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

HIV clinic may help Southern Indiana 'win the battle'
Health officials largely attributed the outbreak to the intravenous use of the drug Opana. The outbreak peaked in July, according to officials, and few … Fulham said the clinic will have information for patients about addiction treatment, just as the … Read more on Indianapolis Star

Tully: Beech Grove's heroin crisis is Indiana's story
Mike Pence announced plans for a new hospital to treat those suffering from mental health and addiction problems. “We have a heroin problem in Beech Grove and we have a prescription drug problem. I'm not going to sugarcoat anything because this is … Read more on Indianapolis Star

California Expands Substance Abuse Treatment For Low-Income Residents
California is overhauling its substance abuse treatment system for low-income people, embarking on a massive experiment to create a smoother path for addicts from detox through recovery. The state is the first to receive federal permission to revamp … Read more on Northeast Indiana Public Radio

Prescription drugs kill more than pain
For every death from pharmaceuticals, 12 people are treated at rehabilitation facilities, 25 visit emergency rooms, 105 abuse or are addicted to pain pills and 659 have used pharmaceuticals for non-medical purposes. In 2012 … "This abuse is fueled by … Read more on Richmond

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

Poetry from an ice addict: 'A Journey Through Hell'
I'M feeling very weak, / When I need to be strong. / This is a lot harder than I anticipated on. / I've watched others fight the exact same war. / I've seen as they've struggled / And I have never ignored. / I've commended their strength; / And … Read more on The Sunshine Coast Daily

A heroin victim's warning to the world
It was written by the young Harrisburg-area woman on Christmas Day 2005 – three months before she died of a heroin overdose at the age of 20 – to warn others about the dangers of abusing drugs. Natalie wrote the poem from Dauphin County Prison. … I … Read more on PhillyVoice.com

To Prevent Addiction In Adults, Help Teens Learn How To Cope
Addiction is a pediatric disease," says Dr. John Knight, founder and director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Boston Children's Hospital. "When adults entering addiction treatment are asked when they first began drinking or … Read more on NPR

Rich Winant owns Kelly House, a sober home in Wakefield. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Sober homes — places where people can live after residential substance use treatment to support the early stages of sobriety — have a somewhat sketchy reputation in Massachusetts. After years of complaints and lawsuits alleging that … Recent … Read more on WBUR

Mental health care in Ohio shifts from hospitals to jails
YOUNGSTOWN. In the aftermath of highly publicized issues, such as mass shootings and skyrocketing drug addiction, more scrutiny has been placed on services for those with mental health and recovery issues. … The sheriff said a high percentage of jail … Read more on Youngstown Vindicator

Talk Story with John Chamness
One area where we do a lot of work is helping people deal with alcohol and drug addiction. Many people don't realize we are the largest provider of addiction treatment in the state. Just on Oahu, we have three facilities that help people with … Read more on Hawaii Business Magazine

County to consider treatment program for some inmates with mental health …
Eastern North Carolina has a vital need for treatment centers. There are over 33,000 individuals in the region with an alcohol or drug addiction. Of these, over 3,800 are uninsured or underinsured adults. These individuals have few options for recovery … Read more on WECT-TV6

Shasta County mental health resources
Outpatient alcohol and drug programs: 225-5200. Programs treat alcohol and drug abuse and provide counseling, substance abuse education and crisis intervention. Youth mental health services: 225-5200. Outpatient counseling, assessments, case … Read more on Redding Record Searchlight

Dr. Arturo Taca, Jr., St. Louis Psychiatrist, Elected Midwest Chapter …
INSynergy Treatment Center is the premier alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in St. Louis, Mo. Patients at INSynergy are treated using a modern-day approach combining medical pharmaceutical therapy with counseling. To learn more, please visit … Read more on STLtoday.com

Talking about mental health: Locals say Elko needs more services
His treatment center focuses specifically on addiction treatment, and cannot diagnose mental health concerns. The only psychiatrist practicing in Elko, Ron Zedek, comes from out of town and holds office hours one day a month at … She believes drug … Read more on Elko Daily Free Press

Local heroes rewarded for efforts
As will David Benton, the clinic director of Hanmer Clinic Tauranga, which provides outpatient alcohol and drug addiction treatment, and co-chairman of the Midlands Addiction Advisory Forum. The award ceremony of all the Kiwibank Bay of Plenty Local … Read more on New Zealand Herald