Secret center set up to treat drug addicts
JEDDAH — A charity has opened up a discreet center for the treatment of drug addicts, Makkah reported on Wednesday. Aziz Al-Otaibi, who works for Kafa (Enough), a welfare organization taking care of addicts, said the organization has established a … Read more on Saudi Gazette

Jones Tests Positive For Cocaine
"We support UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones' decision to enter a drug treatment facility to address his recent issue," the UFC said in a statement. "While we are disappointed in the failed test, we applaud him for making this decision to enter … Read more on ESPN

Christie: A.C. to get 'one-stop' drug treatment program
Atlantic City will be among six locations across New Jersey offering a “one-stop approach” to help ex-offenders receive drug treatment and reenter society, Gov. Chris Christie announced Tuesday in his State of the State address. Read more on Press of Atlantic City

Executive: Hanley Center sale to broaden access to care
The Hanley Center has had significant support from Palm Beach since 1986, when it was founded as an addiction treatment center with a lead gift by Mary Ann and Jack Hanley. Current Palm Beachers on its board include Lillian Fanjul Azqueta, Kim Coleman … Read more on Palm Beach Daily News

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Then one day 3 years ago, Jake decided to seek help at an alcohol abuse treatment facility in O'Neill, "30 days later, I came out, I didn't know what I was going to do." Jake picked up a camera for the first time at the age of 38 an he started sharing … Read more on 1011now

Meridian Behavioral Health Taps Industry Leaders to Head New Residential …
With 17 facilities representing both residential and outpatient settings, Meridian offers a range of alcohol and drug treatments (including medication-assisted treatment) — with specialized programs for adult men and women, young adults (16-20), LGBTQ … Read more on Business Wire (press release)

UFC champion Jon Jones tests positive for cocaine, enters rehab
We support UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones' decision to enter a drug treatment facility to address his recent issue. While we are disappointed in the failed test, we applaud him for making this decision to enter a drug treatment facility. Jon … Read more on MMAjunkie.com

Missouri should follow its motto in treating drug addiction
That disease is addiction, and if the welfare of the people were a supreme law of the state, we would treat it with the same urgency and desperation now being devoted to tropical plagues that pose no real danger. We'd be spending many more millions on … Read more on STLtoday.com

Breaking: Jon Jones tests positive for cocaine, enters drug rehab following …
"With the support of my family, I have entered into a drug treatment facility. I want to apologize to my fiancée, my children, as well as my mother, father, and brothers for the mistake that I made. I also want to apologize to the UFC, my coaches, my … Read more on MMAmania.com

Dana White 'proud' of Jon Jones' decision to enter drug rehab, confident he …
Nonetheless, "Bones" has a problem, revealing that he would enter a drug-treatment facility to correct his "mistake." Before he retreats into seclusion, he might find solace in the public support of White, who released the following statement (via UFC … Read more on MMAmania.com

Jon Jones Tests Positive For Cocaine Metabolites, Enters Rehab
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones failed a drug test prior to UFC 182 due to cocaine metabolites in his system, according to multiple reports. Jones, who defeated Daniel Cormier via decision, has already entered into a drug rehab facility. This … Read more on FightLine.com

A man with a past now a top official at Midlands drug treatment center
Jeremy Martin was once addicted to drugs. Now, he is a top official at one of the largest drug rehabilitation centers in Lexington and Richland counties. The story of his success to those who know him is what they say nothing short of amazing. KIM KIM … Read more on The State

2 more women join suit against Bill Cosby
Traitz was either 18 or 19 at the time, she said; she did not recall exactly. But she was fresh out of high school and new to the city, she said. Cosby offered her a ride home but on the way, told her he'd like to swing by the beach with her in his … Read more on KEYT

Illinois pulls wards from Sadie Waterford Manor residential center
State child welfare officials have removed all juvenile state wards from a troubled south suburban residential treatment center after Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart angrily complained that girls were frequently running away, then being sexually assaulted … Read more on Chicago Tribune

US survey: Rhode Island tops nation in marijuana, drug use
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A government study says Rhode Islanders use marijuana and illicit drugs at the highest rates in the United States. The Providence Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1tJHZs5 ) that the National Survey on Drug Use and Health says 14 … Read more on WLNE-TV (ABC6)

Why not just put addicts in prison? Not treating heroin abuse is costlier than …
Next year, the state will expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act, which means that roughly 600,000 uninsured residents in the state will be covered by the program. The expansion should significantly reduce the cost … Jack Carroll … Read more on PennLive.com

New Roads Behavioral Health opens second treatment facility in Fort …
New Roads Behavioral Health based out of Sandy, Utah announces the opening of their new drug and alcohol rehab facility in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida. New Roads' Florida location is a therapeutic, residential drug treatment center that treats young … Read more on PR Web (press release)