Local law enforcement addresses new drug trends
Cmdr. Justin Wood and agent Russ Jude, both of the East Central Drug and Violent Offenders Task Force, came to the Hazelden addiction treatment center in Center City Jan. 28 to talk to a group of addiction specialists about the ever-changing realm of … Read more on ECM Post Review

Christie signs bill to address growing heroin, prescription drug epidemic
… of Mental Health and Addiction Services to prepare an annual report detailing the performance of treatment providers, and mandate that the state provide mental health and substance-abuse treatment programs for inmates in state-run or contracted … Read more on NorthJersey.com

Top local news stories of the week
ELKO – The world's No. 1 healthiest sport – according to Forbes Magazine – has finally come to Elko. Squash professional Robby Testa, in conjunction with Powerhouse Gym and Fitness Center and US Squash, are responsible for bringing the sport to the … Read more on Elko Daily Free Press

Fighter of city's heroin abuse to attend State of the Union
CONNERSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The leader of a drug treatment center in an eastern Indiana city hit hard by heroin abuse will be U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly's guest for the State of the Union address. Donnelly says he invited Sharon Cranfill of Connersville to … Read more on WISH-TV

Juno, GA is Home to New Drug and Alcohol Recovery Helpline for Teenagers
LIGHTNING RELEASES 10/22/14 A teenager in Juno, GA who struggles with substance abuse needs to get help from professional addiction specialists at teen rehabilitation centers as soon as possible. Drugs and alcohol are powerful forces which can … Read more on Ticker Report

Champion of Louisiana Juvenile Justice Award to Marchman
As the focus of drug court is rehabilitation similar to the focus of juvenile court, she also agreed to serve as juvenile judge presiding over delinquency, Child in Need of Care, Families in Need of Services and adoption cases. In 2004, Judge Marchman … Read more on Monroe News Star

Former Atlanta Hawk goes to prison in traffic death
Once he is released from prison, Blaylock will serve the remainder of his 15-year sentence on probation, which includes 1500 hours of community service, drug and alcohol counseling and random drug tests. Blaylock cannot drive while on probation, … Read more on News-Daily.com

Prison Drug Treatment Unit marks a milestone
Christchurch Men's Prison's Drug Treatment Unit (DTU) celebrated the completion of its 50th six month Drug and Alcohol Programme today, with the graduation of a further twelve offenders. In total 451 prisoners have graduated from the DTU's six month … Read more on Scoop.co.nz (press release)

Cancer Conference Winners And Losers
Poor Puma – and, really, every company developing a new breast cancer drug – is getting hit by collateral damage from a failed GlaxoSmithKline study testing Tykerb (one of the drugs Glaxo just sold to rival Novartis) as an addition to existing … Read more on Forbes

Addiction specialists emphasize importance of proper treatment
June 01– Area addiction specialists say there is a need for some types of drug treatment and changes to the amount of time that clients spend in treatment. Neil Capretto, a … Methadone clinics are in Pittsburgh , Butler , Greensburg , Blairsville … Read more on Insurance News Net

A Lazarus drug goes mainstream in the heroin war
By the early 2000s, easy access to these pills bred widespread addiction and a profitable, legal trade in painkillers. In 2012, some 2 million people tried prescription-strength opiates … Opiates are “a white drug,” according to Sandra L. Kuehn … Read more on Al Jazeera America

Drug Rehab Apollo Beach, FL Provides Youth Rehab Information
Callers can find information that will help them begin their recovery process and possibly even save their lives. There are a variety of treatment options available to young addicts who want to become sober. Parents can also learn with youth rehab … Read more on Ticker Report