NKY addiction treatment center adds staff, rooms
“We added staff, but we've also added group rooms and examination rooms for the doctors, which was part of the plan from the beginning,” said Dr. Joseph Pritchard, chief operating officer of Pinnacle Treatment Centers, which runs the clinic. “This is … Read more on Cincinnati.com

Bangor councilors to consider moratorium on suboxone treatment center …
BANGOR, Maine — City Councilors on Tuesday night will consider whether or not to place a 180-day moratorium on issuing permits to facilities that provide suboxone treatment to addicts. The question arose after the director of a Hogan Road treatment … Read more on Bangor Daily News

Bay Area Therapy Center Cures Man Of Internet Porn Addiction
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – A Bay Area therapy center is offering treatment for Internet addictions involving social media, online gaming and pornography. One person who called himself “Danny” told KPIX 5 he spent at least 30 hours a week watching … Read more on CBS Local

Treatment center hopes 'Glee' star's death shines light on addiction
As "Glee" fans mourned the loss of one of the show's stars on Thursday, a local treatment center hopes the actor's untimely death can serve as a warning sign to local addicts. Corey Monteith was remembered in a "Glee" episode entitled "The Quarterback. Read more on MyFox Atlanta

New Treatment Program to Help Families with Recovering Addicts
"Addiction, even if you get the right treatment, there is going to be relapses…that's normal," Spivey says, "It takes longer sometimes to get control of the addiction than we have under the Adoption and Safe Families Act to achieve permanency for … Read more on 41 NBC News

Drug Rehab Center Xenia Restructures Addiction Treatment Programs
Drug Rehab Center Xenia understands that there are many reasons an addict would be hesitant to seek help from a treatment center. With a variety of comprehensive and customizable treatment plans now available at Drug Rehab Center Xenia, anyone can … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

Question by Amanda: What can Percocet abuse do to your baby during pregnancy?
A girl I know is due in August and has been abusing the pills before she found out and ever since she found out. She has been taking 5-8 a day. The doctor supposedly tells her everything looks/sounds good but I’m doubtful. Could something be wrong with her baby when it’s born? Thanks for any answers. She also has not told her doctor about her substance abuse.
Could the doctor be able to tell anything is wrong through listening to the heart beat? Or any ultrasounds? It’s not fair to make your baby suffer while you get high.

Best answer:

Answer by ladystang
birth defects up to death

What do you think? Answer below!

Baclofen Withdrawal and Baclofen Detox

Targeting cannabis reward-effect could help treat addiction
A new drug that targets the rewarding effects of cannabis could help some to overcome their addiction. If promise becomes a reality after clinical trials, it could join medications that are used in the treatment of other substance use disorders, such … Read more on The Conversation

Over 3300 children seek help for substance addiction in Turkey
The number of children requesting help in battling drug or alcohol addiction was 3,377, while 328 of them received in-patient treatment, Minister Mehmet Müezzino?lu has said, responding to a written petition filed by Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) Van … Read more on Hurriyet Daily News

Report: Homes for Indigent Addicts Have Poor Conditions, Unsavory Ties to …
"Many of the houses have ongoing relationships with particular [state]-licensed substance abuse treatment programs, and evidence suggests that these programs may be paying the houses kickbacks for referrals of clients," the John Jay report says. Read more on Huffington Post

Drug treatment options in Bennington County falling short
Editor's note: This is the first of three stories about drug addiction treatment options available in Bennington County. BENNINGTON — Local officials and doctors are recognizing the need for more accessible drug addiction treatment options in … Read more on Bennington Banner

To Reduce Overdose Deaths, Report Calls for More Drug Abuse Treatment
An important new report states that there is a lack of available treatment for heroin and prescription drug abuse. Fortunately, there are a few certified drug treatment centers such as South Florida's Harbor Village where abusers can seek the …
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Addiction Treatment Helpline Opens Its Doors at a New Office in Boston
Employees are dedicated to assisting individuals who are seeking comprehensive information about addiction and substance abuse, treatment programs and rehabilitation centers. The primary goal of the helpline is to be the most reliable source of …
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'Recovery Court': New state facility to provide substance abuse treatment
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) have opened the first statewide residential “Recovery Court” at a 100-bed facility for male drug offenders in the Morgan County …
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Teens claim they were used as fake rehab clients
So Cal Health Services was ripping off taxpayers, part of a pattern of fraud by rehabilitation clinics that collect government funding to help the poor and addicted, a yearlong investigation by The Center for Investigative Reporting and CNN has found.
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Turkish state to cover alcohol, drug addiction treatment expenses
Under the previous system, drug and alcohol Addiction treatment was provided only in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Therapy and Educational Centers (AMATEM) across Turkey. However, these centers failed to meet the need for treatment in the country.
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Addiction: State's Overdose Problem Requires A Sense Of Urgency
The General Assembly must mandate that within five years, 75 percent of treatment services should be based in proven effectiveness. Oregon passed such a law six years ago. Finally, Connecticut should reconsider its priorities. Addiction services are …
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Addiction Treatment Helpline Opens Its Doors at a New Office in Boston
At Addiction Treatment Helpline, individuals will be provided with a wide range of information and referral services regarding drug addiction and all associated topics. As a complete resource, there is a detailed outline of vital information. This …
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Announcing a New Leading Force in Addiction and Mental Health Treatment …
Los Angeles, CA — (SBWIRE) — 08/15/2013 — Addiction Treatment Advisors (ATA) launches with a new approach for rehab referrals for drug, alcohol and mental health-related treatment. The service will offer comprehensive, expert referrals to help find …
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