Yes on Prop. 47: End over-incarceration in California
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health found in 2012 that since 2012, illicit drug use increased by 8 percent and 20 million Americans who needed substance abuse treatment did not receive it. We've failed. Prop. 47 can reverse these trends by … Read more on SFGate

Transformer Star Shia LaBeouf Pleads Guilty For Disorderly Conduct At Cabaret …
The 28-year-old actor explained such rude behaviour to his alcohol problem and is now receiving treatment and working toward his recovery. He showed up at the Manhattan courtroom on Sept 10 wearing a clean suit, which was a big improvement from the … Read more on International Business Times AU

I don't need to go to rehab—Tererai
In that case, Zhuwao simply counselled her and recommended that she go to an alcohol rehabilitation centre. “Mugwadi is like my daughter, so I forgave her for the violent incident and I advised her to limit her consumption of alcohol,”said Zhuwao then. Read more on Nehanda Radio

Bedford County man gets 7.5 years in bicyclist's death
A Bedford County man will serve seven years and six months in prison on charges he fled the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist. Michael Wayne Jenkins, 27, pleaded no contest Friday afternoon to charges of aggravated involuntary … Read more on Lynchburg News and Advance

'Not my pants' excuse doesn't work with DA
With methamphetamine and heroin trafficking on the increase, Nisley wants drug users to know that the law doesn't care where the pants come from, just who has custody of the drugs. “They very well … He wants to see more treatment centers opened to … Read more on Dalles Chronicle

Report: Most Americans with drug or alcohol addictions don't get treatment
… Survey on Drug Use and Health. The survey, released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, reported that of the 22.7 million people with substance use disorder in 2013, only 2.5 million received treatment at specialty … Read more on PBS NewsHour

Freedom Recovery Center starts counseling service
DRM will operate the Freedom Recovery Center (FRC) at 62 Division St. to provided personalized drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment. "The focus at FRC is a private, customized recovery program that's designed for each of our clients' specific … Read more on Coldwater Daily Reporter

Stopping America's Hidden Overdose Crisis
“If you don't use the system, you're not going to detect misuse,” says Melissa Weimer, an assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health and Science University and medical director at the substance-abuse treatment center CODA Inc. Weimer is an … Read more on TIME

New Drug Law Tests Infants, Sends Moms to Jail
This is a step in the right direction, but it also underscores the problem. What we need are more drug treatment facility beds, not more beds in prisons. That's not only humane, it saves money. In one particularly rigorous study, researchers found that … Read more on Thomson Reuters Foundation

September is National Recovery Month
Designated as a national observance by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Recovery Month is celebrated to raise awareness about the benefits of prevention, treatment and recovery for people with substance use and mental … Read more on Sierra Vista Herald

5 Ways California Can Imprison Fewer People
One key lesson to learn from Texas' success is their investment in health solutions for the health problems that many incarcerated people share: substance abuse disorders and mental illness. The state allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to … Read more on TIME

Gateway CEO Rallies Alcohol & Drug Rehab Industry to Reach More Patients
Gateway Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers provide substance abuse treatment services for adults and adolescents at drug treatment centers throughout Illinois and the St. Louis Metro East area. Gateway's outpatient and residential treatment centers are … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Off the Drugs, Onto the Cupcakes
“The main focus was just, 'get them off their substance,' and the rest will take care of itself,” said Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, an eating disorder and addiction medicine specialist in Denver who has been a consultant to various rehab centers. … of … Read more on New York Times (blog)

Drug, alcohol recovery center opening in Sept. in Bangor
Northampton County Drug and Alcohol, in partnership with Recovery Revolution Inc., is opening a recovery center in Bangor. The center, called "A Clean Slate," is at 100 S. First St. in Bangor and a grand opening is set for Sept. 16. There will be a … Read more on Pocono Record

Juvenile-justice reforms in Ga. show results, officials say
ATLANTA — Sweeping changes in how misbehaving youths are treated have reduced the number of teens requiring lock-up, saved taxpayers money and show signs of helping produce productive adults, according to officials. “At the same time, thanks to new … Read more on Savannah Morning News

Greenfield man gets 30 days on drug charge
Additionally, Hunley was ordered to stay away from Rite Aid and complete substance abuse counseling. He will be on a 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. curfew until his counseling is complete and until all fines and costs have been paid. The new sentence was … Read more on Hillsboro Times Gazette

Substance abuse: prevention and support
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – There is a very strict zero-tolerance policy in the Department of Defense regarding substance abuse. There is also a policy of mentorship and leadership, for all ranks of the Marine Corps, developed to provide … Read more on DVIDS

PLEASANTVILLE COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER FOR A SUBSTANCE ABUSE …
Both programs are highly effective, school-based substance abuse prevention and early intervention programs. Project SUCCESS is a program that prevents and reduces adolescent substance use and abuse. It works by placing highly trained professionals … Read more on HamletHub

Tecumseh piloting new anti-drug mentoring program
DEFY, targeted to begin in early October, will use Tecumseh High School students to mentor their middle school counterparts on the dangers of substance abuse and prevention. DEFY Program Coordinator Leslie Nurton said the program, made possible by a … Read more on Springfield News Sun