Communities asked to participate in forum about substance abuse
Capital Area Human Services is seeking input from residents, community leaders, elected officials, parents, educators, human services providers, youth and health professionals on how to prevent and treat drug and alcohol abuse in the seven-parish area … Read more on The Advocate

Soaring Stocks Update – Pinnacle Entertainment, (NYSE:PNK), Seattle Genetics …
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates 15 gaming entertainment properties, located in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada and Ohio. Pinnacle holds a majority interest in the racing license owner, in addition … of … Read more on wsnewspublishers

Update On Bottom Decliners Of Tuesday – RMG Networks Holding Corporation …
The Corporation is focused on developing and commercializing functional human tissues that can be employed in drug discovery and development, biological research, and as therapeutic implants for the treatment of damaged or degenerating tissues and … Read more on wsnewspublishers

Insurance issues complicate new Pa. health official's job
Pennsylvania recorded more than 2,400 drug-overdose fatalities in 2013, ranking it among the worst 10 states. About 162,000 residents a year are treated for substance-abuse disorders in a variety of settings. By the time drug and alcohol programs … Read more on Philly.com

Drug treatment programs available to help addicts
Treatment manager Jason Talley said 80% of people arrested in Mesa County have some substance abuse issues related to the crime they committed. Addressing the drug problem during treatment starts with looking at a person's thinking and behavior. Read more on KKCO-TV

Study: Nearly all high-risk Denver inmates had brain trauma
High-risk inmates differ from the general jail population because they're considered a danger to themselves and others. More than 90 percent of inmates in the Denver high-risk unit had mental illnesses and substance-abuse problems. "They are tricky to … Read more on Canon City Daily Record

Alcohol: 'a significant issue everywhere'
Initiatives to assist students in recovering from alcohol addiction are becoming increasingly common in universities throughout the country. The Association of Recovery in Higher Education provides education, support and resources for … Students with … Read more on Duke Chronicle

Pharmalot, Pharmalittle: We're Reading About Johnson & Johnson, Alcoholism …
Drugmakers aiming to tackle alcoholism, a condition that affects 17 million Americans, may have a smoother path to market under an FDA proposal to guide development of treatments, Bloomberg News writes. Drugs to treat alcoholism may now gain approval … Read more on Wall Street Journal (blog)

Alcoholics and addicts lie, it's part of their disease
More knowledge of the warning signs and complexities of alcoholism and addictions are desperately needed, along with more treatment centers and helping professionals who specialize in substance abuse and an evidence-based approach to replace the … Read more on Baltimore Sun

New Cuban eatery giving Latino recovering addicts a fresh start
Operated by the Latin American Health Alliance, it allows for culturally competent care in substance abuse recovery. Casa Reyes, a transitional home next door, provides less expensive sober housing for graduates of the program. It was founded by Hector E. Read more on News from the University of Massachusetts

Gambling addiction 'brain disease,' says recovering addict during Springfield …
His words were echoed after the meeting by Keel, of the state's substance abuse services, who said trust fund monies would help to develop a plan to look at current treatments services for individuals with problem gambling, talks with health care … Read more on MassLive.com

Police revive same OD victim twice in two months, raising question of next …
They're not part of the continuum of health care," Dr. Kirane says. "I think it's an …. "Something and complex and dynamic as recovery and overcoming addiction, it's very important that we're not too rigid in saying there's only one way to do … Read more on SILive.com

In pictures: Dealing with addiction
Mr Stewart said: "During the course of this project I have photographed people in a way that will hopefully challenge and change how people perceive an addict or someone in recovery. "All of the subjects came from such different backgrounds, all with … Read more on BBC News

Teenagers, Dealing With Addiction, on What Might Have Helped
I teach writing at an inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, so I went to the source for answers. I asked my students to write about the question, “In your most receptive, optimistic and trusting moments, was there anything that anyone could … Read more on New York Times (blog)

Mass. Gaming Commission, MGM Springfield chime in on future of Springfield's …
Mass. Gaming Chair Steve Crosby discusses mitigation request for Western Mass. Correctional Alcohol Center Mass. Gaming Chair Stephen Crosby provides an update on the mitigation fund request for the Western Mass. Correctional Alcohol Center which must … Read more on MassLive.com

Delegation approves 0K loan for Crownsville treatment center
A $ 100,000 loan that could help open a substance abuse treatment center in Crownsville is now among the bond bills being sent to Gov. Larry Hogan by the Anne Arundel County legislative delegation. But as that's half the original request, the bill could … Read more on CapitalGazette.com

Pilot Program In SF Mission Fast Tracks Homeless To Rehab, Housing …
… in its fight to aid the homeless. Located in what was an abandoned school at 16th and Mission Street, the pilot program is the first-of-its kind center with a goal of connecting the homeless with housing or substance abuse treatment or rehab within … Read more on CBS Local

Vassalboro man sentenced on drug, domestic violence charges
8, 2013, when Wood, after his arrest on those charges, was free on bail on the condition that he not have contact with the woman, he hit her again, leaving her with black eyes, Schoenfeld said. As part of the plea … He also was ordered to attend … Read more on Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

Search continues Friday for missing Shipley School student
He is a good kid, and has no substance abuse or other issues, this is the first time he has ever done anything like this," read the post Friday morning." "Cayman if you read this, everything is forgiven, you can exercise your 'free pass'. We love you … Read more on Main Line

Veteran defensive tackle Dockett joins 49ers on 2-year deal
Simpson was released by the Vikings last September following further off-field troubles involving drugs and alcohol that earned him a three-game NFL suspension for violations of the league's substance-abuse policy. The 49ers have employed several … Read more on Washington Post

Cyril H. Wecht to speak at Mt. Pleasant-area drug/alcohol forum
Such a staggering number compelled Hughes, along with Janet Hoffer, the commission's prevention coordinator, to suggest Mt. Pleasant and surrounding communities be the focus of federal grant funding it recently acquired to finance a series of programs … Read more on Tribune-Review