O'Connor Ives rides wave of seacoast votes to victory
In her victory speech, O'Connor Ives ticked off a list of accomplishments in her freshman term at the Statehouse, including arranging for a special Senate committee on substance abuse to hold a hearing in the Merrimack Valley. She said the hearing led … Read more on Eagle-Tribune

A story of despair and triumph
Armed with a new lease on life, Crandell attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, consulted with counselors, and read everything he could about addiction. Once he gained some traction in his new life without drugs, he began to see that anything was … Read more on Toledo City Paper

Coakley wins Martha's Vineyard, loses state in governor's race
Abraham Seiman of Oak Bluffs, a retired health care administrator who serves on numerous town boards, and Robert Doyle of Chilmark, a retired substance abuse counselor involved in public health advocacy and addiction counseling, are the only new … Read more on Martha’s Vineyard Times

Rockport Goings On
The North Shore Health Project is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an evening of music and more at the Shalin Liu Music Performance Center in Rockport, on Friday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. Features Antje Duvekot and Meg Hutchinson as well as local singer … Read more on Gloucester Daily Times

Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks … S. Fifth St., Oregon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St … Read more on SaukValley.com

Fundraiser set for women's drug–rehab center
Moyers, author of the memoir “Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption” will present “Unmask the Stigma” on Oct. 16 at the James River Conference Center to help Roads to Recovery open its first recovery residence for women. The nonprofit operates … Read more on Lynchburg News and Advance

Naples medical marijuana ban closer to final approval
In that case, medical marijuana treatment centers and dispensaries could only be allowed under the ordinance in the city's medical district, subject to City Council approval. “This would prevent us from being stuck and trying to figure out what to do … Read more on The News-Press

Holt, MI Hotline Changing the Way Adolescents Find Recovery Help
Teen depression and other mental health problems can often make substance abuse worse so many treatment facilities can assist with that as well. Those who try to overcome their issues on their own have their heart in the right place, but they just need … Read more on Ticker Report

NEPA center for recovering addicts in the works
New approaches are needed because completing a formal drug treatment program and relying primarily on traditional support group meetings upon release, such as Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous, may not be enough, especially for opiod … Read more on Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Phoenix Health Programs to mark 40 years in Columbia
A local drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility's celebration of 40 years in Columbia includes a name change to reflect the full range of services provided for individuals and families affected by those substances. Phoenix Programs Inc. has changed … Read more on Columbia Daily Tribune

Robert Downey Jr Talks of Son's & His Addictions In Vanity Fair October Issue
Whether they are celebrities or ordinary folks, people going through rehab could benefit from a treatment method byBioCorRx, Inc. (OTCQB: BICX) which has developed an innovative approach to alcohol and opioid abuse treatment called the Start Fresh … Read more on International Business Times AU

Daily Calendar
Walk Chairman is Tammy White from Beatrice Health & Rehab. To register for the walk go to www.alz.org./walk … Alcoholics Anonymous: 8 p.m., closed First Presbyterian Church (west entrance), 321 N. Fifth St., Beatrice. Beatrice Undergrounders … Read more on Beatrice Daily Sun

End the War That Should Never Have Been
There are a lot of high-functioning alcoholics and drug addicts who need treatment, but stay under the radar, because the legal system and stigma associated with substance abuse prevent them from seeking help. There are also those who are totally out … Read more on Politix

My AA Sponsee Died of an Overdose
After all those Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, including dozens of trips across the country, I have a network of literally thousands of people — all marked secretly in my phone with ellipses next to their first names. This is an incredible resource … Read more on Huffington Post

Op-Ed: Addiction: Recovery is possible (Includes interview)
Mike asserts, “Celebrate Recovery is not like other addiction freeing programs.” It is a stepping stone out of addiction and into a spiritual awakening with God, to the next level of life he has for you. This gives the alcoholic purpose, a more … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Addiction recovery has to have spiritual component
Straight Stuff. Addiction recovery has to have spiritual component … One of the more controversial aspects of treatment for chemical dependency is the use of spiritually based approaches such as those pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. “How is it … Read more on The Register-Guard

This Is What Rehab and Recovery Is Really Like
This Is What Rehab and Recovery Is Really Like. Posted: 08/04/2014 4:43 pm EDT Updated: … After talking to her (looking back, I probably wasn't completely honest about my drinking) she declared that I abused alcohol and should seek a two day per week … Read more on Huffington Post (blog)

School board discusses drug testing
“During that 30 days they would have to get enrolled into a drug counseling program,” said Moyers. “We have forms for parents and students to fill out and also be signed by a drug counselor showing proof they have enrolled and underwent the proper course. Read more on Daily Journal Online

Local law enforcement, doctors, judges express concern over plight of mentally ill
“They take these drugs because they feel better on them. Some just get off … The mental health clinic prescribes medicine and they do their best to make sure they take their medication, but jail is not set up for counseling like in a treatment … Read more on Monroe News Star

Guest Column: 'Substance abuse' is not a crime
If Alcoholics Anonymous doesn't work for you, motivational counseling and group therapies provide alternative treatment approaches. Now what happens if the drug of choice is heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine? First, unlike alcohol, you can't purchase … Read more on Tahoe Daily Tribune