Release denial upheld
Attending psychiatrist Dr. Klebert Jones said in 2012 that Ard displayed no underlying mental issues and believed the violent behavior was triggered by a drug and alcohol addiction. Jones disapproved of the court's practice of using medical records and … Read more on Thegardenisland.com

Yes it's a hospital, but get rid of green Jell-O anyway
"We have a lot of individuals, particularly the homeless vets or rehab patients who may have problems with drugs or alcohol, so we have to be very careful with them," he said. "Patients who may have been dependent on drugs, you … The Haywood County … Read more on Asheville Citizen-Times

Livengrin continues to help struggling addicts in 48th year
It was her second year attending this event for the Bucks County-based addiction treatment center, and this year's focus was close to her heart: the group's new First Responder's Addiction Treatment program. “It's special to me that they're raising … Read more on The Midweek Wire

Former addict opening drug recovery centers in Huntington, WV
When we spoke to neighbors in the small town of Miami, no one seemed surprised that 47-year-old Jonnie Bogess was arrested for having sex with his dog. When we spoke to neighbors in the small town of Miami, no one seemed surprised that 47-year-old … Read more on WOWK

Drug treatment center to open in Bennington, Vermont
The Addiction Treatment Center of Southwestern Vermont is expected to begin operation early next year, according to Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, who made the announcement on Friday accompanied by local health and law enforcement officials. Read more on Berkshire Eagle

Governor announces Bennington drug treatment center
Gov. Peter Shumlin made the announcement on the steps of the Bennington Police Department, alongside local health and law enforcement officials. The Addiction Treatment Center of Southwestern Vermont is expected to begin operation early next year. Read more on Bennington Banner

Center expands services for children of addicted moms
But the children are often collateral damage who need treatment as well, said Scott Dishman, director of community engagement for The Family Effect, the philanthropic arm of Greenville County's largest provider of addiction services, The Phoenix Center. Read more on Greenville News

Drugs a concern: Opiates on the rise locally, but so is help
Hubs are larger treatment centers like Windham County's Habitopco and the Brattleboro Retreat, and provide psychiatrists and physicians, as well as prescriptions for methadone and drug withdrawal blocking drugs such as Suboxone and Bupidorfine, … Read more on Deerfield Valley News

“The Hungry Heart” A Q&A with Director Bess O'Brien
For the past 20 years, director/producer Bess O'Brien has been making films that deal with issues such as heroin addiction, domestic violence, and the foster care system. Her latest film, The Hungry Heart, focuses on the very real problem of … Read more on Martha’s Vineyard Times

LAURA MARTIN: For addicts and their families, there's always hope
He maintained his addiction to painkillers until it became too expensive at which time he started using heroin. Even as his life … In the final year of his life, he placed himself in a few detox facilities, but, despite all his willpower, he simply … Read more on Enterprise News

Heroin Kills Symposium: A Year Later, Abuse Still On The Rise
Then we have another gentleman who's coming off of heroin who's extremely sick that we needed to get to a doctor right now, and then have him put on some detox medications and put him also in the residential in Bakersfield. That's happened in the last … Read more on KHTS Radio

Opiate treatment center to open in Bennington
The United Counseling Service and Southwestern Vermont Health Care plan to team up to provide on-site medication-assisted treatment as well as other services to recovering addicts. The center will dispense the treatment drug buprenorphine but not … Read more on vtdigger.org

Automated EEG Biofeedback Proven Effective in Addiction Treatment
The finding means that addiction treatment centers now have an easier and more affordable way to help clients with issues such as ADHD learn to self-regulate their attention and, thus, control the impulsivity and distractibility that can hamper recovery. Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

The New Heroin Epidemic
Chiasson-Downs and the other therapists with the Chestnut Ridge Center's opiate-addiction program had gathered to update each other on the status of their patients before launching into the day's psychotherapy sessions. Here in West Virginia, where … Read more on The Atlantic

Governor announces Bennington drug treatment center
Gov. Peter Shumlin made the announcement on the steps of the Bennington Police Department, alongside local health and law enforcement officials. The Addiction Treatment Center of Southwestern Vermont is expected to begin operation early next year. Read more on Bennington Banner

Studies target substance abuse treatments
Michael Bogenschutz, MD, chief of the Division of Addiction Psychiatry in the UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, is working on two studies that examine substance abuse treatments and interventions in primary care and emergency room … Read more on HSC Newsbeat

State to open Sussex drug treatment center
State officials say an addiction rehab center could open in Lewes to improve services in Sussex County. “Lewes may be their optimum location,” said Jill Fredel, communications director for the Department of Health and Social Services. Fredel said she … Read more on Cape Gazette

Destination Hope Claims First Case of Internet Addiction Documented This …
“Although internet addiction is not yet listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, it is definitely something that quality drug rehab programs need to take into consideration when planning their clients' treatment for … Read more on PR Web (press release)