Families of addicts were deceived about Goshen's New Day Home treatment …
… balanced residential treatment program focused on giving the addicted individual time and resources to help them stay free of substance abuse,” and lists services including detoxification programs, drug addiction counseling, psychological services … Read more on The Elkhart Truth

Affordable Care Act and addiction
Routine physicals may soon include questions about frequency or extent of drug and alcohol use. As a result, conditions considered less than severe addiction may be identified and treated with a variety of approaches, some currently in use, some not … Read more on Dodge City Daily Globe

Addiction Psychiatry: Clinical Insights
One of the highlights of the conference was an excellent symposium on “Pharmacogenetically Driven Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Dependencies” by luminaries in the addiction psychiatry field, including Henry Kranzler, MD, Thomas Kosten, MD, and Dave … Read more on Psychiatric Times

Need for elderly addiction treatment rises
NEW YORK – A surge in baby boomers has driven up the number of elderly people abusing drugs or alcohol, bringing more attention to the sometimes-delicate problems involved in treating addiction in the aging. Last summer, the Jewish Home Lifecare … Read more on Ithaca Journal

Advocates choose Decatur County woman for award
Scalf says that during the past twelve years, Meyer's cases have included drug exposed infants, domestic violence, parents cooking meth, homeless families, extreme physical abuse and neglect and parents with untreated mental health issues. Advocates … Read more on NewsTalk 1010 WCSI

Fort Campbell civilian to retire on 'high note'
At 15, he cleaned the bricks from the deconstructed barracks on Indiana Avenue at a penny apiece. A year later, he … With a degree in sociology, Davila began working for the Army Substance Abuse Program as a drug and alcohol counselor. Gradually, he … Read more on The Fort Campbell Courier

The Promise and Perils of Brain Training
Seniors striving to stay sharp, parents looking for drug-free ways to help kids with learning disorders, brain injury patients, burn victims, business executives, and athletes are all turning to computer apps, games, and programs for a mental edge … Read more on WebMD

Recovery program expands to Franklin County
Smith, a certified substance abuse counselor and former Martinsville probation officer, said she is extremely excited about the program's expansion to Franklin County. CRP, a branch off Piedmont Community Services, began in Martinsville in 2011, thanks … Read more on Franklin News Post

Gov. Brown appoints Sherman to warden
Jerry Brown's office announced Tuesday that Stuart Sherman, 52, of Visalia, has been appointed warden at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran. Sherman has been serving as acting warden at the prison since 2013 … Read more on Visalia Times-Delta

Bull's-eye! Violence stalks pro-life protesters
When he was arrested before being able to launch his attacks, Shulman was found to be in possession of cyanide and castor beans, which are used to make the deadly toxin ricin – A substance that can kill victims exposed to it, even in tiny amounts … Read more on WND.com

Prison Counselor Loses Hiring Retaliation Case
It is clear from the evidence that [Substance Abuse Director Mick] Schoenradt made the hiring decisions for [private contractor] Corizon, and Ripberger has provided nothing beyond her own speculation that Finnan had some 'say so' in the decision-making … Read more on Courthouse News Service

Kentucky's St. Elizabeth Healthcare names Lori Ritchey-Baldwin CFO
The Northern Kentucky health system is the 10th largest employer in Greater Cincinnati, with more than 7,200 workers. Ritchey-Baldwin, who had been vice president of finance for the past two years, helped develop St. Elizabeth's strategic and financial … Read more on Healthcare Finance News

Substance and alcohol abuse rising among elderly
… who noted that a third of elderly alcoholics develop a substance abuse problem after age 50. Brenda Iliff?is executive director of Hazelden, an addiction treatment center in Naples, Fla., whose BoomersPlus? program targets older adults. She said … Read more on Dallas Morning News

Northampton County ends it prison drug treatment program
Two weeks after Northampton County Council slashed the funding for a controversial drug treatment program in the prison, County Executive John Brown said he had no choice but to end it. Brown this week sent a 30-day … Baratta said more than 30 … Read more on Allentown Morning Call

Family: Homeless Petaluma man who died struggled with alcoholism
Patton had spent many of the past 15 years living outdoors, in and out of shelters and treatment programs for alcohol addiction before he died last week. Remembered as a loving, kind man by his family, Patton died Dec. 16 from apparent natural causes … Read more on Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Court recognizes woman's efforts to reform
She paid the required 10 percent of a $ 5,000 bond and enrolled in outpatient drug treatment. She also moved out of state. Back in Lincoln County court to finally face the charge, McKeone discussed the terms of the plea agreement with Garza. She broke … Read more on North Platte Bulletin

Integrated health care a growing movement
It will offer primary health care and behavioral health services, including outpatient mental health services, community support, medication management, counseling and substance abuse treatment. It will also have an on-site pharmacy. “This step is … Read more on Lincoln Journal Star

Heroin addict admits posing as Easton vice cop
A heroin addict who robbed two college students by pretending to be an Easton vice officer was sentenced Tuesday to a Northampton County drug treatment program. Kenneth W. Olswfski, who has been in jail since his arrest this summer, will undergo … Read more on Allentown Morning Call

New program seeks to short-circuit addiction before it starts
The demand for beds in detox and inpatient-care facilities continues to vastly outstrip supply. Outpatient services remain stretched to the limit, and the relapse rates for opioids and heroin, the most virulent substances in the addiction pandemic … Read more on Martha’s Vineyard Times

Goshen's New Day Home addiction treatment center investigated for …
According to a news release from the Indiana Attorney General's Office, New Day Home, 63700 C.R. 31, has never been certified as an in-patient facility by the Indiana State Department of Health, and unlicensed employees regularly gave residents alcohol … Read more on The Elkhart Truth

Veteran gets second chance at life, family after Veterans Treatment Court
They had curfews and community service projects, and frequently attended drug or alcohol abuse treatment programs among a number of other daily therapies. "At first, I was ashamed to be there. You're calling yourself a failure and an alcoholic and that … Read more on WHAS 11.com (subscription)

Edgewater Substance Abuse Treatment Center to Close by End of Year
The Alano Club volunteer, who says he is in recovery, noted that the programs and skills taught to those struggling with substance abuse at Recovery Point are carried over and applied at the Alano Club. He said he believes “any and all avenues should … Read more on DNAinfo

Drug and Alcohol Helpline Locates Recovery Programs for Addicts in Chester, PA
Thankfully the new substance abuse helpline for Chester, PA was established as a resource for adolescents who need assistance overcoming a significant drug or alcohol problem. The helpline can be reached at (484) 200-7246 any time day or night for … Read more on Ticker Report