Lawrence students criticize sexual assault policy
The university may require a perpetrator to get counseling to learn about healthy relationships, undergo treatment for alcohol abuse or leave the university entirely, she said. If university leaders don't expel individuals who violate the policy, their … Read more on Appleton Post Crescent

Clinton's campaign will make substance abuse, mental health key issues
People with addiction have found that treatment facilities are full and insurance companies won't cover the cost. The Affordable Care Act mandates that insurance plans make substance abuse and mental health treatment essential benefits, but treatment … Read more on Washington Post (blog)

NT warned not to tackle ice addiction at expense of alcohol abuse programs
However, the Northern Territory already has high rates of alcohol abuse and community groups are warning against removing any money from tackling the Territory's grog problems. Donna Hunter said she has been caring for her three grandchildren since … Read more on ABC Online

Options Recovery expands to new offices in Berkeley
Options Recovery Services is set to expand to Berkeley's Old City Hall annex space this month. The drug and alcohol treatment program is currently located on Center Street, and will retain that space while moving mostly administrative offices into the … Read more on Berkeleyside

Drug, alcohol abuse report released
Substance abuse continues to be a difficult area to treat and understand. The DAANES give a view of where the county sits in comparison to the state trends. As Crow Wing County Community Services moves forward trying to help those in our community with … Read more on The Lake Country Echo

Robert Anderson appointed president of Illinois Judges Association; Plans to …
gavel As new president of the Illinois Judges Associations, or IJA, DuPage County Circuit Judge Robert J. Anderson aims to strengthen the state's Lawyers Assistance Program without resorting to universal drug testing for Illinois judges. He will begin … Read more on Madison County Record

Regional Meeting Focuses on Ways to Fight Substance Abuse
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — Combating substance abuse one step at a time — law enforcement, behavioral health providers and even family members gathered Monday evening to provide feedback. That feedback will help form recommendations to go to … Read more on WSAZ-TV

Worcester awarded money to help stop opioid addiction before it starts
WORCESTER — Worcester has received $ 100,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services to help with its substance abuse activities. A total of 26 grants were awarded to 127 communities, according to a press release from the … Read more on MassLive.com

Tories' legal highs Bill will ban almost every drug possible – and jail …
Psychoactive means any substance which affects brain function – so that includes medicines, alcohol, tobacco, coffee and food. … Alcohol abuse costs the NHS £3.5bn a year while the cost of smoking-related illnesses has been estimated at more than £2bn. Read more on Mirror.co.uk

Utah man charged with murder in death of girlfriend's 2-year-old son
(Courtesy of Davis County Sheriff's Office) 23-year-old Jasmine Bridgeman and her boyfriend, 34-year-old Joshua Schoenenberger, shown, were booked related to child abuse Saturday. Their child died of his injuries Monday. … with second-degree felony … Read more on Salt Lake Tribune

Richard Di Natale's plans to reboot the Australian Greens
“I'm going to Portugal in July to look at what they are doing around the treatment of drugs,” he tells The Saturday Paper. “They have made a decision that, rather than prosecuting people who use drugs, they have mandated treatment, they have a whole … Read more on The Saturday Paper (subscription)

"Day of Hope" Celebrating Drug-Free Lifestyle in WV Set for September
The Ohio County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (OCSAPC) and West Virginia Council of Churches are teaming up for this prevention and recovery on that Sunday. All agree, its important to have a day to focus on solutions and activities in as many … Read more on WTRF

Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel tells Congress state …
Charlie Baker's administration has made addressing opioid abuse a priority and has convened a task force to make recommendations for policy changes. According to state statistics, more than 1,000 Massachusetts residents died of opioid overdoses in 2014 … Read more on MassLive.com

Heroin tops list of Lebanon County's drug-rehab cases
A day after the announcement of Lebanon's largest drug bust in recent history, the executive director of the Lebanon County Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse delivered a sobering message to the Lebanon County commissioners on Thursday. Read more on Lebanon Daily News

Nearly 10 years since Harrisburg State Hospital closed, state officials tout …
Marion is the deputy secretary for the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service. … "She has her own apartment, her own pet, she could choose when she wanted to eat, she had access to peers and other kinds of recovery resources," he said. Read more on PennLive.com

Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815-626-7333, ext. 317. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon … Read more on SaukValley.com

Charity Profile: Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Our continuum of care begins with a Medically-Assisted Detox Program, and also includes our High-Intensity Residential Program, Low-Intensity Residential Program, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Treatment Programs. In total, CADA offers 15 programs … Read more on Shreveport Times

'Mad Men' Star Jon Hamm Finishes Secret Rehab Stay For Alcoholism — Years …
As the cast of Mad Men prepares to toast their final season, one of the series' most familiar faces will be abstaining from champagne: RadarOnline.com has learned that leading man Jon Hamm recently completed a 30-day treatment program for alcohol abuse … Read more on RadarOnline

Addiction is a disease
The American Medical Association has considered alcoholism a disease since 1956. Nearly a half century later, the American Society of Addiction Medicine declared addiction a disease. In doing so they … Many take advantage of intensive treatment … Read more on Bucyrus Telegraph Forum

Share “Oklahoma counselors say a holistic…”
During a workshop Friday, Oklahoma addiction counselors said it's critical that mental health professionals understand the relationship between gambling addiction and other factors like drug or alcohol abuse and trauma when treating compulsive gamblers. Read more on NewsOK.com

Number of West Midlands children treated for drug and alcohol misuse is rising
Seven in ten children treated in the West Midlands, 70%, were treated for cannabis abuse, and just under a quarter, 23.2% were treated for alcohol abuse. Fewer children are being treated for abusing heroin and other opiates, just 20 children in 2012/13 … Read more on Coventry Telegraph

Liza Minnelli Checks Into Rehab For Alcohol Abuse, Now Making Progress
Broadway star Liza Minnelli has temporarily set aside her dancing shoes as she once again checked into a rehabilitation center in Malibu, California. The entertainer has decided to undergo treatment for alcohol abuse, her main issue, and is currently … Read more on International Business Times AU