Pence's billion highway plan makes even GOP fidgety
Unfortunately, Pence Luck seems patented in Indiana. The I-65 that extends from Louisville though the center of Kentucky down past Bowling Green is open, rolling, wide and without blemish. The shoulders are wide, well kept and exits are well marked and … Read more on Chicago Tribune

Japan trade deficit narrows but exports fall short
A 19-year-old Indiana University student accused of trying to remove a Muslim woman's headscarf and shouting racial slurs says he had been drinking alcohol and hadn't taken his anti-anxiety medication prior… Indiana University has expelled a 19-year … Read more on NewsWest9.com

Zoeller, state AGs urge Congress to pass opioid addiction legislation
As states continue to address the epidemic of heroin and opioid-based painkiller addiction and its devastating effect on public health, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and 37 other state and territorial attorneys general today sent a letter to … Read more on WNDU-TV

California Governor Vetoes Drug Conviction Bill
In California, anyone who gets popped for a minor drug offense, like smoking a joint, can plead guilty and volunteer for drug treatment—usually about a year. Upon successful completion of drug counseling, that charge and conviction is wiped off one's … Read more on Northeast Indiana Public Radio

Despite Growing Rates of Opioid Addiction, Treatment Rates Remain the Same
In the last decade, opioid dependence has increased at such an alarming rate that many public health officials and lawmakers consider abuse of these drugs—in the form of prescription painkillers and heroin—an epidemic. According to the Substance … Read more on Newsweek

ACS to host substance abuse prevention meeting Oct. 1, public invited
With education as one of the key components to a recently-implemented substance abuse policy at Auburn City Schools, learning how to prevent substance abuse coincides with the school system's mission of cultivating a drug-free environment. On Thursday … Read more on Opelika Auburn News

How a recovery-oriented approach to substance abuse means economic development …
There are some promising strategies beginning to launch in efforts to address the opiate abuse epidemic in Maine. Several police departments, including Augusta and Scarborough, are launching 'angel' programs similar to the initiative pioneered by … Read more on Bangor Daily News

Hillary Clinton's billion plan for treating drug addiction
“He said his biggest worry was the rising tide of heroin addiction in the state, following a wave of prescription drug abuse,” Clinton wrote. “To be candid, I didn't expect what came next. In state after state, this issue came up again and again … Read more on Washington Post

White House Is Pressed to Help Widen Access to Hepatitis C Drugs via Medicaid
The experts, from the Public Health Service and President Obama's Advisory Council on H.I.V./AIDS, said restrictions on the drugs imposed by many states were inconsistent with sound medical practice, as reflected in treatment guidelines issued by … Read more on New York Times

Guest Opinion: Time to improve the standard of care for opioid addiction
As with all chronic diseases, some patients require a higher level of care, which often means an inpatient drug treatment program, commonly referred to as “rehab.” A large percentage of these treatment programs, however, expressly prohibit the use of … Read more on Taunton Daily Gazette

Vermont's Governor Reveals Complications, Surprises Of State's Fight Against …
Denial is the biggest challenge to recovery. Opiate addicts will lie. They will cheat. They will deceive. They will desert their children. They will do anything to get this drug. The window of opportunity to move folks from denial to recovery is when … Read more on Huffington Post

With addicts, be useful, not helpful
The addiction treatment change leader explained what substance abuse is. “It's a progressive illness like diabetes or heart disease. It's nice to treat it in its early stages …. With alcohol, it might be a slower process than with heroin or cocaine … Read more on Batesville Herald Tribune

Pakistan drug crisis grows, with little funding for treatment
2 (News Lens Pakistan) — Pakistan faces a growing crisis of serious drug addiction but allocates only a fraction of the money needed to combat the problem, according to the country's Anti-Narcotics Force, the federal office tasked with combating … Read more on UPI.com

Leaders in Medically-Assisted Treatment for Detoxification and Aftercare for …
Mainville demonstrated a strong commitment to evidenced-based practices in the treatment of opioid addiction and other forms of substance abuse during her experiences in Community Mental Health settings. Derrick Shoeben – University of Montana: $ 500 … Read more on Midland Daily News

Maine Drug Addiction Clinic To Close, Blaming Gov. Paul LePage's Policies
"In Massachusetts, we're seeing law enforcement helping addicts get into treatment. In Maine, Governor LePage is discussing calling in the National Guard to combat the state's drug epidemic while leaving multi-million dollar grant opportunities for … Read more on Huffington Post

Collins, King back increased access to treatment for opioid addiction
Collins and King said the federal DHHS has the authority under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 to increase the caps so physicians would be allowed to treat more patients. The letter didn't specify what would be an appropriate cap. MAT … Read more on Press Herald

22 Arrested in Newburgh Drug Sweep
Patients who were being treated at the clinic were being accosted by drug dealers trying to sell them drugs as they left the clinic. The sweep was conducted by the Orange County Drug Task Force which is run under … Some of the drugs sold to the … Read more on Hudson Valley News Network

Soap Lake woman sentenced to prison, drug treatment for carrying meth
“It was clear from her prior record, and the confessions she made to the arresting (Moses Lake police) officers that she was addicted to methamphetamine,” he stated. A Moses Lake police officer tried to stop a Honda Accord driven by Cushman on April 3. Read more on iFIBER One News

EXCLUSIVE: Cincinnati drug treatment center to build second facility
The Center for Addiction Treatment plans to build a $ 3.7 million outpatient facility on its campus in the West End. The project would create up to 36 full-time jobs, boosting the staff of 66 by nearly 55 percent. And it might increase the number of … Read more on Cincinnati Business Courier

Drug, alcohol abuse report released
Substance abuse continues to be a difficult area to treat and understand. The DAANES give a view of where the county sits in comparison to the state trends. As Crow Wing County Community Services moves forward trying to help those in our community with … Read more on The Lake Country Echo

Robert Anderson appointed president of Illinois Judges Association; Plans to …
gavel As new president of the Illinois Judges Associations, or IJA, DuPage County Circuit Judge Robert J. Anderson aims to strengthen the state's Lawyers Assistance Program without resorting to universal drug testing for Illinois judges. He will begin … Read more on Madison County Record

Regional Meeting Focuses on Ways to Fight Substance Abuse
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — Combating substance abuse one step at a time — law enforcement, behavioral health providers and even family members gathered Monday evening to provide feedback. That feedback will help form recommendations to go to … Read more on WSAZ-TV

Worcester awarded money to help stop opioid addiction before it starts
WORCESTER — Worcester has received $ 100,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services to help with its substance abuse activities. A total of 26 grants were awarded to 127 communities, according to a press release from the … Read more on MassLive.com