Vermont gets M grant for drug treatment program
Peter Shumlin and Health Commissioner Harry Chen announced on Friday that Vermont will get a $ 10 million federal grant to expand early intervention and treatment programs for young adults at risk of alcohol and drug abuse. The grant … Other providers … Read more on Boston.com

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Kenosha Launches Center to Battle Substance Abuse …
Eugene, OR (PRWEB) February 06, 2014. A Kenosha alcohol and drug rehab center is announcing that it is opening its doors to help adults and adolescents fight back against their alcohol and drug addiction through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. Read more on PR Web (press release)

Question by Tiffany Pifer: who do we contact to get help for someone who is on drugs in needs help?
i have a friend who tried to talk to her mom about her dad (who needs serious help) in her mom said there is nothing she can do. her mom and dad are no longer together so the little girl turned to me for help

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Answer by Phillip
Rehab is really the best way to go, but he won’t change unless he wants to.

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LI lacks drug treatment spots, expert tells Suffolk lawmakers
But "the key problem" is that insurance companies refuse to cover rehab, without patients first failing outpatient treatments. A state law to monitor and regulate prescription drugs, called I-STOP, went into effect in August. But efforts to fund … Read more on Newsday

Selena Gomez — Secret Rehab Stint For Exhaustion; Disney Starlet Partied With …
And while a rep for Gomez confirmed the treatment to Radar — “Selena voluntarily spent time at Meadows but not for substance abuse,” a spokesperson revealed — a source close to Gomez has revealed that in the months before her stint in rehab, she had … Read more on Radar Online

New Helpline in Olean, NY Provides Reliable Substance Abuse Recovery …
Addiction is a serious issue that can be life threatening. Substance abuse can cause long-term physical, mental and emotional trauma. Calling the Olean Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline can provide young addicts with important information on rehab centers … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Gateway Rehab Centers Earn Esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation
Considered the gold standard in health care accreditation, The Joint Commission evaluation included 11 Gateway locations and 30 alcohol and drug treatment programs to verify the organization provides the highest standards in care for substance abuse … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Christie proposes expansion of drug treatment services
Addiction treatment and drug-related law enforcement were focal points of Governor Christie's state of the state speech Tuesday, as the governor sought to refocus attention on his legislative achievements and second-term agenda. Christie praised the … Read more on NorthJersey.com

Column: NFL, other leagues should dump pot testing
The NBA's policy on marijuana is similar: treatment after the first positive test, a $ 25,000 fine if it happens again, a five-game suspension for the third violation. The NHL's policy is a bit murky, with league and union officials giving conflicting … Read more on Charlotte Observer

Texas lawmakers renew marijuana conversation
"I think marijuana can be an addictive drug and cause problems for people who are suffering from that addiction." "We do not … Rick Perry made headlines voicing his long-standing support for lighter sentences and alternative treatments for marijuana … Read more on KHOU

CHARLES: Politics of Obama's pot promo
Last week, Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. indicated he may waive money-laundering penalties for banks processing “marijuana money,” and testified that while “all drugs are dangerous,” he places alcohol with the Schedule One narcotics. … Suppose you … Read more on Washington Times

DRUG TREATMENT: Questions Over Method
Nathan Hardage admits he was a drug dealer and a drug addict. That's why he calls himself “The Wounded Healer.” He claims his unconventional … “I actually have rooms in my homes where they're dedicated for detox and they're dedicated for therapy … Read more on whotv.com

Omaha Treatment Center Announces Substance Abuse Programs
Alcoholism, a disease that destroys people and families, is also addressed through the substance abuse treatment center's programs. The program offers a collective style of treatment options for clients. Its bottom line is to help all clients leave the … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Athens County Prosecutor Seeks Grant To Expand Drug Treatment Options
“While this is merely an application for funds, I am hopeful that we will be successful and that we will be able to do more to treat those addicted to drugs, thus reducing the number of repeat offenders,” Blackburn said. The grant application was … Read more on WOUB