Victorians facing long delays for drug addiction treatment under new scheme …
VAADA executive director Sam Biondo said resources have been put towards the establishment of the new system at the expense of drug treatment programs. "That has, in some ways, debilitated the resources for that face-to-face contact and counselling … Read more on ABC Online

The White House wants to throw big money behind drug treatment programs
Heroin and prescription-drug abuse — and deaths associated with the two drugs — have continued to soar upward in recent years. And some of the biggest effects have been felt by young people. According to 2013 research from the National Institute on … Read more on Fusion

Drug testing of welfare applicants yields few positives
"We support the need to combat drug addiction, but if the state truly wants to combat addiction, they should use their resources to fund drug treatment programs rather than blocking access to public benefit applicants, because we're talking about … Read more on WBIR-TV

Student drug testing offered for Struthers students
Also being added to the curriculum this Spring will be lessons about the medical effects of drug and alcohol addiction through a program called "BRAINWORKS". Taught in all science classes, the curriculum is aligned with the new state standards and … Read more on WFMJ

Focus on Health
Family Addiction Education Program: When someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, the disease affects the entire family. Each month, PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization–Achieving Community Together) hosts a Family Addiction Education … Read more on Daily Local News

Addiction programs for incarcerated included state budget
Statistics show that about 10 percent of inmates who get alcohol and drug treatment later return to prison, compared with about 27 percent of those who don't get treatment. The change pushed by Kasich would shift responsibility for inmate-recovery … Read more on Columbus Dispatch

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

Betty Ford Center to open new LA outpatient clinic
The famed Betty Ford institution, which is recognized internationally and has treated countless celebrities over the years, has offered residential alcohol and substance abuse treatment out of its Rancho Mirage site since 1982. But after joining with … Read more on The Desert Sun

More help for those fighting addiction: New recovery homes
"We know we have the first stage of the process," Demo-Hodgins said, referring to Foundations Recovery, a residential treatment facility in Marion. "Oftentimes people completing that program … Opening of the three facilities follows state legislation … Read more on Marion Star

Graduates of Putnam County's Treatment Court Share Inspirational Stories
… social services and treatment professionals actively intervene and break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction and crime. Participation is offered to those who would otherwise be facing for offenses that are drug or alcohol related. … He … Read more on Patch.com

Chatham specialty court helps families find stability
Parents are required to complete intensive drug and alcohol treatment including individual, group, family and marriage counseling and/or residential treatment. That may include Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, weekly court sessions and drug testing. Read more on Savannah Morning News

Penn Medicine Bioethicists Call for Return to Asylums for Long-Term …
In addition, economics and federal policies accelerated the transformation because outpatient therapy and drug treatment were less expensive than inpatient care, and the federal legislation like the Community Mental Health Centers Act and Medicaid led … Read more on HealthCanal.com

Judge Won't Let Tony Bosch Delay His Sentencing Again For More Drug Rehab
… his drug rehab programs. The faux doctor was led away in handcuffs from federal court back in October after the failed tests came to light, and spent a month in a court-mandated facility; since then, Lewis says, he's been in a voluntary outpatient … Read more on Miami New Times (blog)

Time running out to fix state's drug treatment 'crisis'
In 23 years of active addiction, she stole to buy drugs, was on welfare, spent time in jail, served prison sentences and couldn t take care of her child. After in-patient treatment and outpatient services afterward, she s led a productive, drug-free … Read more on KING5.com

Jon Jones Speaks For First Time Since Drug Test Failure; Talks Past Drug Use …
They put me in an outpatient house and I stayed there for the day. I was willing to stay there as long as I needed to be there" Jones said that he was told he didn't need to be there, but he'll continued to be drug tested and will undergo counseling … Read more on Wrestling Inc.

Breaking: Jon Jones tests positive for cocaine, enters drug rehab following …
"With the support of my family, I have entered into a drug treatment facility. I want to apologize to my fiancée, my children, as well as my mother, father, and brothers for the mistake that I made. I also want to apologize to the UFC, my coaches, my … Read more on MMAmania.com

Dana White 'proud' of Jon Jones' decision to enter drug rehab, confident he …
Nonetheless, "Bones" has a problem, revealing that he would enter a drug-treatment facility to correct his "mistake." Before he retreats into seclusion, he might find solace in the public support of White, who released the following statement (via UFC … Read more on MMAmania.com

Jon Jones Tests Positive For Cocaine Metabolites, Enters Rehab
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones failed a drug test prior to UFC 182 due to cocaine metabolites in his system, according to multiple reports. Jones, who defeated Daniel Cormier via decision, has already entered into a drug rehab facility. This … Read more on FightLine.com