Raissman: Stephen A. Smith must continue to stay on the edge
They are not delivered with Smith's passion, volume, and recklessness. Keith Olbermann, who returned to ESPN after boosting his brand, now is in ESPN's version of the witness protection program. … In late December, on ESPN's First Take, Bayless said … Read more on New York Daily News

Substance abuse groups share vision for recovery home
Because several program leaders are in long-term recovery themselves, they serve to inspire and act as mentors for others recovering from substance abuse. “It helps bring the walls down,” said Hardy, who worked in recovery homes after staying in one … Read more on Marshfield News-Herald

Ugly Start to NFL Offseason Not as Big of a Problem as Media Make Fans Believe
Is Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel's trip to rehab the same as former NFL defensive tackle Warren Sapp being arrested for soliciting a prostitute? No, in fact, the former can be seen as a positive step toward healing in a young … He's … Read more on Bleacher Report

Trial comes for Marine accused of killing 'American Sniper'
Police had found him wandering – barefoot, shirtless and reeking of alcohol. "Eddie stated … In search of another mission after leaving the SEALs, Kyle helped create a program to help rehabilitate wounded and troubled veterans through exercise. Jodi … Read more on News 13 Orlando

Betty Ford Center to open new LA outpatient clinic
The famed Betty Ford institution, which is recognized internationally and has treated countless celebrities over the years, has offered residential alcohol and substance abuse treatment out of its Rancho Mirage site since 1982. But after joining with … Read more on The Desert Sun

More help for those fighting addiction: New recovery homes
"We know we have the first stage of the process," Demo-Hodgins said, referring to Foundations Recovery, a residential treatment facility in Marion. "Oftentimes people completing that program … Opening of the three facilities follows state legislation … Read more on Marion Star

Graduates of Putnam County's Treatment Court Share Inspirational Stories
… social services and treatment professionals actively intervene and break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction and crime. Participation is offered to those who would otherwise be facing for offenses that are drug or alcohol related. … He … Read more on Patch.com

Chatham specialty court helps families find stability
Parents are required to complete intensive drug and alcohol treatment including individual, group, family and marriage counseling and/or residential treatment. That may include Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, weekly court sessions and drug testing. Read more on Savannah Morning News

Local program fosters long term recovery
The activity is open to anyone who is in recovery from alcohol or other substances and wants to enjoy a night of drug free fun while meeting new friends. There is no cost, and snacks will be provided. Recovery is a process of change, Brotherton … Read more on Plainview Daily Herald

Peer Counselors Help Through Lived Experience With Mental Illness
A couple of times a week, she drives from her office on one side of Northlake's campus to a little brown brick house on the other side, where she leads a group for recovering alcoholics. “Even when I go down for the meeting it's like going to hang out … Read more on WWNO

Extra Points: Gordon keeps failing himself
Gordon was officially suspended without pay for a minimum of one year for violating the league's substance abuse policy on Tuesday after failing yet another league-issued test, this time for alcohol. … Remember Gordon's checkered history with … Read more on The State

EVENTS GUIDE for Feb. 5 and beyond (Surrey, White Rock, North Delta)
“Lose the Booze” this February and support life-saving cancer research: BC Cancer Foundation's 28-day alcohol-free challenge “will have you trading in your wine for water and raising funds to support cancer research benefitting patients across the … Read more on Surrey Now

Lacking Funds, Springfield Inmate Treatment Center Faces Eviction And An …
As MGM prepares to build its casino in Springfield's South End, it's bought up a cluster of properties, evicting businesses and organizations. Among them is the Western Massachusetts Correctional Alcohol Center. It's a substance abuse treatment center … Read more on New England Public Radio

Addiction Treatment Goes Public: AAC's Recovery-Center Empire
Late one afternoon in September 2013, Jeremiah Jackson stopped in at his drug dealer's house to pick up heroin. While waiting around, he checked his voice mail and found a message from American Addiction Centers, a chain of drug and alcohol treatment … Read more on Bloomberg

Johnny Manziel in Rehab: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
From cleveland.com: “Manziel's partying was chronicled over the last year, from floating on swans to rolling up a bill in the bar of a bathroom, which the Browns found most 'disturbing.'” The name and location of the rehab center has not been disclosed. Read more on Heavy.com

Experienced Drug and Alcohol Detox Center Opens its Doors in Georgia, Fully …
In light of the current drug and alcohol dependency epidemic hitting communities across our nation, Sunrise Detox, an experienced industry-leader in drug and alcohol detox, opened the doors of its newest detox center in Alpharetta, Georgia on Wednesday … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Crack down on violent crime
Indiana's legal system is also trying to do a better job of dealing with the underlying causes of crime, including substance abuse. Instead of sending non-violent drug-addicted criminals to prison, more programs are focusing on treatment, education and … Read more on WANE

FACING HOMELESSNESS: Highs and lows
Bliss House is a halfway house for women with substance abuse issues, and Bliss Too is a transitional housing option for women that have completed the program at Bliss House. Lisa Livingston currently lives in an … by Elizabeth Beilman. SOUTHERN … Read more on Newsandtribune

Boston postpones Super Bowl parade after heavy snow
I'm treating," said Karen Rudgis of Cambridge, who was buying shirts for her husband and two grown children. Mike Kelley … The championship parade, now scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Wednesday, will begin at the Hynes Convention Center. A fleet of 25 … Read more on KTVN

New residential drug and alcohol treatment center opens
A new faith-based residential treatment center that helps adult women recover from drug and alcohol addictions has opened in Willard. Teen Challenge of the Firelands — which despite its name treats women of all ages 18 and over — opened a few weeks … Read more on Sandusky Register

County Jail Programs Tackle Addiction Across US
A spell in the county lockup gives inmates plenty of time to think and some jails give them plenty to think about, as they assess — voluntarily or not — the roles alcohol and drugs have played in their lives with substance abuse treatment programs … Read more on PublicCEO.com

New White Paper Published by Innovative Detox Compares Conventional …
Using this extensive documentation, this study found that traditional alcohol and drug rehab programs, based on the 28-day residential treatment program pioneered by Hazelden more than 35 years ago — a flawed approach that is totally dependent on the … Read more on Marketwired (press release)

Drug Treatment Court Participation Down
Their All Rise Philosophy and public service announcement persuade advocates that judges and lawyers know more about drug and alcohol addiction than the medical community. In the over 20 years of these expanding courts, there is not … Although we … Read more on Huffington Post