School board discusses drug testing
“During that 30 days they would have to get enrolled into a drug counseling program,” said Moyers. “We have forms for parents and students to fill out and also be signed by a drug counselor showing proof they have enrolled and underwent the proper course. Read more on Daily Journal Online

Local law enforcement, doctors, judges express concern over plight of mentally ill
“They take these drugs because they feel better on them. Some just get off … The mental health clinic prescribes medicine and they do their best to make sure they take their medication, but jail is not set up for counseling like in a treatment … Read more on Monroe News Star

Guest Column: 'Substance abuse' is not a crime
If Alcoholics Anonymous doesn't work for you, motivational counseling and group therapies provide alternative treatment approaches. Now what happens if the drug of choice is heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine? First, unlike alcohol, you can't purchase … Read more on Tahoe Daily Tribune

Drugs, money and politics: a look at the players in the Carmel drug raid
Former patient Stephen Mullanix, a 38-year-old male, was under the care of Ley, when he died on July 20, 2013 of gastro-intestinal bleeding and chronic alcohol abuse. It is alleged that Ley did not drug test Mullanix or provide any treatment support … Read more on Current in Carmel

Special court for vets reaches 5-year milestone
Before the court started, county officials noticed more vets who had turned to alcohol, drugs or violence ending up in courtrooms. … To avoid jail time, all of them must agree to undergo mental health and drug treatments, counseling plus community … Read more on KING5.com

Dr. Mel Krajden: There's lots of good news in the fight against hepatitis
Dr. Julio Montaner and the Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS and his team have shown that “treatment as prevention” for HIV improves the health of those already infected, while simultaneously reducing the risk of HIV transmission to others. Lessons … Read more on The Province (blog)

The Upsher-Smith Galaxy™ Portfolio Of Antiepileptic Drugs Now Available
The launch of the Upsher-Smith Galaxy™ demonstrates the company's commitment to simplifying access to effective treatments and reducing healthcare costs. Plus, clinicians and …. Do not drink alcohol while taking Qudexy XR. Qudexy XR and alcohol can … Read more on MarketWatch

Drug Test Law: Punishing Parents, Starving Kids
One-hundred and sixty dollars may not seem like a lot for you or me, but not all families that receive TANF receive all of the other quote unquote public benefits," Riley-Collins said. It could also be a problem if a TANF recipient cannot attend the … Read more on Jackson Free Press

The Truth About Celebrities and Eating Disorders
Ashley Hamilton, actor and 38-year-old son of George Hamilton has recovery from alcohol and drugs but still struggles with his eating disorder. He told People Magazine, “I suffered from bulimia and anorexia since I was a teenager. I believe it was my … Read more on The Jewish Journal of Greater L.A.

Decline in smoking and drinking among young
While drug use among children has not moved much in the past few years, staying stable at six per cent, smoking is in decline. Responding to the news, Deborah Arnott of anti-smoking group Ash said smoking among 15-year-olds is now significantly below … Read more on The Week UK

Army Vet Pleads Guilty to Drug-Induced Homicide
Army Vet Pleads Guilty to Drug-Induced Homicide. "He was a good father, a good husband," said Dana Buehrle. She didn't even know her husband of 19 years had an addiction when he died from a heroin overdose in his car at Southwind Park in 2012. Read more on WICS-TV

HIV Diagnoses Down, Except for Young Gay Males
The report estimates that HIV infections due to injection drug use fell by roughly 70 percent and from heterosexual contact by more than one-third for men and women. Distribution of sterile needles, increased HIV testing and drug-treatment programs … Read more on WebMD

Father Martin's Ashley's Pain Recovery Program Head Comments in Baltimore …
Ashley created its Pain Recovery Program in response to a growing incidence of patients with addiction to prescription pain medications, including opiates and other addictive drugs. Many of these patients present the special challenge of needing to … Read more on Marketwired (press release)

While sentencing reform a subject of national debate, Alabama courts continue …
The ultimate goal is to help people deal with their addiction before it leads to further criminal activity. Drug court is composed of three phases. … The program consists of treatment, regular court visits and drug testing. Participants must also pay … Read more on whnt.com

R&B singer Chris Brown Completes Sentence, Released From Jail
In November, Brown was ordered to a 90-day live-in anger-management treatment program, where he would have to complete three eight-hour days of community service each week and undergo periodic drug tests. But prosecutors in February asked a Los Angeles … Read more on NBCNews.com

14 reality stars who exist today because of the OJ Simpson trial
(We would include Brody on this list, but we'll give him credit: He found his own reality fame before the Kardashians were really a thing, thanks to rich-guys-go-wild series “Princes of Malibu” in 2005 and MTV's “The Hills” in 2006.) Ray J: An R&B … Read more on Washington Post (blog)

Olympic Champion Rebecca Soni: The Mental Aspects of Peak Athletic …
Rebecca Soni gets the Rich Roll treatment, nearly two and half hours of conversation on the swim life; nutrition, wellness and spirituality. … Although he competed as a butterfly swimmer at Stanford University in the late 80's, Rich's career was cut … Read more on SwimSwam

Chloe Lattanzi posts cosy Instagram pic with mum Olivia Newton-John
Given Lattanzi's past problems with drugs and alcohol, the two have been through some rocky times. As recently as May, the 29-year-old admitted to falling off the wagon soon after completing a significant stint in rehab. Proud mum … Olivia Newton … Read more on NEWS.com.au

New drug used by high schoolers causing concern
A NEW AND VERY DANGEROUS DRUG IS NOW POPPING UP IN HOUSTON AREA HIGH SCHOOLS. NEARLY A DOZEN … Johnston is in drug rehab at Cenikor, a treatment center in Deer Park in the southeast part of the metro area. He said he has tried … Read more on KPRC Houston

Farming for the Future
One would not expect a place like this to be only a half-hour drive from downtown Houston, Texas, nestled within an area not known for having progressive politics, let alone making advanced preparations for ACD. Hans Hansen, the horticulturist who … Read more on Truth-Out

Singleton just getting started in Houston
He missed the first 50 games of last season after violating baseball's drug policy for a second time. This spring, he revealed to the Associated Press that he had struggled with marijuana addiction and spent a month in a rehab center. Overcoming what … Read more on Philly.com

BUCKS BEAT: McGary to work out with Bucks
McGary also flunked an NCAA drug test for marijuana and faced a possible one-year suspension. He then opted to enter the NBA … Contrary to a report, the market for Sanders is virtually non-existent as he not only has been plagued by off-court issues … Read more on Journal Times