Recovering addicts hopeful about Obama's focus on addiction
"Regardless of how individuals get in these situations, we don't know everything. There may be genetic components. Addictions may be different for different people," Obama said. "What we do know is there are steps that can be taken to get through … Read more on Local 10

Ramsey: Recovering gambling addicts oppose the rise of DraftKings and FanDuel
They should listen to the voices of recovering gambling addicts. I watch ads for DraftKings and FanDuel and wish I didn't have to watch … Texas and Illinois soon followed New York's steps. Momentum is building against the daily fantasy sites. We all … Read more on Colorado Springs Gazette

State investigation validates whistleblowers' claims of hasty discharges from …
The former Sharehouse employees said the discharged group consisted of six patients in the state-funded Robinson Recovery program, which serves North Dakotans who can't pay for residential treatment out of pocket and don't have insurance to cover the … Read more on WDAZ

5 Best Tips to Help You Mentally Prepare For Bariatric Surgery
Here are five tips that Ms. Schulz has to help get you started on the path to achieving a healthier weight. 1. Start with realistic expectations. You won't wake up thin after bariatric … The idea of bariatric surgery is a daunting prospect for many … Read more on Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic (blog)

Drug treatment center at KGMU
Announcing this on the occasion of psychiatry department's 45th foundation day function here on Saturday, head, prof PK Dalal, said the university has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Drug Dependence Treatment Center (NDDTC) … Read more on Times of India

Detoxing for delivery: Facing medical challenges, judgment and sometimes jail
A mother loses custody of two of her children and spends her days in a residential treatment facility, holding her roommates' babies and longing for her own. Addicts' stories rarely have happy endings. But when the right programs … Delivering babies … Read more on Knoxville News Sentinel

Mary Jo Theyerl: Treatment of homeless raises questions
We grieve when people choose to use drugs or alcohol time and again, even when it's apparent this is not in their best interest. We work closely with the Warming Center. Our desire is that no one be endangered by sleeping outside in subzero temperatures. Read more on La Crosse Tribune

Shining a Light | Families share their pain to prevent more lives lost too soon
Lauren moved back to Topeka, where she ended up in a residential treatment facility. November 8th, 2012, Erin called Lauren, but Lauren was having a … Add drugs and alcohol to the situation and it can become worse. "When these stresses hit kids, it's … Read more on WIBW

Heroin: Road to Recovery
The Sunrise Centre in Alpena specializes in drug or alcohol rehabilitation, with a primary focus on substance abuse treatment. Over the years, the Centre has seen a shift from when it mainly saw patients who suffered from alcohol abuse. "Currently, our … Read more on WBKB-TV

Solutions Recovery Announces Expanded Services
LAS VEGAS — Solutions Recovery Inc., a leading addiction treatment center in Las Vegas, announced it has launched multiple initiatives to provide expanded and improved services for clients across Southern Nevada. These efforts include opening a new, … Read more on Nevada Business Magazine

David Mineta: Tragedy like Michael Tyree's jail death can be prevented
If you or a loved one has drug or mental health issues, the point of entry to get help shouldn't have to be the criminal justice system. By expanding capacity in the community — inpatient care, outpatient services, residential treatment, and … Read more on Santa Cruz Sentinel

Event to support drug treatment programs in Birmingham set for S – WSFA.com …
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers is behind Olivia's House, which provides transitional care to women with dependent children. The program also includes Pearson Hall, which provides crisis residential treatment to men and women and Zukoski … Read more on WSFA

Solutions Recovery Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Solutions Recovery Inc., is Southern Nevada's premier licensed residential drug and alcohol treatment center. The organization serves as a qualified, Joint-Commission accredited vendor licensed to operate residential facilities by Clark County and the … Read more on Nevada Business Magazine (press release)

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

Harbor Village Detox Extends Addiction Treatment to NJ & Suggests 7 Ways to …
New Jersey is scrambling to recover funds to stabilize the addiction treatment programs, and continue to provide the best care for victims of drug and alcohol addiction. Harbor Village Detox is extending its addiction treatment services to those … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Kiel substance abuse treatment center hopes to fill unmet need
KIEL – Susan Beattie is overseeing the final work on her more than two-year project to open a retreat for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction at the end of a forested lane east of Kiel. It's been a hefty task. Transforming a former three … Read more on The Sheboygan Press

Harmony Addiction Treatment Center will expand its detox program as part of …
The Harmony Detoxification Program provides medical management and 24/7 nursing staff care in a new state-of-the-art health center. The service will be available to adults age 18 and older who enter Harmony's residential treatment programs as well as … Read more on Estes Park Trail-Gazette