Drug and alcohol abuse is a disease
I am very sure there are support fellowships that are easy to find and open to anyone who needs them, but they generally avoid promotion of any kind in order to preserve the purity of their purpose, which is for people with alcoholism and addiction to … Read more on Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

April is Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month
This is the 27th Anniversary of Alcohol Awareness Month. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has chosen the theme “Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow”. Our hope is to remind all people that alcohol, alcohol-related … Read more on York News-Times

Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers' prenatal drug use
A bill to allow criminal assault charges against women whose infants suffer harm from their mothers' prenatal drug abuse may soon be on the books in Tennessee. The bill now awaits a signature from Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. The measure would allow … Read more on MSNBC

Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails. While Christie has frequently said that drug and alcohol abuse is an … Read more on CNN (blog)

Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts
(AP) _ The president's top adviser on drug policy urged those recovering from drug addiction to give hope to others by speaking out, saying that stigma and denial about substance abuse are obstacles to treatment. Michael Botticelli, acting director of … Read more on CBS Local

New Website For Summit Behavioral Health As They Launch New Facilities And …
The treatment (flexible, holistic and personalized drug and alcohol addiction treatment) incorporate evidence-based treatment programs and dual diagnosis; provided in their facilities, as well as patients' chosen venues. Treatment depends on a patient … Read more on PR Web (press release)

R.I. Senate panel considers bills to aid treatment of drug addiction
The bill also requires hospitals, clinics and urgent-care facilities to provide follow-up for people who come for treatment in a substance-abuse crisis, instead of simply discharging them when they are no longer physically in danger. The health-care … Read more on The Providence Journal

Nationally Accredited Drug and Alcohol Testing Company Opens in Denver
The company is nationally recognized and affiliated with the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) and Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA) and has developed a comprehensive program incorporating the many … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Macomb County leads state in fatal heroin overdoses
Admissions to county-sponsored treatment programs for heroin and other opiates has more than doubled in 10 years, climbing from 1,126 in 2004, to 2,045 in 2008 to 2,497 in 2013, according to the Macomb County Office of Substance Abuse. Macomb County … Read more on The Macomb Daily

Understanding Substance Abuse and Helping Conquer Addiction for 75 Years
Over the years, center faculty have served as consultants and experts for programs working to battle addiction, including the World Health Organization. Center staff also helped develop the federal legislation … Faculty and staff affiliated with the … Read more on News from Rutgers

Scholarship helps military vets train as counselors
The Resource Training Center of Amherst and SERV Niagara have teamed up to offer a scholarship for veterans interested in training as alcohol and substance abuse counselors. The Gary L. Valeri Scholarship Program is named in honor the SERV Niagara … Read more on Buffalo News

Oxford OH Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches New Program Geared Toward Drug …
Oxford OH Alcohol Drug Rehab is launching a new program dedicated to helping drug addicts leave their destructive lives in the past in Oxford. It is no secret that drug addiction takes hold of people and leaves wrecked lives in its wake. Think of drug … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Fort Lauderdale Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility Continues Successful …
The Ft. Lauderdale rehab center plans to continue holding the monthly Family Night events to help support the family members of those that are attending or have attended their alcohol and drug addiction treatment programs. These meetings offer family … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Recovering Addicts, Alcoholics, News Junkies, Addiction Industry Has New …
Among the advocacy organizations referenced in the publication are Shatterpoof.org, Faces and Voices of Recovery, NCADD (National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence.) “Another cool thing about the eBulletin and website,” said Buschel, “is that we … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Connecticut drug addicts describe recovery, challenges
Michael Botticelli, acting director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, said Thursday that 23 million Americans are in recovery from substance abuse. Botticelli, who is in recovery from alcohol addiction, encouraged people to speak out about … Read more on Norwich Bulletin

Drug, alcohol program office back downtown
STEUBENVILLE – The Jefferson Behavioral Health System has moved its drug and alcohol abuse services back downtown to an office at 525 N. Fourth St. The Community Outreach Recovery Environment, or C.O.R.E., replaces the former CARE Network after … Read more on Steubenville Herald Star