Indiana mother recognized for fight against drug addiction
After Phillips lost her son Aaron at the age of 20, she helped created Overdose Lifeline Incorporated, a non-profit that helps addicts find treatment and gives first responders and families narcan- the drug that can reverse a heroin overdose. Her … Read more on WISH-TV

Cohasset High School to host Drug Story Theater presentation
Drug Story Theater is an improvisational theater program for teens who are in the early stages of recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. The actors use performance to share their own true experiences with addiction in hopes that the treatment of one … Read more on Wicked Local

An Indiana town recovering from 190 HIV cases
AUSTIN, Ind. — From the start of the HIV outbreak, health officials emphasized that nothing set Scott County apart from many other rural communities where opioid drug use had become an epidemic. This could happen anywhere, people were told. Read more on Indianapolis Star

Manna Ministries owes state .3 million for clinic mismanagement
BANGOR, Maine — Well-known social services organization Manna Ministries owes the state $ 1.3 million for mismanaging an addiction recovery clinic it operated in Medway and Medicaid reimbursement overpayments, according to the Maine Department of … Read more on Bangor Daily News

Ottawa County drug court launches peer-led recovery support groups
It's a different kind of support group for those struggling with drug addiction, one that is far more conversational and peer-oriented. “Our groups add to the array of recovery services available to people in Ottawa County,” said Priscilla Shafor, one … Read more on HollandSentinel.com

The Gospel, Breaking Sinful Patterns, and Addiction
I'm a big believer in recovery from addiction. I've seen the power of recovery among friends and family. Yet, I'm also a Christian, and an evangelical one, passionate about the gospel. So, as we talk about recovery and higher powers, I'm convinced that … Read more on ChristianityToday.com

King of Prussia-based Recovery Centers of America to open Paoli site
With the idea for a chain of treatment centers hitting him during the recession, O'Neill realized the time was right to realize his dream of shaking up the framework of the addiction recovery world, by “fundamentally changing the availability, quality … Read more on The Times Herald

Amid drug epidemic, Cruz offers family stories but few solutions
He told of how he watched her go through the ups and downs of addiction and temporary recovery. “Then a few years ago, Miriam died of an overdose. Joey, her son, found her in her bed. The coroner ruled it accidental. We'll never know,” he said. “These … Read more on MSNBC

What you should know about careers in addiction abuse recovery
Certification is important for individuals who wish to work in addiction recovery centres. However, the certification requirements will vary depending on the state that one is working in. Some states will necessitate for a state or national … Read more on Examiner.com

Art Exhibit Tells Story of Addiction and Recovery
that puts a face on addiction and recovery. All with hand-written profiles full of pain and hope. The "Hello, My Name is…" exhibit was sponsored by Asheville area arts council. Douglas also raised nearly $ 3,500 for the project through a Kickstarter … Read more on WLOS

Review 392 Drug and Alcohol addiction Recovery Centers in IL
The length of recovery for an alcohol or drug dependence depends on a number of factors. It starts with the individual, what sort of addiction he or she has, and how severe the dependence is. Some drugs may require only outpatient services, where you … Read more on The Voice Observer (blog)

New Help for Babies in Withdrawal and Moms Battling Addiction
The offer included requirements for mother as well: Yeager would have to visit Kennedy six times a week, help the nurses care for her baby, take parenting classes, meet regularly with the social worker, and attend her own addiction recovery sessions. Read more on NBCNews.com

Drug may give those leaving jail a better shot at recovery
“But there is no way to heal from addiction without doing the psychological work of recovery.” Alkermes provides all prisons and jails in Massachusetts with free samples for the first Vivitrol injection before release, and Medicaid or other health … Read more on The Boston Globe

Center helps first-time mother recover from addiction
Rodriguez received help at the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, a Pembroke Pines-based nonprofit that provides transitional housing and supportive services for mothers suffering from substance addiction while allowing them to remain with their children. Read more on Sun Sentinel

Addiction summit focuses on recovery programs (video)
One way West Virginia's lawmakers can fix the state's drug addiction woes is identifying and funding effective recovery programs, community members attending a pre-legislative session forum at Charleston's East End Family Resource Center said Tuesday. Read more on Charleston Gazette-Mail (subscription)

IBH Addiction Recover Center, treating the onslaught of local opiate addiction
IBH Addiction Recovery Center in Akron recently opened its doors to area judges, leaders and decision makers who are instrumental in overseeing the well-being of the residents of Summit County. The event shed light on the rise in numbers of opiate … Read more on Hudson Hub-Times

Disaster Recovery Center hours to change Monday
The Disaster Recovery Center operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration behind Weldon Auditorium will have new hours starting Monday. The DRC will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 … Read more on Manning Live

Recovery center aims to stem rise of opioid abuse
His book, Full Recovery – The Recovering Person's Guide to Unleashing Your Inner Power, has just become an Amazon best-seller and is the basis on which his Full Recovery Wellness Center Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center was founded. Brian believes … Read more on KOB.com

Police brace for heroin rise
Heroin use was declared an epidemic in Coos County last week, and if it's there, said Gold Beach Police Chief Dixon Andrews, the problem will find its way south to Curry County. “It's coming, no question about it,” Andrews said. “Five years ago … Read more on Curry Coastal Pilot

Renz Center joins #GivingTuesday effort
CHARLES – Renz Addiction Counseling Center has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide, according … Read more on Kane County Chronicle

7K still needed to fund addiction recovery center
Serving the 13-county Concho Valley region for 50 years, the nonprofit organization provides outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment as well as education in prevention. The planned center would bring a badly needed new element to the … Read more on San Angelo Standard Times

Better treatment for addicts
Prescription painkiller use roughly quadrupled over the past 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between 2013 and 2014, enough opioid painkillers prescriptions were filled in South Carolina to treat almost every … Read more on Charleston Post Courier