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

Trading Incarceration for Rehabilitation
The programs offer mental health evaluations, addiction treatment and job training to help break the jail-to-street-to-jail cycle that so commonly plagues homeless drug users. Seattle's new pre-booking diversion program, Law Enforcement Assisted … Read more on Daily Nexus

New addiction treatment venture completes Series A funding
Startup addiction treatment services company JourneyPure Inc. has completed its Series A investment led by Rolling Hills Ventures, the angel investment fund of Clayton Associates. The investment figure was not disclosed. The company has a three … Read more on Nashville Post (subscription)

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

More funding for addiction treatment, but problems remain
(Lancaster) — Lancaster County recently shifted some mental health grant money from the state to help people addicted to drugs and alcohol, after it ran out of funds for inpatient treatment just five months into the fiscal year. Rick Kastner, head of … Read more on witf.org

Alcohol–dependence treatment Selincro granted licence
Many treatments for alcohol dependence – such as antabuse – are largely reliant on total abstinence. Dr Garrett McGovern, a Dublin-based GP who specialises in the area of addiction said: "Selincro seems to reduce the desire to drink lots of alcohol … Read more on BreakingNews.ie

Lake Orion-based addiction treatment center holding 5K community outreach …
Advertisement. Funds raised by Run Over Addiction support the Guest House, a nonprofit 501(c)3 that provides education and treatment for religious officials suffering from alcoholism, addictions and other behavioral health conditions. — Staff writer … Read more on The Daily Tribune

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

Federal aid needed to fight heroin addiction, expert says
WASHINGTON — Federal legislation is critical to help communities fight growing abuse of prescription drugs and heroin, a founder of an Indianapolis high school for recovering addicts told members of Congress on Thursday. "In my 25 years of experience … Read more on Indianapolis Star

Investigation: Army substance-abuse program in disarray
The Army's transfer of substance-abuse outpatient treatment from medical to non-medical leadership in 2010 has led to substandard care, the mass exodus of veteran personnel and the hiring of unqualified clinic directors and counselors, according to … Read more on USA TODAY

Los Angeles drug alcohol recovery publisher stigmatizes addiction
“The article published by Buschel offers no value to its audience who seek more meaningful content such as the latest news on medical breakthroughs in addiction treatment or stories of recovery where people suffering from addiction can become inspired … Read more on Examiner.com