Good news for addiction recovery
In Ashtabula County there is a growing need every day for sober living environments, sober social clubs, and recovery relapse prevention programs. It is truly a day by day commitment for individuals, families and citizens to support a healthy community … Read more on The Star Beacon

Give a little, help a lot in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Aug …
Fundraiser for A Light of Hope, a nonprofit addiction and recovery support center for ages 14-26 and their parents in Santa Clarita. Preregistration fee $ 25; $ 15 ages 12-18; $ 30 after Aug. 29. Start and end point is West Creek Park, 24247 Village … Read more on Contra Costa Times

Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Resource Fair scheduled
Members of the Addictions Work Group, who work in the treatment or recovery area, or have experienced the effects of substance abuse, are coordinating this special event to provide education and resources. A pill “take back” component has been included … Read more on MyNews3 Las Vegas KSNV

Heart-wrenching battle against addiction
Police, addiction services, pharmacists, doctors, social services and community-based organizations have all teamed up to deal with contributing factors and look at the whole picture, rather than just the drug addictions. In 2004, the only option open … Read more on TheChronicleHerald.ca

Cash grant for Leamington Spa drug service ESH Works
Royal Leamington Spa-based ESH Works Ltd, founded four years ago by three recovering addicts, has received the grant from Public Health England. It will use the money to help set up a clean house to help people overcome drug and alcohol problems. Read more on BBC News

Pa. bill would seek to regulate recovery homes
But the rules in this so-called recovery house, which, like hundreds of others in the region, aims to provide a sober living environment for recovering addicts – curfews, chore schedules, room inspections – hardly resemble dormitory life. "This is a … Read more on Philly.com

'Seinfeld' actor John Pinette, 50, dies in Pittsburgh hotel
Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty Images The comedian and actor checked into rehab in 2013 for a prescription drug addiction. He took a break from his comedy tour earlier this year to recover from several surgeries after losing weight, Pinette wrote on Twitter … Read more on New York Daily News

Question by lekkermeid: Your input… I am collaborating on the opening of a recovery home (women who are becomming drug free)?
I woud like to request if you can send me a few names you think would be suitable. Remember its a home a sober living environment.

Best answer:

Answer by Misanthrope
No Poppy she wants ppl to give names for the sober living center.

I don’t really have a name that you could call the center… Maybe Survivors.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Addiction Treatment Center, Clinical Lab To Pay .75 Million For Fraudulent …
LEXINGTON – A chain of opiate addiction recovery centers, headquartered in Harrodsburg, and a Russell Springs, Ky., clinical laboratory, along with two physician owners, agreed to pay the U.S. Government millions of dollars to resolve civil allegations … Read more on LEX18 Lexington KY News

Selena Gomez's Daring Jumpsuit Features a Plunging Neckline—See Her Sexy …
… bun while sporting dark polish on her fingertips. On Tuesday, the Spring Breakers star broke her silence since completing a two-week stay in January at Arizona's Dawn at the Meadows, where she "voluntarily spent time…but not for substance abuse … Read more on E! Online

Fetal alcohol sydrome: Drinking alcohol while pregnant
"In 2009, my children were removed from me because I was selling drugs out of my home and had a serious drug addiction for about 13 years," Stone said. She grew up on the Central Coast in a home full of addicts. She has walked the walked — doing time … Read more on KSBY San Luis Obispo News

Addiction recovery program to cease operations Saturday
BUCKHANNON – The Hall Neighbors' House – a program helping residents with drug and alcohol addictions – will cease operations on Saturday until another organization or agency can adopt the program. The Upshur Parish Cooperative, the agency that … Read more on The Inter-Mountain

Waves of Recovery
Virostko is quick to point out that, despite its name, FleaHab is not a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. It's a three-month sober living environment that is more akin to a halfway house than a traditional 28-day rehab. “We're trying … Read more on Good Times

Opiate treatment a multifaceted process
Ultimately, one of their most important lessons is teaching the difference between drug abuse and drug dependency, and helping clients determine which category they fall into. “My job is to work myself out of a job. I want to get (our patients) to the … Read more on The Daily Advocate

Health and Human Resource Secretary Releases Mental Health …
Many of the recommendations are for community service boards, which serve as an entryway into the public system of mental health, intellectual disability and substance abuse treatment in Virginia. There are 40 throughout the state, including Colonial … Read more on Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

MineolaAmerican.com Calendar
Groups are facilitated by professional staff trained to help you or a loved one successfully transition from inpatient treatment back home or into a sober living environment. Aftercare and support following substance abuse treatment is an essential … Read more on Mineola American

New York mayor-elect's teen daughter shares struggles with depression in video
NEW YORK – The teenage daughter of New York City's next mayor, Bill de Blasio, released a video on Tuesday in which she discusses her battle with depression and substance abuse while directing viewers to a website where they can get help. The nearly 5 … Read more on GMA News

Question by lekkermeid: Your input… I am collaborating on the opening of a recovery home (women who are becomming drug free)?
I woud like to request if you can send me a few names you think would be suitable. Remember its a home a sober living environment.

Best answer:

Answer by Misanthrope
No Poppy she wants ppl to give names for the sober living center.

I don’t really have a name that you could call the center… Maybe Survivors.

Give your answer to this question below!