Recovery Day on the Hill: Claiming their due as citizens and loved ones
“Whether you are one of the 23 million Americans in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs, a family member, or an ally, it's time for us to stand up, speak out and take part,” Nell Hurley, executive director of Minnesota Recovery Connection … Read more on MinnPost.com

AA isn't the only way to 'take alcohol off the table'
WFS is an organization and a self-help program for women alcohol-abusers and/or any woman who suspects that she may drink too much too often. The program is uplifting and focused on the positive attributes of women in recovery. Based upon a … Read more on Journal Inquirer

Rosetti loses prison credit for alcohol rehab program
The former executive director of the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit will not be released from prison as soon as he thought. Fred Rosetti, Ed.D., is no longer receiving a six-month credit for his participation in an alcohol rehabilitation … Read more on Scranton Times-Tribune

Latest A Forever Recovery Blog Post Explores the Question: “How Does …
A Forever Recovery program is an open-ended drug and alcohol treatment program that gets clients off to a great start and gives them a solid foundation in recovery they can believe in. Not every treatment methodology works for every client. Some people … Read more on Midland Daily News (blog)

Why does Karnataka have the most child alcohol addicts?
"Many rehabilitation centres that are not registered under The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, are flourishing on the outskirts of Bangalore. What is worrying is that these rehab centres don't have expert counsellors to … Read more on Times of India

Group airs fears over potential rehab centre site
A Port Augusta community group is concerned about the possibility of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre being located in the suburbs of Port Augusta. One of the potential sites for a rehabilitation centre in Port Augusta is a former detention … Read more on ABC Local

NT alcohol crackdown makes gains, but questions over mandatory rehabilitation …
People taken into police protective custody more than three times in two months can be ordered to go through a mandatory three-month alcohol rehabilitation program. … Aboriginal legal aid services have criticised the orders for criminalising alcoholism. Read more on Yahoo!7 News

State Shuts Down San Jose Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
A drug and alcohol rehab facility in San Jose was shut down by the state Wednesday, forcing clients to seek treatment elsewhere. Marianne Favro reports. State Shuts Down San Jose Drug and Alcohol… Link; Embed; Email. Copy. Close. Link to this video. Read more on NBC Bay Area

Mountainside Treatment Center Celebrates Its 16th Anniversary
Since its opening in 1998, Mountainside Treatment Center in Canaan, CT has been nationally-recognized as one of the leading providers of clinically-effective drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the country. On February 26, 2014, the rehabilitation … Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)

Group of St. George residents sue over drug rehab center, claim it hurts …
ST. GEORGE, Utah — A group of St. George residents is suing the owners of a drug rehabilitation center, claiming their property values have taken a hit since it recently opened in their neighborhood. The $ 1 million-plus complaint, filed last week in … Read more on The Republic

Obamacare Puts Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs in Jeopardy
Washington Alcohol and Drug Treatment programs are in jeopardy as Obamacare threatens to close their doors. If the legislature doesn't make a budget fix in two weeks, thousands of recovering addicts may not have access to the help they need to remain … Read more on Washington Free Beacon

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs
… people they serve find the resources and services they need. Cary Quashen is the founder and president of Action Parent & Teen Support Group Programs, The Action Family Foundation, and Action Family Counseling Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers. Read more on KHTS Radio

Back2Basics Drug and Alcohol Rehab Hosts Discussion Panel at Northern …
Three former Back2Basics drug and alcohol rehabilitation residents, James B., Brad J. and Joe V., spoke at NAU to current students and staff about addiction, 12-step-focused recovery and life beyond residency. “The discussion at NAU came about very … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Right Step Launches Groundbreaking 'Positive Recovery University'
Right Step is a network of outpatient and inpatient addiction treatment centers in Texas. Since 1990, Right Step has provided compassionate, comprehensive substance abuse treatment at an exceptional value. In recognition of its high-quality programming … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Lindsay Lohan Her Reality Show A Comeback or a Backlash
During the late 2000s she was in and out of rehabilitation centers and in trouble with the law for various DUI and drug possession charges. Coupled with her substance abuse and legal troubles she was involved in some very high-profile relationships … Read more on Guardian Liberty Voice

City of Malibu Issues Violation Notice to Passages Drug Rehab
In their campaign against the proliferation of high-priced drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities on the residential streets of Malibu, city officials are heralding a break-through with a change in state policy and more enforcement. Kara Seward … Read more on Malibu Times

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Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not … Read more on About – News & Issues

Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinics in the US Industry Market Research …
The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that the total societal cost of substance abuse in the United States is over $ 317.0 billion per year, which comprises 1.9% of US GDP in 2014. Accordingly, the Drug and … Read more on Insurance News Net (press release)

More beer money could go to alcohol, substance abuse
… a bill that passed the Utah House on Thursday. Rep. Jack Draxler's HB40 would require that counties and municipalities that get money from the proceeds of beer sales spend at least 10 percent of the money on alcohol-and-substance-abuse prevention. Read more on Salt Lake Tribune