Ebola Virus: Nigerian Patients to Be Given Experimental Drug
Ebola victims in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos will receive an experimental drug called Nano Silver, the country's top health official said on Thursday, in a step that introduces a new untested treatment to the fight against an outbreak in several … Read more on Wall Street Journal

New Helpline in Savannah Assists Troubled Teens in Locating Drug and Alcohol …
Parents can also learn which teen treatment centers provide the best care for their adolescent's specific needs. Teenager treatment facilities are staffed with certified substance abuse professionals who utilize the latest methods of drug and alcohol … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

New Thinking About Ebola Treatments
Once such facilities exist, it should be possible to compare one group of patients given standard supportive care with another group given supportive care plus a drug that might help them. The World Health Organization is scheduled to hold a meeting in … Read more on New York Times

Remembering Robin Williams
He had been to rehab at least twice for drug and alcohol abuse and at the time of his death was seeking treatment for depression. “In ancient Greek literature, Socrates has a discussion and comes to the conclusion that tragedy and comedy at one point … Read more on Norman Transcript

Former USC football star, pro wrestler Del Wilkes finds redemption after fall …
"After Carolina, I had a couple of free-agent contracts and tryouts in the NFL, and when that did not work out, I was ready to move on to the next stage of my life, which was to try to pursue a career in pro wrestling." Wilkes found a wrestling school … Read more on Charleston Post Courier

Lib at Large: A county grieves for 'one of our own'
Wearing a Hawaiian shirt with a fire breathing dragon on the back and a manly skirt, called a Utilikilt, he turned in a sweaty two-hour set, launching himself on his trademark free association riffs on everything from Bolinas ("Is Nixon still president … Read more on Marin Independent Journal

Official: Robin Williams hanged himself with belt
Nieder said she wasn't close to Williams and his family, but she still felt comfortable enough to approach him and ask him about his latest stint in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. "He was very open about it," Nieder said. "He told me he was doing well." Read more on KATC Lafayette News

Sheriff official: Robin Williams hanged himself
Nieder said she wasn't close to Williams and his family, but she still felt comfortable enough to approach him and ask him about his latest stint in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. "He was very open about it," Nieder said. "He told me he was doing well.". Read more on KATC Lafayette News

Rural Health Services Outreach Program
Treatment and Education D04RH23582 Hospital Service Delhi LA Not to exceed District No. 1-A of the $ 25,000 . Parish of … D04RH23557 Armstrong-Indiana Drug Shelocta PA Not to exceed and Alcohol Commission, $ 25,000 . Inc D04RH26834 Community … Read more on Insurance News Net

After revival by Narcan, some left severely disabled
Heroin deaths across the country have soared: from 2011 to 2012, they rose 200 percent in Louisiana, 60 percent in Ohio and 300 percent in Maine. … "The ones who survive that I have taken care of — many are in a minimally conscious state or a … Read more on Worcester Telegram

UP man tells his story of overcoming addiction
ISHPEMING — From tragic suicides like Robin Williams to untimely drug overdoses like Philip Seymour Hoffman, celebrity deaths have brought issues like depression and substance abuse into the spotlight. But deaths like theirs are not just happening in … Read more on UpperMichigansSource.com

Helpline Aims to Assist Teenagers in Rosenberg, TX with Substance Abuse …
A new helpline for troubled teens in Rosenberg, TX is dedicated to helping them find reliable drug and alcohol recovery assistance. LIGHTNING RELEASES (7/19/2014) – There are many people all over the country who struggle with substance abuse, but … Read more on Ticker Report

Tennant holds drug abuse prevention event
Secretary of State Natalie Tennant, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, believes the federal government should become more active in countering drug addiction. She chaired a forum on drug abuse at the South Charleston Public Library on … Read more on Charleston Gazette

Sheriff's Office encouraging drug abuse prevention
Prescription medicine abuse is a gateway drug to heroin use. Both types of drug abuse have skyrocketed throughout the U.S and also here in Hennepin County. HCSO will attend approximately 80 community events taking place throughout Hennepin County. Read more on KARE

REACH Council hopes to strike out drug abuse
How we serve that mission is that we provide drug and alcohol abuse prevention education,” Street said. “We also do prevention education seminars. If the school district or a private agency wants us to come out to present to their staff about a … Read more on Waxahachie Daily Light

Editorial: A boost in fighting addiction
The Franklin County facility was included in the state's new $ 10 million statewide Substance Abuse Services Trust Fund. As Stephen … Deval Patrick. Among the bill's measures is getting insurance providers to reimburse patients for addiction treatment … Read more on The Recorder

Insight To Recovery Announces "No One Turned Away For Drug and Alcohol …
The services rendered by the "No One Turned Away for Drug and Alcohol Treatment" campaign will be customized to the needs of each individual during a free assessment. "Nothing is cookie cutter with addiction treatment," Brown added. "We are fully … Read more on Insurance News Net

Governor signs substance abuse treatment bill into law
A bill signed by Gov. Deval Patrick on Wednesday would provide individuals fighting addiction improved access to treatment and recovery services, advocates said. The bill, which lawmakers sent to the governor's desk in the early morning hours of Aug. Read more on Dorchester Reporter

The state's approach to drug addiction
The story for across the state was the same: accessing treatment is difficult, wait lists are long, and the current system needs work. People want and need services, they are ready to conquer their addiction, but they are unable to access treatment … Read more on Leominster Champion