Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program for Students (ADAPS) is a counseling and information program for students who are concerned about their drinking or use of other drugs, about a friends use/abuse, or about drug or alcohol use in their family. ADAPS is a special focus service of the Rutgers University Health Services.
ADAPS and Mental Health Staff
ALL SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL. THERE IS NO FEE
Nine programs are available:
- Consultation and outreach
- Evaluation and assessment
- Individual alcohol/ drug counseling
- Alcohol/other drug awareness groups
- Recovery support groups - For students in recovery to provide support and meet other students in recovery.
- Recovery housing - On-campus housing for Rutgers students who are in recovery from a chemical dependency. It is a supportive environment for students who live abstinent from alcohol and other drugs.
- Early Recovery Program
- Nicotine Dependence Assessment and Referral
- Adult Children of Alcoholics/Addicts group - For students whose parent, other family members or close friend is an alcoholic or drug addict.
Students with concerns about alcohol or drug use, either their own or someone they are close to, are encouraged to call and talk with an Alcohol/Drug Counselor. The Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program for Students provides confidential consultation services to faculty and staff to assist them in referring students.
Importance of early treatment:
The primary goal of our program is early identification and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse problems and alcoholism/drug addiction. There is much greater chance for recovery when a problem is detected early.