New program aims to get dads more involved in school
Those with involved fathers also have reduced chances for delinquency and substance abuse, the report states. In first-grade teacher Shawn Nelson's class, the watchdog drops by every day to read one on one with the students or help them with their … Read more on The Newark Advocate

Josh Hamilton suffered drug relapse
"Hopefully, he has a lot of good people around who are helping him through a tough time. But I hope he also knows that there are people that he's played with that care about him, that care about his future and are willing to help in any way they can.". Read more on ESPN

HIV outbreak raises concerns about injection drug use
They encourage people to get tested for HIV and seek help if they struggle with substance abuse. Holman suggested people may want to visit needle exchange programs, where they can get clean needles in exchange for dirty ones — and seek treatment for … Read more on USA TODAY

Boston-only alcohol tax would be an unfair burden
The motive behind the proposal is a good one: Linehan and Baker want the resulting revenues (estimated to be in the millions) to be used exclusively for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs. That's a noble intent. Opioid addiction … What … Read more on Boston Globe (subscription)

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

Rapid Detox Now Being Performed by Board Certified Physicians
One clinic, MDS Drug Detox in Southfield, MI, has answered the questions surrounding its safety by opening the only rapid detox center in the United States founded and operated by Board-Certified physicians. The protocol is performed in an intensive … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Drug Relapse Denial and How it Kills
We know that drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. We know that people are at the greatest risk for overdose if they relapse after a period of abstinence – such as right after leaving a drug detox, treatment … Read more on Huffington Post

No Rehab for Russia's Drug Addicts
Although Ivanov has repeatedly hailed Russia's rehab centers for having a high success rate in treating patients, Sarang said the figures cited by the director of the agency were likely "numbers chosen at random." "There is no research to prove what he … Read more on The Moscow Times

Truth of Addiction Program Review: Techniques to Break Free from Pornography …
The Truth of Addiction System contains an e-guide that explains what addiction is from a neuroscience perspective and what treatments have been revealed in scientific literature to produce optimal results in recovery. The book explains why cravings … Read more on SBWire (press release)

Local nonprofit offering free Christmas meal
Those classes include topics like budgeting, financial planning, job skills, anger management, spiritual growth, addiction recovery, healthy living, relationships and parenting, among others. To go with the classes, SALT also offers sustained support … Read more on Waynesville Daily Guide

Health Trends to Watch for in 2014
“Opioids are frequently prescribed for post-surgical pain management, but a real risk exists for patients to develop dependence and addiction,” says Theresa Bowling, vice chairman, department of Anesthesiology at The Stamford Hospital. “Many hospitals … Read more on Fox Business

4 Tools You May Not Be Using That Could Help Prevent Drug Relapse
watch for relapse triggers People in early addiction recovery are like ticking time bombs – relapse is often just one stressor away. For many, the holiday season is that stressor. Family conflict erupts. Reality falls short of their expectations … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)

Milton Doctor Charged With Illegally Prescribing Drug Used to Treat Opiate …
In order to maintain his large practice, Ng allegedly knowingly prescribed Suboxone, a drug used to treat opiate addiction, to nine of his patients that according to their urine drug screens were not taking the drug and continued to use illegal street …
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Stress & Addiction: Research Identifies How Stress Triggers Drug Relapse
Recent research from Brown University could pave the way for new methods of treatment for those recovering from addiction. Researchers identified an exact brain region in rats where the neural steps leading to drug relapse take place, allowing them to …
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Downside of Drug Courts
There is no silver bullet for the complex problems posed by drug addiction, and there is no substitute for nuanced, comprehensive and evidence-based drug treatment, however tempting drug court programs may appear to be. THESHIA NAIDOO Senior Staff …
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