Low bail in alleged drugged driving fatality in Hanson called 'ridiculous'
Sansone is under house arrest. She must wear an electronic monitoring device, use no drugs or alcohol, submit to random urinalysis and not drive, Middleton said. Sansone's bail amount stunned Langlais' longtime friend Rachel Sanda of Hanson. “That's it? Read more on The Patriot Ledger

Meridian goes upscale with addiction treatment center
But Beauterre paid more than $ 3.5 million last summer to acquire a 180-acre campus that now includes a 61-bed residential addiction treatment and recovery center for adults who abuse or are dependent on alcohol or other drugs. The center also is … Read more on Green Bay Press Gazette

New Designer Drug, Flakka, Plagues Floridas Streets, Similar to Bath Salts
Harbor Village Detox is an inpatient medical detox facility committed to providing the apex of drug and alcohol treatment in South Florida. Their medical addiction experts warn the South Florida community to stay away from synthetic addictive … Read more on KEYC

Butte County health officials planning residential crisis treatment center
The building is currently owned by Enloe and leased to the county for a drug and alcohol program called Stepping Stones. Plans to open a crisis residential center began in early 2013 when a director of Butte County Behavioral Health applied for grant … Read more on Chico Enterprise-Record

Green Bay Man Arrested for 10th Offense OWI
LaBine says alcohol is by far the most prominent addiction in this area. Eighty-percent of outpatient, and more than 50 percent of inpatient clients at the center are there for alcoholism. “It's incredibly hard to … the seventh or eighth time, it's … Read more on WBAY

Charleston council candidates have had run-ins with law
Slater said he has had six months of inpatient treatment and more than a year of outpatient treatment to address his substance abuse. Slater is also active in Narcotics Anonymous, he wrote. “Rehabilitation works. I am very passionate about helping … Read more on Charleston Gazette

Harbor Village Detox Extends Its Inpatient Medical Detox Services to Lancaster …
According to Lancaster Online, on Feb. 2nd the county has run out of available funds to offer the residents of Lancatser county with crucial drug and alcohol treatment for addiction. The article states that most residents do not possess private … Read more on Insurance News Net

"Habitual Drunkard" and Rehab Owner Sues Boca Club After Boozy Episode
This is all the more interesting because Christopher and Karen Walsh own a series of drug and alcohol treatment centers in Fort Lauderdale — the Inspirations for Youth and Families and Cove Center for Recovery. The Walshes' work has even been featured … Read more on New Times Broward-Palm Beach (blog)

Let's finally kick the habit: governance of addictions in Europe
With the support of evidence-based studies on drugs and addiction, the commission report places the well-being of society at the centre of the debate, a trend that many European countries are already pursuing. Based on a recent study of … drug … Read more on OUPblog (blog)

'Phig' Date Party Hospitalizes Minor for Alcohol Poisoning
21, for alcohol poisoning was illegally given the alcohol at the Phi Sigma Xi fraternity house at 72 Center Street and another house on 52 Court Street as part of a fraternity date party, that being the same fraternity house where 'Phig' brother Alex … Read more on Genesee Sun

Serial shoplifter earns 21st conviction, but avoids prison with 'last chance …
They supported sentencing him to probation and sending him to inpatient drug and alcohol treatment through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Mitchell would become part of a new program in Multnomah County Circuit Court tailored to veterans who … Read more on OregonLive.com

Conrad Hilton — Checked Into Rehab After Mid-Flight Tirade
0203-conrad-hilton-tmz-01 Paris Hilton's little brother got his ass into rehab almost immediately after he allegedly went nuts on a British Airways flight last summer … TMZ has learned. Conrad Hilton appeared in court Tuesday after surrendering to … Read more on TMZ.com

Safe driving by immigrants forum focus
Slattery also advocated for expanded residential outpatient mental health treatment, especially in Manitowoc County which has no hospital inpatient mental health unit. •Cherilyn Stewart, Manitowoc Public Library … •Drug tests: Childless adults on … Read more on Herald Times Reporter

Treatment programs for compulsive gamblers struggle with light funding
“People understand alcoholism or substance abuse better because they know someone is ingesting something and that's what's making them behave a certain way,” she said. “With a gambling problem, it's very similar; it's just referred to more as a … Read more on INFORUM

Measures pass allowing for drug, alcohol abuse facility
Local nonprofit groups are welcoming a proposed drug and alcohol treatment facility with open arms, but neighbors in the area are worried about their property values if the plans get approval from the City Council. On Tuesday, Tyler's Planning and … Read more on Tyler Morning Telegraph

Addiction, Drunk Driving, and Suicide: The Struggles of Audrey Conn, Founder …
In January of that year, Conn, who then used her once-married name, Kishline, announced to MM members that moderation wasn't working for her, and that she was leaving the group to attend Alcoholics Anonymous and other abstinence-based programs. Read more on Daily Beast

Son gets probation for threatening mother
In exchange for his guilty plea, Ciccarone, 26, was sentenced to two years' probation, ordered to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation, and must continue his current treatment. He also must spend 20 days on electronic home confinement and complete 80 … Read more on Daily Local News

Paris Hilton's Brother Conrad Checked Into Rehab After Mid-Flight Outburst
Sources connected to Conrad tell TMZ that shortly after the incident last summer, he voluntarily checked into a 30-day inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program. Appearing in court on Tuesday afternoon, Conrad was ordered to surrender his passport … Read more on AceShowbiz

AAC Holdings, Inc. Expands De Novo Pipeline with Hospital Entry in Southern …
American Addiction Centers is a leading provider of inpatient substance abuse treatment services. We treat adults as well as adolescents who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. We … Read more on MarketWatch