Critic Faults Alcoholics Anonymous For Lack Of Evidence
On the dominance of AA and the 12-step approach in the treatment of substance abuse in the United States. There was a book that came out in 2013 called Inside Rehab by Anne Fletcher, and that book found that up to 80 percent of all rehabs rely on AA … Read more on NPR (blog)

Scott Disick Checks Into Rehab: Five-Star Costa Rica Facility Uses …
As Scott Disick checks into rehab into Costa Rica, the long-time boyfriend of Kourtney Kardashian is coming clean about why he's getting help. And Disick is … But Scott headed off to rehab only after a heavy drinking bout during his Atlantic City … Read more on The Inquisitr

Bancroft site should become open space not rehab center
And the latest redevelopment plan – a Pennsylvania businessman's proposal for an addiction-treatment center on the Haddonfield campus – has rocked the borough to its historically prosperous core. A rehab for alcoholics and drug addicts? At a gateway to … Read more on Philly.com

Killing of Pasco police officer cast 'dark cloud' over city 60 years ago
He battled alcoholism, entering rehab twice before getting completely sober in the late '70s. “He really of course regretted things, but he couldn't change it,” she said. “I know if he could have undone his past he would have, naturally. Who wouldn't … Read more on Mid Columbia Tri City Herald

The Pistorius case proves that race still colours justice in our rainbow nation
They drew racial comparisons between the treatment of Pistorius and that of musician Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye, who was jailed for killing schoolchildren while drag-racing under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The murder verdict and 20-year … Read more on The Guardian

Teen choir will sing, share tales of addiction
Paul Mead, lead pastor of Gospel Lighthouse, said the choir's visit is letting the community know his church wants to be a partner in its ongoing fight against drug and alcohol addiction by adding spirituality to the prescribed treatments. “We're not … Read more on Glens Falls Post-Star

Golfer-in-Chief's Clubs Rarely Idled by Events
Golf or any other activity would become a problem if it interfered with family or work, causing a person to lose control of what they want or need to do, said Anne Fletcher, author of “Inside Rehab” about addiction treatment. “There's no question that … Read more on Bloomberg

Miss USA 2006 talks about overcoming addiction
… and alcohol at the Rally for Recovery. Conner was crowned in 2006 and then quickly made headlines after testing positive for cocaine. She recently celebrated seven years of sobriety and is now a Public Advocacy Consultant for Caron Treatment Centers. Read more on KXAN.com

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Addiction experts: Relapses always possible in recovery
“Sobriety is a daily reprieve from addiction,” said Bonsignore,who lives in Eastchester. “Every person's recovery is unique.” While 12-step programs and a support network are essential to recovery, addiction to drugs or alcohol is akin to a physical … Read more on The Journal News | LoHud.com

After 75 Years of Alcoholics Anonymous, It's Time to Admit We Have a Problem
The author Anne Fletcher released Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth About Addiction Treatment and How To Get Help That Works, a deeply reported exposé on the poor results and exorbitant prices of upscale rehab centers. And the journalist Gabrielle … Read more on Pacific Standard

Women Seek Alcohol Treatment Between An Average Of 4 To 5 Years Earlier …
Additionally, there must be a greater awareness of the importance of intervening when alcohol problems are first experienced. If we are able to develop appropriate interventions, we may mitigate the need for inpatient treatment for some of these women.”.
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Is Australia's Addiction Treatment Model Failing Australians?
The Cabin Chiang Mai, Asia's foremost rehab centre, will be conducting free workshops on the latest addiction treatment methods that demonstrate the merits of inpatient treatment on August 20th in Brisbane, August 22nd in Sydney, August 27th in …
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When Rehab Doesn?t Work
… a behavioral problem rather than a mental-health issue. That stigma is one of the reasons addiction treatment is far from current with the latest scientific literature, says Anne Fletcher, who spent years interviewing rehab patients and researching …
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Princess Royal visits Bristol drug rehabilitation centre
The Princess Royal has met people with drug, alcohol or gambling problems in Bristol to celebrate the 25th anniversary of an addiction centre. The Addiction Recovery Agency (ARA) in Kings Court currently helps more than 1,500 people a year through its …
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Into Action Treatment, drug rehab in South Florida, Hires Kevin McLoone as …
Into Action Treatment, a small 24 bed coed drug rehab in South Florida, has hired a new Public Relations coordinator. Kevin McLoone is not just another employee for Into Action, he is also an alumnus of the treatment center, having successfully …
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Q&A: What Really Goes on In Drug Rehabs
In a new book, author Anne Fletcher reveals the good and the bad state of care in drug rehab facilities. Last summer, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University released a report detailing the devastating state of …
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