Drug addiction: a'relapsing disorder'
Their entire outlook is clouded by drugs and recovery may require a complete overhaul of one's lifestyle – what one believes, watches on television, who one spends time with or even one's job. Hodgkins said she once had a patient who worked in a … Read more on Clay Today Online

Seattle doctor disciplined after patient's death
The woman entered a detoxification program in March 2011 after a suidice attempt with fentanyl patches and entered inpatient drug rehab treatment in Las Vegas from April to June that year. She followed up rehab with five weeks of outpatient therapy. Read more on seattlepi.com

Escapee found in Pulaski County says he needs rehab
Pierce said that drug-use was running rampant in the facility and he felt that he couldn't stay there any longer. That's when he went home to Pulaski County. He talked to WKYT from jail, urging more rehab options. He says he can't remove himself from … Read more on WKYT

Cherokee Nation opens new recovery center for adolescents
… death from drugs, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Dry said research varies on rates of substance abuse among native people, but those who need help will find proven methods at Jack Brown Center. “This is quality, evidence-based … Read more on Tulsa World

Prevalence of dyslipidaemia and associated risk factors among Balearic Islands …
There is no evidence that diagnosis and treatment in childhood and adolescence improves long-term primary outcomes; however, several previous studies have shown that ~50% of children with high lipid and lipoprotein levels, abnormal levels will persist … Read more on Nature.com

Lawsuit: Gay Inmates Placed in Solitary Confinement, Subject to Discrimination
Educational programming, like occupational and vocational classes, for example, are only offered to non-GBT inmates, as are drug rehabilitation programs (even when GBT inmates must participate in such programs as part of their sentence), and religious … Read more on RH Reality Check

Studies target substance abuse treatments
Michael Bogenschutz, MD, chief of the Division of Addiction Psychiatry in the UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, is working on two studies that examine substance abuse treatments and interventions in primary care and emergency room … Read more on HSC Newsbeat

State to open Sussex drug treatment center
State officials say an addiction rehab center could open in Lewes to improve services in Sussex County. “Lewes may be their optimum location,” said Jill Fredel, communications director for the Department of Health and Social Services. Fredel said she … Read more on Cape Gazette

Destination Hope Claims First Case of Internet Addiction Documented This …
“Although internet addiction is not yet listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, it is definitely something that quality drug rehab programs need to take into consideration when planning their clients' treatment for … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Avoiding addiction when you're prescribed painkillers
Experts say opioids can be the gateway drug to other addictive drugs such as heroin, but there are few public facilities in Delaware that specialize in opioid treatment and detox. … Environmental factors and habit are the key to opioid abuse. "People … Read more on The News Journal

Christie pledges million to expand 'Mommy & Me' drug rehab programs to …
The $ 12 million will be allocated this way: • $ 1.8 million to expand similar “Mommy and Me” residential substance abuse treatment programs administered by the state's Dept. of Children and Families into the “lower eight” counties of southern New Jersey. Read more on Hunterdon County Democrat

Bigger treatment center for Native teens opens
A new substance abuse treatment center designed to help Native youth ages 13 to 18 overcome alcohol and drug addiction opened Monday in Tahlequah, according to a media report. … It's one of only 10 centers of its kind in the country. “This is … Read more on Muskogee Daily Phoenix

With Riverside Hospital Shut Down, Patients Scramble for a Place in Houston's …
Verenice's mind is on the certificate waiting for her at the hospital, proof of all the work she's put into an intensive 30-hour-a-week drug treatment program to kick her crack addiction. She's proud of that, but she's also worried about where … The … Read more on Houston Press (blog)

Former MBNA retreat to be turned into drug rehab facility
Some facilities offer long-term in-patient residential treatment up to six or nine months. Brazzle said they will only offer short-term stays. She estimates they will set aside 14 to 21 beds for detoxification patients, while the remaining beds will be … Read more on My Eastern Shore

Jordin Tootoo opens up about drug rehab in new book
Long story short, four years ago, Predators general manager David Poile issued an ultimatum to Tootoo after he heard Tootoo went out drinking at a Tennessee Titans game and a Garth Brooks concert in Nashville: Enter the substance abuse program, or get … Read more on Detroit Free Press

Man Is Treated in First Case of Google Glass Addiction
Doctors have treated the first reported case of “Internet addiction disorder” brought on by excessive use of Google Glass. In September 2013, a 31-year-old man was checked into the U.S. Navy's Substance Abuse program for alcohol addiction treatment … Read more on Newsweek

Top 6 Things Never to Say to a Recovering Addict, the Topic of Latest Best …
In a new blog post, Best Drug Rehabilitation, which offers treatment programs and believes that having family close by during a stay in rehab can make a big difference in whether or not the process is successful, is listing the top 6 things never to … Read more on PR Web (press release)

City Council candidates comment on drugs and mill site
He also emphasized public education, saying there should be programs to educate the public on how to recognize and report suspicious behavior. Noting that the drug situation is also heavily … that marijuana is a part of the local economy. In regards … Read more on Ft. Bragg Advocate-News