Good news for addiction recovery
In Ashtabula County there is a growing need every day for sober living environments, sober social clubs, and recovery relapse prevention programs. It is truly a day by day commitment for individuals, families and citizens to support a healthy community … Read more on The Star Beacon

Give a little, help a lot in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Aug …
Fundraiser for A Light of Hope, a nonprofit addiction and recovery support center for ages 14-26 and their parents in Santa Clarita. Preregistration fee $ 25; $ 15 ages 12-18; $ 30 after Aug. 29. Start and end point is West Creek Park, 24247 Village … Read more on Contra Costa Times

Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Resource Fair scheduled
Members of the Addictions Work Group, who work in the treatment or recovery area, or have experienced the effects of substance abuse, are coordinating this special event to provide education and resources. A pill “take back” component has been included … Read more on MyNews3 Las Vegas KSNV

Op-Ed: Addiction: Recovery is possible (Includes interview)
Mike asserts, “Celebrate Recovery is not like other addiction freeing programs.” It is a stepping stone out of addiction and into a spiritual awakening with God, to the next level of life he has for you. This gives the alcoholic purpose, a more … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Addiction recovery has to have spiritual component
Straight Stuff. Addiction recovery has to have spiritual component … One of the more controversial aspects of treatment for chemical dependency is the use of spiritually based approaches such as those pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. “How is it … Read more on The Register-Guard

This Is What Rehab and Recovery Is Really Like
This Is What Rehab and Recovery Is Really Like. Posted: 08/04/2014 4:43 pm EDT Updated: … After talking to her (looking back, I probably wasn't completely honest about my drinking) she declared that I abused alcohol and should seek a two day per week … Read more on Huffington Post (blog)

Zac Efron Rehab News 2014: Vanessa Hudgens' Ex-Boyfriend Opens Up About …
After completing two stints in rehab for drugs and alcohol addiction, Zac Efron has been trying to keep himself clean. While Vanessa Hudgens' ex-boyfriend gets his life back on track, he opens up about life before his stints. We already know the story … Read more on Fashion & Style

Is John Tory in Toronto mayoral race 'sweet spot?: Hepburn
Today, the former provincial Conservative leader may be in a “sweet spot” in the race, the only contender gaining momentum in recent months while at the same time Chow's support is fading slightly and Ford, fresh from rehab for alcohol and drug abuse … Read more on Toronto Star Blogs (blog)

Addiction and Alcoholism in Nevada: Where to Get Treatment
Coming from a market leader in addiction treatment, as well as in recovery programs, the introduction of the Start Fresh Program in Nevada by Addiction Recovery Centers is good news to individuals and families battling with alcoholism and illegal drug … Read more on SmallCap Network

Employees or Insiders at Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Could be Eligible …
WASHINGTON , July 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Corporate Whistleblower Center is urging employees, or insiders at a substance abuse treatment center with proof the facility is grossly overbilling Medicaid out of hundreds of thousands, or millions of … Read more on Insurance News Net

Drug treatment center opens in Greensburg
A Pittsburgh drug treatment center, which prescribes Suboxone to treat drug addiction, has opened a clinic in Greensburg. Allied Addiction Recovery at 766 E. Pittsburgh St. will be open Tuesdays and Fridays, according to the company. AAR describes … Read more on Tribune-Review

Finding healing: Innovative Utah program turns addicts into athletes
Instead, it was convincing herself that a 39-year-old woman who'd wrestled drug addiction most of her life was capable of accomplishing something many lifelong athletes wouldn't even consider. “The hardest part was knowing that I'm worth it,” she said … Read more on Deseret News

Priorities in addiction treatment bill debated
The Senate measure says that any treating physician certified by the Health Policy Commission has the final say, with the patient, on what substance abuse treatment is medically necessary; the House version doesn't require the doctor to be certified to … Read more on Boston Globe

Drug offenders find road to recovery through Circle of Support and Accountability
The program is designed to fill a gap between programs run inside prison and community supervision by probation and parole officers. Often offenders lack support from family or friends, have an “institutionalized” sense of self from living in … Read more on vtdigger.org

Hunterdon Drug Awareness Program honors Lambertville woman
“Personal growth, the restoration of significant relationships and, reintegration back into the workforce are just three keys to addiction recovery being successful and to its longevity,” HDAP noted, and “and they were again key themes in this year's … Read more on The Star-Ledger

Jeremy Mayfield back racing again
Jeremy Mayfield is maybe the biggest name in the group. He is still banned because he maintains he did nothing wrong and refuses to go through NASCAR's drug recovery program, but he is racing again in a start-up modified series that recently was at the … Read more on myfox8.com

Close-in Portland neighborhood set to welcome an M drug and alcohol …
“Programs that address the needs of both addicted women and their children are rarer still. For women, the single most important factor in sustained recovery is access to safe, permanent and affordable drug- and alcohol-free housing.” The non-profit … Read more on Portland Business Journal (blog)

FP Leader Engages Community in Battling Substance Abuse
Drawing on the group approach to therapy long used during addiction recovery, Melton said he decided to see substance abuse patients in a group setting rather than in individual sessions, partly because there were initially many patients and only one … Read more on AAFP News Now

Program seeks to fill gaps for individuals in recovery
The center's Project Recover program is about “creating a systematic, community-wide support network for individuals in all stages of recovery from substance use, mental health and behavioral issues and their families throughout Herkimer and Oneida … Read more on Little Falls Evening Times

Heroin fighting bus used in recovery effort
Casey Wethington died of a heroin overdose in 2002. The bus was labelled with anti-heroin and pro-recovery messages. It will be a rolling resource when people advocating recovery host community meetings like the one happening Wednesday. The bus will … Read more on WKRC TV Cincinnati

Sharples: 'We made a lot of noise'
Mr Prasad had in turn during his career acted as an adjudicator in a number of immigration cases as well as his work as Race Relations Conciliator, Human Rights Commissioner and Chief Families Commissioner. "But nothing prepares you for life as a … Read more on New Zealand Herald