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

News anchor tells her own story
She said her Christian faith didn't exempt her from having struggles, but it has sustained her. “Life is not wonderful all the … The 27-year-old and his girlfriend – a recovering heroin addict – are expecting a baby in May, Harrison said. Her other … Read more on Reedley Exponent

Concert at PAC for Christian artist Matthew West sold out
"Forgiveness" and "Hello My Name Is," from his latest Into the Light CD, both hit the top of the charts on the National Christian Audience radio chart. "Hello My Name is" is the first No. 1 single to hold its place for 17 consecutive weeks. The lyrics … Read more on New Baltimore Voice Newspapers

Korn Bassist Fieldy Gets A Crucifix Facial Tattoo
In his 2009 memoir Got The Life: My Journey Of Addiction, Faith, Recovery And Korn, Fieldy discusses his various struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and why he became a born-again Christian to help get his life back together. Korn were in … Read more on Music Feeds

New Adolescent Helpline in Tomball Aids Teens in Finding Substance Abuse …
The helpline is dedicated to helping young adults overcome substance abuse by providing accurate information about local drug and alcohol rehab centers and their treatment programs. Teenage addicts and their parents are encouraged to call the helpline … Read more on Ticker Report

Church of Scientology drug rehab facility opposed
ABLE runs the controversial substance abuse treatment program Narconon that has been associated with deaths in the US and Europe with some governments forcing the closure of its centres. ABLE is planning to open new centres in NSW and Victoria. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald

SoberFreedom.com Launches Pivotal Service for Individuals and Families …
The perception that treatment for drug and alcohol addiction should be conducted in the same community in which the addict lives exacerbates the problems people experience when living in underserved communities. The reality is … While certain regions … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Search for jobs in the North East
Anna Lynch, director of public health, Durham County Council, said: “This funding will help us develop a supported housing programme for individuals at any stage of their recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. “We are delighted to receive this grant … Read more on The Journal

VIDEO: People in recovery and parents share painful lessons, hope at drug …
Marcia Grant speaks about her son Roger, who died at age 41 of a heroin overdose, to a crowd of people including Wappingers Central School District students Tuesday night. The forum, hosted by the district and the Council on Addiction Prevention and … Read more on Poughkeepsie Journal

DFA's 2014 Members of Distinction
Located in Heartland Community, a Christian community for people battling drug and alcohol addiction, the dairy serves as a first step rehabilitation center for men going through the community's rehabilitation program. Charles and general manager Chris … Read more on AgWeb

Twinsburg men Required to make restitution to public, private entities, attend …
26 hearing determined that "drug dependence, or danger of drug dependence, was a factor leading to the criminal activity" for both men. "The court stays all proceedings and orders the defendant(s) to a period of rehabilitation," states a March 4 … Read more on Twinsburg Bulletin

Republicans suddenly get smart on crime
These Republican reformers – senators Mike Lee of Utah, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Rob Portman of Ohio and John Cornyn of Texas – are behind two bills that would slash mandatory minimums for drug dealers in half and boost job training and treatment … Read more on The Globe and Mail

Bryan community development board seeks feedback on funding use
The city does help fund local nonprofit organizations like Project Unity, Brazos Valley Rehab Center, Brazos Valley Counseling Services, Family Promise and the Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse. The client count for those programs is … Read more on Bryan-College Station Eagle

Gerald and Betty Ford's daughter continues their projects
Well, my mother went to treatment for her drug and alcohol addiction on Jan. 1 of 1978. They were living in the desert at the time, and there was a group of people that were encouraging her and Leonard Firestone to do a drug and alcohol treatment center. Read more on The Tennessean

Lawmakers talk drug abuse care options
One indicator of the problem, the group was told, is the rise in so-called Section 35 petitions, named after state laws that allow the courts, often acting at the behest of friends or family members, to order the commitmentof a person at risk of a drug … Read more on Attleboro Sun Chronicle

Northampton County Prison study finds specialty courts and community …
The county has focused on lowering recidivism rates at the prison in recent years by hiring Community Education Centers to offer alcohol treatment and parenting classes at its new West Easton Treatment Center. While the recidivism rate for inmates who … Read more on The Express-Times