Children's specialty hospital in New Brunswick finds niche treating drug …
In an interview last month, N.F. cradled her smiling, healthy 3-month-old son, L.A., in her lap as she and her parents described his four-week recovery at Children's Specialized Hospital, where she said she channeled her nervous energy into learning … Read more on NJ.com

Stevie J ordered to rehab after failing drug tests
NEW YORK (AP) – A cast member on VH1's "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" has been ordered to spend 30 days at a drug rehabilitation center after prosecutors said he repeatedly failed cocaine and marijuana tests. The New York Post (http://pge.sx/1zQzvOF ) says … Read more on New Jersey Herald

Punting on politics and sports, changing the drug war: Letters
Decriminalize drugs, provide treatment and real rehabilitation, and openly regulate, sell and tax drugs. Decriminalization will take money away from the cartels and greatly increase stability in countries like Mexico. The economic gain would mean … Read more on NJ.com

Millennium Treatment Group Offers Tips on Staying Sober During the Holidays
Millennium Treatment Group is a drug addiction and alcohol detox treatment facility located near Lantana, FL. At Millennium Treatment Group, they take special pride in their facilities. They also take great care to ensure that the environment they … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Destination Hope Drug Rehab in Florida Highlights Veterans and Dual …
In May, we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, and Destination Hope alcohol and drug rehab in Florida stresses the importance of remembering our military in those discussions. The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that about 30% of … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Luxury drug–rehab center in Umatilla to offer recovery in style
Troubled celebs struggling to overcome addictions might start pointing their limos in an unlikely direction: the remote Lake County town of Umatilla. The former Florida Elks Children's Hospital in Umatilla is being reborn as a luxury drug-rehab center … Read more on Orlando Sentinel

Elkhart drug rehabilitation center launches .5 million expansion plans, aims …
… group shares with the Life Center on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. Eric Frankenberger, also of Teen Challenge, works inside the car. Teen Challenge, a faith-based addiction treatment facility, plans to expand and more closely collaborate with the Life … Read more on The Elkhart Truth

Mental-health funding could get boost in Indiana's budget
“We don't put a lot of money into mental health and substance abuse in Indiana.” But the state's withering mental-health spending could see a … He said the question now is how and where to allocate that funding to provide local authorities the … Read more on Evening News and Tribune

Indiana University studying marijuana's effect on brain
The product, sometimes called cannabis oil, has shown promise in treating children who have epileptic seizures, said Van Ingram, director of Kentucky's Office of Drug Control Policy. In general, efforts to legalize medical marijuana … “There's been a … Read more on USA TODAY College

Ebola, cybersecurity and religious freedom top 2014 news list
The psychoactive drug saw gain as Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia joined Colorado and Washington state in legalizing its use. What most observers forget, however, is that marijuana remains illegal under federal law. It's merely that … Read more on Deseret News

The Life and Times of an Addict in Myanmar
He wasn't the first drug addict I had seen locked up in Kachin State. At other rehab centers in the area, I had seen drug addicts locked in cages, some of them ironically called “prayer rooms.” Rehab centers in this religious area have little in the … Read more on New York Times

Drug Abuse Helpline for Independence, OH Offering Support and Advice for …
LIGHTNING RELEASES 12/23/14 — The new drug rehab abuse helpline for Independence, OH is changing how people in the area locate a reliable drug and alcohol recovery center. By calling (216) 242-14414 right now, anyone can find the substance … Read more on Ticker Report

"Cal Bear Bandit" suspect, Justin Hayes, claims innocence
"The drugs are my whole story pretty much, heroin. I need to be in rehab, not in jail," Hayes said. … Hayes was arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs and related paraphernalia, according to Farrah Emami of the Irvine Police Department. He was … Read more on CBS News

Pat Leborio: The Clown Prince of Addicts
For the past 12 years, Leborio has made a career of lampooning recovering drug and alcohol users, ever since he took a look at a Jack and Coke and decided to get sober on the spot. He has largely left any dreams of the big time to work the rehab … Read more on OC Weekly (blog)

The Self-Populating Arboleda Contract File
Spending $ 790,000 on improvements to a building that will see minimal use is a huge waste and simply a political ploy by County Commissioner Barney Trujillo. That money should have gone toward a drug rehabilitation center or a real industrial park. Read more on Rio Grande Sun

Midwood Rehab Center Sounded Early Alarm On Heroin Abuse, Now Tackling It …
The associate director of a Midwood-based drug rehabilitation and counseling center said she was among the first to sound the alarm about an impending spike in heroin abuse in the community, and now the group is turning to the radio to bring it to an end. Read more on Sheepshead Bites

Prosecutors offer additional rebuttal witnesses in Lasley murder trial
Lasley Jr. entered the drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility when 15 years old on the recommendation of his parole officer. Skorey testified … Hansen noted in weekly reports Lasley Jr.'s primiary concern was substance abuse and dependency … Read more on Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

Fort Myers parents concerned about proposed drug rehab center
In the zoning application sent to the Lee County Department of Community Development, it says it would be a "holistic medical center with in-patient and out-patient longer-term treatment for recovering addicts." Residents in the area said notices have … Read more on WZVN-TV