Tulsa Mulls a New Approach to Address Public Drunkenness
City officials are in talks with the Tulsa nonprofit addiction recovery center 12&12 about creating a “public inebriate alternative." Both city and 12&12 officials say any deal is likely a ways off. Police and substance abuse professionals believe it … Read more on Oklahoma Watch

There's a Drug That Prevents HIV. Let's Use It
In the study, conducted at two clinics treating sexually transmitted diseases and a community health center in three different cities, 437 men and transgender women took PrEP, which consists of emtricitabine and tenofovir (together called Truvada), for … Read more on TIME

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers Orlando launches Painkiller Addiction and …
Alcohol Treatment Centers Orlando are promoting their prescription drug addiction rehab in the Orlando area to help those suffering become aware of recovery programs that are available to them. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers Orlando has provided … Read more on PRUnderground (press release)

Josh Duggar Update: Why Is 'Godly' Wife Mum on Cheating Scandal?
They no longer fall prey to that. Second definition is that they are employed. Third is getting involved, and attending a local church. Local church is God's support group and that is important to recovery," said Tony Richardson, the institute's … Read more on News Every day

Moberg joins Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor
Dr. Kirk Moberg has been named medical director for the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Health Care. He was most recently the executive vice president and chief medical officer for Carle Hospital and Physician Group in Urbana … Read more on Peoria Journal Star

Gambling addiction: the problem and treatment
… trespassing, and any winnings they might have collected can be donated to one of three agencies that provides resources on problem gambling: Outreach Foundation, the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling or the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery. Read more on RedEye Chicago

A new drug and alcohol addiction recovery program opens in Yanceyville
New Directions Now is a faith based addiction recovery program started two years ago at Lively Stones Baptist Church in Pelham. The newly opened second site in Yanceyville marks their ongoing success. Alice and her husband, Paul, use the former … Read more on Caswell Messenger

Medford state Rep. Christine Barber hosts film screening on addiction recovery
Medford state Rep. Christine Barber will host a screening of “The Anonymous People,” a documentary about Americans in long-term recovery from drug addiction, at 11 a.m. April 23 at Gardner Auditorium in the Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St., … Read more on Wicked Local Medford

Inside recovery: Mom opens up about drug addiction
A friend suggested she call Susannah's House, a new recovery center specifically for drug addicted moms and their babies. Childcare is available for the mothers. She appreciated that she could continue to be a mom to her 4-month-old child while … Read more on WBIR-TV

Toad art sales benefit addiction recovery program
RACHEL PARKER DICKERSON STAFF PHOTO Artist Linda Flake sits next to a print of her painting "Moonstruck Toad" at Art on the Green. Posters of the artwork will be for sale at the gallery for $ 10 each, with all proceeds benefitting Renewal Ranch. Read more on Log Cabin Democrat

Peter Shumlin: Naloxone saves lives
A young woman suffering from an opiate overdose was recently brought to the Howard Center, an addiction recovery center in Chittenden County. The young woman had blue lips, was unresponsive, and was not breathing. Luckily, an opiate overdose … Read more on vtdigger.org

Entire community feels impact of child abuse
The Center for the Study of Social Policy has identified five protective factors that help support parents, decrease risk factors for abuse and create better futures for families. They are: Knowledge of parenting and child development through parenting … Read more on The Register-Guard

Haddonfield Neighbors Voice Concern About Substance Abuse Recovery …
HADDONFIELD, N.J., (CBS) — A proposal to build a substance abuse recovery treatment center on the site of the Bancroft School in Haddonfield is drawing sharp criticism from some residents. “I was kind of surprised. Haddonfield has been proud to have … Read more on CBS Local

Ravens nose tackle Brandon Williams wins Extra Effort award
Brandon Williams manhandled centers during his second NFL season last year, creating enough leverage with his stocky, powerful frame to shove them into quarterbacks' faces. Williams … Williams recorded a career-high 48 tackles, forced two fumbles … Read more on Carroll County Times

Augusta man's sentence puts him in jail addiction recovery program
Mullen said he understood that Vannah's motivation for selling heroin was to support his own addiction. Mullen said heroin has become “a scourge” in the state. “I don't know how we combat it other than to come down hard on the people who are spreading … Read more on Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

Risberg: 'Always more to do'
At the helm as district attorney for the 6th Judicial District, Todd Risberg discusses initiatives his office has taken since during his tenure. Most crimes, he said, have a drug or alcohol component, and with a new management system his office is … Read more on The Durango Herald

I pity thug who robbed me, says disabled victim Alan Barnes
Mr Barnes and legal highs addict Richard Gatiss. Beautician Miss Cutler, 21, started the appeal for Alan after he was robbed intending to raise £500 to help him move house but saw it snowball into a global phenomenon which raised £330,000. She wept … Read more on Telegraph.co.uk

An old new way to combat HIV
Work with us and help us to help you get on the road to recovery." Part of the motive is … The opposition to clean-syringe outreach efforts stems from the fear that they will have all sorts of unsavory side effects, like promoting more drug addiction … Read more on Chicago Tribune

Seven women vie for ATHENA award
Her programs range from free breakfast, lunch, and supper, to summer food and weekend meals for the students of the MCS community. Many at-risk … Even more impressive is her warm, caring heart and her zeal for addiction recovery programming.". Read more on Marion Star

Confessions of a food addict
I completely identified with what they were talking about, not just with food – yes how they ate and their obsession around it – but more so the misery they experienced while in addiction. I identified with that loneliness and that sort of emptiness. I … Read more on Irish Independent

Columbia Digest
Food addicts recovery An informational and support meeting for those suffering from food addiction, food obsession, obesity, bulimia or undereating will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sundays at Harper House, 5495 Cedar Lane, Suite 1. Free … Read more on Baltimore Sun

Narconon Arrowhead Announces New Tips to Handling Nutritional Deficiencies …
And the negative lifestyle (addiction lifestyle), which minimally includes a poor diet and irregular eating habits, is also a source of harm. Recovering from substance use and abuse also affects the body in a number of other ways, including organ … Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)