Fatal methadone overdoses soar in Kent County
Would seem to make more sense to substitute medical marijuana for methadone to treat addicts. Methadone can be just as lethal as the drug for which it's being substituted. I saw far more economic and personal damage from alcohol than from pot during my … Read more on WZZM

Dauphin County commissioners vow battle on prescription drug addiction …
Treatment dollars in Pennsylvania have been cut $ 18 million in four years, Hartwick said. “If we don't match up the appropriate length of time for treatment to the addiction assessment for the individual, it can be the biggest waste of money," he said … Read more on Patriot-News

Parents gather in Hillsdale to learn from father of drug addict
HILLSDALE – Before David Sheff, a journalist and author, stepped on the Pascack Valley High School stage to discuss his son's journey through drug addiction and rehabilitation, a Woodcliff Lake mother approached him in a small office in the school … Read more on NorthJersey.com

National Conference Brings Together Leading Experts Specializing in the …
Bestselling author and journalist, David Sheff will open the conference on Monday, March 31 with an inspiring presentation drawn from both of his bestselling books, Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction and Clean: Overcoming … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Essex County strikes new partnership with local clergy in effort to battle …
At times, ministering to jobless congregants can feel overwhelming, especially when they face other issues such as learning English or overcoming substance abuse, Negron, who described himself as a former addict, said. “At least now we know how to … Read more on The Star-Ledger

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous offers hope for those living with food …
Eventually, Deborah started attending Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meetings in Leichhardt, and in two years she lost 40kg. Now a healthy 58kg, the mother of three said she was now free from the “craziness” of food addiction. Deborah said food … Read more on The Daily Telegraph

A beloved son fuels his father's quest to understand addiction and recovery
David Sheff followed up his memoir with “Clean,” just released in paperback, in which he transforms his horror, helplessness and self-blame into a rigorous exploration of the field of addiction and recovery. His quest took him across the country – into … Read more on MinnPost.com