Editorial: Mental health care a wise investment
However, mental health treatment and drug and alcohol rehabilitation have been kept at tight funding levels through the recession and recovery years, even as surpluses began to appear. Funding could have been worse, mental health officials concede, but … Read more on Ocala

NY rape suspect in custody in Florida
Pinellas Park Police Sgt. Adam Geissenberger said Sawyer was living at the Calvary Chapel church as part of a rehabilitation program. According to the church's website, it offers drug and alcohol addiction ministries and a homeless outreach program. Read more on seattlepi.com

David Cassidy: 'I am an alcoholic'
(CNN) — Pop icon David Cassidy, in rehab after his latest DUI arrest, says if he ever takes another drink, it could be fatal. In an interview with Piers Morgan, Cassidy admitted that his latest drunken driving arrest was a wake-up call. "If I take … Read more on CNN

'Racist' alcohol laws and policing spark protest in Alice Springs
"We need to treat it as a disease and we need to start putting more money into rehab centres and not putting our people in jail because whilst we're incarcerated there is no help and services in our jails and prison systems in the Northern Territory … Read more on SBS

Pedophile support programs challenge community hatred
Since her husband's release several years ago, Barbara has dedicated her own life to his rehabilitation, learning about paedophilia and its treatments and watching him to make sure he never does anything like it again. She read about a Canadian program … Read more on Sydney Morning Herald

Farewell Chip – Focus 12 founder departs town to run Harley St practice
A farewell celebration was held at the weekend for Chip Somers, founder of Bury St Edmunds drug and alcohol rehabilitation charity Focus 12. The event was held at The Centre, in St John's Street, for Mr Somers, who is running a private practice, in … Read more on Bury Free Press

David Cassidy Web Exclusive: “If I take another drink, I'm going to die"
Singer and songwriter David Cassidy may be best known for his role in the famed 1970's sitcom "The Partridge Family", but during his most recent adult years, the former teen pop-star has become equally infamous for his struggles with alcohol. Despite … Read more on CNN (blog)

St. Petersburg Russia Church Liquidated; Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers …
According to Forum 18, Protestant-run drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in Rostov and Chelyabinsk regions of Russia are also being targeted by the authorities. For example, in the first Rostov case, Forum 18 said the Neklinovsky District … Read more on Crossmap

Marco Island Rehab Helpline Assisting in the Fight Against Teenager Addiction
LIGHTNING RELEASES 03/28/14 – Drugs and alcohol are such a big issue because they are remarkably easy to get hooked on but often extremely difficult to stop using. In plenty of cases, the most difficult aspect of the entire recovery process is not the … Read more on Ticker Report

Memorial planned for two accident victims
Ridley said his brother arrived at the Christian based drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility last Thursday. “He told me, Bo I want a place that I can get away from the life I'm living right now, and he told that this was the place for him,” Ridley … Read more on WALA-TV FOX10

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for March, Part II
Shah and Enriquez add to the experience and quality of care offered in Oak Trace Health Services, which includes memory support, skilled care, catered living and short-term rehabilitation. The Health … Before joining Oak Trace, Longenecker worked as … Read more on Senior Housing News

Homelessness forum in Leamington highlights the many kinds of support on offer
Speaking with an audience were key figures dealing with homelessness in the area, including Margaret Moore and Chris Johnson of the Leamington Night Shelter, Steph and Geoff Devlin of the Leamington Christian Mission, Jonathan Chilvers of the Way Ahead … Read more on Kenilworth Weekly News

Science-based help is better for addicts
Let's stop here for a moment, and address the inevitable protests. Yes, AA works for some people. The statistics show that. Yes, many people feel their lives have been saved by AA and other 12-step programs. Mandated treatment has help some offenders … Read more on Tyler Morning Telegraph

The Surprising Failures of 12 Steps
From its origins in the treatment of alcoholism, TSF is now applied to over 300 addictions and psychological disorders: drug-use, of course (Narcotics Anonymous), but also smoking, sex and pornography addictions, social anxiety, kleptomania, overeating … Read more on The Atlantic

Teen Choir Challenge comes to Nipawin
Teen Challenge Saskatchewan visited the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Wednesday night to talk about their program. The Teen Challenge Saskatchewan program is a 12-month, faith based drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for men and women ages 18 … Read more on Nipawin Journal

Jim Irsay arrest reports tell of cash, pills, erratic driving
The popular NFL team owner, who has been credited with playing a major role in bringing the 2012 Super Bowl to Indianapolis, is now undergoing unspecified treatment at an out-of-state medical inpatient facility, according to a statement issued by the … Read more on USA TODAY

Maryland Heights residents fight proposed rehab center
"The residents have spoken, and I represent the residents and yes we do want them not to build that psychiatric center for drug and alcohol rehabilitation at that location," State Representative Mary Nichols said. Rep. Nichols is working with them to … Read more on KSDK

The Phoenix Recovery Center Opens a New Outpatient Drug and Alcohol …
The Phoenix Recovery Center' new counseling center, located at 11762 South State St, Ste: 360, Draper, Utah 84020, will host an open house on March 28, 2014 from 9 am to 5 pm. The new Draper facility is The Phoenix Recovery Center's second location in … Read more on Insurance News Net (press release)

Miami Heat's Greg Oden battles his way back into the NBA
The 26-year-old center's comeback was completed when he dunked in Miami's game against Washington on Jan. 15, his first … But that was not the end of Oden or his NBA career — at least not until facing personal demons in addition to the physical and … Read more on MiamiHerald.com