Smoking Not 'Lesser Evil' in Mental Health Treatment Settings
Smoking is often seen as a "lesser evil" in mental health and addiction treatment settings, explained Ryan Coffman, tobacco policy manager for Philadelphia's Department of Public Health. It's not a priority, and some providers assume it helps their … Read more on NBC 10 Philadelphia

NH to fight glut of heroin overdoses by availing reversal drug
It also seeks to expand access through health care and treatment programs and facilities, and to protect those who administer naloxone from civil liability. The task force also recommended other courses of action that fell outside the scope of the … Read more on Concord Monitor

WHIV-FM wants to be your community radio station
"Will there be talking about health care? Will HIV be a thing? … Funding is private for now, but NOSIDA will apply for grants and is partnering with Odyssey House, the largest nonprofit for addiction recovery services in Louisiana. Dery will have a … Read more on bestofneworleans.com

Todd Herzog relapses, 'Survivor: China' winner's alcohol addiction worse than ever
Herzog, the winner of Survivor: China, was looking death in the eyes late last year, prompting his mother Shirley Herzog Keeler to desperately seek Dr. Phil's help. When Todd appeared on the show, he was clearly intoxicated and could barely walk or talk. Read more on Reality TV World

Alcohol addiction recovery may trigger insomnia
For people in the early phases of recovery from alcohol addiction, insomnia is a "prevalent and persistent" problem, says a study. The incidence of insomnia during early recovery may be five times higher than the general population and may persist for … Read more on Business Standard

We shouldn't be locking up pregnant women addicted to alcohol, we should be …
The Monroe County Sheriff Bill Bivens told WATE-TV: “Hopefully it will send a signal to other women who are pregnant and have a drug problem to seek help. That's what we want them to do.” Really? Because I'm not sure locking women up and taking their … Read more on The Independent

Addiction recovery house gets support
“This is a recovery house and I think we should support that,” Joe Combest, a financial advisor, said. Linda Tuchman, another supporter, said Oxford House “is truly something this community need” while Amanda Smith, a mother of two who teaches at … Read more on Duncan Banner

Addiction recovery homes open locally; more to come
Addiction recovery homes open locally; more to come. November 2, 2014. By Jenni Vincent ([email protected]) , Journal News. Save |. Editor's note: This is the second of a four-part series looking at local drug problems and ongoing efforts to … Read more on Martinsburg Journal

Worcester storefront sells hope for addiction recovery
"We want to change the stigma around addiction recovery," said Athena Haddon, program director for the Everyday Miracles Peer Recovery Center. "We want to be visible." Everyday Miracles is one of 10 recovery centers throughout the state using an unique … Read more on WCVB Boston

From first step to addiction recovery, trust our staff
One of our licensed therapists will aid in after-care planning to assist in transitioning from detox to rehab. Rock Springs also offers a comprehensive 14-day rehabilitation program that focuses on the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of … Read more on Austin American-Statesman

We want to assist addicts more – De Lille
“Drug and alcohol abuse is one of the most devastating problems facing our communities. It causes untold destruction and pain to too many families in our city,” De Lille said at the clinic, which includes a substance-abuse rehabilitation section. She … Read more on Independent Online

Treatment eludes many drunken driving offenders
Miller, medical director of the Herrington Recovery Center said historically, addiction has not been approached as a medical problem in the United States. He said treatment has tended to be “very intensive and acute,” like spending 28 days in rehab … Read more on WisconsinWatch.org

Stock in News: Google Glass Can Cause Addiction
The San Diego case involved a 31-year-old man who checked in to the Navy's Substance Abuse and Recovery Program for alcoholism treatment was also treated for a Google Glass addiction. The researchers noted the man “exhibited significant frustration … Read more on Tech News

First American Ultra-Rapid Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program Launched by …
“We immediately expanded our program's enhancements to include treatment for alcohol addiction. However, what we didn't expect was that we'd be the first treatment program in the US to “go public” in offering this kind of treatment to alcohol addicts. Read more on DigitalJournal.com

In a New Audio Interview at SmallCapVoice.com, BioCorRx, Inc. Chief Financial …
The second component of the program developed by BioCorRx, Inc. is a one on one coaching program specifically tailored for the treatment of alcoholism and other substance abuse addictions. For more information on BICX and to sign up for updates from … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release)

Covering Your Health Special Report: Overcoming Addiction
“Then, when things get really bad, they'll come to a residential treatment program, such as Fountain Centers where we try to stabilize people to help them get back on their feet again.” He says this process usually takes three to five weeks, but that … Read more on KIMT 3

Addiction recovery takes body as well as spirit
The author, who has written about health for more than 20 years, posits in her latest book that physical recovery from addiction is part of the path to lifelong sobriety. Traditional recovery programs focus primarily on the mental, emotional, and … Read more on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Help coming for veterans behind bars
It's the bullets whizzing by his head or the whir of a helicopter the 30-year-old Navy veteran experienced during two tours in Iraq. In 2008, he thought his discharge and readjustment to civilian life would be tough, but not difficult. He was wrong. "I … Read more on Livingston Daily

Hospital to add detox, recovery program
Teresa Grimes, TRMC administrator, said The Journey Detox and Recovery program is an opportunity for TRMC to reach out to those in the community who are seeking help to overcome alcohol and drug addiction but realize they can't do it on their own. Read more on Troy Messenger

Addiction Recovery Means A Lot Of Sleepless Nights
Addiction recovery has numerous pitfalls and the inability to sleep only compounds the risk of relapse, so persistent insomnia is a concern, write researchers in the Journal of Addiction Medicine. The authors believe that the incidence of insomnia in … Read more on Science 2.0