New Cuban eatery giving Latino recovering addicts a fresh start
Operated by the Latin American Health Alliance, it allows for culturally competent care in substance abuse recovery. Casa Reyes, a transitional home next door, provides less expensive sober housing for graduates of the program. It was founded by Hector E. Read more on News from the University of Massachusetts

Gambling addiction 'brain disease,' says recovering addict during Springfield …
His words were echoed after the meeting by Keel, of the state's substance abuse services, who said trust fund monies would help to develop a plan to look at current treatments services for individuals with problem gambling, talks with health care … Read more on MassLive.com

Police revive same OD victim twice in two months, raising question of next …
They're not part of the continuum of health care," Dr. Kirane says. "I think it's an …. "Something and complex and dynamic as recovery and overcoming addiction, it's very important that we're not too rigid in saying there's only one way to do … Read more on SILive.com

In pictures: Dealing with addiction
Mr Stewart said: "During the course of this project I have photographed people in a way that will hopefully challenge and change how people perceive an addict or someone in recovery. "All of the subjects came from such different backgrounds, all with … Read more on BBC News