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Medical Detox in Newark, NJ

As New Jersey's largest city, Newark is home to multiple hospital-based detox units and a growing network of low-barrier buprenorphine clinics.

Updated February 2026 · Reviewed by Dr. Julianne Rivers, MD (Addiction Medicine)

What’s in Newark

Hospital-based programs at University Hospital and Newark Beth Israel offer 24/7 emergency access to medically supervised withdrawal. Freestanding facilities in and around the city serve residential and outpatient needs.

MAT and harm reduction

The North Jersey Community Research Initiative and Newark Community Health Centers both operate low-barrier buprenorphine programs and syringe-service programs.

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