Alcohol-free music festival to be held at Nottingham bar
Service user Matt Stone, a former crack and heroin user, says: "Events like this are a fantastic way to celebrate recovery from addiction and a great way to enjoy going out, listening to live music in a safe and alcohol free environment." The 36-year … Read more on Nottingham Post

Publicist: Shia LaBeouf receiving treatment for alcohol addiction but isn't in …
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A publicist says Shia LaBeouf is being treated for alcoholism. Melissa Kates said Tuesday the 28-year-old actor has not checked into a rehab facility but is receiving voluntary treatment for alcohol addiction. Kates said in a … Read more on Edmonton Journal

The Big Interview… with Sue Lee
… at the Davis House Salvation Army hostel, the Swindon Foyer for vulnerable young people, a young people's residential rehabilitation centre in Marlborough and at Dartmoor prison, where she worked for two years, helping inmates to overcome … Read more on Swindon Advertiser

Behind the RISE Foundation
Black, who left school at the age of 15 and by 17 was performing full-time with The Black Family and later Arcady, herself suffered from alcohol addiction and has long been open about her own recovery process. Part of that process was educating herself … Read more on Irish America

Yes, Internet addiction bootcamps do exist
Fortunately for students, some American universities are starting to include the treatment of Internet addiction in their counseling centers. Workshops instructing students about healthy Internet use are also popping up around the country, and … Read more on USA TODAY

Zac Efron Rehab News 2014: Vanessa Hudgens' Ex-Boyfriend Opens Up About …
After completing two stints in rehab for drugs and alcohol addiction, Zac Efron has been trying to keep himself clean. While Vanessa Hudgens' ex-boyfriend gets his life back on track, he opens up about life before his stints. We already know the story … Read more on Fashion & Style

Is John Tory in Toronto mayoral race 'sweet spot?: Hepburn
Today, the former provincial Conservative leader may be in a “sweet spot” in the race, the only contender gaining momentum in recent months while at the same time Chow's support is fading slightly and Ford, fresh from rehab for alcohol and drug abuse … Read more on Toronto Star Blogs (blog)

Addiction and Alcoholism in Nevada: Where to Get Treatment
Coming from a market leader in addiction treatment, as well as in recovery programs, the introduction of the Start Fresh Program in Nevada by Addiction Recovery Centers is good news to individuals and families battling with alcoholism and illegal drug … Read more on SmallCap Network

Employees or Insiders at Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Could be Eligible …
WASHINGTON , July 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Corporate Whistleblower Center is urging employees, or insiders at a substance abuse treatment center with proof the facility is grossly overbilling Medicaid out of hundreds of thousands, or millions of … Read more on Insurance News Net

Into Action Treatment Center to Join Exhibitors at C.O.R.E. Conference
Into Action Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center will join other professional exhibitors at the Clinical Overview of the Recovery Experience (C.O.R.E.) Conference July 20-23 in Amelia Island, Florida, where national and international addiction … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Two Americans infected with Ebola in Liberia outbreak
Samaritan's Purse, a Christian charity, said that its physician Kent Brantly was in stable condition and had been isolated at the group's Ebola treatment center at the ELWA hospital in the Liberian capital Monrovia. His symptoms included intermittent … Read more on Rappler

Monastery property could become a residential drug treatment center
“Steps Recovery Center has purchased the Mount Benedict's Monastery and has plans to operate it as a residential treatment center for substance abuse. As our name would indicate, we use the 12-Step treatment model, which being spiritual in nature, … Read more on Standard-Examiner

Not exactly harm reduction Why Iran has a progressive drug rehab program …
So, alongside the market for illegal drugs, the field of addiction, treatment and rehab has become a profitable business—confirmed by the large numbers of private centres working in this area. However, this has been mainly driven by non-state sectors. Read more on Quartz

George Michael has 'shut himself off from the world and become a recluse'
Last year George – who has fought a public battle against drug and alcohol addiction – mysteriously fell out of a car hurtling down the fast lane of the M1 motorway and was airlifted to hospital with a head injury. A friend revealed: “Since splitting … Read more on Mirror.co.uk

No easy cure for rehab costs
Some of the clients being treated for substance abuse at the De Novo Treatment Centre participate in an art class. Photo: Courtney Africa. Cape Town – The Western Cape government is struggling to meet the increasing demand for rehabilitation facilities … Read more on Independent Online

Addiction and Recovery Expert Christopher Kennedy Lawford to Keynote …
Lawford is the author of the best-selling Symptoms of Withdrawal: A Memoir of Snapshots & Redemption, in which he shares his life story of drug and alcohol addiction and recovery. Lawford will draw from these personal experiences in his keynote … Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

Photo essay: Sex and drugs in an HIV-infected paradise
Rather, he supported a mix of prevention, education, treatment and law enforcement activities to help drug users recover from addiction and to discourage others from trying in the first place. President Obama signed a bill ending the 'Needle Exchange … Read more on PBS NewsHour

Troubled Teens in The Villages, FL Have New Substance Abuse Recovery Help …
A new helpline for young adults in The Villages, FL is offering options for substance abuse recovery. LIGHTNING RELEASES (6/28/2014) – Many adolescents in Sumter County have come to the realization they need help for a drug or alcohol substance … Read more on Ticker Report