Historic Shift in Drug Research
So far, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which has a DEA-protected monopoly on the only legal supply of marijuana that can be used for FDA-regulated research, has refused to sell them cannabis. However, it seems that could be about to … Read more on Good Times

Phillip Hodson: Heavy drinking, workaholism and road rage can all mask …
And that is how the Duke of Westminster came to take three months off in order to recover from a major depressive breakdown. Would that other men could be so well-advised or in a position to finance the opportunity. By and … I contend that the … Read more on The Independent

Brown pays So. Md. daylong visit to talk issues
Brown said he increasingly has heard concerns in rural communities about the growing prevalence of heroin abuse related to addiction to prescription drugs. To that end, Brown said the state needs to invest more in substance abuse treatment and … Read more on So Md News

Mindfulness therapy helps prevent drug and alcohol relapse
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A treatment program incorporating mindfulness meditation is better over the long term than traditional approaches at preventing relapses of drug and alcohol abuse, according to a new study. One year after treatment for … Read more on WHBL Sheboygan

Community Notes
Integrity House, a nationally recognized substance abuse rehabilitation center, will host its annual Golf Classic on May 19. The event will take place at the Mountain Ridge Country Club, 713 Passaic Ave., Caldwell. The event will benefit Integrity … Read more on The Jersey Journal

'Significant' oil spill closes US ship channel
Fewer than 10 oiled birds had been found and recovered for transfer to a wildlife rehabilitation center as of Sunday afternoon, according to the Coast Guard. The Texas General … Some black tar-like globs, along with a dark line of a sticky, oily … Read more on Beaumont Enterprise

Spate of heroin ODs in Camden
… a disturbing new relationship between the doctor's office, pharmacy and back-alley drug pusher.” The report's numbers are stark. The state has seen a nearly 700 percent increase in admission to substance abuse treatment programs over the past decade. Read more on Cherry Hill Courier Post

Long road to recovery starts with first step for former heroin addict
According to the Michigan Department of Community Health Bureau of Substance Abuse and Addiction Services, 5,156 people in Oakland County were admitted to publicly funded treatment programs in 2012, and of that number, 26.1 percent cited heroin as … Read more on Hometownlife.com

Editorial: NJ drug addiction study underscores deadly problem facing state
The report offers an array of recommendations to help stave off the grim statistics that in 2012 showed more than 8,300 admissions to state-licensed or substance abuse treatment programs for prescription drug abuse – a 700 percent increase since 2002. Read more on NJ.com

Dealing with Austin's drinking problem
"Austin's drinking issue goes hand and with the culture we have here," said Harvey who is the CEO of The Arbor Treatment Center in Austin. The abuse of alcohol may have factored into the deadly SXSW crash Thursday. For Harvey, it serves as a community … Read more on MyFox Austin

HIGH PREVALENCE OF DRUG ABUSE BY YOUTH
He stressing on the need that the society has to put collective effort to check the menace, “I think all of us have a role in defeating substance abuse, the pharmacy which sells this poison ought to understand that his son is equally vulnerable … Read more on GreaterKashmir.com

Heroin special report: Drug turned Nathan Peterson into a 'monster'
Shortly afterward, he admitted to his parents that he had a pill problem and was taking pills and smoking pot with friends. He graduated from high school in 2011. He went through counseling and drug treatment and 12-step abstinence programs. Then he … Read more on Rockford Register Star

Maineville residents want planned substance abuse treatment center to be …
MAINEVILLE, Ohio — Downtown is the wrong spot in the small town of Maineville for a substance abuse treatment center that's set to open in April, according to many who live there. A flyer reached the hands of Maineville residents Wednesday, notifying … Read more on WCPO

New Adolescent Helpline in Tomball Aids Teens in Finding Substance Abuse …
The helpline is dedicated to helping young adults overcome substance abuse by providing accurate information about local drug and alcohol rehab centers and their treatment programs. Teenage addicts and their parents are encouraged to call the helpline … Read more on Ticker Report

Church of Scientology drug rehab facility opposed
ABLE runs the controversial substance abuse treatment program Narconon that has been associated with deaths in the US and Europe with some governments forcing the closure of its centres. ABLE is planning to open new centres in NSW and Victoria. Read more on Sydney Morning Herald

SoberFreedom.com Launches Pivotal Service for Individuals and Families …
The perception that treatment for drug and alcohol addiction should be conducted in the same community in which the addict lives exacerbates the problems people experience when living in underserved communities. The reality is … While certain regions … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

David Lawrence Center Introduces Mental Health First Aid Certification …
The David Lawrence Center, Collier County's only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and substance abuse treatment facility serving children, adults and families, is pleased to announce the introduction of the Mental Health First Aid … Read more on Naples Daily News

Student Accused Of Hitting Teacher At Denison School
SHERMAN, TX — A new popular drug treatment program is coming to the Texoma area. The Texoma Community Center is starting out-patient substance abuse treatment at their building off of West McClain StreetMore >>. SHERMAN, TX — A new popular drug … Read more on KTEN

(Video) Summit County Executive Russell Pry talks jobs, healthcare in State of …
Pry also announced plans to shut down the Aurora Shores sewer treatment facility in Reminderville, replacing it with a broader, more efficient sewer program. The county owns and operates the sewer treatment facility in Reminderville. "We're going to be … Read more on The-News-Leader

Goodwill Needs Donations Following Gainesville Store Fire
SHERMAN, TX — A new popular drug treatment program is coming to the Texoma area. The Texoma Community Center is starting out-patient substance abuse treatment at their building off of West McClain StreetRead More >>. SHERMAN, TX– As if you … Read more on KTEN