New young Medicaid enrollees are fitter, but many need treatment for addiction
Walk-in clinics and residential facilities treated indigents and people in the criminal justice system, as well as uninsured people who paid out-of-pocket on a sliding income scale. Insurance was rarely billed. “Now, venture capitalists are starting to … Read more on Bend Bulletin

Mental illness & substance abuse disorders
As example, Francesca Barnett, who runs the Portland, Oregon residential mental health and addiction treatment facility has stated “I have never seen anyone seek treatment for drug addiction that didn't also have underlying mental health conditions. Read more on Valley morning Star

Non 12 Step Holistic Addiction Treatment Center in Sedona Promotes 4 Ways to …
The Sanctuary at Sedona today announced the publication of Brain Cell Growth: 4 Ways to Neurogenesis. The Sanctuary at Sedona is a non 12 step holistic addiction treatment center that uses a combination of ancient healing modules and cutting edge … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Hazelden opens Betty Ford treatment clinic in Los Angeles
Betty Ford Center Vice President Jim Steinhagen says that opening a series of outpatient clinics was one of the big goals of the 2013 merger of Center City, Minn.-based Hazelden and Betty Ford Center, which until now has based its addiction treatment … Read more on Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

This Is What Happens When We Lock Children in Solitary Confinement
But she wrote in an email that "seclusion is minimally used in our facilities to maintain safety and order" and insisted that kids in solitary get access to rehabilitative programs. One day he lashed out and threw urine at a guard: "I'm not even like … Read more on Mother Jones

American Addiction Centers to occupy former Tractor Supply HQ
American Addiction Centers' six addiction treatment centers nationwide includes FitRx, a 20-bed program located in Brentwood that's designed to treat eating disorders. The company is expected in coming months to complete its acquisition of Florida … Read more on The Tennessean

EXCLUSIVE: Jon Jones' mother 'glad' he got caught
"As far as treatment went. It was an overnight stay and then Jon, I believe, had the option of continuing," said Camille. "I think Jon decided to continue with the education of it all." Camille also spoke about why her son entered the rehab program … Read more on WBNG-TV

Executive: Hanley Center sale to broaden access to care
The Hanley Center has had significant support from Palm Beach since 1986, when it was founded as an addiction treatment center with a lead gift by Mary Ann and Jack Hanley. Current Palm Beachers on its board include Lillian Fanjul Azqueta, Kim Coleman … Read more on Palm Beach Daily News

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Then one day 3 years ago, Jake decided to seek help at an alcohol abuse treatment facility in O'Neill, "30 days later, I came out, I didn't know what I was going to do." Jake picked up a camera for the first time at the age of 38 an he started sharing … Read more on 1011now

Meridian Behavioral Health Taps Industry Leaders to Head New Residential …
With 17 facilities representing both residential and outpatient settings, Meridian offers a range of alcohol and drug treatments (including medication-assisted treatment) — with specialized programs for adult men and women, young adults (16-20), LGBTQ … Read more on Business Wire (press release)

Doc faces eval for drinking, sex on job
The Hobbs obstetrician alleged to have a secret life that included on-the-job drinking, having sex with patients and abandonment of expectant mothers in the delivery room is headed to a California sexual addiction treatment center. Dr. Christopher Shay … Read more on Albuquerque Journal

A family of prayer
Castillo, 29, is a single mother recovering from alcohol addiction who also dealt with physical violence in a previous relationship. At the ranch, she is determined to start a new life for her children, even if that means surrendering herself to the … Read more on Victoria Advocate

Geauga commissioner files complaint over school survey
Jim Adams, CEO of the Geauga Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, says the survey helps a lot more than it hurts. "It really is a safety issue," Adams told Golston. "In the end, it helps us understand what we should be focusing our attention on.". Read more on WKYC-TV

Ocean Hills Recovery Gives Back To The Community
Ocean Hills Recovery offers affordable but successful (73% success rate) drug and alcohol detox and treatment. Treatment is often covered by many common insurance but we also have private financing available. Along with our inpatient facilities, OHR … Read more on PR Web (press release)

MN DWI Task Force Wants Stricter Penalties
Beyond that it's a manifestation of a bigger social ill and that's substance abuse and substance addiction,” said Moorhead Police Chief David Ebinger. The proposal by the Minnesota DWI Task Force includes lowering accepted Blood Alcohol Concentration … Read more on Valley News Live

House of Hope Helps Women and their Children
The House of Hope in Provo was a co-ed addiction treatment center from 1959 until 2003. By 2003, societal and demographic changes necessitated its transformation into a residential substance abuse treatment program that serves women and children. Read more on Good4Utah

Verdict is in: Potter County's DUI specialty court making large impact
A Potter County court program is helping to free individuals from alcohol addiction and make the roads safer at the same time. It's all part of the county's rigorous DUI specialty court, which county Senior Judge John Leete calls lifechanging for the … Read more on Bradford Era

Kentucky's St. Elizabeth Healthcare names Lori Ritchey-Baldwin CFO
The Northern Kentucky health system is the 10th largest employer in Greater Cincinnati, with more than 7,200 workers. Ritchey-Baldwin, who had been vice president of finance for the past two years, helped develop St. Elizabeth's strategic and financial … Read more on Healthcare Finance News

Substance and alcohol abuse rising among elderly
… who noted that a third of elderly alcoholics develop a substance abuse problem after age 50. Brenda Iliff?is executive director of Hazelden, an addiction treatment center in Naples, Fla., whose BoomersPlus? program targets older adults. She said … Read more on Dallas Morning News

Northampton County ends it prison drug treatment program
Two weeks after Northampton County Council slashed the funding for a controversial drug treatment program in the prison, County Executive John Brown said he had no choice but to end it. Brown this week sent a 30-day … Baratta said more than 30 … Read more on Allentown Morning Call

Family: Homeless Petaluma man who died struggled with alcoholism
Patton had spent many of the past 15 years living outdoors, in and out of shelters and treatment programs for alcohol addiction before he died last week. Remembered as a loving, kind man by his family, Patton died Dec. 16 from apparent natural causes … Read more on Santa Rosa Press Democrat