Not one more
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

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

New young Medicaid enrollees are fitter, but many need treatment for addiction
Walk-in clinics and residential facilities treated indigents and people in the criminal justice system, as well as uninsured people who paid out-of-pocket on a sliding income scale. Insurance was rarely billed. “Now, venture capitalists are starting to … Read more on Bend Bulletin

Mental illness & substance abuse disorders
As example, Francesca Barnett, who runs the Portland, Oregon residential mental health and addiction treatment facility has stated “I have never seen anyone seek treatment for drug addiction that didn't also have underlying mental health conditions. Read more on Valley morning Star

Non 12 Step Holistic Addiction Treatment Center in Sedona Promotes 4 Ways to …
The Sanctuary at Sedona today announced the publication of Brain Cell Growth: 4 Ways to Neurogenesis. The Sanctuary at Sedona is a non 12 step holistic addiction treatment center that uses a combination of ancient healing modules and cutting edge … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Hazelden opens Betty Ford treatment clinic in Los Angeles
Betty Ford Center Vice President Jim Steinhagen says that opening a series of outpatient clinics was one of the big goals of the 2013 merger of Center City, Minn.-based Hazelden and Betty Ford Center, which until now has based its addiction treatment … Read more on Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

ABC's Elizabeth Vargas enters rehab for alcohol abuse
LOS ANGELES (AP) – ABC News reporter Elizabeth Vargas has returned to a recovery center to be treated for alcohol dependency, she and the network said Sunday. The "20/20" co-anchor said in an emailed statement that she checked into a treatment … Read more on WKRN

The U.S. Addiction Rehab Industry
10 in-depth company profiles are provided for: Hazelden Treatment Centers, Betty Ford Center, CRC Health Group, Elements Behavioral Health, Passage Malibu, The Caron Foundation, Comprehensive Care Corp., Malibu Horizon Rehab Center, Behavioral … Read more on SYS-CON Media (press release)

We Don't Really Know How To Treat Depression And Alcoholism At The Same …
"When folks would show up at mental health centers with a substance abuse problem, a referral is often made for them to go and get substance abuse counseling first — get cleaned up, and then get your depression treated," explained Gamble in a phone … Read more on Huffington Post

Inpatient Treatment – General Overview of Treatment Process