Officials battling heroin epidemic
Professionals in expensive three-piece suits are as apt to be using heroin as someone destitute sleeping on a park bench, said William Bean, program manager at St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC), in Saratoga Springs. “Everyone in every … Read more on The Saratogian

Rehab center in Santa Fe Springs unveils new monument
SANTA FE SPRINGS – The Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (LACADA) unveiled a monument celebrating its roots and one of its benefactors at a ceremony Thursday. LACADA was founded in 1971 by Dr. Ethan Allen and his wife, Alice, who … Read more on Redlands Daily Facts

New Addiction Helpline for Haverstraw Provides Information on Rehab Centers …
LIGHTNING RELEASES (3/4/2014) – Admitting to a drug or alcohol addiction is often the first step to recovery. There are many rehab facilities available for adults. But finding a place to get help isn't easy. It's especially difficult for teenagers … Read more on Ticker Report

Cherry Hill's Humble Beginnings will serve adult addicts in recovery
At 25, the Philadelphia resident is launching a new outpatient addiction treatment center this week in Cherry Hill. He points to his own recovery from high school substance abuse as his inspiration for the work. “The sad part is, it's getting to the … Read more on Cherry Hill Courier Post

Stepping Stones Recovery Center Announces New Curriculum for Drug and …
“We have also added a lifetime access program which allows clients to return to our drug and alcohol addiction treatment program if they have relapsed or need a boost to their recovery,” said Debbie Stone, Director of Stepping Stones Recovery Center. Read more on PR.com (press release)

High Point to pay town 6K yearly
Middleboro residents have voiced concern about a drug addiction treatment center in the downtown and fear it will lower the values of their homes. In south Plymouth many neighborhoods have grown up around High Point, and Arrighi said she hasn't seen a … Read more on Enterprise News

IG: Vet overdosed while in VA rehab center
He had a history of drug abuse while in the Miami VA Medical Center substance abuse residential rehabilitation program and had previously lost leave privileges for continued use of alcohol and illicit drugs. But according to the IG report, the medical … Read more on ArmyTimes.com

Leahy: Rutland is showing the way
The hearing marked the fourth time in the past six years that the Judiciary Committee traveled to Vermont to explore issues related to drug abuse. As in many states, opioid … One effort that has shown great promise is Project VISION (Viable … Read more on Rutland Herald

Overdoses prompt health emergency in Massachusetts
Senate President Therese Murray, testifying at a public hearing Tuesday of the newly-formed Special Committee on Drug Abuse and Treatment Options, said the costs of drug addiction are high to families and the economy, and also pose a safety threat to … Read more on SouthCoastToday.com

Drug addiction an urgent priority among mental health professionals: Opinion
By Albert Greenwood. As a doctor with decades of experience in treating drug addiction, I am often frustrated by the common misperception that addiction is primarily a problem among the fringes of society. Actually, this problem is seen across all … Read more on The Star-Ledger

'If I Drink…' Simulated Drinking App Released by Addiction Treatment Magazine …
Elements offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders and other mental health disorders. We are committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle … Read more on PR Web (press release)

5 Reasons to Refuse an Addiction Treatment (and 5 Reasons Not to)
Many alternative therapies are effective in the treatment of addiction, even if they seem unusual at first. In the field of addiction, no one has all the answers and there are always new advances. Keeping an open mind can ensure you get a balance of … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)

Solihull Aesthetics Clinic and Cosmeceutical Retailer Introduce No Needle …
This completely safe and painless therapy is a fantastic alternative treatment for those wishing to avoid invasive wrinkle relaxing injections. Solihull, West Midlands (PRWEB UK) 26 March 2014. Wythall, Solihull based cosmeceutical skin care … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Medical Marijuana Pills May Ease Some MS Symptoms: Review
Yadav said she was surprised to find benefits from the use of an alternative treatment known as magnetic therapy, in which magnets are placed on the skin to produce a magnetic force that is thought to improve body function. Moderate evidence showed … Read more on Philly.com

Veterans with PTSD can now use medical marijuana
The best thing to do is to talk to your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including medical marijuana.This means a veteran wishing for the alternative treatment will need to go to a private doctor. The worry for some is that this may put … Read more on WZZM

New hepatitis C drugs must be affordable worldwide, say campaigners
The recent breakthrough in treatment is, therefore, really good news. Drugs called direct-acting antivirals are going through the approvals process after excellent trials results. The leader of the pack is Gilead's sofosbuvir, licensed in Europe in … Read more on The Guardian

How Obamacare Is Changing Addiction Treatment Coverage
Provisions of the health care law — better known as "Obamacare," but officially the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — have been gradually implemented since the legislation's passage in 2008. Some of the major provisions finally take effect in 2014—for … Read more on Huffington Post

Health organisations demand affordable access to oral HCV drugs; oppose …
With the availability of oral drugs promising to simplify and improve hepatitis C (HCV) treatment in India, the Delhi Network of Positive People (DNP+) wants the ministry of health to start rolling out treatment with the same, for the millions of … Read more on pharmabiz.com

Indian Health Ministry urged to begin providing Hep C treatment now, oppose …
Indian Health Ministry urged to begin providing Hep C treatment now, oppose patent on new Hepatits C drug and demand affordable access. Posted by REPOST on March 21, 2014 Add comments. Mar 212014. Photo: MSF. [Médecins Sans Frontières, Link] … Read more on International IP and the Public Interest

The passion of Mel Gibson
Eight years after Mel Gibson's anti-Semitic rant during a drunk-driving arrest, Hollywood is debating the rehabilitation of an Oscar winner who was once one of the industry's most bankable stars. The heated discussion was sparked by a March 12 opinion … Read more on Winnipeg Free Press

Lindsay Lohan's Sober Coach Fired? Why Bad Ratings For OWN Reality Series …
"It's hard to imagine that any addiction treatment professional would think going on a reality show right after rehab is a good idea," Dr. Washton, executive director and co-founder of Compass Health Group in New York City, explained. "Lindsay has not … Read more on Hollywood Take

Chris Brown ordered to stay in rehab another two months
Los Angeles (CNN) — The good news for Chris Brown is a luxury rehab center in Malibu is better than the men's central jail in Los Angeles. The bad news is a Los Angeles judge ordered Brown to stay another two months in the anger management and drug … Read more on CNN International