Housing a must to help women battling opiate addiction, advocates say
Pregnant women rise to the top of waiting lists and must receive treatment within 48-hours, said Jackie Corbally, chief of treatment at the office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs in the Department of Health. Corbally agreed housing is key to long … Read more on vtdigger.org

Peer-to-peer drug abuse program aids inmates in Denver County Jail
DENVER, Colo. — A substance abuse treatment program at the Denver County Jail has inmates holding each other accountable for their choices. Denver's county jail is among just a few in the country, and the only one in the state, to embrace the program, … Read more on CorrectionsOne

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Care Mandatory Under Affordable Care Act …
Health advocates across Maryland said that the PPACA mandate requiring exchange insurance providers to adequately address substance abuse and mental health treatment not only ensures better care, but provides easier access to more programs. Read more on Afro American

Darryl Strawberry Opens Up Substance Abuse Recovery Center, 'I'm Doing What …
Former Major League Baseball player Darryl Strawberry celebrated the grand opening of his brand new substance abuse treatment center, Darryl Strawberry Recovery Center, located in St. Cloud, Florida. The eight-time all-star and four-time World Series … Read more on BREATHEcast

New Substance Abuse Helpline Strives to Help Young Adults with Addiction Issues
Drug and alcohol addiction among teenagers is not only a big problem in Hazlet, NJ, it's also a major issue throughout the state. Many young adults who have developed a substance abuse problem desperately want help but don't know where to get it. Read more on PR Web (press release)

New Maplewood Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline Aids Search for Substance …
Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem throughout New Jersey. Many people of Maplewood,NJ live with the nightmare of substance abuse on a daily basis. Unfortunately, many teenagers with addiction issues are unaware of where to find help for … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Bill would add millions for substance abuse programs
David Birney, executive director of Peak Wellness Center, said the state's substance abuse treatment system has faced increased demand in recent years. He said this has likely been caused, in part, by an increased awareness of substance abuse issues, … Read more on Wyoming Tribune

New Substance Abuse Treatment Resources Focus on Teens
Resources to help parents, health care providers, and substance abuse treatment specialists treat teens struggling with drug abuse, as well as identify and interact with those who might be at risk, were released today by the National Institute on Drug … Read more on eNews Park Forest

Darryl Strawberry to open substance abuse treatment center
It is a common story line that doesn't always end well, but that was nearly 20 years ago and Strawberry, now a pastor, continues to walk the line and is now opening a substance abuse treatment center. The Darryl Strawberry Recovery Center (DSRC) will … Read more on FanSided

MS Contin Addiction & MS Contin Abuse

NIDA releases guide on treating teen substance abuse and online education for …
… 17-year-olds needing substance abuse treatments receive any services. "Because critical brain circuits are still developing during the teen years, this age group is particularly susceptible to drug abuse and addiction," said NIDA Director Dr. Nora … Read more on News-Medical.net

In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse
Peter Shumlin, a Democrat, used his State of the State Message on Wednesday in Montpelier to encourage public debate on the growing problem of drug abuse and addiction in his state. Caleb Kenna for The New York Times. MONTPELIER, Vt. — In a … of our … Read more on New York Times

Demerol Addiction and Demerol Abuse

Colorado Teen Addiction Centers Gear Up for Legal Pot
Dr. Christian Thurstone, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado and the head of the teen rehab center Adolescent STEP: Substance Abuse Treatment Education & Prevention Program, said 95 percent of patient referrals to the program are … Read more on KMBZ

Chesterfield anti-substance–abuse advocate resigns after DUI arrest
A well-known and respected anti-substance abuse advocate has resigned his post as director of Chesterfield County's SAFE program after being charged in late November with driving under the influence of alcohol in Hopewell. Glenn Wayne Frith was the … Read more on Richmond Times Dispatch

Drugs kingpin Mohamed Hassan jailed after attack on undercover policeman
Outside the court, Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Tracy Hawkings, said: 'Drug-dealing and substance abuse have a devastating effect on communities and are the predominant causes of other forms of crime. 'Drug addicts are often … Read more on Daily Mail

Peer-to-peer drug abuse program aids inmates in Denver County Jail
A substance abuse treatment program at the Denver County Jail has inmates holding each other accountable for their choices. Denver's county jail is among just a few in the country, and the only one in the state, to embrace the program, known as … Read more on Denver Post