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I also know that marijuana, though not deadly or nearly as addictive, can be, for some teens and young adults, a stepping stone to experimenting with more dangerous drugs. And I know only too well that a person who uses heroin, especially in … Read more on Rutland Herald

Letter: There are good and bad rehab centers
Your article on Oct. 23, "Rehab centers awash in fraud, abuse," was a first step, but more clear investigation is needed. This is a problem not only in Utah but nationally as well. Besides the fraudulent insurance billing, there are other ethical … Read more on Salt Lake Tribune

Country Music Mayhem – Cheaters, Boozers, Losers & Liars!
Barely four months after they wed in June 2006, the singer checked into rehab — his third time — at the Betty Ford Center. Six months after … He's battled marijuana and tax busts, but it was Willie's womanizing that nearly put him six feet under … Read more on The National Enquirer

Selling Sobriety – Weld for Birmingham
For addicts without insurance—roughly 41 million Americans are uninsured — the prospect of seeking help can seem financially hopeless. After all, for those in the grip of addiction, it's much more cost effective to score more dope than to check into … Read more on Weld for Birmingham (blog)

Flavor Flav faces driving under the influence of cocaine charge after Las …
Drayton in 1993 was charged with domestic violence along with cocaine and marijuana charges and later checked into the Betty Ford Centre for treatment of a crack cocaine addiction. He also went to rehab in 1997 at the Long Island Center For Recovery. Read more on Daily Mail

MOVIE REVIEW: 'Amy' tracks singer Winehouse's soaring talent, tragic demise …
Before she won six Grammys (including a trio for her massive breakout hit "Rehab"), before she descended into a morass of addiction and public humiliation, before she died of alcohol poisoning at age 27, bravura British songwriter and vocalist Amy … Read more on Duluth News Tribune

With no money for drug rehab, 'some people just disappear'
County-run drug and alcohol offices, which have contracts with treatment service providers, are often the first stop for uninsured or underinsured people battling addiction. As heroin and opiate addiction in central Pennsylvania spiraled into full … Read more on PennLive.com

Compulsive gambling causes problems for some
Only about 15 percent of disordered gamblers in the U.S. seek treatment or attend self-help groups, the National Center for Responsible Gambling has reported. Compulsive gamblers berate themselves, Vig said. "They think, 'I'm so stupid … If I had … Read more on Jamestown Sun

Ranch of the Friends: The Extraordinary Evolution of the L.A. County Poor Farm
It is on the south side of the highway, while its grandchild, the still very active Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, straddles the north side. After some confusion, my friend and I located the abandoned complex, which appears for all … Read more on KCET

Is alcoholism worse among professionals, harder to treat?
Joseph Dubois, manager of the Clinical Diagnostic Evaluation Program and member of the Professionals Program treatment team at the Betty Ford Center, talks about the challenges of providing effective alcohol and drug treatment for professionals. Joseph … Read more on The Desert Sun

Treatment center opens at former Copper resort
The Lake Tulloch Resort is now open under a new name with a new mission. The Lakes Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center opened its doors March 5. Business representatives say they offer a tailored “affordable” treatment program. Resort owner Bernadette … Read more on Calaveras Enterprise

Parish council to seek legal advice in federal lawsuit
The lawsuit claims that the council violated the federal Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act when it passed an ordinance last August that blocked Acadiana Addiction Center LLC from building a 50-unit treatment center at Choctaw … Read more on The Daily Advertiser

Betty Ford Center program addresses children's needs
Moe, who joined the center in 1998, serves with numerous organizations that deal with the impact of addiction on children. He has presented at … Initially he was met with skepticism about how it could fit into the existing treatment program. "I told … Read more on The Desert Sun

Betty Ford Center to open new LA outpatient clinic
The famed Betty Ford institution, which is recognized internationally and has treated countless celebrities over the years, has offered residential alcohol and substance abuse treatment out of its Rancho Mirage site since 1982. But after joining with … Read more on The Desert Sun

More help for those fighting addiction: New recovery homes
"We know we have the first stage of the process," Demo-Hodgins said, referring to Foundations Recovery, a residential treatment facility in Marion. "Oftentimes people completing that program … Opening of the three facilities follows state legislation … Read more on Marion Star

Graduates of Putnam County's Treatment Court Share Inspirational Stories
… social services and treatment professionals actively intervene and break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction and crime. Participation is offered to those who would otherwise be facing for offenses that are drug or alcohol related. … He … Read more on Patch.com

Chatham specialty court helps families find stability
Parents are required to complete intensive drug and alcohol treatment including individual, group, family and marriage counseling and/or residential treatment. That may include Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, weekly court sessions and drug testing. Read more on Savannah Morning News

AUDIO: State Proposes Expansion of Addiction Services
Building on efforts to reduce the number of individuals and families whose lives are impacted by addiction, Governor Markell today outlined a proposal for increased public treatment and recovery services in Delaware. Last year, 185 Delawareans, or … Read more on Delaware 105.9

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation makes an hour matter
The topic was “The Legacy of Betty Ford: Women in Recovery.” Panelists … The four panelists, who each shared her story of addiction to alcohol and her efforts to remain sober, took questions from those in attendance and offered advice on how to … Read more on The Desert Sun

How Backpacking Can Put You in Touch With Your Inner Saint
What is it about backpacking that makes it a "spiritual practice"? There's a sense of being taken to the edge. I have to draw on resources I didn't know I had. … I call myself a scholar in recovery, getting over my addiction to footnotes, my … Read more on National Geographic