Pete Doherty returns to Thai rehab centre
Pete Doherty is back in a Thai rehab centre. Two years after he was kicked out of a similar facility, the Libertines frontman is hoping to finally quit heroin and to begin “help[ing] other struggling addicts”. According to a statement provided to NME … Read more on The Guardian

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Kent Emry Discusses His Decision to Step Down as CEO of BioCorRx, Inc., in a …
BioCorRx, Inc. (OTCQB:BICX) is an addiction treatment and rehabilitation company on the leading edge of substance abuse addiction treatment. The company has developed a highly effective program called the Start Fresh ProgramTM consisting of two … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release)

Integrity House Hosts Its Annual Past, Present And Future Gala For Women Of …
Integrity House, a nationally recognized non-profit substance abuse rehabilitation center with locations in Newark and Secaucus, will be hosting its annual Past, Present and FutureGala on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Ballroom at Hilton Short Hills. Read more on Patch.com

Stock in News: Google Glass Can Cause Addiction
The San Diego case involved a 31-year-old man who checked in to the Navy's Substance Abuse and Recovery Program for alcoholism treatment was also treated for a Google Glass addiction. The researchers noted the man “exhibited significant frustration … Read more on Tech News

First American Ultra-Rapid Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program Launched by …
“We immediately expanded our program's enhancements to include treatment for alcohol addiction. However, what we didn't expect was that we'd be the first treatment program in the US to “go public” in offering this kind of treatment to alcohol addicts. Read more on DigitalJournal.com

In a New Audio Interview at SmallCapVoice.com, BioCorRx, Inc. Chief Financial …
The second component of the program developed by BioCorRx, Inc. is a one on one coaching program specifically tailored for the treatment of alcoholism and other substance abuse addictions. For more information on BICX and to sign up for updates from … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release)

Covering Your Health Special Report: Overcoming Addiction
“Then, when things get really bad, they'll come to a residential treatment program, such as Fountain Centers where we try to stabilize people to help them get back on their feet again.” He says this process usually takes three to five weeks, but that … Read more on KIMT 3

“I was a prolific offender, absolutely ruthless and a dirty smackhead …
RECOVERING drug addicts took centre stage to share their stories in front of dignitaries – before staging a tongue-in-cheek play. Darlington's mayor, Councillor Gerald Lee, handed out awards at a ceremony hosted by local charity NECA. The event was … Read more on The Northern Echo

Indiana addicts trapped in rehab backlog
Megan Berry, recovering heroin addict 22-year-old Megan Berry became … It's no surprise to substance abuse counselors at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center, an inpatient rehab support facility in Indianapolis. “They will desperately call here … Read more on WISH-TV

Former addict shares story of loss and second chances
LANCASTER – Stephanie Stegmeier was never arrested for using or selling drugs, even though she had been part of that world for more than a dozen years. Stegmeier, 31, has experienced a lot as a former and recovering addict. She was robbed at gunpoint … Read more on Lancaster Eagle Gazette

The Delray Recovery Center Releases “How to Tell a Loved One about Your …
However, the guide claims that being open and honest will be the only way to get help and to recover from addiction. “How to Tell a Loved One about Your Drug Addiction” will be the 14th ebook that they have released talking about various aspects of … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Rise of quasi-legal drugs has hospitals turning to 'workbook' treatment
“Of (the users of dangerous drugs) I treated, 80 percent were addicts,” said Nobuya Naruse, deputy chief of the center. As legal crackdowns on the use of dangerous drugs have proved inadequate, it is important to improve the treatment of addiction, he … Read more on The Japan Times

Heroin Arrests, Addiction Treatment Up In Hill City
"We were looking at about 50-50: fifty percent those seeking treatment for heroin addiction and 50 percent of those seeking treatment for alcohol," said Nielsen. Unlike those in alcoholics anonymous where ages range from youth to seniors, Nielsen says … Read more on WSET

Binge drinking still a problem in the Midwest
“Iowa has been one of the top binge drinking states ever since they have been keeping track,” according to alcohol prevention specialist with Praire Ridge Addiction Treatment Services, Jay Pedelty. Local bartender, Ross Piersma can attest to the issue. Read more on KIMT 3

Cherokee Nation Opens New M Substance Abuse Treatment Center
The Cherokee Nation celebrated the construction of its new $ 5 million Jack Brown Center at a grand opening ceremony in Tahlequah, OKlahoma. The treatment center helps Native youth ages 13-18 overcome drug and alcohol addiction. It's one of only 10 … Read more on Indian Country Today Media Network

Vietnam legislature committee OK's plan for compulsory drug detoxification …
The law-making National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Friday agreed to a government proposal to allow local administrations to establish compulsory drug detoxification centers amid worries about the rising number of drug addicts and their … Read more on Tuoitrenews

Drug helps reverse overdoses (at home)
Overall in those states, 23,732 people died from either heroin or opioid pain relievers in 2012. "We have a lot of people who deserve second chances," said Dr. Patrick Fehling, an addiction specialist at the Center for Dependency, Addiction and … Read more on 9NEWS.com

The Delray Recovery Center Releases "How to Tell a Loved One about Your …
The Delray Recovery Center is a substance abuse rehabilitation facility located in Delray Beach, Florida. Using the latest techniques in addiction treatment, its staff seeks to give clients a holistic treatment program in a comfortable, warm environment. Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Jail not the answer to drug abuse, judge tells Pillars Club
Hillyer recently completed a month of advanced training in mental health, drug addiction and substance abuse at the National Judicial College. He is married and has three children. Hillyer said jail is not the answer for treatment of drugs or substance … Read more on New Philadelphia Times Reporter

Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez confessed to his performance-enhancing drug …
Absent from baseball in 2013, Alex Rodriguez was giving the feds a master class on steroid abuse and drug test evasion. On Tuesday the Daily News revealed that Rodriguez had agreed to cooperate with federal agents investigating the Biogenesis doping … Read more on New York Daily News

Worthy Women Recovery Home Has Goal to Reduce Drug Abuse in La Porte …
worthy-women-progress 5 Unfortunately, there are many women in La Porte County that are in a toxic environment that leads them to drugs, crime, and ultimately, jail. And more times than not, when they leave jail, they tend to return to that environment … Read more on LaPorteCountyLife.com