High rate of insomnia during early recovery from addiction
"Treating sleep disturbance in early recovery may have considerable impact on maintenance of sobriety and quality of life," according to Dr Nicholas Rosenlicht of University of San Francisco and colleagues. They summarize the benefits of treatment, … Read more on Medical Xpress

Waiting to recover
Facing an epidemic of heroin and opioid addiction, Ohio must add hundreds of new inpatient, residential treatment, and recovery housing beds. Waiting lists for short-term, medically supervised detoxification, and for housing where addicts can stay six … Read more on Toledo Blade

Insomnia in Early Addiction Recovery Ups Relapse Risk
Insomnia is a “prevalent and persistent” problem for patients in the early phases of recovery from the disease of addiction — and may lead to an increased risk of relapse. “Treating sleep disturbance in early recovery may have considerable impact on … Read more on PsychCentral.com

Road To Recovery: Former Teacher Opens Up About Battling Heroin Addiction
In October, ABC 13 News reported that 50 percent of patients at Pathways Treatment Center are seeking treatment for heroin addiction. According to Lynchburg police narcotics and vice unit, 30 people have been locked up as alleged heroin distributors in … Read more on WSET