Release denial upheld
Attending psychiatrist Dr. Klebert Jones said in 2012 that Ard displayed no underlying mental issues and believed the violent behavior was triggered by a drug and alcohol addiction. Jones disapproved of the court's practice of using medical records and … Read more on Thegardenisland.com

Yes it's a hospital, but get rid of green Jell-O anyway
"We have a lot of individuals, particularly the homeless vets or rehab patients who may have problems with drugs or alcohol, so we have to be very careful with them," he said. "Patients who may have been dependent on drugs, you … The Haywood County … Read more on Asheville Citizen-Times

Livengrin continues to help struggling addicts in 48th year
It was her second year attending this event for the Bucks County-based addiction treatment center, and this year's focus was close to her heart: the group's new First Responder's Addiction Treatment program. “It's special to me that they're raising … Read more on The Midweek Wire

Former addict opening drug recovery centers in Huntington, WV
When we spoke to neighbors in the small town of Miami, no one seemed surprised that 47-year-old Jonnie Bogess was arrested for having sex with his dog. When we spoke to neighbors in the small town of Miami, no one seemed surprised that 47-year-old … Read more on WOWK

Drug treatment center to open in Bennington, Vermont
The Addiction Treatment Center of Southwestern Vermont is expected to begin operation early next year, according to Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, who made the announcement on Friday accompanied by local health and law enforcement officials. Read more on Berkshire Eagle

Governor announces Bennington drug treatment center
Gov. Peter Shumlin made the announcement on the steps of the Bennington Police Department, alongside local health and law enforcement officials. The Addiction Treatment Center of Southwestern Vermont is expected to begin operation early next year. Read more on Bennington Banner

Center expands services for children of addicted moms
But the children are often collateral damage who need treatment as well, said Scott Dishman, director of community engagement for The Family Effect, the philanthropic arm of Greenville County's largest provider of addiction services, The Phoenix Center. Read more on Greenville News

Opiate treatment center to open in Bennington
The United Counseling Service and Southwestern Vermont Health Care plan to team up to provide on-site medication-assisted treatment as well as other services to recovering addicts. The center will dispense the treatment drug buprenorphine but not … Read more on vtdigger.org

Automated EEG Biofeedback Proven Effective in Addiction Treatment
The finding means that addiction treatment centers now have an easier and more affordable way to help clients with issues such as ADHD learn to self-regulate their attention and, thus, control the impulsivity and distractibility that can hamper recovery. Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

The New Heroin Epidemic
Chiasson-Downs and the other therapists with the Chestnut Ridge Center's opiate-addiction program had gathered to update each other on the status of their patients before launching into the day's psychotherapy sessions. Here in West Virginia, where … Read more on The Atlantic

Governor announces Bennington drug treatment center
Gov. Peter Shumlin made the announcement on the steps of the Bennington Police Department, alongside local health and law enforcement officials. The Addiction Treatment Center of Southwestern Vermont is expected to begin operation early next year. Read more on Bennington Banner

Beaufort doctor sentenced to 1 year for role in cocaine, prescription pills …
"Dr. Rhodes suffered from alcohol and drug addiction and his addiction is responsible for where he is today. Following his arrest, which Dr. Rhodes admits saved his life, he entered Talbott Recovery Campus in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 25, 2012, where … Read more on Hilton Head Island Packet

Addiction treatment options growing
… Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program with four meetings across Butler County. “It's a tremendous additional resource for recovering people,” said John Bohley, executive director of Butler County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board. Read more on Hamilton Journal News (subscription)

Alcohol addiction remains an issue
Jody Demo-Hodgins, executive director of the Crawford-Marion Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services, agreed that the issue of alcohol abuse has been “put on the back burner” as the community puts an emphasis on fighting illegal … Read more on Marion Star

Man Is Treated in First Case of Google Glass Addiction
Doctors have treated the first reported case of “Internet addiction disorder” brought on by excessive use of Google Glass. In September 2013, a 31-year-old man was checked into the U.S. Navy's Substance Abuse program for alcohol addiction treatment … Read more on Newsweek

Top 6 Things Never to Say to a Recovering Addict, the Topic of Latest Best …
In a new blog post, Best Drug Rehabilitation, which offers treatment programs and believes that having family close by during a stay in rehab can make a big difference in whether or not the process is successful, is listing the top 6 things never to … Read more on PR Web (press release)

City Council candidates comment on drugs and mill site
He also emphasized public education, saying there should be programs to educate the public on how to recognize and report suspicious behavior. Noting that the drug situation is also heavily … that marijuana is a part of the local economy. In regards … Read more on Ft. Bragg Advocate-News