Putting recovery in the light Addiction too destructive to ignore
A former heroin addict who believes that going to jail saved her life, the energetic 37-year-old Exeter woman is now the regional coordinator for Allies in Substance Abuse Prevention for the United Way. She is working with the nonprofit group Hope for … Read more on Foster’s Daily Democrat

Free Vivitrol therapy starts for Florida drug addicts ordered to seek treatment
"This is a tool in their tool belt to help better engage substance abuse treatment services and get the most out of their treatment." Florida experienced a surge of prescription pain-killer related deaths in the early 2000s. Federal authorities said 98 … Read more on Tampabay.com

Troubled veterans get treatment, not jail
And one run by the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services shows a 36 percent drop in illegal drug use among its veterans and a 44 percent decrease in symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. "So many people are getting what they … Read more on Danbury News Times

Treating China's Internet Addicts
In 2008, China became the first nation to declare Internet addiction a clinical disorder. Recently, the Spanish photographer Fernando Moleres spent three days documenting patients at an Internet-addiction treatment center outside of Beijing. Residents … Read more on The New Yorker

Triple Threat: Beyond Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues
Each had parallel treatment and discrete funding streams. As that decade drew to a close, so appeared the term dual diagnosis, a clinical moniker which appropriately — finally! — acknowledges the reality that those who experience substance abuse … Read more on Huffington Post

Gowdy, Duncan support Keystone Pipeline
Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., cited Botticelli's more than two decades of experience at substance abuse treatment agencies. Feinstein added that Botticelli, currently Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, has focused on an approach that treats … Read more on Greenville News

Bill would shift more substance abuse oversight to MCOs
Currently, those responsibilities are shared by the nine MCOs, which include CenterPoint Human Services of Winston-Salem, and three state-operated alcohol and drug abuse inpatient treatment centers. The three state-operated centers receive $ 40 million … Read more on Winston-Salem Journal

Fourth quarter good for speedway gasoline profits
Substance abuse treatment professionals in the Ohio Valley have created a new website, drugfreeov.com, with the goal of reducing the impact of drug addiction on the community by helping people obtain treatment. Substance abuse treatment professionals … Read more on State Journal

Organization provides a safe haven for women
Safe Haven Ministries provides residential and non-residential services to women and children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. They empower women by providing them with choices. They are nationally recognized for their ability … Read more on WOODTV.com

Army surgeon general: WTU problems aren't systemic
Patricia Horoho, the Army surgeon general, affirmed that while even one case of abuse isn't tolerable, most of the complaints turned out to be medical care-related and about 24 cases of harassment have been dealt with. And she said the reports … Read more on ArmyTimes.com

Region's only drug facility for teens is in danger of closing
The region's only treatment facility for teenagers with substance-abuse problems could end up closing if the state goes through with plans next year to change Medicaid funding for young addicts and alcoholics, according to supporters of the Renaissance … Read more on Buffalo News

Somerset County survey will help guide substance abuse-prevention funding
… Drug Abuse Coordinator Brenda Pateman. This planning process identifies Somerset County substance-use disorder services and guides the allocation of Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Funding (AEREF), also known as the alcohol tax. Read more on NJ.com

Treatment programs for compulsive gamblers struggle with light funding
“People understand alcoholism or substance abuse better because they know someone is ingesting something and that's what's making them behave a certain way,” she said. “With a gambling problem, it's very similar; it's just referred to more as a … Read more on INFORUM

Measures pass allowing for drug, alcohol abuse facility
Local nonprofit groups are welcoming a proposed drug and alcohol treatment facility with open arms, but neighbors in the area are worried about their property values if the plans get approval from the City Council. On Tuesday, Tyler's Planning and … Read more on Tyler Morning Telegraph

Addiction, Drunk Driving, and Suicide: The Struggles of Audrey Conn, Founder …
In January of that year, Conn, who then used her once-married name, Kishline, announced to MM members that moderation wasn't working for her, and that she was leaving the group to attend Alcoholics Anonymous and other abstinence-based programs. Read more on Daily Beast

'Unguarded' event at Northern Highlands to tell story of drug abuse struggle
He plans on sharing his experiences of life as a teen, an athlete and a speaker who lived a life of desperation in the form of addiction. The program will highlight the dangers of substance abuse and importance of living a healthy lifestyle and making … Read more on NorthJersey.com

In Ky., teaching kids optimism, empathy, gratitude
Hedrick said Core Life is just one of several substance-abuse prevention strategies that are being developed in Northern Kentucky. Other programs will address students in middle school and high school. To learn more about the NKY Prevention Alliance … Read more on Cincinnati.com

Framingham day center for homeless to close
The center was launched as a pilot program conceived by the nonprofit organization, town officials, the local Police Department, and the Salvation Army to give homeless adults a place to congregate indoors during daytime hours, when many overnight … Read more on Boston Globe

Obesity, alcohol abuse, mental health named as top health concerns in Kent …
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Obesity, alcohol abuse and mental health issues emerged as the top health concerns in Kent County, according to surveys and forums with residents. Depression and stress also were named as significant concerns, according to a report … Read more on MLive.com

Son gets probation for threatening mother
In exchange for his guilty plea, Ciccarone, 26, was sentenced to two years' probation, ordered to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation, and must continue his current treatment. He also must spend 20 days on electronic home confinement and complete 80 … Read more on Daily Local News

Paris Hilton's Brother Conrad Checked Into Rehab After Mid-Flight Outburst
Sources connected to Conrad tell TMZ that shortly after the incident last summer, he voluntarily checked into a 30-day inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program. Appearing in court on Tuesday afternoon, Conrad was ordered to surrender his passport … Read more on AceShowbiz

AAC Holdings, Inc. Expands De Novo Pipeline with Hospital Entry in Southern …
American Addiction Centers is a leading provider of inpatient substance abuse treatment services. We treat adults as well as adolescents who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. We … Read more on MarketWatch