Canadian rehab center installs crack pipe vending machine
A drug treatment center in Vancouver, Canada has installed a crack pipe vending machine at its facility — going retail in an effort to reach hardcore addicts and keep them off the streets. The bright, polka-dotted machine dispenses crack pipes like … Read more on New York Post

S. Utah residential drug treatment center spurs protest
… drug treatment center spurs protest. The Associated Press. Jan 12 2014 – 5:27pm. ST. GEORGE — A group of protesters picketed outside a new residential drug addiction treatment facility in St. George, citing concerns over safety and declining home … Read more on El Estándar

Online postings undermine confidentiality of addiction treatment
The skirmish between two women was unfortunate but brief, a possible byproduct of the stress and emotion that sometimes run high in addiction-treatment programs. Maryhaven staff members worked to help everyone move on. Then they discovered that … Read more on Columbus Dispatch

Houston Pain Management Now Offering Outpatient Drug Rehab with a Board …
Houston Pain management is now offering outpatient drug rehab treatment with a licensed, Board Certified Suboxone provider. Suboxone has been a revolutionary treatment for drug addiction treatment, and Houston Pain Management provides highly skilled, … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Vermont gets M grant for drug treatment program
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Gov. Peter Shumlin and Health Commissioner Harry Chen announced on Friday that Vermont will get a $ 10 million federal grant to expand early intervention and treatment programs for young adults at risk of alcohol and drug abuse … Read more on Houston Chronicle

Teva says US is investigating Copaxone marketing
NEW YORK (AP) — Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said Monday the federal government is investigating its marketing of its multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone and Parkinson's disease treatment Azilect. The Israeli drugmaker said the U.S. Attorney's Office … Read more on Houston Chronicle

Hoffman's Death Raises New Questions about Addiction Treatment Drug
They use Suboxone to control their withdrawal symptoms, but continue to use heroin to maintain their addiction,” says Percy Menzies, who is president of Assisted Recovery Centers of America, which operates four addiction treatment centers in the St … Read more on American News Report

Rockdale Medical certified as stroke treatment center
Rockdale Medical Center recently earned a high certification for stroke treatment from The Joint Commission, the organization that accredits hospitals. “In achieving Joint Commission advanced certification, Rockdale Medical Center has demonstrated its … Read more on Rockdale News

Sleep Apnea Can Be Cured with Sleep Apnea Treatment Centers of America's …
“Ten years ago, RFA was performed in a hospital setting,” said Jeffrey L. Silveria, MD, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sleep Apnea Treatment Centers of America (SATCOA), “but since 2013, this sleep apnea cure has been available at SATCOA as a … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Question by Unknown Person: Define “Addiction” in your own way?
How would you define the word “addiction”?

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Answer by perfume.addict
‘i cannot live without it!’

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Substance abuse counselor convicted of murder in Torrance pedestrian's death
Los Angeles >> A substance abuse counselor who drove two miles through Torrance with a dying man on her windshield was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder, drunken driving and hit-and-run charges. Sherri Lynn Wilkins showed no response as … The … Read more on Daily Breeze

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Kenosha Launches Center to Battle Substance Abuse …
Eugene, OR (PRWEB) February 06, 2014. A Kenosha alcohol and drug rehab center is announcing that it is opening its doors to help adults and adolescents fight back against their alcohol and drug addiction through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)

Demi Lovato Talks Addiction and "Amazing" Friend Selena Gomez After Her …
Demi Lovato is breaking her silence on the news that her BFF Selena Gomez secrety went to rehab for two weeks last month. Lovato, who has battled substance abuse and eating disorder issues in the past, has nothing but kind words for Gomez. "Selena is … Read more on E! Online

Question by Helpinglife: Drug use help for my daughter?
My oldest daughter (17) has been trying to experiment with drugs for the past few months. I’ve noticed when she is home alone certain inhalant objects seem to disappear into her room (hair spray- nail polish- white out- sharpies) what should I do?

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Answer by Jim
i am in recovery and i can tell u that stuff burns out brain cells quick do something fast.star with taking away everthing

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Doc: My state in addiction stranglehold
(CNN) — Early this week, I worked on my addiction treatment center's detoxification unit. I treated teenagers and young adults, pregnant women and medical professionals. I saw older pain patients who, having lost control over their prescriptions … Read more on CNN

Task force: Tackling drug abuse in region a group effort
Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster, chairwoman of the Special Senate Committee on Drug Abuse and Treatment Options, also spoke about the involuntary drug treatment for abusers under state law Chapter 123, Section 35. Ryan said collaborations among … Read more on The Sun

SALINE: First meeting for drug abuse task force to be scheduled soon
Nagpal has extensive background in personal therapy and substance abuse treatment, elements that will very likely be critical to the group's work. “I'm a licensed provider of substance abuse services,” said Nagpal, “and all of our programs are overseen … Read more on Heritage Newspapers