Inside China's first rehab hospital for contagious disease patients in Zhongshan
Ankle chains, heavy locks and unforgiving handcuffs – these are the harrowing scenes to be found inside China's first rehab hospital. Zhongshan City Second People's Hospital Southern Branch in southern China was specifically built for patients with … Read more on Daily Mail

Family, friends hope Ron Hynes' death shines light on drug addiction
White, Morris and Joel Hynes all say there should be more help and treatment services for drug addicts in the province, which they say has seen a spike in crime and drug use in recent years. "Newfoundland and Labrador needs help. We are crying out for … Read more on CTV News

Life Testimony: Founding Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Drug Addict …
Editor's note: This story talks about the life testimony of Li Ming, the founder of the Faith Hope Love Family. It tells of how God successfully led him out of drugs, called him to establish a drug rehabilitation center ,and to help lots of drug … Read more on China Christian Daily (press release)

Maine plan to attack drug crisis would spend equally on treatment, enforcement
AUGUSTA — Legislative leaders on Wednesday unveiled a $ 4.8 million proposal to fight the state's drug crisis that includes more agents to crack down on dealers and more treatment for people already addicted. The plan, backed by three of the four … Read more on Press Herald

Rich Winant owns Kelly House, a sober home in Wakefield. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Sober homes — places where people can live after residential substance use treatment to support the early stages of sobriety — have a somewhat sketchy reputation in Massachusetts. After years of complaints and lawsuits alleging that … Recent … Read more on WBUR

Mental health care in Ohio shifts from hospitals to jails
YOUNGSTOWN. In the aftermath of highly publicized issues, such as mass shootings and skyrocketing drug addiction, more scrutiny has been placed on services for those with mental health and recovery issues. … The sheriff said a high percentage of jail … Read more on Youngstown Vindicator

Talk Story with John Chamness
One area where we do a lot of work is helping people deal with alcohol and drug addiction. Many people don't realize we are the largest provider of addiction treatment in the state. Just on Oahu, we have three facilities that help people with … Read more on Hawaii Business Magazine

County to consider treatment program for some inmates with mental health …
Eastern North Carolina has a vital need for treatment centers. There are over 33,000 individuals in the region with an alcohol or drug addiction. Of these, over 3,800 are uninsured or underinsured adults. These individuals have few options for recovery … Read more on WECT-TV6

Shasta County mental health resources
Outpatient alcohol and drug programs: 225-5200. Programs treat alcohol and drug abuse and provide counseling, substance abuse education and crisis intervention. Youth mental health services: 225-5200. Outpatient counseling, assessments, case … Read more on Redding Record Searchlight

Dr. Arturo Taca, Jr., St. Louis Psychiatrist, Elected Midwest Chapter …
INSynergy Treatment Center is the premier alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in St. Louis, Mo. Patients at INSynergy are treated using a modern-day approach combining medical pharmaceutical therapy with counseling. To learn more, please visit … Read more on STLtoday.com

Talking about mental health: Locals say Elko needs more services
His treatment center focuses specifically on addiction treatment, and cannot diagnose mental health concerns. The only psychiatrist practicing in Elko, Ron Zedek, comes from out of town and holds office hours one day a month at … She believes drug … Read more on Elko Daily Free Press

Local heroes rewarded for efforts
As will David Benton, the clinic director of Hanmer Clinic Tauranga, which provides outpatient alcohol and drug addiction treatment, and co-chairman of the Midlands Addiction Advisory Forum. The award ceremony of all the Kiwibank Bay of Plenty Local … Read more on New Zealand Herald

Tulsa Mulls a New Approach to Address Public Drunkenness
City officials are in talks with the Tulsa nonprofit addiction recovery center 12&12 about creating a “public inebriate alternative." Both city and 12&12 officials say any deal is likely a ways off. Police and substance abuse professionals believe it … Read more on Oklahoma Watch

There's a Drug That Prevents HIV. Let's Use It
In the study, conducted at two clinics treating sexually transmitted diseases and a community health center in three different cities, 437 men and transgender women took PrEP, which consists of emtricitabine and tenofovir (together called Truvada), for … Read more on TIME

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers Orlando launches Painkiller Addiction and …
Alcohol Treatment Centers Orlando are promoting their prescription drug addiction rehab in the Orlando area to help those suffering become aware of recovery programs that are available to them. Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers Orlando has provided … Read more on PRUnderground (press release)

Medications to treat opioid use disorders — new guideline from the American …
September 24, 2015 – Medications play an important role in managing patients with opioid use disorders, but there are not enough physicians with the knowledge and ability to use these often-complex treatments. New evidence-based recommendations on … Read more on EurekAlert (press release)

The Importance of Addressing Core Psychological Issues in Drug Addiction Treatment
There are many ways to go about addressing these core psychological issues, one way is with behavior therapy. Behavior therapy can assist patients to engage in the treatment procedure, help change their attitudes and behaviors that are drug related … Read more on Digital Journal

Recovering addicts pack the State House for expanded treatment
Some addicts can't afford the cost of treatment programs. Beginning in October, private health insurance companies will be required to cover detox and up to two weeks of in-patient treatment. State lawmakers are also considering drug screenings for … Read more on wwlp.com

10 Ways to Try to Prevent Drug Addiction in Your Child
We know personally the pain of addiction. Addiction is a disease based on biochemical abnormalities, and it should be treated as a disease, not a crime. The epidemic is a combination of biochemical abnormalities, potency of the drug available, the … Read more on Parenting Magazine

Hillary Clinton says '23 million Americans suffer from addiction, but only 1 …
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton recently announced a $ 10 billion proposal for treating drug and alcohol addiction. While addiction and treatment has not traditionally been a top-tier issue in presidential races, it has attracted … Read more on PolitiFact

Reversal in 'War on Drugs': Treatment, not time
Capretto said he supports more robust treatment programs to deal with heroin and opiate addiction instead of continuing to churn people through the criminal justice system, in part because of lessons learned in the past 30 years. “I think we've learned … Read more on Tribune-Review

Sanford addiction treatment clinic to close, cites LePage Administration policies
"We're in the business of treating the disease of addiction," Spectrum President and CEO Charles Faris said in a statement. "In Massachusetts, we're seeing law enforcement helping addicts get into treatment. In Maine, Gov. LePage is discussing the … Read more on WMTW Portland