Questions raised about turning sheriff's office into treatment center
In addition, the move would allow McKinley Hall, a drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation facility in Springfield, to establish Clark County's only women's residential drug treatment center. It would also result in the sheriff's detectives and … Read more on Springfield News Sun

Ex-addict: Region is facing a drug crisis
What the region desperately needs, she said, is a 14-month program to help heroin and opiate addicts recover. “Chenango County doesn't really have a lot to offering the way of treatment,” she said, adding that the county's drug and alcohol treatment … Read more on Oneonta Daily Star

Father, son who ran NY drug treatment centers face fraud charges
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A father and son who ran New York City substance abuse clinics were accused on Wednesday of stealing tax money meant to treat addicts and using it to fund a lavish lifestyle that included luxury cars. Alan Brand and his son, Jason … Read more on WHTC

Holiday Movie Release Schedule
When she returns to her Louisiana childhood home to recuperate from a car accident, a tormented spirit there decides she ought to stay — forever. THE LOOKALIKE John Corbett and Steven Bauer play crooks who have to keep their drug-lord boss happy. Read more on New York Times

AP IMPACT: If Ebola batters US, we are not ready
Since 2007, Ebola has been identified as a potential threat requiring priority attention under the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise, which coordinates the development, stockpiling and dispensing of drugs during a massive … Read more on Lynchburg News and Advance

No On 91 Campaign Makes The Case FOR Legalization
More telling was the presence of law enforcement and drug treatment professionals joining in to protect the drug war grants and easy forced rehab clients they get from prohibition. …. People like me that live in captive states like Louisiana are … Read more on The Weed Blog (blog)

Sara Wirkkala opens private mental health counseling service
ASTORIA — Sara Wirkkala, MSW, recently set up shop in Astoria, offering a variety of counseling services, including mental health and addiction services. Wirkkala is a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor. “Mostly I … Read more on Daily Astorian

'Helping a brother'
He hooks up those in crisis with counseling services, too. His fledgling organization is a work … Over the next decade and a half, Torres would at times battle demons — alcohol and drugs, flying off the handle and getting into scrapes. One of those … Read more on Eagle-Tribune

Sturgis police officer charged with being 'super drunk,' given 2-week suspension
sheriffcarnew.jpg An off-duty Sturgis police officer involved in a crash on South 44th Street in Kalamazoo County is facing charges of operating a motor vehicle with a high blood-alcohol content of 0.17 percent or higher and operating a motor vehicle … Read more on MLive.com

UMF announces five-year master's program in partnership with USM
Graduates of the five-year program can qualify for state licensing for counseling and national certification for rehabilitation counseling, making them highly employable in many settings, including at alcohol and drug treatment facilities, counseling … Read more on Lewiston Sun Journal

The world's most peculiar drug rehab centers
This rehab center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, follows a spiritual approach. These former drug users are gathered in a circle outside their shelter for morning prayer, shouting “Glory to God!”. All of them are offered accommodation in the shelter next to … Read more on Deutsche Welle

Englewood Residents And Parents Want Drug Rehab Facility Moved
I am not against drug treatment centers, but what sense does it make to bring people, who are trying to get off drugs, into a community with a drug problem?" Foulkes said she met with Walter Carlson, executive director of Southwood Interventions, and … Read more on DNAinfo

Teacher at NJ Rehab Center Accused of Sex With Patient, 18: Prosecutors
Donna D. Pierce-Faley, a teacher at the Daytop New Jersey drug treatment facility in Mendham, is charged with second-degree sexual assault after the alleged relationship with a teen undergoing court-ordered rehab at the center, according to the Morris … Read more on NBC New York

Voters approve sentencing changes in Prop. 47
… mental health and drug treatment programs. Supporters raised millions from the American Civil Liberties Union and foundations controlled by a diverse list that included George Soros and B. Wayne Hughes, a Malibu Republican and conservative … Read more on Sacramento Bee

What places that legalized pot need to know
FILE – In this Sept. 11, 2014 file photo, a sample of marijuana is shown inside the dispensary at Collective Awakenings on in Portland, Ore. Advocates for legalizing recreational pot have been aggressively trying to get out the youth vote over the past … Read more on Lynchburg News and Advance

Sentinel police log for Nov. 4
Palmero was taken to Carlisle Regional Medical Center for treatment and released. Silver Spring Township Police … Hess claimed that he had a valid prescription for this medication and was given 10 days to produce one. He did not contact the police … Read more on The Sentinel

CCDS Middle School students volunteer in community
Among them were, from left, Brian Foster of Miami Township, Griffin McAndrew of Mt. Lookout, Carson Smith of Loveland, Jack Roy of Miami Township, Christian Page of Sycamore Township, Max Boaz of West Chester Township and Jack Wright of Indian Hill … Read more on Cincinnati.com

Former addict opening drug recovery centers in Huntington, WV
When we spoke to neighbors in the small town of Miami, no one seemed surprised that 47-year-old Jonnie Bogess was arrested for having sex with his dog. When we spoke to neighbors in the small town of Miami, no one seemed surprised that 47-year-old … Read more on WOWK

Drug treatment center to open in Bennington, Vermont
The Addiction Treatment Center of Southwestern Vermont is expected to begin operation early next year, according to Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, who made the announcement on Friday accompanied by local health and law enforcement officials. Read more on Berkshire Eagle