Former Miss USA shares addiction story in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Tara Conner might be one of the most controversial figures in the beauty pageant world, but for Rise Recovery, the home of the Palmer Drug Abuse Program, she's the perfect person to spread the message of addiction prevention and … Read more on KSAT San Antonio

Drug Program established in Van Wert
Those participating in Drug Court must participate in an evidence-based intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program through Westwood Behavioral Health Center and also attend existing community based support programs such as Alcoholics … Read more on Delphos Herald

Drug screenings sought for all pregnant women
As the number of drug-dependent babies skyrockets, prominent groups of doctors, health officials and drug-control professionals are pushing to have all pregnant women screened for substance abuse so that the nation's opioid epidemic isn't passed on to … Read more on The Courier-Journal

My View: Oregon must fight addiction problem
As medical director of Hazelden at Beaverton, an addiction treatment clinic, I see the epidemic every day. As doctors prescribe more painkillers to keep patients pain-free, opioid addiction, hospitalizations and deaths by overdose have soared. Read more on Portland Tribune

Free Narcan training, distribution in Forked River tonight
In addition, attendees will receive a free Narcan kit as well as a treatment voucher for 30 days of free substance abuse treatment to use or distribute to anyone who needs medication-assisted treatment. The Opioid Overdose Prevention Project is funded … Read more on Newsworks.org

Woman accused of breastfeeding while on methamphetamine, cocaine and …
Malo had been staying in a motel with a man she'd recently met who offered to let her and the toddler live there for free. She left the girl alone with the man July 23, and when she came back, she smoked crack with him in … She wrote that the … Read more on TheNewsTribune.com

Poor health, depression and substance abuse are leading causes for those who …
To improve the coordination of resources across agencies, the county has established the Coordinating Council on Suicide Prevention, according to Dan Hicks, prevention services manager for Ventura County's Alcohol and Drug Programs Division. The group … Read more on Camarillo Acorn

IPO Preview: ACC Holdings (ACC)
ACC believes it is a leading provider of inpatient substance abuse treatment services for individuals with drug and alcohol addiction. As of August 31, 2014, ACC operated six substance abuse treatment facilities located throughout the United States … Read more on Seeking Alpha (registration)

Christie: The War on Drugs Failed
Instead, those types of drug offenders must submit to mandatory, inpatient treatment. … But, eventually, the friend's addiction to alcohol and prescription painkillers led to a divorce, the loss of his job, the loss of his driver's license and … Read more on Guardian Liberty Voice

Letter: UMass failed to treat addiction as a disease
I currently work as a guidance counselor at William J. Ostiguy High School, an alternative high school in Boston for students in recovery for drug and/or alcohol addiction. Ostiguy … Logan's health and addiction were neglected and his life was viewed … Read more on The Massachusetts Daily Collegian

Former BYU QB Hall can avoid prosecution by participating in drug treatment …
If Hall chooses to participate in the drug treatment program, it will include mandatory testing and substance abuse treatment — all at Hall's expense. If Hall successfully completes the program, criminal charges will not be filed against him … Read more on Deseret News

Health Officials Release New Plan to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
The kit contains information on symptoms of abuse; prevention tips for parents, healthcare workers, and law enforcement officials; as well as a list of substance abuse treatment centers in Ogden, and places where prescription drugs may be dropped off. Read more on KUER

Drug Rehab Services Mobile App Now Refined and Ready to Save Lives
When opening the app users are prompted to select their country, either Canada or the US. From there the user is prompted to a brief disclaimer and then is able to gain access to the Drug Rehab Services Directory of treatment. In the two top corners, a … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Gateway CEO Rallies Alcohol & Drug Rehab Industry to Reach More Patients
Gateway Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers provide substance abuse treatment services for adults and adolescents at drug treatment centers throughout Illinois and the St. Louis Metro East area. Gateway's outpatient and residential treatment centers are … Read more on The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Macon dinners to foster family dining
Research shows children of hands-on parents are less likely to succumb to peer pressure leading to smoking or abusing alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. The organization started national Family Day on … Read more on Macon Telegraph (blog)

Marion VA hosts town hall
He touched on initiatives the center is working on including expanded hours, adding more providers and improving phone services. Concerns from the audience included the treatment of veterans overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, the origin of the … Read more on The Southern

Recovery month celebrated
The nationwide observance of National Recovery Month is sponsored by SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment within the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. The month raises awareness of substance use and mental disorders, … Read more on Batesville Herald Tribune

Poverty Is Caused By Drugs – NGO
ALCOHOL and drug abuse are the leading cause of poverty and death in Kiambu county, an NGO has said. The Right@Home Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Centre has said most youths, especially students, are using drugs. It said the issue is of … Read more on The Star

Federal rule change threatens Brooke Industries funding
Many employees at Brooke already hold part-time jobs in the community and that is the ultimate goal. Programs and services, including job placement, are offered to individuals 16 years of age or older with an AODA (alcohol or other drug abuse … Read more on Fond du Lac Reporter