#14Days: Moderation, a radical option in treating addiction
The center also offers abstinence and harm-reduction models of treatment. "Most people come to us ready to change," Jaffe says. Jaffe openly discusses his past as a former methamphetamine addict who was locked up in prison for dealing drugs. While … Read more on CBS News

Panel in Paramus says changing behavior is key path to recovery from drug and …
That was the common message Thursday night during a panel discussion on drug abuse and rehabilitation, held by The Foundation at Bergen Regional Medical Center at its facility in Paramus. The discussions, moderated by Bergen County drug court Judge … Read more on NorthJersey.com

Drug rehab, recovery advocates not losing hope
Studies show nearly 75 percent of drug addicts relapse. The Libertas Treatment Center, based in Green Bay, works with 500 to 700 adults a year on substance and drug abuse issues. “Relapse is simply the symptom that the recovering person still needs … Read more on Fox11online.com

NJ Senate OKs nine bills as part of package dealing with heroin, painkiller …
The bills approved Thursday – all unanimously, with few abstentions – include measures to require health care workers to inform patients of the addiction potential of certain drugs before prescribing them, expand prescription drug disposal services and … Read more on NorthJersey.com