Opiate addicts struggle to escape addiction
"There has been a cultural belief that inpatient rehab has been the treatment of choice, but it really hasn't held up in truth with better treatment outcomes," said Feld, Independent Health's medical director for behavioral health. "It is hard to … Read more on Insurance News Net

"I couldn't stop": About 9% of users risk marijuana addiction
“People who do have significant mental illness have a harder time sticking with rehab. They go off their meds. Even for people without mental illness, addiction is a chronic disease.” Rael, who grew up in a conservative Christian home and avoided … Read more on The Cannabist

West Brook Recovery Center Opens More Beds for Women
West Brook Recovery Center has opened more beds in its facility to meet the needs of women in the community who struggle with drugs or alcohol. In the past, many women in need of substance abuse intervention sought out treatment at chemical … Read more on PR Web (press release)