'A purpose in life,' Mike Hirst named 2016 Citizen of the Year
Three days later, Mike Hirst addressed the drug's dangers at his son's funeral and later formed the non-profit organization, Andy's Angels, to support, educate and mentor people who've succumbed to heroin addiction. For five years, Hirst has spoken at … Read more on MLive.com

Support listings Jan. 3, 2015
Celebrate Recovery, Christ centered recovery ministry to assist individuals to implement God's grace and healing in their lives for any situation including alcoholism, divorce, sexual abuse, domestic violence, drug addiction, overeating, sexual … Read more on The Keene Sentinel

New Hampshire's Drug Epidemic Takes Center Stage Before Democratic Debate
… their hosts are begging them to focus on the drug epidemic that has gripped the state. In a poll conducted by ABC Manchester affiliate WMUR-TV in October, residents named drug abuse the top issue facing New Hampshire, the only time in the past … Read more on ABC News

Mother speaks out about son's addiction underlying major Meriden drug bust
Though he successfully completed a rehabilitation program in Florida this fall, “I'll be a recovering addict till I die,” Christopher Willette said, noting that mental illness also played a role in his addiction. In college, Christopher Willette began … Read more on Meriden Record-Journal

Speaking of recovery
… Day in Newfoundland and Labrador. The event will take place Sept. 26 in Grand Falls-Windsor and is meant to raise awareness to take the stigma away from alcoholism and addiction, celebrate recovery and offer avenues of help to those suffering. Read more on Grand Falls-Windsor Advertiser

Scientists pinpoint specific cells in the brain that make drinkers crave more …
A cure for alcoholism could become a reality, scientists say, after they discovered the specific brain cells responsible for inciting cravings. As well as helping those blighted by a weakness for alcohol, the breakthrough could help people battling a … Read more on Daily Mail

Matthew Perry Alcoholism Recovery: 'Friends' Chandler Bing [VIDEO] Talks …
While making millions shout in laughter as Chandler Bing on the hit NBC series Friends, actor Matthew Perry was fighting his own demons in the form of alcohol. The lead of The Odd Couple has been rather open about his battle with alcoholism over the … Read more on Mstarz

ALCOHOLISM IN THE NORTH COUNTRY
Left, James P. Scordo, executive director of the Credo Community Center for the Treatment of Addictions, says alcohol continues to be 'the number one drug of choice.' Right, Credo offers an inpatient rehabilitation program on a 115-acre farm in Evans … Read more on WatertownDailyTimes.com

Mt. Ascutney Hospital Official Named Citizen of the Year
Lord has also helped establish a number of community-based health projects, including structured after-school programming for teens, drug and alcohol counseling and recovery programs, mental health and dental services and food and clothing drives, the … Read more on Valley News

Support Notes 12.7.14
Celebrate Recovery: Christ-centered 12-step program meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at Community Bible Church, 9201 Dallas St.; 452-9201. Christians in Recovery: Faith-based support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Rye Hill Baptist Church, 11512 Old … Read more on Times Record

Investigation: Addicted nurses steal patients' drugs
You would never know Diane Hake had a drug problem in 2000 because the registered nurse entered a confidential program for health care workers that allowed her license to remain clean. In exchange, Hake was supposed to get treatment and return to … Read more on Staunton News Leader

Grand Rapids Red Project Works to Stop Overdose Deaths
By keeping drug users healthy through the syringe exchange program and alive through naloxone distribution and training, clients are free to chart their own future. “Nobody will deny that … A naloxone recovery kit distributed by the Grand Rapids Red … Read more on A Healthier Michigan

Christmas gala at Science Hill Inn
The event is free for everyone to learn more about Relay and includes free chili for everyone. Be sure to …. Celebrate Recovery is a Christian-based Drug and Alcohol Recovery at the First Baptist Church, across from the Shelby County Fairgrounds. It … Read more on Shelbyville Sentinel News

New Cherokee Nation rehab center focuses on tribal youth addition
The Jack Brown Center is a treatment center that helps Native youth ages 13-18 overcome drug and alcohol addiction. …. You will see 5 articles for free before being asked to register, and then you can view 5 additional articles by registering or … Read more on Grandlakenews

Heroin possesses one's mind
Williams added that overcoming the psychological part of the addiction often requires substantial mental therapy through rehab facilities and support groups. Rock Point Church in Crawfordsville offers support through its Celebrate Recovery Program. Read more on Journal Review

Del. addiction: Staggering numbers
The number of Delawareans touched by addiction is staggering. Last year alone, there were 7,590 admissions into state-funded treatment facilities – the second-highest admission rate in five years. But those numbers do not even cover the people who fall … Read more on The News Journal

College athletes would face mandatory drug testing under proposed bill
First-time offenders would have to complete an on-campus drug treatment program offered by the school. Repeat offenders would face a multi-game suspension, loss of any state-supported financial aid, and – after four violations – would no longer be able … Read more on The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com

Drug Rehab For Women Offers 101 Reasons to Celebrate Recovery
Destination Hope: The Women's Program is a full service addiction, drug, alcohol and dual diagnosis drug rehab for women treatment facility in Florida for women suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues. Treatment programs include: drug … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Builders of drug/alcohol treatment center want public feedback
The T-Center will be the first of its kind in the state, a stand alone, drug-alcohol treatment center. The program focuses on residential and medical treatment to help addicts detox and get clean for good. The typical stay for a patient would be … Read more on West Virginia MetroNews

'Exceptional responders' may point to personalized cancer therapy
In the meantime, individual hospitals are setting up their own programs. A Boston-area team of physicians, cancer researchers, and genome specialists collaborated to unravel the case of Grace Silva, 58, … Then, they studied the new mutation in cells … Read more on Boston Globe