Ohio's behavioral health redesign – Part 1
Services such as community psychiatric supportive treatment (CPST), pharmacologic management, substance abuse disorder, medical/somatic, and others are being reviewed for redesign. … Along with these changes, the state plans to provide coverage for … Read more on Lexology (registration)

County amasses mental health funds amid need
… programs that aim to appropriately address varying levels of mental health challenges. Peggy Marcus, a peer support specialist in a county's short-term acute residential treatment or START facility, said these programs work for those who can access … Read more on The San Diego Union-Tribune

Judge orders prompt release of immigrant children from detention
A federal judge has once again dealt a blow to the Obama administration's immigration policies, ordering federal officials to promptly release children held at family detention facilities. The judge, in a ruling … In the statement, the department … Read more on Los Angeles Times

Manchester police, community talk of heroin's harsh toll in NH
“People are dying,” said Dave Bynum, a man in recovery who said he hasn't had a drink or used any drugs in 38 years. “What we've not talked about is the elephant in the room. We need money. We don't need talk. We need money. Everyone who's a … Read more on The Union Leader

Kylie Jenner Drug Use: Teen Reportedly Headed To Rehab For Cocaine And Xanax …
The teen does the drug regularly with her friends and doesn't think it's causing her a problem. Disick allegedly staged the intervention and he's trying to get the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan involved. No one else but Disick would know better … Read more on The Inquisitr

John Stamos Checked Himself Into Rehab For Substance Abuse!
John Stamos has checked himself into rehab. Last month, the actor was arrested for DUI, and when … We learned now that the Hollywood heartthrob has entered a residential facility for substance abuse. We're glad the Fuller House star took matters into … Read more on PerezHilton.com

Gratitude practices reinforce recovery from addiction, pilot study finds
“Recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous has always involved gratitude,” Krentzman said. “Substance abuse counselors also report encouraging gratitude and positive social engagement for their clients. But no one has done the research to back up the belief … Read more on MinnPost

Feds, Colo. discuss countering prescription-drug abuse
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell, speaking at a news conference Thursday at Denver Health, was joined by Gov. John Hickenlooper at the event to draw attention to prescription-drug abuse and ways to overcome the problem. Read more on The Durango Herald

Alaska should help addicts heal, not forever brand them felons
Make simple drug possession offenses — where the offender is clearly a user, not a dealer — misdemeanor charges for first and second offenses. This way, addicts have a chance to work their way through recovery and are not labeled as felons right off … Read more on Alaska Dispatch News

The Company And Corporate President Indicted For Murder
AAC is a thriving business that operates seven inpatient substance abuse treatment centers and one outpatient facility. AAC's stock has risen by 150% since the company conducted its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in October … Read more on Forbes

RBCC: North American Substance Abuse Stats Show Growing Need for Solution
The costs of dealing with substance abuse are staggering, according to published reports. The disease costs U.S. taxpayers USD 700 billion per year for treatment services, employing law enforcement and related equipment. Canadian taxpayers face a … Read more on Business Wire (press release)

Adult Drug Treatment Court receives federal grant to enhance services
The 20th Circuit Court announced the Adult Drug Treatment Court, a specialty program for non-violent felony offenders with acute substance-use disorders, received a three-year federal grant award totaling $ 920,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental … Read more on HollandSentinel.com

Our Opinion: 'Spice' far more dangerous than drug's name implies
Some users have reported severe symptoms such as “rapid heart rate, vomiting, agitation, confusion and hallucinations,” according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Spice also has been blamed for spikes in blood pressure and heart attacks … Read more on Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Bill would screen high school students for substance abuse
If there is a risk for substance abuse, the school would then offer students counseling and treatment options. Supporters of the program … One recovering addict told 22News, you have to want to be drug or alcohol free for it to work. “If you don't … Read more on wwlp.com

Recovery home for young adults in Lakeview debated
Rockford, Ill.-based Rosecrance, a private behavioral health organization that has been in existence for nearly 100 years, wants to offer counseling and residential units for people recovering from substance abuse as well as outpatient services at 3701 N. Read more on RedEye Chicago

Substance Abuse Affects Men's And Women's Brains Differently, May Fuel Gender …
Researchers “specifically wanted to determine” how stimulant drug abuse — a dependency on cocaine, amphetamines, and/or methamphetamine for nearly 16 years — affected men's and women's brains. … centers, this would mean rehab programs would be … Read more on Medical Daily

Drug addicts: Warning signs and help that's available
Luke Nasta, executive director of Camelot Counseling Service, an inpatient facility in Port Richmond, compared the Island's current heroin epidemic to that of the 1960s and 70s, when opiate addiction ravaged middle class Staten Island. The situation is … Read more on SILive.com

AAC Holdings Acquires One of the Largest Online Publishers of Drug Treatment …
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 Business Wire (press release)

Workplace Trouble: Survey Reveals Sharp Escalation in Restaurant/Food Service …
Novus Medical Detox Center is a Joint Commission Accredited inpatient medical detox facility that offers safe, effective alcohol and drug treatment programs in a home-like residential setting. Located on 3.25 tree-lined acres in New Port Richey, Fla … Read more on Benzinga