New state program to help those enrolling for health insurance
… which helps people with substance abuse treatment and mental health counseling,” said Jeremy Smith, outreach coordinator and clinical navigator for West Virginia Navicare. “We found that a lot of people calling the call center didn't have health … Read more on The Exponent Telegram (press release) (registration)

Maine's drug abuse epidemic front and center as legislation advances to next …
The proposals hit a range of policy areas, including providing additional treatment services for addicts, increasing drug education in public schools, increasing fines for interstate drug trafficking convictions, increasing state reimbursement rates to … Read more on Press Herald

50 New Concord Jobs: Emerson Hospital, Rosetta Stone, Avention
Michael Page – Concord, MAOur client is a company with a culture, tradition and track record that spans more than 100 years. Job Description This position requires the ability to assess/re-engineer…4 days ago from The Ladders … Read more on Patch.com

Connecticut increases efforts to train health workers in Narcan use to help …
In addition to training and providing online listing for DMHAS-funded and independent substance abuse programs, department spokeswoman Mary Kate Mason said the state has a mobile crisis center in the Norwich area and a care management team in … Read more on New Haven Register

Fighting addiction with another drug
Last year, heroin was the leading reason people ages 18 to 29 sought treatment for substance abuse, far surpassing admissions for alcohol, methamphetamine or prescription drugs. The number of young people admitted for heroin treatment has more than … Read more on The Columbian

Sheriff's Office: Pontiac man dies of suspected drug overdose hours before …
A 32-year-old Pontiac man is believed to have died of a drug overdose late Wednesday, Nov. 19, just hours before he was to enter a substance abuse rehabilitation clinic, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The man's aunt and uncle found … Read more on The Oakland Press

Providers say state rates harming addiction treatment
BOSTON (SHNS) – Addiction treatment industry officials skewered proposed reimbursement rates from the Patrick administration as “completely inadequate” and “capricious” during a hearing Tuesday before lawmakers who are reviewing the rate-setting … Read more on wwlp.com

Social worker charged with smoking crack while driving on I-65 with child in car
HOOVER, Alabama – A manager of a Birmingham substance abuse treatment center faces charges after authorities said she was driving down I-65 smoking a crack pipe with a young child in her car. Bari Joy Williams, 44, of Gardendale, is charged with … Read more on AL.com

Youth Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Push for Higher Reimbursement Rates
May 2, 2013 – In the 28 years that De Paul Treatment Services has provided youth alcohol and drug treatment services, it's only seen a minor increase in reimbursement rates from the state. Now its future, along with the future of other youth treatment …
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Lohan's new rehab center has no drug or alcohol treatment license
“They do not have a license to provide alcohol or drug therapy in any of their facilities,” said Millicent Tidwell, deputy director of the licensing division of the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Tidwell said licenses for three Costa Mesa …
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