Thomas Kirkpatrick Jr., city crime commission chief, dies
In the mid-1970s, Mr. Kirkpatrick was director of the Illinois Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, where he supported the establishment of substance abuse treatment programs as alternatives to incarceration for people involved in drug-related … Read more on Chicago Tribune

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Tallulah Willis Leaves Treatment Facility
Last July 23, the 20-year old celebrity is said to have submitted herself to the treatment center where she had to get help for alcohol problems and drug abuse. This decision was previously reported to be sanctioned by Demi Moore and Bruce Willis … Read more on Chinatopix

North Penn Life Community Datebook: Week of Aug. 31
… • What's happening at the Lansdale Public Library, 301 Vine St., Lansdale. Information: 215-855-3228; [email protected]; or visit www.lansdalelibrary.org. The library is open: Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to … Read more on Montgomery Newspapers

Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Alcohol accelerates hepatic fibrosis in mono- and co-infected patients with HCV infection. A prospective, case–control study published in 1999, of chronic viral hepatitis, alcoholism and the development of chronic liver disease at Harlem Hospital … Read more on Medscape

In the Field: A needed hand for those who hit bottom
Men at Turning Point House in the town – in recovery from alcoholism, drug abuse, mental health disorders or a combination of all three – volunteered to paint the fire halls, help with local blood drives, and assist with an alcohol-free New Year's Eve … Read more on Buffalo News

DeKalb County officials take new approaches to curb heroin overdose deaths
Brenda Jergens sits in her Malta home recently holding a picture of her son, Kurt Hudson, who died of a heroin overdose in his upstairs bedroom on Sept. 29, 2013. Jergens has organized a vigil for 7 p.m. today at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W … Read more on DeKalb Daily Chronicle

People impacted by suicide ask others to speak up
His father struggled with alcoholism, drug abuse and mental disorders. "I'm accustomed to dealing with fires and floods," he said. "But I was afraid to come share my family's story. … I love my father, but I also remember being afraid of him and … Read more on The Coloradoan

Ross Center celebrating 40th anniversary
The Ross Community Center partnered with Head Start for a comprehensive early childhood program. Tuesday marked the … Their father died at age 32 of alcoholism and their mother, Debbie, worked long hours to financially support her boys. The brothers … Read more on Muncie Star Press

Gov. Shumlin announces Vermonters for Vermonters anti-drug abuse concert at …
The Vermont Recovery Network, a non-profit statewide organization that supports the provision of recovery support services for people who have experienced problems resulting from drug and alcohol use. And The Dismas House, an organization whose … Read more on vtdigger.org

On-Campus Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program Offers Help to MSU Students
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The path to recovery for alcoholics and those with substance abuse can be tough. For college students, it can be even more challenging, having to balance recovery with school. Now a new alcohol recovery program on Missouri State … Read more on OzarksFirst.com

Bucks hearing looks at need for certification of addiction recovery houses
He said the main goal of the reforms was to improve conditions for everyone involved, and make it easier for people to recover from addiction. “We need to have standards in place that ensure both individuals in recovery and the surrounding community … Read more on Bucks County Courier Times

The Place Next Door will focus on recovery
After 88 days at the Salvation Army shelter, the Newark man was eager to take the next step in his recovery from mental illnesses and drug addiction. His efficiency apartment downtown is simple, but the stability of having his own place has given him … Read more on The Newark Advocate

Parental watch: Drugs of abuse
Over the years my colleagues and I have been most perplexed by the lack of parental involvement concerning drug abuse. Whereas children know a great deal about drug abuse; what is being used, who uses drugs, etc.; most parents do not. In fact, in … Read more on Valley morning Star

To prevent drug use, it is necessary to keep youngsters busy: advisor
TEHRAN – In order to tackle drug addiction among youths, it is necessary to fill their spare time with positive activities, the advisor to the minister of youth affairs and sports said on Monday. Mohammad Reza Rostami said such activities that should … Read more on Tehran Times

Reports: NFL, NFLPA "very close" on new drug testing program, Gordon could …
The lack of an agreement on blood testing for hGH had delayed the implementation of other terms on which the two sides agreed, including the potential shift of substances like amphetamines from the PED policy to the substance-abuse policy. The hGH … Read more on Dawgs By Nature

Researchers Say WHO Regulations on E-Cigarettes 'Misleading' and 'Shocking'
Another study claims that smoking e-cigarettes can be a 'gateway' to other drug abuse. … He added that it would be a revolutionary intervention in public health if smokers turned to e-cigarettes from the conventional ones, reports BBC. "So killing … Read more on Headlines & Global News

Reality TV Star Throws His Support Behind Mayor's Viral Prayer Plea: 'That's …
In his now-viral video, Williams told residents and local faith leaders that drug addiction is plaguing Huntington, noting that he believes prayer could help combat it. “I've come to understand and experience how powerful prayer can be, personally in … Read more on TheBlaze.com

"Wax" new concern on campus, in communities
One of the reasons is, I think, the girls tell us they were afraid to take it," said addiction counselor Scott Watson with Heartland Intervention. The DEA says the wax is already in central Indiana. Police found it on the IU-Bloomington campus last … Read more on WTHR

Study: Innovative approaches required to decrease HIV transmission among …
This is due in large part to injection drug use and spread via heterosexual sex transmission. Alcohol use also has been shown to be related to risky sexual behaviors and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Published online in Addiction, the study … Read more on News-Medical.net

Addiction treatable: TCCADA will celebrate National Recovery Month with fun …
The Tri-County Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse will recognize September as National Recovery Month with a fun, family-oriented festival. Bringing recognition to the disease of addiction and highlighting the importance of treatment is the purpose of … Read more on The Tand D.com

Former addicts work at Joliet treatment and recovery center
About half of the employees at Stepping Stones are in recovery from a substance abuse disorder, although not all of them received their treatment at Stepping Stones. Nevertheless, McLenighan said, Stepping Stones is fortunate to have such employees as … Read more on Suburban Life Publications

York County kicks off Recovery Month to combat drug addiction
York County officials declared September Recovery Month during a brief ceremony in York Thursday. The month will be filled with free events throughout the region to help addicts find treatment programs. The push for the declaration came after 30 … Read more on York Daily Record/Sunday News