Posts Tagged ‘addiction treatment center’
Cruz Shares Memories with Voters of His Half-Sister Who Died of a Drug Overdose
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is the latest presidential candidate to use an appearance in New Hampshire to share painful memories of tragic family drug addiction problems, and for good reason. New Hampshire, a largely rural state with an outsized influence … Read more on The Fiscal Times
Soup luncheon to be held for Spiritual Approach to Recovery, Jan. 30
A good meal will be had by all who will come out and help with funding for the new addiction treatment center in Falmouth. … This group covers a multitude of addictions including alcohol, heroin, other narcotics, pornography, sex, food, and even sugar. Read more on The Falmouth Outlook (registration)
Medical Housecall: Addiction mentor shares his story of recovery
"The first time I tasted alcohol…it was like a spiritual experience," Brown said. He said the years of … "I got on my knees of the edge of this bed in this little bitty treatment center, and I folded my hands together and I put my elbows on the … Read more on WDAM-TV
Two Dane County inmates out on Huber overdose on Heroin
Sheriff David Mahoney says the two inmates were out on Huber privileges to attend a treatment program, and that the incident is an example of the growing heroin epidemic. “Not a day goes by that we don't hear tones going out from the 911 center … Read more on WKOW
EXCHANGE: Program aims to break cycle of reincarceration
… inmates one-on-one to discuss problems, coordinates care to ensure they get whatever medications they need and connects them with service providers in the community, including addiction treatment centers such as Sycamore Springs and Alpine Clinic. Read more on Lexington Herald Leader
What were the top stories of 2015?
As Election Day drew closer, early voting began at the city's vote centers, but turnout lagged far behind what it had been during the last municipal election four years ago. A busy Election Day helped to offset that, leading to more than 6,100 votes … Read more on Palladium-Item
Meet the man behind campaign to remove Men's Shelter from North Tryon
Middlesworth and some neighboring business owners want the Men's Shelter of Charlotte and nearby Urban Ministry Center to relocate to boost a burgeoning plan to transform North Tryon into Charlotte's next boom corridor. They argue that the …. At the … Read more on Charlotte Observer
Shining a Light | Families share their pain to prevent more lives lost too soon
Lauren moved back to Topeka, where she ended up in a residential treatment facility. November 8th, 2012, Erin called Lauren, but Lauren was having a … Add drugs and alcohol to the situation and it can become worse. "When these stresses hit kids, it's … Read more on WIBW
Heroin: Road to Recovery
The Sunrise Centre in Alpena specializes in drug or alcohol rehabilitation, with a primary focus on substance abuse treatment. Over the years, the Centre has seen a shift from when it mainly saw patients who suffered from alcohol abuse. "Currently, our … Read more on WBKB-TV
Solutions Recovery Announces Expanded Services
LAS VEGAS — Solutions Recovery Inc., a leading addiction treatment center in Las Vegas, announced it has launched multiple initiatives to provide expanded and improved services for clients across Southern Nevada. These efforts include opening a new, … Read more on Nevada Business Magazine
Rick Scott Signs HB 21 Substance Abuse Services into Law, Sober Living …
Harbor Village Detox is a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center offering Miami-Dade rehab and recovery services. The addiction treatment facility welcomes the voluntary certification legislation. They believe the distinction is important to root … Read more on PR Web (press release)
Phoenix House director, addict-turned-advocate, honored for helping others …
He received treatment for substance abuse and was placed in recovery at Phoenix House. He became a certified drug counselor in 1985 and again in 1994 before becoming the executive director of Phoenix House. Phoenix House serves 40 recovering … Read more on Tuscaloosa News (subscription)
A painful problem: Haywood teams up to fight prescription drug abuse
Recently recovered from rotator cuff surgery, Haywood County Sheriff Greg Christopher hasn't popped a single prescription pain pill since the operation. Instead, he's been using a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen, over-the-counter … She was … Read more on Smoky Mountain News
While some see promise in drug, others see peril
“The main reason people use it is they want to stop using heroin or Oxycontin,” said Dr. Miriam Komaromy, co-medical director of the Integrated Addiction and Psychiatry Clinic at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine's Project ECHO. “If … Read more on taosnews
Abu Dhabi tackles rising substance addiction
Substance abuse is becoming a growing burden on the economy of Abu Dhabi, as it is across the region. However, increased spending on both prevention and treatment may help reduce the burden and repay the investment into tackling this problem many … Read more on Oxford Business Group
Economic Driver: Spectrum prepares to open addiction treatment centers
Scheduled to open in June, the New England Recovery Center is one of Spectrum Health Systems' two projects nearing completion on its Westboro campus to treat people with substance abuse and addiction problems. A new 100-bed addiction treatment … Read more on Worcester Telegram
Harbor Village Detox Extends Addiction Treatment to NJ & Suggests 7 Ways to …
New Jersey is scrambling to recover funds to stabilize the addiction treatment programs, and continue to provide the best care for victims of drug and alcohol addiction. Harbor Village Detox is extending its addiction treatment services to those … Read more on PR Web (press release)
Kiel substance abuse treatment center hopes to fill unmet need
KIEL – Susan Beattie is overseeing the final work on her more than two-year project to open a retreat for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction at the end of a forested lane east of Kiel. It's been a hefty task. Transforming a former three … Read more on The Sheboygan Press
Harmony Addiction Treatment Center will expand its detox program as part of …
The Harmony Detoxification Program provides medical management and 24/7 nursing staff care in a new state-of-the-art health center. The service will be available to adults age 18 and older who enter Harmony's residential treatment programs as well as … Read more on Estes Park Trail-Gazette