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

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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

Whatever You Call It, Synthetic Pot is Poison
She recommends that those seeking treatment for youths check with their insurance companies if they're insured, visit SAMHSA's Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator or call 800-662- 4357. The Partnership at Drugfree.org provides information on … Read more on Youth Today

Rehab Leaders Ousted After THR Probe Planning New Facility
"People pull up in their cars in the middle of the night, knocking on doors, asking for the 'drug rehab mansion,'" says one neighbor, film producer Joseph Nasser. "You've got an elementary school down the street. I mean, what the heck?" THR … Read more on Hollywood Reporter

Attorneys General Ask FDA to Rethink Zohydro ER Approval
"Law enforcement officers, public health workers, and substance abuse treatment providers are just now beginning to stem the tide of prescription drug addiction. … "Due to the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended … Read more on Medscape

State laws, police practices contribute to 'HIV epidemic' in Louisiana, report …
In the 57-page report, "In Harm's Way: State Response to Sex Workers, Drug Users, and HIV in New Orleans," researchers at the non-governmental watchdog organization said that laws that criminalize sex work and a dearth of syringe-access programs in the … Read more on NOLA.com

Parental substance abuse the main reason kids end up in foster care
All three of Bissell's children were taken away as a direct result of her drug addiction. When her son was in second grade, he went to live with his father. She later had two more kids who were removed from her care — her mother has custody of one and … Read more on Arizona Daily Star

New Substance Abuse Center Opens on Florida's Gulf Coast
The Gabel Center, a private substance abuse treatment facility located in Fort Myers Beach, opened its doors this week, bringing high-quality, private treatment for substance abuse and trauma to the Southwest Florida area. Located on Estero Boulevard … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Stimulant-addicted patients can quit smoking without hindering treatment
Smokers who are addicted to cocaine or methamphetamine can quit smoking while being treated for their stimulant addiction, without interfering with stimulant addiction treatment. This is according to new research funded by the National Institute on … Read more on National Institutes of Health (press release)

The Holidays Are the Best Time to Stage an Addiction Intervention
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired – Dec 6, 2013) – 'Tis the season to be jolly, but for many, the holidays are a time of stress and despair, or at the very least, dangerous overindulgence. Drug and alcohol abuse are expected to spike during the holidays … Read more on Marketwired (press release)

Early Intervention May Ward Off Need for Substance Abuse Treatment
“Untreated opioid withdrawal is cruel, and the associated morbidity reduces the desire to enter outpatient treatment after release,” he said. “Untreated illegal opioid use in prison leads to violence and corruption, as well as increased rates of HIV … Read more on Psychiatric News

Question by jlarsen4: I quit using drugs 10 years ago. Do I need relapse over and over again in order to be considered an addict?
I quit using drugs the first time I really tried which was over 10 years ago. I have several addict friends who question whether or not I am an addict. I don’t need that label and frankly can live without it, however, I work in substance abuse treatment and feel strongly that addicts can overcome active addiction without having to go through relapse after relapse. Your thoughts?

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Answer by pacemaker
a addict continue taking drugs on a daily basis ..your higher power is the drug what is a drug counselor to you.. what is more important how much your drug use or… because I was a drug counselor I have lived with people who wanted to stay clean or stay out of jail you puzzle me because you have drug addict friends.. but you work in a treatment center

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Virginia sanctuary helps veterans heal
“If there wasn't places like this, programs like this … there'd be a lot more veterans committing suicide, becoming alcoholics or drug addicts,” he said. As a recovering alcoholic himself, he said, he understood the appeal of self-medicating. “That … Read more on Staunton News Leader

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I couldn't stand living the same things over and over again. Abusive boyfriends, unhappy at my job, hating myself. No matter what I tried to change, nothing worked. The only thing that was constant in my life was my drinking. NOW, after 16-months of … Read more on About – News & Issues

Identity of mystery man who died 12 years ago in Milwaukee revealed
For more than 12 years after his death, his identity remained a mystery to investigators in Milwaukee, his fate unknown to his family in Chicago. When the man was last seen by his stepson, the alcoholism that would soon end his life already had ended … Read more on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel