Inspire Malibu Redefines Addiction Treatment With Groundbreaking 'Hybrid …
Only possible when implemented by accredited and proven medical experts, Dr. Mohammad's Hybrid Treatment Model and Hybrid Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center are being touted by addiction insiders as the future of effective addiction medicine and … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release)

Firelands gets grant for drug, alcohol treatment
Firelands Regional Medical Center is boosting its efforts to fight substance abuse after receiving a grant of nearly half a million dollars. The Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services grant totals $ 457,600 and was given to Firelands Counseling and … Read more on Sandusky Register

San Antonio Alcoholism Treatment Helpline Assists Addicts in Finding Therapy
The innovative new Troubled Teen Helpline in San Antonio, TX is a wonderful resource for adolescents who need assistance finding a reliable drug and alcohol rehabilitation center offering a variety of treatment methods for teenage drug addicts … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Josh Gordon says he “definitely” does not have a drug problem
Browns receiver Josh Gordon, who checked into a rehab facility after a drunk driving arrest and is suspended for the entire 2014 season for multiple failed drug tests, says he does not have a drug problem. “Do I believe I have a drug problem … Read more on NBCSports.com

Editorial: A boost in fighting addiction
The Franklin County facility was included in the state's new $ 10 million statewide Substance Abuse Services Trust Fund. As Stephen … Deval Patrick. Among the bill's measures is getting insurance providers to reimburse patients for addiction treatment … Read more on The Recorder

Insight To Recovery Announces "No One Turned Away For Drug and Alcohol …
The services rendered by the "No One Turned Away for Drug and Alcohol Treatment" campaign will be customized to the needs of each individual during a free assessment. "Nothing is cookie cutter with addiction treatment," Brown added. "We are fully … Read more on Insurance News Net

Governor signs substance abuse treatment bill into law
A bill signed by Gov. Deval Patrick on Wednesday would provide individuals fighting addiction improved access to treatment and recovery services, advocates said. The bill, which lawmakers sent to the governor's desk in the early morning hours of Aug. Read more on Dorchester Reporter

The state's approach to drug addiction
The story for across the state was the same: accessing treatment is difficult, wait lists are long, and the current system needs work. People want and need services, they are ready to conquer their addiction, but they are unable to access treatment … Read more on Leominster Champion

Bible-based recovery center seeks to cure addiction among Sacramento's Slavic …
It runs two facilities here, under the name Sacramento Life Change Centers. … One drug and alcohol treatment expert noted that the methods employed by God Will Provide appear similar to those used for decades by other groups. Faith-based programs … Read more on Sacramento Bee

Health pros warn against thinness at any cost
… that there are many boys and girls flying under the radar who could be struggling with eating disorders that aren't diagnosed or treated," said Craig Brown, a founder and chief executive officer for Center for Discovery, which operates residential … Read more on The Advocate

Celebs who were transformed by rehab
Tales of stars whose careers were cut short due to substance abuse and other issues abound. But which ones managed to … Following multiple arrests, jail time and treatment facilities, the actor reached sobriety in 2003. Downey credits his wife, Susan … Read more on HLNtv.com

Resources scarce for teen addicts
Editor's note: This is the second in a Sunday series on the spread of drug addiction, including prescription pills, heroin and other opiates in Coweta County. The series takes a look at drug use, treatment programs – or the lack thereof – as well as … Read more on Newnan Times-Herald

What Goes on Inside an Intervention?
John Lloyd is a certified addiction specialist, interventionist, and certified in anger management and domestic violence intervention. John has worked in the drug and alcohol treatment field for over eleven years and is in long term recovery himself … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)

Drug–addicted mothers an 'epidemic' in W.Va.
Jordan, a behavioral health counselor, and Kosa, a social worker, both deal with drug-addicted mothers on a weekly basis at FamilyCare Health Centers in Putnam, Boone and Kanawha counties. They provide weekly programs for women … “We started treating … Read more on Charleston Gazette

State to test telehealth drug treatment program
PIERRE, S.D. — In an effort to get more treatment services to rural South Dakota, the Department of Social Services is exploring using telemedicine to help drug and alcohol abusers in remote parts of the state stay sober and out of prison, state … Read more on Centre Daily Times

Centers' leader going strong
Members of The Centers' board next week will interview Cowart, along with a handful of other applicants, who want the job Cowart has temporarily filled since Powell unexpectedly died in March. Cowart, 38, first worked at The Centers from 2002 to 2006, … Read more on Ocala

Experts Ready At Action Bakersfield Drug And Alcohol Treatment Center
For anyone seeking help with alcohol or drug addiction in the Bakersfield-Kern County area, the friendly, but no-nonsense drug and alcohol rehab specialists at the Action Family Counseling residential rehab center in Bakersfield are just a phone call away. Read more on KHTS Radio

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Berwick thinks he has a healthy chance
… executive experience and health-care knowledge gained over decades as CEO of the worldwide, nonprofit Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and as President Barack Obama's 17-month appointee as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid chief as main … Read more on The Sun

Some believe addiction treatment facility needed in Faulkner County
While the Faulkner County area has a few services in place to help addicted people who want to get better, some with expertise on the subject believe Conway is overdue for a state-funded drug and alcohol treatment center. Faulkner County Sheriff Andy … Read more on Log Cabin Democrat

Officials place 50 in protective custody, treat 46 for alcohol-related …
MANSFIELD — Officials placed more than 50 people in protective custody, made several alcohol-related arrests and treated 46 people for alcohol-related illnesses during Saturday night's Keith Urban concert at the Xfinity Center. In a joint press … Read more on Attleboro Sun Chronicle

Colorado ranks No. 3 for alcohol deaths
… third in the nation for alcohol-related deaths among working-age adults from 2006 to 2010, according to a national study released in June. On a local level, health professionals say alcohol abuse is a leading diagnosis at behavioral health … Read more on Cortez Journal

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