Holt, MI Hotline Changing the Way Adolescents Find Recovery Help
Teen depression and other mental health problems can often make substance abuse worse so many treatment facilities can assist with that as well. Those who try to overcome their issues on their own have their heart in the right place, but they just need … Read more on Ticker Report

NEPA center for recovering addicts in the works
New approaches are needed because completing a formal drug treatment program and relying primarily on traditional support group meetings upon release, such as Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous, may not be enough, especially for opiod … Read more on Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Phoenix Health Programs to mark 40 years in Columbia
A local drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility's celebration of 40 years in Columbia includes a name change to reflect the full range of services provided for individuals and families affected by those substances. Phoenix Programs Inc. has changed … Read more on Columbia Daily Tribune

Gateway's Swansea Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center Celebrated Its 1st …
Gateway Swansea officially opened on Sept. 4, 2013, and provides outpatient counseling and therapy to help adults and teens struggling with alcohol and drug abuse. Whether traveling by car or public transit, the new treatment center is conveniently … Read more on STLtoday.com

Hundreds of bikers hit the road to help battle addictions
The recovery program currently serves nearly 200 men and women battling addictions to drugs and alcohol at its sites in Vancleave and Gautier. Rodney Williams graduated from the program. "I got blown up cooking methamphetamine June 19, 2002, and I … Read more on WLOX

TAX ISSUES VOTERS WILL FACE IN NOVEMBER ELECTION
Mahoning County Issue 1: A 0.5-percent, five-year sales and use tax renewal and a 0.25-percent, five-year additional sales and use tax to raise about $ 24 million annually. Mahoning County Issue 2: A 1.85-mill, five-year replacement tax for children … Read more on Youngstown Vindicator

Former BYU QB Hall can avoid prosecution by participating in drug treatment …
If Hall chooses to participate in the drug treatment program, it will include mandatory testing and substance abuse treatment — all at Hall's expense. If Hall successfully completes the program, criminal charges will not be filed against him … Read more on Deseret News

Health Officials Release New Plan to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
The kit contains information on symptoms of abuse; prevention tips for parents, healthcare workers, and law enforcement officials; as well as a list of substance abuse treatment centers in Ogden, and places where prescription drugs may be dropped off. Read more on KUER

Drug Rehab Services Mobile App Now Refined and Ready to Save Lives
When opening the app users are prompted to select their country, either Canada or the US. From there the user is prompted to a brief disclaimer and then is able to gain access to the Drug Rehab Services Directory of treatment. In the two top corners, a … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Gateway CEO Rallies Alcohol & Drug Rehab Industry to Reach More Patients
Gateway Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers provide substance abuse treatment services for adults and adolescents at drug treatment centers throughout Illinois and the St. Louis Metro East area. Gateway's outpatient and residential treatment centers are … Read more on The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Macon dinners to foster family dining
Research shows children of hands-on parents are less likely to succumb to peer pressure leading to smoking or abusing alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. The organization started national Family Day on … Read more on Macon Telegraph (blog)

Marion VA hosts town hall
He touched on initiatives the center is working on including expanded hours, adding more providers and improving phone services. Concerns from the audience included the treatment of veterans overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, the origin of the … Read more on The Southern

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

Could fishing be the next miracle drug?
The lyrics to the song that opened every episode of The Andy Griffith Show aren't just catchy—scientific research is now whistling the same tune, proving that those looking to reduce stress and improve overall well-being should grab a pole and head to … Read more on World Magazine

'Historic high': Afghan drug crime to further deteriorate after US withdrawal …
Ivanov also proposed a project that would make the Caspian Sea region free of drugs, which “offers a detailed action plan” in police co-operation and information exchange for the region's states. He referred to the use of surveillance drones, operative … Read more on RT

Plan for Awakenings on The River unveiled
Glen Rose residents turned out at the Somervell County Expo Center Tuesday evening to attend a public hearing with the potential owners of Awakenings on the River and their planned drug treatment center. Mac and David Smith of Pampa are currently in … Read more on The Glen Rose Reporter

Woman gets three years in prison for Medina teen's fatal overdose
Following Graham's conviction in Brittnee's death, more than 1,200 people signed an online petition urging Medina County Common Pleas Judge James L. Kimbler to send Graham to an in-patient drug treatment facility instead of prison, but a prosecutor … Read more on Medina County Gazette