Gov. Markell addresses state efforts to battle drug addiction in weekly message
In his weekly message, Governor Jack Markell discussed the importance of combating drug addiction the First State. “By offering support and access to the right treatments, we can help Delawareans overcome these addictions while preventing our youth … Read more on WDDE 91.1 FM | Delaware’s NPR News station

Dick Caron leaves a sobering legacy
Caron is the second-largest nonprofit addiction treatment center in the United States, with annual revenues of more than $ 100 million. It offers treatment services for men, women, young men and young women, adolescents, teens and families, with special … Read more on Reading Eagle

The (nonjudgmental) doctor will see you now
Barber is enrolled in the methadone maintenance program for heroin addiction at the Restoration Center, which since 2009 has provided addiction treatment and mental health care. It also has a sobering and detoxification unit, a crisis unit and other … Read more on San Antonio Express-News

Filler Foundation aims to spare others from drug addiction
Her brother died of an overdose in January at age 23, after eight years in and out of residential rehab programs and visits to physicians specializing in drug addiction and substance abuse. The overdose occurred in Utah, shortly after his discharge … Read more on Highland Park News

Clarity Way Addiction Treatment Center Welcomes Dr. Jonathan Beatty as Staff …
At the heart of Clarity Way's addiction recovery programs is a personalized course of treatment designed to respond to clients' specific needs. Recognizing that each individual struggling with addiction has unique triggers, Clarity Way drug and alcohol … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Christie talks about friend lost to addiction
Christie joined with the pastor of an urban church here Tuesday to call for lessening the stigma of drug addiction, invoking a friend's death as he sought to frame the issue as a universal problem. Addiction "can and does happen to … In front of more … Read more on Philly.com

UMass student informant program under review
At that time, the student denied having drug problems and refused treatment. Then last October, that student … At UMass Amherst, we must do all in our power to educate students and protect our community from the dangers of drug abuse. In preparation … Read more on wwlp.com

Lake Forest's LEAD to host prescription drug abuse summit Sept. 23
… Demtra Ashley, DEA prescription drug program manager; Chelsea Laliberte, LiveforLali.org executive director; Laura Crain, McHenry County Drug Free program coordinator; Neeva Sandhu, senior counselor for Advocate Addiction Treatment Program; and … Read more on Lake Forester

Millions of Young Adults Use Illegal Drugs, Alcohol Daily
"Far too many young adults allow substance use to jeopardize their health, well-being and futures. We must all do more to ensure that effective prevention and treatment programs are available to help young adults make the right choices." The report … Read more on International Business Times AU

Rockdale jail to start new drug treatment program
Rockdale County and the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office will receive $ 85,924 in grant money from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to develop a new program that will assist inmates with substance abuse issues being held in the Rockdale County … Read more on Rockdale News

Faith-based treatment program helps women regain their lives
“With individuals who have been in a place where they're addicted to drug and alcohol, it's so tempting when you're out in the world to take that turn and make that decision,” Carrie Zickefoose, community relations coordinator, said. “Volunteers and … Read more on The Elkhart Truth

The Pistorius case proves that race still colours justice in our rainbow nation
They drew racial comparisons between the treatment of Pistorius and that of musician Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye, who was jailed for killing schoolchildren while drag-racing under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The murder verdict and 20-year … Read more on The Guardian

Teen choir will sing, share tales of addiction
Paul Mead, lead pastor of Gospel Lighthouse, said the choir's visit is letting the community know his church wants to be a partner in its ongoing fight against drug and alcohol addiction by adding spirituality to the prescribed treatments. “We're not … Read more on Glens Falls Post-Star

Golfer-in-Chief's Clubs Rarely Idled by Events
Golf or any other activity would become a problem if it interfered with family or work, causing a person to lose control of what they want or need to do, said Anne Fletcher, author of “Inside Rehab” about addiction treatment. “There's no question that … Read more on Bloomberg

Miss USA 2006 talks about overcoming addiction
… and alcohol at the Rally for Recovery. Conner was crowned in 2006 and then quickly made headlines after testing positive for cocaine. She recently celebrated seven years of sobriety and is now a Public Advocacy Consultant for Caron Treatment Centers. Read more on KXAN.com

Inspire Malibu Redefines Addiction Treatment With Groundbreaking 'Hybrid …
Only possible when implemented by accredited and proven medical experts, Dr. Mohammad's Hybrid Treatment Model and Hybrid Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center are being touted by addiction insiders as the future of effective addiction medicine and … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release)

Firelands gets grant for drug, alcohol treatment
Firelands Regional Medical Center is boosting its efforts to fight substance abuse after receiving a grant of nearly half a million dollars. The Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services grant totals $ 457,600 and was given to Firelands Counseling and … Read more on Sandusky Register

San Antonio Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Assists Addicts in Finding Therapy
The innovative new Troubled Teen Helpline in San Antonio, TX is a wonderful resource for adolescents who need assistance finding a reliable drug and alcohol rehabilitation center offering a variety of treatment methods for teenage drug addicts … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Josh Gordon says he “definitely” does not have a drug problem
Browns receiver Josh Gordon, who checked into a rehab facility after a drunk driving arrest and is suspended for the entire 2014 season for multiple failed drug tests, says he does not have a drug problem. “Do I believe I have a drug problem … Read more on NBCSports.com

New addiction treatment center opens in Athens
A new addiction recovery center in Athens hopes to reduce the number of drug overdose related deaths by educating the public about drug overdoses and providing easy access to substance abuse treatment. … Etherington said ARC has aligned its … Read more on Online Athens

Dr. Wood: Parents need to stop addiction before it starts
Prevention of addiction happens before substance use starts and before abuse and addiction begin. Just as people can recover after a heart attack, so too can people recover after drug abuse and addiction. In both cases, people need help from families, … Read more on The Olympian

Budget cuts hit drug treatment, family services
Despite the state's battle against opiate addiction and its resolve to provide better supports for the children of needy families, those sectors of state government were not spared Wednesday when lawmakers finalized $ 31 million in budget cuts. Alcohol … Read more on vtdigger.org