Tackling the scourge of addictions
While most news reports headlined with the IMO's call for an immediate ban on sports sponsorship by the alcohol industry, the IMO's Position Paper on Addiction and Dependency is wide-ranging in approach to the problem of addictions and recommends a … Read more on Irish Medical Times

Women's Drug Rehab Coming
The operators of Serenity Lodge, a drug and alcohol rehab center for men in Lake Arrowhead, have announced their plan to open a 24-bed rehab center for women on this 31-acre parcel above the Lake Arrowhead Presbyterian Church on Highway 173. The … Read more on Mountain News

A Community Leader for 30 Years
In the fall, the center will open a new state-of-the-art building covering a city block at 619 W. Walnut St. to shelter and treat victims of domestic violence. Sojourner's new facility will contain a … When Pitre left the AIDS Project, she went to … Read more on urbanmilwaukee

Marcia Lee Taylor Named President and CEO of the Partnership for Drug-Free …
We develop public education campaigns that drive awareness of teen substance abuse, and lead teen-targeted efforts that inspire young people to make positive decisions to stay healthy and avoid drugs and alcohol. On our website, drugfree.org, and … Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

Rick Scott Signs HB 21 Substance Abuse Services into Law, Sober Living …
Harbor Village Detox is a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center offering Miami-Dade rehab and recovery services. The addiction treatment facility welcomes the voluntary certification legislation. They believe the distinction is important to root … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Phoenix House director, addict-turned-advocate, honored for helping others …
He received treatment for substance abuse and was placed in recovery at Phoenix House. He became a certified drug counselor in 1985 and again in 1994 before becoming the executive director of Phoenix House. Phoenix House serves 40 recovering … Read more on Tuscaloosa News (subscription)

A painful problem: Haywood teams up to fight prescription drug abuse
Recently recovered from rotator cuff surgery, Haywood County Sheriff Greg Christopher hasn't popped a single prescription pain pill since the operation. Instead, he's been using a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen, over-the-counter … She was … Read more on Smoky Mountain News

Lawrence students criticize sexual assault policy
The university may require a perpetrator to get counseling to learn about healthy relationships, undergo treatment for alcohol abuse or leave the university entirely, she said. If university leaders don't expel individuals who violate the policy, their … Read more on Appleton Post Crescent

Clinton's campaign will make substance abuse, mental health key issues
People with addiction have found that treatment facilities are full and insurance companies won't cover the cost. The Affordable Care Act mandates that insurance plans make substance abuse and mental health treatment essential benefits, but treatment … Read more on Washington Post (blog)

NT warned not to tackle ice addiction at expense of alcohol abuse programs
However, the Northern Territory already has high rates of alcohol abuse and community groups are warning against removing any money from tackling the Territory's grog problems. Donna Hunter said she has been caring for her three grandchildren since … Read more on ABC Online

Options Recovery expands to new offices in Berkeley
Options Recovery Services is set to expand to Berkeley's Old City Hall annex space this month. The drug and alcohol treatment program is currently located on Center Street, and will retain that space while moving mostly administrative offices into the … Read more on Berkeleyside

Drug rehab centre plan for Isa Town
'Most don't go to the Psychiatric Hospital's Almoayyed Drug and Alcoholic Rehabilitation Unit because it doesn't have enough space, and prefer to go abroad or to local private facilities. 'We are not looking to purchase private plots of land '“ there … Read more on Gulf Daily News

Fighting HIV where no-one admits it's a problem
The phrase "Aids epidemic" awakens distant memories in most of Europe, Australia or the Americas, where infection rates have generally been in decline for years. But as former UK Health Secretary Lord Fowler explains, the phrase is not used in Russia … Read more on BBC News

Attorney Jones dies at 49, recalled as being 'special'
Patrick Pait, who has served as Robeson County's attorney for the past year, said that Jones was helpful to him as he made the transition from private practice to representing a local government. Jones had served briefly as an interim Robeson County … Read more on The Robesonian

After Losing Son To Drugs, Hotel Exec Starts National Group To Combat Addiction
But after losing his son, Mendell began to rethink the meaning of success and what his life was all about. In 2012, Mendell left his career of 25 years to start a national organization to combat drug and alcohol addiction. The group is called … Read more on CTNow

Exhibition explores art and substance abuse recovery
A new exhibition highlights how exploring ceramic materials, methods and processes can be a catalyst for positive change for people in recovery from substance abuse. Typecast-Manchester, at the Manchester School of Art, until May 29, features works and … Read more on Care Appointments

Recovering alcoholic Mike McKenzie looks to set up men-only support group in …
A LONGHILL resident wants to start a community group for men dealing with drug addiction and mental health problems on the estate. Recovering alcoholic Mike McKenzie hopes to launch the men-only support group to help those struggling with depression, … Read more on Hull Daily Mail

"Day of Hope" Celebrating Drug-Free Lifestyle in WV Set for September
The Ohio County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (OCSAPC) and West Virginia Council of Churches are teaming up for this prevention and recovery on that Sunday. All agree, its important to have a day to focus on solutions and activities in as many … Read more on WTRF

Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel tells Congress state …
Charlie Baker's administration has made addressing opioid abuse a priority and has convened a task force to make recommendations for policy changes. According to state statistics, more than 1,000 Massachusetts residents died of opioid overdoses in 2014 … Read more on MassLive.com

Heroin tops list of Lebanon County's drug-rehab cases
A day after the announcement of Lebanon's largest drug bust in recent history, the executive director of the Lebanon County Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse delivered a sobering message to the Lebanon County commissioners on Thursday. Read more on Lebanon Daily News

Nearly 10 years since Harrisburg State Hospital closed, state officials tout …
Marion is the deputy secretary for the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service. … "She has her own apartment, her own pet, she could choose when she wanted to eat, she had access to peers and other kinds of recovery resources," he said. Read more on PennLive.com