Drug abuse: Experts warn against deadly synthetic drug N Bomb
A psychedelic synthetic drug 251-NBOMe, or N bomb, which is being used increasingly is dangerous and has been associated with the deaths of at least 17 people in the United States since 2010, when it first became available over the Internet, caution … Read more on International Business Times UK

Teen recovering after drug overdose story goes viral
Brayden Travis, 18 years old, has struggled with drug addiction since age 15, and has been hospitalized for weeks after an overdose that doctors say should have killed him. His devastated family chose to share their sad news on social media with hopes … Read more on CBS News

Akron firefighter arrested, charged with felony drug abuse for possession of …
The police officer who stopped Howell was pulling up to check on a possible drug house. Howell's 2007 Pontiac Torrent was in the driveway of that home unattended when police first drove past it. When they came back to observe the house a second time, … Read more on fox8.com

Bernards teens find parents primary contributors to teen alcohol, drug abuse …
As part of their mission to educate the community about the dangers of teen alcohol and drug abuse, in an uncommon role reversal, a group of Bernards Township teens seek to enlighten adults and parents about how they are contributing to the problem in … Read more on MyCentralJersey.com

Kentucky Sued In Federal Court Over Drug Treatment Practices
Two law firms have teamed up to file a federal lawsuit against the state of Kentucky for its practice of forbidding opiate addicts from receiving medical treatment while under the supervision of the criminal justice system. The plaintiff, Stephanie … Read more on Huffington Post

League must hand illicit drugs policy to clubs to police
It combines a conscientious out-of-competition testing of players for drugs such as cocaine and ice with confidentiality guaranteed and thorough rehabilitation resources. It was the work of a … Enough to scrutinise the playing list for drug abuse … Read more on The Australian

"Pilot Program In Seattle Could Hold The Key To Keeping People Convicted Of …
Low-level drug and prostitution offenders are significantly less likely to reoffend if they are sent to rehabilitation rather than to jail, according to the results of a pilot program in Seattle and King County in Washington. … After an intake … Read more on ThinkProgress

WV Ranks Highest in Mood-Altering Drug Use
Residents across the Mountain State are popping pills and turning to prescription medications to help them relax, more than any other state in the nation. According to a new poll released by Gallup, West Virginia comes in at number one when it comes to … Read more on WDTV

'Worrying' new drug stats published
“I think we have still got a problem, particularly in Weston, with a high number of drug and alcohol rehabilitation places. We still receive high numbers of addicts from elsewhere, and this means we do have higher numbers of people here who are … Read more on Weston & Somerset Mercury (registration)

SPECIAL REPORT — What one jail is doing to battle the opioid problem
The house of correction's main dedicated substance abuse treatment program is located in a self-contained living unit – known as a pod – near the bottom of the building. The sheriff's department contracts with a vendor that runs the Accountability … Read more on Wicked Local Stow

Sexual sssault awareness month
The victim may also be faced with Post Stress Disorder, depression, drug abuse, alcoholism and may ultimately commit suicide. Statistics show that nearly one in every four women are beaten or raped by a partner during adulthood. One in 6 women and 1 in … Read more on The Times and Democrat

Drug awareness seminar to be held for parents
“We just want to make sure that we're doing our part to raise awareness about drugs in the community, not necessarily that we think we have a drug problem or anything like that, we just want to make sure that there is some awareness so that parents can … Read more on WDAM-TV

Drug awareness program for parents
Parents can learn what to look for and how to help their children at the Drug Awareness for Parents program April 16. Parents will also learn about risk-taking and the “gateway” to hard drugs – cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine – through alcohol … Read more on sanilaccountynews.mihomepaper.com (subscription)

Help raise awareness about Oklahoma's prescription drug abuse problem
We hope you'll stand with us and fight for more prescription drug monitoring and more accountability for doctors to preserve the lives of our neighbors, friends, brothers, sisters and children. Let your legislators know why this is important to you … Read more on NewsOK.com

Locals share addiction stories with state legislator at South Union Township …
Sanders, who works as a chaplain at the Fayette County Prison, said the jail has no space for drug and alcohol and mental health treatment programs. When Gina D'Auria, administrator at Fayette County Children & Youth Services, began her job 21 years … Read more on Tribune-Review

First-of-its-kind drug and alcohol treatment center opens in Wes – WSFA.com …
In comes a “New Vision” so to speak at Fayette Medical Center. A first of its kind, inpatient medical stabilization program for adults dealing with drug, alcohol and other substance abuse issues is now up and running. "We're not treating the disease of … Read more on WSFA

Townsend Addiction Treatment Centers Opens Lake Charles, Louisiana Location
Townsend, the fast-growing network of Louisiana addiction treatment centers, has announced the grand opening of their Lake Charles, Louisiana intensive outpatient addiction treatment center. The outpatient clinic, located at 635-A Petro Point Drive, is … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Our View: Governor should step up weak drug-control plan
A man being treated for heroin addiction is injected with the drug replacement medication Suboxone in Portland in 2014. Maine won't gain ground in its battle against drug abuse without devoting more funding to treatment programs. 2014 File Photo/Gabe … Read more on Press Herald

Drug court helps offenders change their lives
Established in the early 2000s, the four-phase program diverts nonviolent offenders from the traditional court system into one geared toward treating drug problems, including addiction, that landed them in trouble in the first place, coordinator Danny … Read more on Daily Comet

To statin or not to statin? Report offers physicians tips to help patients …
Cholesterol-lowering statins have transformed the treatment of heart disease. But while the decision to use the drugs in patients with a history of heart attacks and strokes is mostly clear-cut, that choice can be a far trickier proposition for the … Read more on Medical Xpress

Depression Did Not Make the Germanwings Co-Pilot Murder a Plane Full of …
It is certainly true that stigma may lead those in need to avoid treatment. When I was a psychiatrist at an HIV clinic, I was baffled by the shame associated with a visit to see me. Patients at the clinic had advanced AIDS, often contracted through IV … Read more on Slate Magazine

Nat Geo highlights area's drug abuse
The Green Mountain state has reportedly seen an 800 percent increase in illegal drug use and has the highest percentage of drug abusers per capita in the country. Detective John Merrigan, of the Vermont State Police, agrees. He said that as demand for … Read more on WPTZ The Champlain Valley