Midland Coalition Reveals Marijuana As The Drug Of Choice Among Teens
MIDLAND, TX (Local Big 2 News) — Some surprising results revealed regarding drinking and drug use among adolescents. The Midland Coalition presented those results, hoping to bring light to the issue. "The line between use, abuse and addiction, there's … Read more on Permianbasin360

Exploring Adderall abuse among teens
Following a recent investigation into Adderall use at Mount Horeb High School, NBC15 is digging deeper into the issue of Adderall abuse among teens. Adderall is a prescription drug used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known … Read more on WMTV

Cherokee Nation opens substance abuse treatment center for teenagers in …
The Cherokee Nation celebrated Monday the construction of its $ 5 million Jack Brown Center in Tahlequah. The treatment center helps American Indian ages 13 to 18 overcome drug and alcohol addiction. It's one of only 10 centers of its kind in the … Read more on NewsOK.com

Stock in News: Google Glass Can Cause Addiction
The San Diego case involved a 31-year-old man who checked in to the Navy's Substance Abuse and Recovery Program for alcoholism treatment was also treated for a Google Glass addiction. The researchers noted the man “exhibited significant frustration … Read more on Tech News

First American Ultra-Rapid Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program Launched by …
“We immediately expanded our program's enhancements to include treatment for alcohol addiction. However, what we didn't expect was that we'd be the first treatment program in the US to “go public” in offering this kind of treatment to alcohol addicts. Read more on DigitalJournal.com

In a New Audio Interview at SmallCapVoice.com, BioCorRx, Inc. Chief Financial …
The second component of the program developed by BioCorRx, Inc. is a one on one coaching program specifically tailored for the treatment of alcoholism and other substance abuse addictions. For more information on BICX and to sign up for updates from … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release)

Covering Your Health Special Report: Overcoming Addiction
“Then, when things get really bad, they'll come to a residential treatment program, such as Fountain Centers where we try to stabilize people to help them get back on their feet again.” He says this process usually takes three to five weeks, but that … Read more on KIMT 3

Clark, Champaign counties awarded 0K for opiate treatment
The Rocking Horse Center in Springfield will get $ 250,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to add staff members and services to treat patients with drug addictions. The Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services Board of Logan and … Read more on Springfield News Sun

Group establishes first drug rehabilitation recovery house in Greene County
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (AP) — Three years ago, Steps Inside, a nonprofit drug and alcohol drop-in center in Waynesburg with a mission of recovery, created a "Community Recovery" committee to further that mission in the area. There were monthly meetings … Read more on The Patriot-News – PennLive.com

After blaze in Bethel, alcohol addiction counselors soldier on
People travel to Bethel from all over Alaska for treatment at the Phillips Ayagnirvik (or Alcoholism) Treatment Center, whose renovated building went down in flames on Monday night. PATC is a place where they face their addiction and take steps towards … Read more on KTVA CBS 11 News Alaska

Rise of quasi-legal drugs has hospitals turning to 'workbook' treatment
“Of (the users of dangerous drugs) I treated, 80 percent were addicts,” said Nobuya Naruse, deputy chief of the center. As legal crackdowns on the use of dangerous drugs have proved inadequate, it is important to improve the treatment of addiction, he … Read more on The Japan Times

Heroin Arrests, Addiction Treatment Up In Hill City
"We were looking at about 50-50: fifty percent those seeking treatment for heroin addiction and 50 percent of those seeking treatment for alcohol," said Nielsen. Unlike those in alcoholics anonymous where ages range from youth to seniors, Nielsen says … Read more on WSET

Binge drinking still a problem in the Midwest
“Iowa has been one of the top binge drinking states ever since they have been keeping track,” according to alcohol prevention specialist with Praire Ridge Addiction Treatment Services, Jay Pedelty. Local bartender, Ross Piersma can attest to the issue. Read more on KIMT 3

Cherokee Nation Opens New M Substance Abuse Treatment Center
The Cherokee Nation celebrated the construction of its new $ 5 million Jack Brown Center at a grand opening ceremony in Tahlequah, OKlahoma. The treatment center helps Native youth ages 13-18 overcome drug and alcohol addiction. It's one of only 10 … Read more on Indian Country Today Media Network

Grand Rapids Red Project Works to Stop Overdose Deaths
By keeping drug users healthy through the syringe exchange program and alive through naloxone distribution and training, clients are free to chart their own future. “Nobody will deny that … A naloxone recovery kit distributed by the Grand Rapids Red … Read more on A Healthier Michigan

Christmas gala at Science Hill Inn
The event is free for everyone to learn more about Relay and includes free chili for everyone. Be sure to …. Celebrate Recovery is a Christian-based Drug and Alcohol Recovery at the First Baptist Church, across from the Shelby County Fairgrounds. It … Read more on Shelbyville Sentinel News

New Cherokee Nation rehab center focuses on tribal youth addition
The Jack Brown Center is a treatment center that helps Native youth ages 13-18 overcome drug and alcohol addiction. …. You will see 5 articles for free before being asked to register, and then you can view 5 additional articles by registering or … Read more on Grandlakenews

Alcohol recovery drug 'more effective' among patients with genetic variant
The Mayo Clinic team recruited participants enrolled in community-based alcohol recovery programs who were being treated with acamprosate. The researchers studied the association between genetic variations and the length of sobriety among the … Read more on Medical News Today

Innovative Detox Launches First American Ultra-Rapid Alcohol Addiction Detox …
"We asked a university marketing professor to research the alcohol treatment market for us," Dr. Furst noted. "He could find no other ultra-rapid detox programs treating alcohol addicts while under anesthesia. "If other programs are out there, we have … Read more on MarketWatch

How IU alcohol violations rank in the Big Ten
Indiana University's basketball program is gaining a reputation as an alcohol-infused one. But does the Bloomington campus as a whole — all 46,615 students — live up to that standing? An IndyStar examination of liquor law violations at the 14 Big Ten … Read more on Indianapolis Star