Lawmakers say they're fixing roads and fighting drugs and diseases. They just …
They're not so good at providing money to pay for things,” said Richard Nance, who directs alcohol and drug treatment programs in Utah County, south of Salt Lake City. Like public health officials, law enforcement leaders and clinic operators … Read more on Los Angeles Times

Four injured when car crashes through Billerica daycare center
The driver of the vehicle was transported to Lahey Clinic in Burlington for treatment of unspecified injuries. Two other children were treated at the scene for minor injuries and released to their parents. There were a total of four toddlers and two … Read more on Wicked Local

Family of Worcester State overdose victim speaks openly at funeral
Everything about Emmett Scannell was bathed in bright light at his midweek memorial service in the center of Bridgewater: the good, the bad and the ugly truth about what killed him. Scannell, 20 … He fit homework in around Alcoholics Anonymous … Read more on Worcester Telegram

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (NYSE:USPH) Given .50 Consensus Target Price by …
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates outpatient physical therapy clinics that provide pre-and post-operative care and treatment for orthopedic-related disorders, sports-related injuries, preventative care, rehabilitation of … Read more on The Vista Voice

LHC Group, Inc. (LHCG) Downgraded to Sell at Zacks Investment Research
They provide home-based services through their home nursing agencies and hospices and facility-based services through their long-term acute care hospitals and outpatient rehabilitation clinics. “ Shares of LHC Group (NASDAQ:LHCG) opened at 36.84 on … Read more on Financial Market News

Rehab Facility Operator Sued By Former Patients For Sexual Battery
Sober living and outpatient rehab facilities do not actually require the owner to have a license. Bathum is currently under investigation by the FBI, LAPD, L.A. County District Attorney, California Department of Health Care Services and several … Read more on LAist

LA city, county OK homeless plans, but where will the money come from?
The county plan approved Tuesday lays out a blueprint for spending the $ 150 million over the next two years on a variety of programs to reduce homelessness, on top of the nearly $ 1 billion a year county officials estimated they spend now on health and … Read more on Los Angeles Times

Avita opening women's treatment program
Kraemer said the admission requirements are a primary diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder and an open Department of Family and Children Services case or being a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipient. DFCS funds the program. Women … Read more on Gainesville Times

Dr. Patti Juliana Joins Liberation Programs as Chief Program Officer
Liberation Programs provides that critical foundation in keeping with my own philosophy,” she said, adding, “I was immediately drawn to Liberation because they are one of the area's most progressive and innovative providers of substance abuse treatment. Read more on Greenwich Free Press

“Fine I will leave, and when I kill myself it is your fault!”.
He tells me he does not need rehab and will not be going. In his mind things are back to … Carers warn increased drug use, particularly ice, is also exacerbating the rate of mental health issues in the community. Program medical director of emergency … Read more on Herald Sun

Facebook Shuts Down Medical-Marijuana Pages in Arizona and Other States
Prince says a growing list of Arizona dispensary pages representing tens of thousands of patients have been taken down. But inexplicably, some remain … "Officials from Breakwater Wellness and Treatment Center in Cranbury and Compassionate Sciences … Read more on Phoenix New Times

County or city: Who is responsible for dealing with LA homelessness?
The county has stumbled on rules that, for example, earmark funds for foster care but not for family housing, or pay for a clinic patient's drug rehab but not a jail inmate's. The county for too long was unwilling or unable to work with the state and … Read more on Los Angeles Times

Drug overdose deaths soar in 2015
The Open Door is also stepping up its efforts at the Indiana County Jail with what Mercuri called “an intensive outpatient program,” which will roll out in the next two weeks with help from other organizations such as the Armstrong Indiana Drug and … Read more on Indiana Gazette

Wyoming's Increasing Trend of Drug Treatment Admissions
At Elite Rehab Placement we pride ourselves on taking as much stress as possible out of the rehab process. It's hard work to call several different rehab centers and listen to their sales team tell you why they are the best possible option for you. We … Read more on Digital Journal

Conrad Hilton Avoids Prison Sentence, Will Be Headed To Rehab Instead
Conrad Hilton has been ordered by a Los Angeles judge to go to a rehabilitation center for substance abuse treatment for 90 days instead of serving a prison sentence, according to the Associated Press. The younger brother of Paris Hilton and Nicky … Read more on Headlines & Global News

Medical pot merger creating winners, losers
In Tacoma, the city estimates that more than 60 medical dispensaries were operating at one point in 2015 in addition to a handful of state-licensed recreational marijuana stores. By late summer, Tacoma could have one-fourth that many stores with only … Read more on The News Tribune

Ohio's behavioral health redesign – Part 1
Services such as community psychiatric supportive treatment (CPST), pharmacologic management, substance abuse disorder, medical/somatic, and others are being reviewed for redesign. … Along with these changes, the state plans to provide coverage for … Read more on Lexology (registration)

County amasses mental health funds amid need
… programs that aim to appropriately address varying levels of mental health challenges. Peggy Marcus, a peer support specialist in a county's short-term acute residential treatment or START facility, said these programs work for those who can access … Read more on The San Diego Union-Tribune

Judge orders prompt release of immigrant children from detention
A federal judge has once again dealt a blow to the Obama administration's immigration policies, ordering federal officials to promptly release children held at family detention facilities. The judge, in a ruling … In the statement, the department … Read more on Los Angeles Times