Ice user 'ridiculous': Judge
A YOUNG ice user who broke into another man's home, beating him with a baton and stealing alcohol, has been labelled "ridiculous" by a judge in Ballarat. Billy John Travis Dart, 20, of Bacchus Marsh, appeared in the County Court at Ballarat today where … Read more on Ballarat Courier

Clarissa Dickson Wright
Clarissa Dickson Wright, who has died in Edinburgh aged 66, was one half of the Two Fat Ladies who presented the improbably successful television cookery programme in which she and the late Jennifer Paterson zipped around on a motorcycle and … called … Read more on Herald Scotland

Editorial – As long as demand is strong, heroin will continue to plague region
Drug treatment courts sponsored in New Hanover and Brunswick counties have worked successfully with addicts and alcoholics charged with crimes, but only a select few qualify for the demanding program. Treatment helps, for those who are serious about … Read more on StarNewsOnline.com

Family of 'affluenza' teen settles with victims' families
An investigation revealed Couch's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit for adults. The family of one … Couch pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter in juvenile court and was sentenced to probation and time in a rehabilitation … Read more on Dallas Morning News

Question by Jack: Is AA a destructive cult?

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Answer by bettyboop
Kidding–right?

AA is a ‘spiritual’ program. It’s how you look at YOUR Higher Power. The name God is not mentioned unless the AA member talking, DOES believe in God. AA members talk– and that’s all–and BELIEVE ME! You can find out why you do or did some of the things you do, from talking and listening to others.

In MY instance, I went to Al-Anon, which is friends and family of alchoholics. It teaches you that YOU are not the reason for the alchoholic’s problem. It comes also, from talking and listening. It was one the best things I ever did to get back my self esteem.
My dad and my ‘ex’ were both drinkers.

AA is NOT a cult. It is one of the best things you can do for yourself AND your friends and family.

VERY eye-opening! I recommend those twelve steps tremendously!

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Littlest victims of a Florida drug binge
Evan's mother, Abbey Jaros, told an investigator she could not stop her drug abuse without a treatment program. And though referrals were made, Jaros had not received any drug treatment before her son died, a report said. She also had refused help from … Read more on Bradenton Herald

Moving Up: Carol Fiddis, chief operating officer, Drug Abuse Treatment Association
Since 1980, the organization has been providing programs for children, adolescents and their families experiencing problems with substance abuse,juvenile delinquency or both. The organization runs adolescent treatment facilities in West Palm Beach and … Read more on Palm Beach Post

The Clearing Offers Addiction Treatment Guarantee
Newly launched innovative residential treatment center now guarantees results for addiction, substance abuse, and mental health treatment. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on LinkedIn Email a friend … Given the overall dismal … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Agency to receive funds for substance abuse programs
In addition, however, the division requested $ 3,615,000 to bolster existing programs by adding two more assertive community treatment teams in the state, an additional recovery resource center in New Castle County that moves away from expensive … Read more on newszap.com

Former baseball star to open drug treatment center
ST. LOUIS — A Florida health care company wants to open a St. Louis County substance abuse rehabilitation center named for former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry. The 51-year-old Strawberry played for the New York Mets and New York … Read more on News & Observer

Go ahead for Prom drug rehab centre
Former seafront holiday flats are to be converted into a rehabilitation centre for drug and alcohol addicts despite objections from people living nearby. Blackpool Council's planning committee has approved the use of the former Gables holiday … Read more on Blackpool Gazette

Chris Brown Kicked Out of Rehab, Then Arrested
LOS ANGELES (CNN) — Singer Chris Brown has been booted from court-ordered drug rehab and taken into custody by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, a sheriff's spokesman confirmed Friday. Details were not immediately available about why Brown, 24 … Read more on fox8.com

DSHS Chief: Legislature to blame for lack of drug treatment funding
The top human services official in the state, Sec. of DSHS, Kevin Quigley, authored a string of emails Thursday to defend his agency and put the blame squarely on the legislature for failing to adequately fund outpatient and detox drug treatment for … Read more on KING5.com

Addiction treatment center could emerge on Florence Road
The Rutherford County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning for an addiction treatment center at 5110 Florence Road during a meeting that starts at 6 p.m. March 13 in the second-floor courtroom of the County Courthouse on the … Read more on Shreveport Times

South Jersey drug treatment providers: For heroin addicts, more inpatient care …
But an especially addictive drug — like heroin — gives South Jersey treatment providers concern because of the lack of appropriate treatment facilities in the region. Addicts of certain drugs may be able to attend an outpatient program; however … Read more on Gloucester County Times – NJ.com

Question by sypher88: So I just got out of drug rehab, and was recently prescribed xanax.?
I was recently in drug rehab from June 1st, until July 5th for opiate addiction. I have been attending AA/NA meetings twice a day since my discharge from rehabilitation.

I have been having extreme anxiety and went to the doctor. I told her I was a recovering drug addict, but she still recommended i take xanax over buspar (the non addictive anti anxiety agent). Xanax has been the ONLY drug that works for my anxiety. I was originally prescribed this before going to rehab, and they took it away from me. Is it wrong that I take this medication if its the only drug ive tried that works?

I also have tried : zoloft, welbutrin, paxil, buspar, and many more.

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Answer by BlackBerry Addict
I would suggest listening to you’re doctor because she seems to know what agrees with you, although you don’t wanna become addicted to xanax now that you have just recovered from a different addiction, if you really have such anxiety i would just say to take the xanax but in moderation.

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Drug rehab plans revived, neighbors protest
The message is clear, neighbors just don't want to live next to recovering drug addicts and alcoholics. They say building a drug rehab center at the corner of NW Zenith Drive and East Torrino Parkway would put their property values and families at risk. Read more on WPEC

Maine Gov Escalates 'War on Drugs'
Once again, LePage pointed to 163 overdose deaths reported in 2012, and to the 927 babies born to addicted mothers. While the governor says drug treatment should be part of the solution to Maine's opiate epidemic, he says he'll look to the medical … Read more on MPBN News

Our view: Meth users don't hurt just themselves
For years, Adams manipulated the correctional system's programs for drug rehab, menaced members of his family and stole thousands of dollars' worth of property. Adams pleaded not guilty on Tuesday on charges of kidnapping and first-degree murder in … Read more on The Tennessean