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During a workshop Friday, Oklahoma addiction counselors said it's critical that mental health professionals understand the relationship between gambling addiction and other factors like drug or alcohol abuse and trauma when treating compulsive gamblers. Read more on NewsOK.com

Number of West Midlands children treated for drug and alcohol misuse is rising
Seven in ten children treated in the West Midlands, 70%, were treated for cannabis abuse, and just under a quarter, 23.2% were treated for alcohol abuse. Fewer children are being treated for abusing heroin and other opiates, just 20 children in 2012/13 … Read more on Coventry Telegraph

Liza Minnelli Checks Into Rehab For Alcohol Abuse, Now Making Progress
Broadway star Liza Minnelli has temporarily set aside her dancing shoes as she once again checked into a rehabilitation center in Malibu, California. The entertainer has decided to undergo treatment for alcohol abuse, her main issue, and is currently … Read more on International Business Times AU

Jon Hamm breaks silence on rehab stint
While the Mad Men star was in the midst of press appearances to promote the final episodes of AMC's drama (which premiere April 5), news broke Tuesday night that he had recently completed a stint in rehab for alcohol addiction. "Life throws a lot at … Read more on New Jersey Herald

Gov. Christie tours Stafford rehab center
STAFFORD – Gov. Chris Christie toured a new outpatient treatment drug and alcohol abuse center here Wednesday morning as part of in support of the work of the Ocean County Prosecutor to combat heroin in New Jersey. Read more on Press of Atlantic City

Russia's heavy drinkers turn to moonshine, cleaning products
Alexander Polikarpov, the head doctor of the Alcospas chain of alcohol rehab clinics in Moscow, says he has noticed a "wave" of complications in patients, such as delirium tremens – a symptom of withdrawal also known as "the shakes" – and epilepsy. Read more on New Jersey Herald

Local man denies role in drug crime
Sgt. John Helfant wrote in his report that when he arrived, Megan McCarthy, 21, of Baltimore, and her passengers, Daniel Rosales and Stiven Duron, both 19-year-old residents of Jersey City, New Jersey, were standing outside the vehicle waiting for a … Read more on Rutland Herald

Giving Back: Alternative Spring Break program offers service trips to students
Nolan Dickson, senior in chemical engineering, and his group spent the week at Harvest Farms, a fully-functional farm in Colorado that doubles as a rehabilitation facility for men with drug and alcohol addictions. “The bulk of our activities involved … Read more on Iowa State Daily

Drug use penalty too soft, says Australian great Grant Hackett
South Korea's four-time Olympic swimming medallist Park Tae-hwan was lucky he had the chance to compete at next year's Olympic Games after failing a doping test, returning champion Grant Hackett says. The 25-year-old Park, who won the 400-metres … Read more on Sydney Morning Herald

Pete Rose's investigator: Never let him back in baseball
Any player, umpire, or Club or League official or employee, who shall bet any sum whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has a duty to perform, shall be declared permanently ineligible. – Major League … It was fairly … Read more on Indianapolis Star

Rosenthal: Commissioner Rob Manfred must weigh many variables in Josh …
Without knowing all of the details, I'd guess 50 games. Some have argued that Hamilton, a recovering addict, should simply receive treatment, and not be disciplined at all. Baseball, however, cannot engage in selective non-enforcement of its drug policy. Read more on FOXSports.com

Recovering addicts urged to share victories
Lahey, whose daughter struggled with addiction to heroin but has been clean for six and a half years, said more drug treatment centers are needed. He noted, however, that people are "absolutely petrified" when an agency proposes locating such a … Read more on MetroWest Daily News

Group opposes new use for the Bancroft School
Haddonfield United, a grassroots group that marshaled opposition to a referendum that would have let the school district buy the Bancroft School property two years ago, has come out against the site's becoming a drug and alcohol treatment center … Read more on Philly.com

Medicaid rules could lead to closure of Hope House, other drug treatment centers
"Three days of an outpatient detox, you're very sick," Mathews said. "Once you get kicked back onto the street, you're going to be in too much pain physically, mentally. Most of the time we're just going to run back to what we know. And that's drink … Read more on ABC2 News

Harbor Village Detox Extends Treatment for Drug & Alcohol Abuse to Mass. in …
According to Wbur on March 11th, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in the state of Mass. are unable to get the drug and alcohol addiction treatment they need because insurance providers will not cover addiction treatment. Some people were … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Amid Rising Concern About Addiction, Universities Focus On Recovery
… hold each other accountable and literally just check in about their week," she says. There is an emphasis on service. The students speak in high schools and in drug treatment facilities. Some even give seminars to emergency room doctors in area … Read more on KDLG

The Irrationality of Alcoholics Anonymous
Hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehab centers use the 12 steps as the basis for treatment. But although few people seem to realize it, there are alternatives, including prescription drugs and therapies that aim to help patients learn to drink in … Read more on The Atlantic

Investigation Questions Effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous
Obamacare provides alcohol and substance abuse treatment to 32 million people who didn't have it before by requiring state Medicaid programs to pay for it and by requiring private insurance plans to cover it, extending coverage to an additional 30 … Read more on U.S. News & World Report

Scott Disick Enters Rehab Facility In Costa Rica Which Promises Hallucinogenic …
The same report also claims that the facility is offering a money-back guarantee if the treatment does not work. Alcohol and substance abuse has been an ongoing problem for Scott. Some incidents related to his drinking have been documented on “Keeping … Read more on International Business Times AU

Believe Treatment Center Announces its Metabolic Oxygenation Drug and …
It uses a cleansing method to get rid of toxins in the body from drug and alcohol abuse. Dr. Fortunato states that his center is “thorough, safe and professional.” Over the years, he has discovered unique treatments for: cocaine addiction, heroin … Read more on PR Web (press release)