Drug trade battle gets B10bn boost
Agencies have been told to strengthen rehabilitation programmes for drug addicts to make sure they receive proper treatment and do not repeat their crimes. The number of drug addicts in the country is estimated at 1.2 million, but only half go through … Read more on Bangkok Post

Christie to make drug rehab policy announcement
Chris Christie takes part in a roundtable discussion with Vince's Place residents at the Rescue Mission of Trenton, along with program participants and first responders, at 11:30 a.m., then makes a drug rehabilitation policy announcement around noon. Read more on Asbury Park Press

Drug rehab center in Baguio badly needed
BAGUIO City needs drug rehabilitation center for people tangled in drugs stressed Judge Mia Joy Cawed of the Regional Trial Court. She shared during the 2nd quarter City Justice, Peace and Order Council Meeting held July 9, children involved in drug … Read more on Sun.Star

Norman: Making our rivers clean enough to swim in
I visited the bird recovery centre, I saw a huge object in a plastic garbage bin, and to my horror, when someone pulled it out to show me, I found it was a beautiful albatross, dead, covered in oil. A wingspan as wide as I am tall. Suddenly it was here … Read more on Scoop.co.nz (press release)

Lake County explores new uses for former misdemeanor jail building
Lake County Commissioner Judy Moran is working to open a drug rehabilitation center in the former misdemeanor jail in Painesville Township. An effort is in the works …. “Mental health and drugs and alcohol are both closely related criminal justice … Read more on News-Herald.com

Tennessee law puts new mom in jail for drug use while pregnant
Some women smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol while pregnant too, but they aren't being thrown in jail, Todd suggests, saying it's certain populations who are being targeted with this law because of the kinds of drugs they use. Defenders of the law say … Read more on CBC.ca

No rehab for Shia LaBeouf, just addiction treatment
(CNN) — The "I AM NOT FAMOUS ANYMORE" actor of "Transformers" fame, Shia LaBeouf, is not going into rehab, but he is getting treatment for alcohol addiction, according to a statement by his representatives. LaBeouf ran into trouble with the law in New … Read more on CNN

Drug, alcohol treatment services review tipped to boost patient results
Last week, local police called for increased services, including more drug and alcohol counsellors, to tackle the region's growing drug problem. The Naracoorte-based drug rehabilitation facility, Karobran, is also seeking a long-term funding solution … Read more on ABC Online

Vacant S. Ogden monastery may become rehab center
SOUTH OGDEN, Utah — A South Ogden monastery that's been vacant since a group of five nuns moved to Minnesota last summer could soon become a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. The Standard-Examiner reports (http://bit.ly/1muHmxK ) Steps … Read more on News & Observer

HC to hear plea to regulate alcohol de-addiction centres
The court was hearing a PIL filed by Rajiv Boolchand Jain, who himself claims to be an ex-alcoholic, seeking directions to lay down a "coherent policy and procedures" for the drug and alcoholic de-addiction and rehabilitation centres so that they are … Read more on Business Standard

Christie's focus on drugs both personal, political
The next day, he told recovering addicts at a drug treatment center that "there is simply no more important issue to me, in my heart as governor." "I have to struggle with fiscal problems and tax problems and job creation and health care and education … Read more on Kansas City Star

Destination Hope's Drug Rehab for Women Sees an Increase in Food Addiction …
"Addiction is very rarely about the substance itself," said Ben Brafman, the founder and CEO of Destination Hope: The Women's Program, a highly regarded alcohol and drug rehab for women treatment facility in Fort Lauderdale. "It's about the rewards, … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Willingway, Georgia Southern conference will update addiction treatment methods
The Conference is a two-day program that will focus on the ongoing search for the cure, a designer drug update, adolescent treatment perspectives, cross cultural competencies in treatment and recovery for special population groups, addiction and … Read more on Statesboro Herald

New drug used by high schoolers causing concern
A NEW AND VERY DANGEROUS DRUG IS NOW POPPING UP IN HOUSTON AREA HIGH SCHOOLS. NEARLY A DOZEN … Johnston is in drug rehab at Cenikor, a treatment center in Deer Park in the southeast part of the metro area. He said he has tried … Read more on KPRC Houston

Farming for the Future
One would not expect a place like this to be only a half-hour drive from downtown Houston, Texas, nestled within an area not known for having progressive politics, let alone making advanced preparations for ACD. Hans Hansen, the horticulturist who … Read more on Truth-Out

Singleton just getting started in Houston
He missed the first 50 games of last season after violating baseball's drug policy for a second time. This spring, he revealed to the Associated Press that he had struggled with marijuana addiction and spent a month in a rehab center. Overcoming what … Read more on Philly.com

BUCKS BEAT: McGary to work out with Bucks
McGary also flunked an NCAA drug test for marijuana and faced a possible one-year suspension. He then opted to enter the NBA … Contrary to a report, the market for Sanders is virtually non-existent as he not only has been plagued by off-court issues … Read more on Journal Times

Addiction recovery center opens in Atlantic County
While the club hasn't been the spot to play since it closed in 2006, it's become a place of hope for those recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. The Hope All Day Recovery Center — the first peer-to-peer facility in Atlantic County and the third in … Read more on Vineland Daily Journal

Drug Rehab McGregor Offers Substance Abuse Recovery Information for …
LIGHTNING RELEASES 06/05/14 Adolescent addiction has long been a serious issue in McGregor, FL. Countless teenagers struggle with a drug or alcohol abuse every single day. There used to be very little information was available for young adults … Read more on Ticker Report

Troubled Teens in Seffner, FL Have New Substance abuse Recovery Help Options
Finding a real recovery facility is crucially important for any young person who wants to beat substance abuse once and for all. The helpline is the perfect resource because it offers sound advice and guidance for locating the best rehab facility for … Read more on Ticker Report

Medical professionals face substance abuse in Tennessee
Perry told it's important to remember substance abuse cuts across all socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Frontier Health has three facilities to aid in recovery. You can visit their website for more information. To reach the Tennessee Medical … Read more on WCYB