Clarity Way Addiction Treatment Center Welcomes Dr. Jonathan Beatty as Staff …
At the heart of Clarity Way's addiction recovery programs is a personalized course of treatment designed to respond to clients' specific needs. Recognizing that each individual struggling with addiction has unique triggers, Clarity Way drug and alcohol … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Christie talks about friend lost to addiction
Christie joined with the pastor of an urban church here Tuesday to call for lessening the stigma of drug addiction, invoking a friend's death as he sought to frame the issue as a universal problem. Addiction "can and does happen to … In front of more … Read more on Philly.com

UMass student informant program under review
At that time, the student denied having drug problems and refused treatment. Then last October, that student … At UMass Amherst, we must do all in our power to educate students and protect our community from the dangers of drug abuse. In preparation … Read more on wwlp.com

Karachi's rebirth as the 'City of Lights'
It was 'beautified' during the Bhutto regime but today has become a busy and congested artery connecting Clifton with the centre of the city. …. Poverty and drug addiction saw an alarming increase in Karachi in the 1980s. …. COAS General Asif Nawaz … Read more on DAWN.com

EVENTS GUIDE for Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 (Surrey, White Rock, North Delta)
Speakers are Helen Burnham, co-founder of Avalon Addiction Recovery Centres for Women, Maggie de Vries, author whose sister was one of Robert Pickton's victims, and Velvet Steele, politicial activist and transgendered woman. Includes fashion show and … Read more on Surrey Now

Celebrating another year of sobriety
Eaton's story was just one of many as recovering addicts, family and counsellors who got together at the Hamilton Convention Centre for what has become the biggest celebration of its kind in Ontario. It's organized by 10 local agencies that deal with … Read more on Hamilton Spectator

Wild opens festival, and a chance to honour a legend
The 2014 edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival features more than 350 films from 70 countries over 16 days, plus post-screening Q&A sessions with actors, directors and writers. Each weekday and on the weekend, we'll provide highlights of … Read more on The Globe and Mail

Robin Thicke Admits to Not Writing “Blurred Lines” & Being Addicted to Vicodin …
If Robin Thicke has ever had a hood pass, it should be officially been revoked. Not only is the guy a lousy husband, but he's also a snitch and a drug addict. And did we forget to mention an alcoholic too? We've been fans of Robin for a long time now … Read more on Gossip On This

Elected officials address wide range of topics
She said 80 percent of the local jail inmates are there for drug offenses. She said Lenhart reinstituted the inmate work program, which give inmates pride in “a job well-done.” The county also is pursuing other programs designed to deal with the drug … Read more on Sidney Daily News (subscription)

Latest Best Drug Rehabilitation Blog Post Looks at 6 Ways to Beat Addiction …
In its latest blog post, Best Drug Rehabilitation, which offers treatment programs and believes that having family close by during a stay in rehab can make a big difference in whether or not the process is successful, is looking at 6 ways to beat … Read more on Midland Daily News (blog)

Robin Thicke Admits Stealing Songwriting Credits, Drug Addiction and Reason …
The lawsuit between Marvin Gaye's family over copyright infringement for Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams' "Blurred Lines" has just gotten a lot messier. Today (Sept. 15), transcripts of Thicke's and Pharrell's depositions were released, and there … Read more on Music Times

Basketball player talks about drug troubles
Herren said the overwhelming majority of teenagers do not drink or use drugs, but they're a silent majority overshadowed by those who do, and championed investment in prevention and change in the way addiction is treated by the medical and insurance … Read more on The Recorder

Drug rehab next to school has parents worried
As a drug-treatment facility prepares to open up just steps away from an elementary school, the Tucson Unified School District is considering what security measures it can take to protect its children. Pasadera Behavioral Health Network is expected to … Read more on Arizona Daily Star

Rapho woman must repay theft victims K, attend drug program
A Rapho Township woman blamed an emotionally abusive relationship for leading her into drug addiction and her involvement in numerous thefts. Kristen Lynn Lumley, 30, told a judge at her sentencing Monday that she's had time to reflect while she's been … Read more on LancasterOnline

Exchanging needles for second chance
For the last seven years that van, the hub for the state's needle exchange program, has traveled to at-risk areas in Wilmington, serving as a clean syringe clearinghouse for those living with a drug addiction. Those using the service turn in dirty or … Read more on The News Journal

New Helpline Focuses on Teen Drug & Alcohol Recovery Information in Delray …
The Troubled Teens Helpline for Delray Beach is bringing hope to local teens and parents searching for youth rehab. LIGHTNING RELEASES (9/22/2014) – Teenage drug and alcohol addiction has been a serious issue among young people in Delray Beach, … Read more on Ticker Report

CIFF: For a documentary about addiction and recovery, Dear Albert is …
As addiction experts have long said, even the most successful “recovery” from alcohol and drug addiction does not mean a sufferer is ever cured. Dear Albert, an often harrowing, heartfelt and occasionally funny look at three men on a journey to … Read more on Calgary Herald (blog)

Recovering alcoholics and drug addicts to take part in sports day in Doncaster …
The day aims to promote abstinence-based recovery from illicit drugs and alcohol, increase access to abstinence-based treatment and help sustain addiction-free recovery. Organisers also hope to reach out to those who are still suffering with addiction … Read more on The Star

Whitehouse bill seeks millions to help states fight drug addiction
And only 2.5 million of the approximately 22.7 million Americans in need of substance abuse treatment in 2013 received it, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. “The bill represents a significant step forward in how we understand and … Read more on The Providence Journal

Billboard campaign calls attention to heroin problem
Other ways to address the issue are also being explored, Forchione said, including possibly using medical-assisted treatment for heroin and opiate addicts before they are released from the Stark Regional Community Correction Center. “The heroin problem … Read more on Canton Repository

Myanmar to Open Eight One-Stop Drug Rehab Clinics
Myanmar's health ministry plans to set up eight one-stop rehabilitation centers to provide treatment and counseling services to drug addicts. The new facilities offering a full range of services at one location would open soon, Hla Htay, program … Read more on Radio Free Asia

Researchers: Testosterone treatment to boost methadone therapy for drug …
Ontario, BC, Canada (4E) – The outcome of methadone treatment for drug dependents should improve if patients also undergo testosterone therapy and receive low dose of the addiction suppressing drug, according to a study by Canadian researchers. Dr … Read more on Gant Daily