Lake Forest's LEAD to host prescription drug abuse summit Sept. 23
… Demtra Ashley, DEA prescription drug program manager; Chelsea Laliberte, LiveforLali.org executive director; Laura Crain, McHenry County Drug Free program coordinator; Neeva Sandhu, senior counselor for Advocate Addiction Treatment Program; and … Read more on Lake Forester

Millions of Young Adults Use Illegal Drugs, Alcohol Daily
"Far too many young adults allow substance use to jeopardize their health, well-being and futures. We must all do more to ensure that effective prevention and treatment programs are available to help young adults make the right choices." The report … Read more on International Business Times AU

Rockdale jail to start new drug treatment program
Rockdale County and the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office will receive $ 85,924 in grant money from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to develop a new program that will assist inmates with substance abuse issues being held in the Rockdale County … Read more on Rockdale News

Faith-based treatment program helps women regain their lives
“With individuals who have been in a place where they're addicted to drug and alcohol, it's so tempting when you're out in the world to take that turn and make that decision,” Carrie Zickefoose, community relations coordinator, said. “Volunteers and … Read more on The Elkhart Truth

Jay Ambrose: For poor, use what works
Rick Perry of Texas has moved aggressively against mandatory sentencing and for more emphasis on drug treatment over incarceration, thereby lowering his state's prison costs and population. What these and other office holders … These Republicans seem … Read more on The Providence Journal

Heads Still Dry, Scientists Try New Approach With ALS
There is no cure for ALS and only one FDA-approved drug treatment, which only slows its advances a little. "ALS is one of the worst diseases you can get," says Matthew Disney, a chemist at the Scripps Research Institute in Florida, and an author of the … Read more on WBUR

Depression and its many possible causes
L.C., Gainesville, Florida. When I hear a person say they've battled depression on and off for a long period of time, I ask the question why it is on and off? Something you are eating, doing or taking is impacting you so much so that your mood is … Read more on Newsday

New drug screening law knocks 4 off benefits list
Officials with the Department of Human Services say they are making contact with that applicant for further action — which could include referral to a drug treatment program as a condition of receiving benefits or disqualification if the person … Read more on The Tennessean

Resources scarce for teen addicts
Editor's note: This is the second in a Sunday series on the spread of drug addiction, including prescription pills, heroin and other opiates in Coweta County. The series takes a look at drug use, treatment programs – or the lack thereof – as well as … Read more on Newnan Times-Herald

What Goes on Inside an Intervention?
John Lloyd is a certified addiction specialist, interventionist, and certified in anger management and domestic violence intervention. John has worked in the drug and alcohol treatment field for over eleven years and is in long term recovery himself … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)

Drug–addicted mothers an 'epidemic' in W.Va.
Jordan, a behavioral health counselor, and Kosa, a social worker, both deal with drug-addicted mothers on a weekly basis at FamilyCare Health Centers in Putnam, Boone and Kanawha counties. They provide weekly programs for women … “We started treating … Read more on Charleston Gazette

State to test telehealth drug treatment program
PIERRE, S.D. — In an effort to get more treatment services to rural South Dakota, the Department of Social Services is exploring using telemedicine to help drug and alcohol abusers in remote parts of the state stay sober and out of prison, state … Read more on Centre Daily Times

The controversial law that criminalises drug use during pregnancy
Bill Haslam who said in a statement that “the intent of this bill is to give law enforcement and district attorneys a tool to address illicit drug use among pregnant women through treatment programs.” Understandably, the law and Loyola's arrest have … Read more on Newstalk 106-108 fm

County looks at drug treatment program
In the past, a significant difficulty in treating heroin addiction was that the primary drugs used to treat the addiction, methadone and suboxone, are also opiates. Those who beat their addiction to heroin then had to deal with a new addiction: the … Read more on Van Wert independent

Treatment options for drug–addicted teens [AUDIO]
In part five of our series “Drugs and Our Kids,” we discuss what treatment options are available for teens who are struggling with substance abuse. All this week we have been examining the issue, look for answers about why the drug epidemic has … Read more on New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio

Heroin addicts left trapped; families, heartbroken
"I'm sure a certain part of the population doesn't really understand the loss of behavioral control that comes with this particular brain disease," says Melinda Campopiano, medical officer for the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at SAMHSA. She … Read more on Marshfield News-Herald

EXCLUSIVE: Assaults tripled at youth facility; workers not tested for drugs
… for mentally ill teens at Queens Medical Center and Kahi Mohala, so they sometimes wait months for an opening. "There are some systemic issues here, including the lack of mental health facilities, substance abuse treatment facilities in our state … Read more on Hawaii News Now

Christie stresses addiction at groundbreaking
Governor Chris Christie, center, Senate President Steve Sweeney, left, and Senator Anthony Bucco attend the Daytop Adolescent Treatment Facility Groundbreaking ceremony in Pittsgrove, N.J. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Governor Christie talked about … Read more on NorthJersey.com

State expands antidote program
"These are 40 individuals who now have a second chance at life," said Christie at a news conference outside of the Rescue Mission of Trenton, which offers drug treatment programs. "It means more than 40 … The Republican governor — a former … Read more on Cherry Hill Courier Post

Question by J-WO: Is it possible, or even safe, for an alcoholic to quit drinking “cold turkey”?
I’ve finally acknowledged to myself that I have a drinking problem. I’m 46 and I started when I was 14, to kill the pain of an abusive father and VERY dysfunctional family life. I’ve let some close, good friends know so that they can support me. However, I noticed a couple days ago that I was becoming very irritable and nervous. It has only been a little over a week that I’ve stopped drinking. I didn’t drink every day, but sometimes I would go on “spurts” of drinking every day, and even started drinking in the morning. I also have gone on “binges” – becoming quite sick, vomiting, blacking out – the whole thing. Then I could go for a few days or even weeks , without it. However, lately I have experienced a lot of personal trauma – the break-up of a 7-year relationship, raising two teenagers, my job has been extra stressful, and of course facing the holidays. I have been handling it horribly, by drinking constantly. So, I made the decision that I truly need to quit. Alcoholism is in my family and I need to straighten up. But like I said, I found myself to be horribly shaky and grouchy a couple of days ago. So, I had one drink, a mixed drink. And I felt relief. I didn’t crave it as much and I remembered all too well the horrible experience and 2 day hangover I had a couple of weekends ago (which led to my decision to quit). I take Valium for anxiety, only as needed, but noticed on the information that came with it that it is also used to treat alcohol withdrawal. If I make an appointment with my doctor and tell him my problem, is it possible for him to adjust my dosage and handle my addiction that way? Or do I really have to attend AA meetings? I do have a strong support network and adding more meetings/appointments, etc. to my schedule would do me in. I’m a single mom and need to stop running everywhere every time I turn around. Any advice out there? Anyone been through the same thing and had success at it without attending any meetings?

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Answer by flutterby
my brother in law finally quit cold turkey.

he was sent to a program that told him he had to start drinking again to do the program. it’s been 10 years and he is still sober.

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Fox Hill to litigants: federal law protects all recovering alcoholics
According to DHHS, the application for an alcohol and drug treatment program for Fox Hill was submitted May 14. The application has yet to be made public by that state agency. Upon filing their suit against Fox Hill in March, the Friends of Camden … Read more on PenBayPilot.com

Generic addiction drugs regain spotlight
However, few health care practitioners are aware that the drugs exist, according to Dr. Raye Litten, associate director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's Division of Treatment and Recovery Research. “People just don't know … Read more on Gant Daily