Hillary Clinton's billion plan for treating drug addiction
“He said his biggest worry was the rising tide of heroin addiction in the state, following a wave of prescription drug abuse,” Clinton wrote. “To be candid, I didn't expect what came next. In state after state, this issue came up again and again … Read more on Washington Post

White House Is Pressed to Help Widen Access to Hepatitis C Drugs via Medicaid
The experts, from the Public Health Service and President Obama's Advisory Council on H.I.V./AIDS, said restrictions on the drugs imposed by many states were inconsistent with sound medical practice, as reflected in treatment guidelines issued by … Read more on New York Times

Guest Opinion: Time to improve the standard of care for opioid addiction
As with all chronic diseases, some patients require a higher level of care, which often means an inpatient drug treatment program, commonly referred to as “rehab.” A large percentage of these treatment programs, however, expressly prohibit the use of … Read more on Taunton Daily Gazette

Vermont's Governor Reveals Complications, Surprises Of State's Fight Against …
Denial is the biggest challenge to recovery. Opiate addicts will lie. They will cheat. They will deceive. They will desert their children. They will do anything to get this drug. The window of opportunity to move folks from denial to recovery is when … Read more on Huffington Post

With addicts, be useful, not helpful
The addiction treatment change leader explained what substance abuse is. “It's a progressive illness like diabetes or heart disease. It's nice to treat it in its early stages …. With alcohol, it might be a slower process than with heroin or cocaine … Read more on Batesville Herald Tribune

Pakistan drug crisis grows, with little funding for treatment
2 (News Lens Pakistan) — Pakistan faces a growing crisis of serious drug addiction but allocates only a fraction of the money needed to combat the problem, according to the country's Anti-Narcotics Force, the federal office tasked with combating … Read more on UPI.com

Leaders in Medically-Assisted Treatment for Detoxification and Aftercare for …
Mainville demonstrated a strong commitment to evidenced-based practices in the treatment of opioid addiction and other forms of substance abuse during her experiences in Community Mental Health settings. Derrick Shoeben – University of Montana: $ 500 … Read more on Midland Daily News

Maine Drug Addiction Clinic To Close, Blaming Gov. Paul LePage's Policies
"In Massachusetts, we're seeing law enforcement helping addicts get into treatment. In Maine, Governor LePage is discussing calling in the National Guard to combat the state's drug epidemic while leaving multi-million dollar grant opportunities for … Read more on Huffington Post

These 13 Celebrities Took Brave Strides and Checked Themselves Into Rehab
When he realized his alcohol habit had reached the point of substance abuse, he admitted that he had a problem and sought treatment of his own accord. More recently, the Harry Potter star checked himself into rehab to battle his smoking addiction. Read more on moviepilot.com

Gardening nurtures a heroin addict's recovery
For Remillard, it's a daily reminder of the patience and acceptance that are keys to her recovery from what she describes as a “vicious addiction” to heroin. “I always wanted to control everything, but with gardening you can't control what a living … Read more on Press Herald

Fidlar frontman Zac Carper discusses suffering childhood sexual abuse
In a new interview with Consequence Of Sound, the singer candidly spoke about his history with drug addiction and his experiences in rehab. Carper suggested that his problems with addiction might have stemmed from being molested by an acquaintance as … Read more on NME.com

York County chief: Heroin addicts saved by Narcan need more help
Dozens of people in York County have been saved by police officer-administered naloxone since departments were issued the life-saving drug in March. But one Hanover-area police chief took issue Tuesday with the lack of required treatment and rehab for … Read more on York Dispatch

Collins, King back increased access to treatment for opioid addiction
Collins and King said the federal DHHS has the authority under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 to increase the caps so physicians would be allowed to treat more patients. The letter didn't specify what would be an appropriate cap. MAT … Read more on Press Herald

22 Arrested in Newburgh Drug Sweep
Patients who were being treated at the clinic were being accosted by drug dealers trying to sell them drugs as they left the clinic. The sweep was conducted by the Orange County Drug Task Force which is run under … Some of the drugs sold to the … Read more on Hudson Valley News Network

Soap Lake woman sentenced to prison, drug treatment for carrying meth
“It was clear from her prior record, and the confessions she made to the arresting (Moses Lake police) officers that she was addicted to methamphetamine,” he stated. A Moses Lake police officer tried to stop a Honda Accord driven by Cushman on April 3. Read more on iFIBER One News

EXCLUSIVE: Cincinnati drug treatment center to build second facility
The Center for Addiction Treatment plans to build a $ 3.7 million outpatient facility on its campus in the West End. The project would create up to 36 full-time jobs, boosting the staff of 66 by nearly 55 percent. And it might increase the number of … Read more on Cincinnati Business Courier

Cumberland Township officials discuss zoning appeal of permit for drug …
CARMICHAELS- The Cumberland Township Zoning Hearing Board received an appeal of a zoning permit issued for the development of drug treatment clinic at Paisley Industrial Park. At a meeting of the township supervisors Monday, township zoning officer … Read more on Observer-Reporter

Demi Lovato Covers Cosmopolitan September 2015
On being "off and on" for five years with boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama: "The only times we ever broke up were when I was relapsing, whether it was drugs or in a bad place and rebelling against everybody, not just him . . . People say that … Right … Read more on POPSUGAR

Author with HIV talks healthy living in 'Healing Letters'
After all, the first book she authored, “Angel: The True Story of an Undeserved Chance,” tells the story of her younger days when she prostituted herself to feed her drug addiction and eventually was diagnosed with HIV. “People are like how … It's no … Read more on Alexandria Town Talk

Drug addicts: Warning signs and help that's available
Luke Nasta, executive director of Camelot Counseling Service, an inpatient facility in Port Richmond, compared the Island's current heroin epidemic to that of the 1960s and 70s, when opiate addiction ravaged middle class Staten Island. The situation is … Read more on SILive.com

AAC Holdings Acquires One of the Largest Online Publishers of Drug Treatment …
American Addiction Centers is a leading provider of inpatient substance abuse treatment services. We treat adults as well as adolescents who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. We … Read more on Business Wire (press release)

Workplace Trouble: Survey Reveals Sharp Escalation in Restaurant/Food Service …
Novus Medical Detox Center is a Joint Commission Accredited inpatient medical detox facility that offers safe, effective alcohol and drug treatment programs in a home-like residential setting. Located on 3.25 tree-lined acres in New Port Richey, Fla … Read more on Benzinga