The controversial law that criminalises drug use during pregnancy
Bill Haslam who said in a statement that “the intent of this bill is to give law enforcement and district attorneys a tool to address illicit drug use among pregnant women through treatment programs.” Understandably, the law and Loyola's arrest have … Read more on Newstalk 106-108 fm

County looks at drug treatment program
In the past, a significant difficulty in treating heroin addiction was that the primary drugs used to treat the addiction, methadone and suboxone, are also opiates. Those who beat their addiction to heroin then had to deal with a new addiction: the … Read more on Van Wert independent

Treatment options for drug–addicted teens [AUDIO]
In part five of our series “Drugs and Our Kids,” we discuss what treatment options are available for teens who are struggling with substance abuse. All this week we have been examining the issue, look for answers about why the drug epidemic has … Read more on New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio

Law contributes to prescription drug abuse, some say
Bill Haslam unveiled his Prescription For Success plan last month to try to curb some of the prescription drug abuse in Tennessee, a state that is considered one of the worst for prescription drug abuse in the nation. … The third goal in the … Read more on Cookeville Herald Citizen

Battling the scourge of drug abuse (editorial)
Mr. Cusick said improved access to care will be the result of requiring that insurers more carefully evaluate the medical necessity of treatment for drug addicts. "In an overwhelming number of cases, insurers are allowing patients with addiction … Read more on SILive.com

Local researchers hoping to impact future drug use treatments
Two local researchers are sifting through drug use treatment trials with the hope of impacting future therapies. It's been a project for Jennifer Brown, assistant professor of psychology at Texas Tech, for the last 10 years. She and her husband … Read more on LubbockOnline.com

Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers' prenatal drug use
A bill to allow criminal assault charges against women whose infants suffer harm from their mothers' prenatal drug abuse may soon be on the books in Tennessee. The bill now awaits a signature from Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. The measure would allow … Read more on MSNBC

Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails. While Christie has frequently said that drug and alcohol abuse is an … Read more on CNN (blog)

Forum On Drug Abuse Hears from Recovering Addicts
(AP) _ The president's top adviser on drug policy urged those recovering from drug addiction to give hope to others by speaking out, saying that stigma and denial about substance abuse are obstacles to treatment. Michael Botticelli, acting director of … Read more on CBS Local