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

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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

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

Locals share addiction stories with state legislator at South Union Township …
Sanders, who works as a chaplain at the Fayette County Prison, said the jail has no space for drug and alcohol and mental health treatment programs. When Gina D'Auria, administrator at Fayette County Children & Youth Services, began her job 21 years … Read more on Tribune-Review

First-of-its-kind drug and alcohol treatment center opens in Wes – WSFA.com …
In comes a “New Vision” so to speak at Fayette Medical Center. A first of its kind, inpatient medical stabilization program for adults dealing with drug, alcohol and other substance abuse issues is now up and running. "We're not treating the disease of … Read more on WSFA

Townsend Addiction Treatment Centers Opens Lake Charles, Louisiana Location
Townsend, the fast-growing network of Louisiana addiction treatment centers, has announced the grand opening of their Lake Charles, Louisiana intensive outpatient addiction treatment center. The outpatient clinic, located at 635-A Petro Point Drive, is … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Our View: Governor should step up weak drug-control plan
A man being treated for heroin addiction is injected with the drug replacement medication Suboxone in Portland in 2014. Maine won't gain ground in its battle against drug abuse without devoting more funding to treatment programs. 2014 File Photo/Gabe … Read more on Press Herald

Clarity Way® Addiction Treatment Center Welcomes New Clinical Director Jack …
The Clarity Way® addiction treatment center is a member of the Elements Behavioral Health® family of behavioral health programs located throughout the U.S. Elements Behavioral Health offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Noted Authority on Addictions and Trauma Dr. Stefanie Carnes Joins the …
Stefanie Carnes, PhD, LCSW, a leading therapist, author and expert in the treatment of sexual addiction and intimacy disorders, will develop special trauma-informed programming for women at two residential addiction treatment centers: Malibu Vista in … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Heroin Abuse: A growing epidemic with no cure in sight
Heidi Moran, clinical administrator at Southeast NH Services in Dover, said the number of heroin users seeking help at the Dover treatment center has “probably tripled” over the past 18 months. She said she sees clients from all walks of life and all … Read more on Foster’s Daily Democrat

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

Opiate treatment center to open in Bennington
The United Counseling Service and Southwestern Vermont Health Care plan to team up to provide on-site medication-assisted treatment as well as other services to recovering addicts. The center will dispense the treatment drug buprenorphine but not … Read more on vtdigger.org

Automated EEG Biofeedback Proven Effective in Addiction Treatment
The finding means that addiction treatment centers now have an easier and more affordable way to help clients with issues such as ADHD learn to self-regulate their attention and, thus, control the impulsivity and distractibility that can hamper recovery. Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

The New Heroin Epidemic
Chiasson-Downs and the other therapists with the Chestnut Ridge Center's opiate-addiction program had gathered to update each other on the status of their patients before launching into the day's psychotherapy sessions. Here in West Virginia, where … Read more on The Atlantic

Governor announces Bennington drug treatment center
Gov. Peter Shumlin made the announcement on the steps of the Bennington Police Department, alongside local health and law enforcement officials. The Addiction Treatment Center of Southwestern Vermont is expected to begin operation early next year. Read more on Bennington Banner