New grief group for loved ones of those lost to heroin
His addiction, his father explained, started when a person who owed his son money gave him oxycodone instead. While in a rehabilitation facility to battle his painkiller addiction, he learned to shoot up heroin, his father said. After stints at other … Read more on The Journal News / Lohud.com

Glen Park area residents shoot down addiction rehab facility 0
A plan to build a drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation centre in southern Leduc County was killed before it even got off the ground. A large group of riled up residents of the Glen Park area of south Leduc County, north and west of Wizard Lake … Read more on Leduc Representative

Ministry aims to help addicts in recovery
Celebrate Recovery, an international ministry and support group for addicts who are trying to recover, is a 12-step program based on biblical principals, according to Kennedy, senior pastor. The program is not limited to any one type of addiction, but … Read more on Jacksonville Daily News

Drug Addiction Treatment Centers Becomes Brainwashing Center
Following the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) policy to abolish forced labor camps Drug Addiction Treatment Centers (DATC) have been established. Currently, the DATC in Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province has become a 'brainwashing center. Read more on New Tang Dynasty Television

Lorcet Withdrawal and Lorcet Detox

What's happening today in the north valley
Meet times, locations or to talk to recovering alcoholic, 342-5756. www.aabutte-glenn.org. Weekly. Iversen Wellness … Celebrate Recovery Christian 12-Step Program: 6:30-9 p.m. East Avenue Community Church, 1184 East Ave., Chico. 342-1806. Weekly. Read more on Enterprise-Record

Alcoholics Anonymous in UAE: 'attendees are getting younger'
… lack of local statistics, in the United States, alcoholism is recognised as a major health problem and is the third-biggest killer after cancer and heart disease. George admires the Government for recognising that there are people who need help and … Read more on The National

Archery classes at Forsythe
A free-will offering will be received for Sandy Relief''s Future with Hope, and Ranch Hope – a residential treatment center for troubled youth in Alloway. Call Jim Grant at 609-823-4590. Mother/Daughter Look Alike Contest noon-2 p.m. Saturday, May 10 … Read more on Shore News Today

Meet the Lamb of Wall Street, Broker of Sub Pop-Warner Deal, Buyer of …
As he consumes a prodigious amount of alcohol, he rages, sobs, brags, cackles hysterically, confesses then denies guilt for the events that sent him to prison and otherwise exudes the exuberant charm that persuaded hundreds of intelligent, worldly … Read more on Billboard

DeJarnette's ugly, complicated legacy
DeJarnette was part of the temperance movement that pushed for alcohol prohibition and continued to regard addiction to liquor and drugs as personal defects and hereditary traits along with epilepsy and mental illness. He believed Virginia could … Read more on Staunton News Leader

Community Services for March 23
Last Modified: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 9:44 p.m.. REJOICING IN RECOVERY, a faith-based addictions group, meets every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Flow of the Spirit Church, 90 Sheffield Drive, Ashville. For more information, call Michael Giles … Read more on Gadsden Times

03/23/2014 — This week in the Tri-State
6:30 p.m. — Ladies small group Celebrate Recovery meeting, basement of Fairview Baptist Church in Westwood. Refreshments will be served. No nursery available. 7 p.m. — 12-Step Addiction program, Kenova Church of God fellowship hall. Wednesday Read more on The Independent

Former sex trafficker starts Conway ministry to help women
Gonzalez spent years addicted to drugs, trafficked drugs and ran a prostitution ring before turning her life around after an encounter at Mosaic Church in Conway. Suzanne Gonzalez sat in the trailer at a long folding table that serves as her desk. She … Read more on Arkansas Online (subscription)

12-Step-Style Yoga for Addiction and Depression
2014-03-09-SuzulaBidon.jpeg This is an interview with Suzula Bidon, a certified yoga teacher, an addict in recovery (working on six years), an Ivy League graduate (Barnard/Columbia), a third-year law student (on the Dean's List), and a federal ex-felon … Read more on Huffington Post

New Helpline Provides Valuable Recovery Information for Young Addicts
LIGHTNING RELEASES 03/12/14 – Living a life controlled by substance abuse is no way to live. Unfortunately, many teenagers in Ravenna, OH struggle to overcome their alcohol or drug addiction on a daily basis. Many young addicts do not know where to … Read more on Ticker Report

Northland launches addiction recovery group for teens
On Friday, Northland Church will launch The Landing, a place where teens can find help, and hope, in overcoming their addictions, problems, hurts, and hang-ups. The program, as part of Northland's Celebrate Recovery ministry, is aimed at middle school … Read more on Orlando Sentinel (blog)

The road to recovery
Since its first center opened in New York, Teen Challenge has grown to nearly 250 centers in 48 states and over 1,000 centers in 95 countries. It is a Christian, faith-based approach to treatment of people with drug, alcohol and other life-controlling … Read more on Camas Washougal Post Record

March 6-12 Daily Calendars
(Take Off Pounds Sensibly), TOPS# AL 502, Lineville, 6 p.m., Lineville Nursing and Rehab chapel, 256-396-2703 or 256-396-5623. … Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christ-centered recovery program, free meal 5:30 p.m.; open meetings, 6:30 p.m.; small group … Read more on Anniston Star

Peter MacKay pondering tickets for pot possession
At the moment, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act gives the courts the power to put anyone caught in possession of a small quantity of marijuana behind bars for five years. Penalties are less stiff for first-time … “What we are talking about is … Read more on iPolitics.ca (subscription)

What's happening today in the north valley
First Baptist Church conference room, 850 Palmetto Ave. [email protected]. First Monday. Paradise Community Band: … Iversen Wellness & Recovery Center and Med Clinic: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. computer lab; 9 a.m. walking group; noon, member's … Read more on Enterprise-Record

Support groups in the Manatee-Sarasota area
Addictions: Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12 Step Program for chemically dependent and codependent men and woman, meets 7 p.m. Mondays at Faith Christian Church, 5215 Lorraine Road. Information: 941-746-5711, ext. 206; email cahilldonaol.com … Read more on Bradenton Herald