Report: Albany VA clinics should improve alcohol abuse aid
… released Tuesday, said the Stratton VA's outpatient clinics should do a better job of completing assessments of veterans who report using alcohol, and of documenting that patients diagnosed with alcohol dependence are offered further treatment. Read more on Albany Times Union

Key Clock Genes Linked To Alcohol Use and Abuse
Response: Alcohol-use disorders are often comorbid conditions with mood and anxiety disorders. Clinical studies have demonstrated that there are abnormalities in circadian rhythms and intrinsic clocks in patients with alcohol-use disorders. Circadian … Read more on Medical Research News and Interviews on MedicalResearch.com (blog)

Addiction Recovery Advice Available Courtesy of Boca Raton, FL Helpline
The alcoholism treatment hotline for Boca Raton, FL is helping drug and alcohol abusers find a recovery program and facility which can help them achieve sobriety. LIGHTNING RELEASES 01/22/15 — There's a lot of great things about Boca Raton, FL. Read more on Ticker Report

New Year may mean time to rethink drinking
Alexian Brothers Health System, which offers addiction treatment programs in the Chicago area, saw 20 per cent more calls about service options in December compared to November, said Carol Hartmann, business development director for Alexian Brothers … Read more on Winnipeg Free Press

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

Inspire Malibu Redefines Addiction Treatment With Groundbreaking 'Hybrid …
Only possible when implemented by accredited and proven medical experts, Dr. Mohammad's Hybrid Treatment Model and Hybrid Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center are being touted by addiction insiders as the future of effective addiction medicine and … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release)

Firelands gets grant for drug, alcohol treatment
Firelands Regional Medical Center is boosting its efforts to fight substance abuse after receiving a grant of nearly half a million dollars. The Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services grant totals $ 457,600 and was given to Firelands Counseling and … Read more on Sandusky Register

San Antonio Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Assists Addicts in Finding Therapy
The innovative new Troubled Teen Helpline in San Antonio, TX is a wonderful resource for adolescents who need assistance finding a reliable drug and alcohol rehabilitation center offering a variety of treatment methods for teenage drug addicts … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Josh Gordon says he “definitely” does not have a drug problem
Browns receiver Josh Gordon, who checked into a rehab facility after a drunk driving arrest and is suspended for the entire 2014 season for multiple failed drug tests, says he does not have a drug problem. “Do I believe I have a drug problem … Read more on NBCSports.com

Leon Valley Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Offers Guidance to Drug and Alcohol …
LIGHTNING RELEASES 04/21/14 –The people of Leon Valley, TX who struggle with drug and alcohol substance abuse are often unsure of where they can go to get real help. Teenagers are even more problematic because they have even less resources at … Read more on Ticker Report

Hassan speaks at substance abuse forum
That, according to experts, is a better term and is much less of a stigma for those battling addiction. “Substance Misuse Treatment and Trends” was the theme of a conference yesterday at the Stockbridge Theatre at Pinkerton Academy. Center for Life … Read more on Eagle-Tribune

Gambling Addiction Treatment Sparse As Mass. Gears Up For Casinos
This is a very complicated disorder that's very interconnected to both mental health and substance abuse,” Ortiz explains. He and Dot Duda from Mt. Auburn Hospital say people in the throes of addiction need easy access to treatment. “If they're driving … Read more on WBUR

Anti-craving drug and counseling lower alcohol harm in homeless, without …
"Abstinence-based alcohol treatment has not been effective for or desirable to many homeless people with alcohol dependence ," said Susan Collins of the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is the lead … Read more on EurekAlert (press release)

Affordable Care Act boon to addiction rehab industry
Group Health Research Institute senior investigator Dr. Katherine Bradley noted that addiction rehabilitation were long dependent on support groups to treat alcoholism. This has since changed, however, as more health care practitioners started to view … Read more on Gant Daily

Alcoholism Treatment Underused. Drug Treatments Could Save Thousands
Analyzing 122 studies, University of North Carolina researchers found that drug treatment options to treat a variety of alcohol use disorders, including alcoholism are widely underused. Two drugs, naltrexone and acamprosate have been approved for over … Read more on The News Ledge

Unique implant treatment for alcohol abuse gaining traction in the Bay Area
Naltrexone itself has been available for more than two decades for alcohol treatment, but until recently it was mainly in pill form, which was a hurdle for many struggling alcoholics. "If you take alcoholics, the most notorious of non-compliant … Read more on abc7news.com

Toronto mayor says he'll take leave for alcohol treatment
TORONTO • Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will take an immediate leave of absence to seek help for alcohol, he said, as a report surfaced about a second video of the mayor smoking what appears to be crack cocaine. Ford said he would also take a leave from his … Read more on STLtoday.com

Bland County man convicted of reduced charges in fatal wreck
After his release, Griggs will be on intensive supervised probation with an emphasis on alcoholism treatment. He will get credit for the time he's already served in the New River Valley Regional Jail while awaiting trial. DeHart told the judge that the … Read more on Southwest Virginia Today

A SOBERING STORY: Some users can mask their problem
… not an immediate implosion. “But eventually it's going to catch up with them as their body starts to break down and they start to have problems,” said Vince Mercuri, executive director of The Open Door Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Center in … Read more on Indiana Gazette

Does diet really help in reducing risk for getting cancer?
Anthony Perre, M.D., is Director of New Patient Intake and Vice Chief of Administrative Affairs at Cancer Treatment Centers of America ® in Philadelphia. In addition to his special interest in cancer survivorship, his clinical expertise includes … Read more on Philly.com

West Brazos Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Assists Addicts in Finding Therapy
LIGHTNING RELEASES 04/21/14 –The innovative new West Brazos Alcoholism Treatment Helpline is a wonderful resource for adolescents who need assistance finding a reliable drug and alcohol rehabilitation center offering a variety of treatment methods. Read more on Ticker Report