University Establishes a Recovery Housing Program
Five students are currently enrolled in the BC Recovery Housing program, created through collaboration between several offices in the Student Affairs division, including Residential Life, Health Promotions, Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Education … Read more on Boston College Chronicle

Russell Brand launches fund to raise money for drug and alcohol treatment …
… can help people to recover from addiction." Russell Brand with Tessa Jowell MP on BBC Question Time Brand, who himself is a recovering heroin addict and alcoholic, has become a voice for those in recovery and a frequent talking head on the subject. Read more on The Independent

Alcoholics Anonymous and Addiction Doctors Are Fighting an Outdated Battle
In the United States, where the 12-step program originated, AA is viewed by many as a national treasure of sorts. Social workers send patients to AA meetings. Judges condition people's freedom on meeting attendance. Desperate spouses … Alcoholics … Read more on Slate Magazine

Russell Brand launches alcohol recovery fund
Brand recently announced that he has set up the Give It Up Fund, which is managed by Comic Relief, to aid those leaving alcohol and drug rehabilitation centres to reintegrate into their local communities. “It's integral that people entering a life of … Read more on The Spirits Business

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Sherbrooke Launches New Program to Help Adults and …
A Sherbrooke alcohol and drug rehab center is announcing that it is launching a new program that will help adults and adolescents kick their addiction to GHB at Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. According to information on GHB released by a Government … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Question by Reeraw: Isn’t it illegal for employment and licensing agencies to ask medical questions?
Hypothetically, isnt it illegal when applying for a job or license for that agency to ask you personal health history questions such as, “In the past 5 years, have you ever been to or treated by any drug and/or alcohol program.” I am confused because I thought it was against HIPPA regulations for them to ask such a personal question. This is a medical issue and should be kept confidential, especially if their is NO criminal history. I am very bothered by them asking this and I would appreciate a little insite. Thanks.

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Answer by ssshherryy
sorry dont know

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Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Launches Interactive Map Showing …
SCRANTON, Pa., Jan. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Gary Tennis today announced that the department is now offering an interactive map on its website that plots the locations of hundreds of … Read more on EIN News (press release)

Alcohol & Drug Rehab St. John's Launches Program to Help Adults and …
St. John's, Canada (PRWEB) January 12, 2014. A St. John's alcohol and drug rehab center is launching a program toward helping adults and adolescents cut out their addiction to PCP through services available at Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. Read more on PR Web (press release)

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Winnipeg Launches Program to Support Adolescents in …
A Winnipeg alcohol and drug rehab center is announcing that it has started a new program aimed at helping adolescents break their abuse of marijuana through new services available at Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. According to a report from the … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse far higher in people with psychotic …
Smoking, drinking, and drug abuse are significantly higher among people with psychotic disorders. This is not quite a surprising conclusion, but the hard numbers were generated and given statistical credence by the largest ever study of substance abuse … Read more on Tech Times

Question by Shilajit: How to stop my friend from sniffing Dendrite (a glue consisting toluene and other intoxicants)?
Hey guys, I have a friend (Aged 24) who sniffs Dendrite every day. I know him almost 3 years now, and there hasn’t been a single day he didn’t do this thing. Sometimes he sniffs about 4-5 glue tubes a day. By now, he has become a junkie and he admits that he’s addicted. We’re all very concerned about his health as we know permanent brain damage is prevalent among users.
The most interesting part is this, he’s very well-educated and a very talented and struggling guitarist, an intellectual person I’d say, who’s interested in Classical/Jazz/Rock/Metal music and movies, unlike the usual abusers of this drug, who are mostly poor,homeless kids. He refuses to lay off of Dendrite for unknown reasons and we’re all pretty scared about this. Lately, I’ve been feeling his playing skills is lacking perfection. But that’s probably just me, and he isn’t really abnormal in any way and is quite a lovable person.
Rehab isn’t really an option, as the guy I’m talking about lives alone, away from his parents and they probably don’t know anything about this. When I ask him the reasons for sniffing glue, he just tells me that it’s the only thing that keeps his mind away from all the bullshit and depression and frustration,when the truth is, there isn’t really anything so frustrating. So probably he’s just making up excuses for sniffing more?
So, can anyone help me help him?

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Answer by Saya
First of all he has to realise that he has this problem. Before that, there is not much you can do besides explaining what sniffing glue does to his body.

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Alcohol & Drug Rehab Calgary Launches New Initiative to Help Adolescents …
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers stand firmly upon the foundation of the Twelve Spiritual Principles of recovery, which include Honesty, Hope, Faith, Courage, Integrity, Willingness, Humility, Love for Others (Brotherly and Sisterly), Justice … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Kelowna Launches Program to Help Adults and …
A Kelowna alcohol and drug rehab center is introducing a program geared toward helping adults and adolescents stop their cocaine addiction at Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. Based on information released by the National Anti-Drug Strategy in Canada, … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Montreal Announces Program to Help Adolescents Cut …
A Montreal alcohol and drug rehab center is announcing a new program geared toward helping adolescents, especially those in high school, cut down and stop their marijuana addiction through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. A report from the Canadian … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Treatment for drug war addicts
How do we create a “safe space” for both our political and law enforcement leaders to publicly acknowledge what most admit behind closed doors, which is that, indeed, our current policy is a failure. I propose that we start a Drug-War Addiction 12-step … Read more on Drug WarRant