Tulsa Mulls a New Approach to Address Public Drunkenness
City officials are in talks with the Tulsa nonprofit addiction recovery center 12&12 about creating a “public inebriate alternative." Both city and 12&12 officials say any deal is likely a ways off. Police and substance abuse professionals believe it … Read more on Oklahoma Watch

There's a Drug That Prevents HIV. Let's Use It
In the study, conducted at two clinics treating sexually transmitted diseases and a community health center in three different cities, 437 men and transgender women took PrEP, which consists of emtricitabine and tenofovir (together called Truvada), for … Read more on TIME

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers Orlando launches Painkiller Addiction and …
Alcohol Treatment Centers Orlando are promoting their prescription drug addiction rehab in the Orlando area to help those suffering become aware of recovery programs that are available to them. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers Orlando has provided … Read more on PRUnderground (press release)

Our View: Reconciliation is next step
But there was more: "deprivation of the love and guidance of his parents and siblings;" "loss of his aboriginal language and culture and his family roots;" "post traumatic stress disorder;" "alcohol and drug abuse and addiction" among others. The Truth … Read more on Nanaimo Daily News

IDEA receives tentative approval amidst budget concerns
At its June 1 meeting, the School Committee faced off against this year's school budget, even though, as of the meeting it had yet to be presented to the public. There was speculation on what would be included in the budget, but specifics of the budget … Read more on Wicked Local Malden

Upcoming York Library events
Please bring poems to share, either your own or favorite poems by someone else, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. The prompt for June … A documentary that provides an intimate look at the often hidden world of prescription drug addiction. Discussion … Read more on Seacoastonline.com

Oakland students warned of prescription drug addiction
Walled Lake – — High school students heard a different message Tuesday about the dangers of drug abuse and how it's no closer than the family medicine cabinet. Robert Stutman, retired U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency agent and … Deaths from prescription … Read more on The Detroit News

Derry forum focuses on solution to heroin epidemic
DERRY — With rising opiate overdoses in Derry, it was an emotional night for many as residents and officials discussed the growing heroin problem. Between statistics and heartfelt stories of loss and recovery, many on hand realized they have their … Read more on Eagle-Tribune

Just Say No, Yes or Maybe
Honesty about drug use is encouraged by Dr. Donald A. Misch, medical director at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who oversees the health of nearly 30,000 students on a campus long considered marijuana-friendly. … “every once in a while” posed … Read more on New York Times

'We'll continue to fight the battle'
Batesville police Chief Stan Holt reported on statistics regarding BPD drug arrests. In 2011 … "Treatment needs to be available and quick …. and effective treatment attends to the multiple needs of the individual, not just his or her drug/alcohol … Read more on Batesville Herald Tribune

Addiction and Alcoholism Hit Men, Women Differently
Heroin and prescription drug addiction are on the rise among affluent women, according to a 2014 survey from Caron Treatment Centers, parent company of the Hanley Center. Women cited anxiety (65 percent), depression (67 percent) and a critical internal … Read more on Valley News

Heroin, opioids now top alcohol as No. 1 substance treatment at Brien Center
Drugs are prepared to shoot intravenously by a user from Vermont addicted to heroin in this file photo from Getty Images. The Brien Center, the largest substance abuse treatment center in Berkshire County, now reports that it treats more heroin and … Read more on Berkshire Eagle

Nonresidential rehab programs are effective
An article in Wednesday's Morning Call ("City zoners ponder halfway house") refers to a development plan for a residential facility to help people with drug abuse problems on their way toward re-integrating into society. By coincidence, this appeared … Read more on Allentown Morning Call

Robin Williams admits himself to treatment center for addiction intervention
Actor Robin Williams has entered a treatment facility, according to several media reports. The 62-year-old star, best known for his breakout role on the 1970's television comedy 'Mork & Mindy,' headed to a rehab center in Minnesota in an effort to…on … Read more on Examiner.com

Prescriptions Drugs More Deadly Than Car Accidents, Guns, and Suicide
The National Institute of Drug Abuse has some pretty shocking statistics detailing just how bad America's addiction has become. For example: the US, which holds 5 percent of the world's population, is responsible for 75 percent of global prescription … Read more on Daily Beast

Brophy senior honored for drug research
The National Institute on Drug Abused (NIDA) awarded second place distinction to Aakash Jain, a senior who graduates from Brophy College Preparatory today. Jain earned his … Addiction Science Winners receive cash awards provided by Friends of NIDA. Read more on The Catholic Sun

E-cigarettes a gateway drug for nicotine addiction, new research finds
Scientists analyzed 84 research studies on e-cigarettes — battery-operated devices that vaporize a nicotine solution – and found e-cigarettes acted as a gateway drug for nicotine addiction. “We found that e-cigarettes were associated with more, not … Read more on Rick Kupchella’s BringMeTheNews

Wheaton attacking pain pill addiction: County ranks high in state for …
Racine County is ranked the fourth-highest in the state in dispensing drugs that can become addictive and be abused. To address that and the growing number of people going from prescription drug addiction to heroin, Wheaton Franciscan All Saints formed … Read more on Journal Times

Wife: Slipknot bassist's final days blur of drug abuse
SHARE 28 CONNECT 36 TWEET 1 COMMENTEMAILMORE. Paul Gray's final weeks were a blur of extreme drug abuse, which neither his doctor nor his bandmates would help his wife confront, she testified in Polk County District Court on Tuesday. Brenna Gray … Read more on USA TODAY

"Flight" with Denzel Washington to End Final Day of REEL Recovery Film …
The final day of the two-city, four-day festival is filled with honest films about addiction, alcoholism, behavioral disorders, treatment and recovery. CEUs are available for all of today's films for licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment … Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

Drug Take Back days collect a ton of drugs
GORHAM, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — All this week we've been bringing you stories about the impact of Maine's prescription drug addiction. It all led up to NEWS CENTER's Drug Take Back Day, where over 1,000 people dropped off their unwanted or expired … Read more on WCSH-TV