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

Janitor charged with sexually assaulting 3 women at drug rehabilitation center …
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut — Bridgeport police say a man charged with sexually assaulting three women at a drug rehabilitation center where he worked as a janitor told investigators he had a "lust problem" and succumbed to "temptation." Forty-year-old … Read more on Greenfield Daily Reporter

State audit confirms weak oversight, potential fraud at rehab clinics
The review of the Drug Medi-Cal system validates the findings of a yearlong investigation by The Center for Investigative Reporting and CNN. The 2013 investigation found a man convicted of organized crime running one clinic and other rehab centers … Read more on Center For Investigative Reporting

Nova Recovery Center Publishes New Blog Post Series on Drug Abuse and …
Nova Recovery Center, an inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, has published a new series of blog posts which highlight emerging trends in illegal drug use and the dangers of new designer drugs. September 11, 2014. Austin, United States … Read more on Free Press Release Center (press release)

Metaphors Like 'Clean' and 'Dirty' Can Undermine Addiction Recovery
Think of the words and phrases we use to describe drug and alcohol addiction: “clean and sober,” “addicts,” “junkies.” It's a vocabulary loaded with moralistic connotations. This isn't good, argue the authors of a new editorial in the journal Substance … Read more on New York Magazine

Recovery experts say addiction is a disease, not a weakness
It's only a start, but Suzanne Bissonette and Scotty Burt hope that a Recovery Day celebration next Saturday in McCarthy Park will help erase some of the stigma surrounding addiction. The pair work at Cazenovia Recovery Systems, the lone residential … Read more on Buffalo News

Memorial Hermann Offers Drug-Free Pain Relief
Cutline: Pain Recovery Program Clinical Therapist James S. Flowers, Ph.D., L.P.C.-S. (left) and Obata Olaye, R.N. use Neurolumen therapy, a non-invasive, drug-free alternative for pain relief, as a component of the chemical dependency-based Pain … Read more on The Tribune

Inspire Malibu Redefines Addiction Treatment With Groundbreaking 'Hybrid …
Only possible when implemented by accredited and proven medical experts, Dr. Mohammad's Hybrid Treatment Model and Hybrid Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center are being touted by addiction insiders as the future of effective addiction medicine and … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release)

Firelands gets grant for drug, alcohol treatment
Firelands Regional Medical Center is boosting its efforts to fight substance abuse after receiving a grant of nearly half a million dollars. The Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services grant totals $ 457,600 and was given to Firelands Counseling and … Read more on Sandusky Register

San Antonio Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Assists Addicts in Finding Therapy
The innovative new Troubled Teen Helpline in San Antonio, TX is a wonderful resource for adolescents who need assistance finding a reliable drug and alcohol rehabilitation center offering a variety of treatment methods for teenage drug addicts … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Josh Gordon says he “definitely” does not have a drug problem
Browns receiver Josh Gordon, who checked into a rehab facility after a drunk driving arrest and is suspended for the entire 2014 season for multiple failed drug tests, says he does not have a drug problem. “Do I believe I have a drug problem … Read more on NBCSports.com

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

Former drug addict relieved to be alive
You won't find an air conditioner in any inmate wings at Fuchu Prison, no matter how hot it is outside. And on this sweltering, cloudless day in August, it is certainly hot. Two members from Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Center (DARC) are preparing to … Read more on The Japan Times

Amber Portwood Wants To Open A Rehab Facility
Portwood, one of the most popular stars from MTV's reality show Teen Mom, spent time in jail and has battled drug addiction since she first appeared on the show. However, she says she has big things in mind for her future. “It's going to be sort of a … Read more on WebProNews

Children of the Streets rehab center provides sober pathway
Now it houses renovated study rooms for the center's "students" searching for freedom from drug and alcohol addiction. God, Solyanik said on a recent Saturday as he celebrated his birthday, has a sense of humor. The center, which is located on a 9 acre … Read more on Red Bluff Daily News