Dover Heroin Anonymous offers hope to addicted
“I hope we can work together this year on some bipartisan problems like … helping people who are battling prescription drug abuse and heroin abuse,” Obama said. According to an American Society of Addiction Medicine report, … “Most recovery programs … Read more on Foster’s Daily Democrat

'I don't work it, I live it': Program champions recovery for Auburn drug …
The mentor program is funded through a three-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that was awarded in September 2014 and implemented in April 2015. Partnership for Results hosts the grant. The program … Read more on Auburn Citizen

First Lady Michelle Obama To Deliver Remarks To Mayors
… Rawlings-Blake, nearly 300 of the nation's mayors will convene in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Hilton Hotel to engage with Administration officials, Congressional leaders business leaders to ensure the health and economic recovery of America's … Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

Senators push for 600 million to fight the drug crisis
New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen is sponsoring the bill, which would fund enforcement, prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery programs across the country. The bill calls for distributing 225-million to the states in a block grants. The … Read more on WCSH-TV

Clarity Way® Addiction Treatment Center Welcomes New Clinical Director Jack …
The Clarity Way® addiction treatment center is a member of the Elements Behavioral Health® family of behavioral health programs located throughout the U.S. Elements Behavioral Health offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Noted Authority on Addictions and Trauma Dr. Stefanie Carnes Joins the …
Stefanie Carnes, PhD, LCSW, a leading therapist, author and expert in the treatment of sexual addiction and intimacy disorders, will develop special trauma-informed programming for women at two residential addiction treatment centers: Malibu Vista in … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Heroin Abuse: A growing epidemic with no cure in sight
Heidi Moran, clinical administrator at Southeast NH Services in Dover, said the number of heroin users seeking help at the Dover treatment center has “probably tripled” over the past 18 months. She said she sees clients from all walks of life and all … Read more on Foster’s Daily Democrat

Local law enforcement addresses new drug trends
Cmdr. Justin Wood and agent Russ Jude, both of the East Central Drug and Violent Offenders Task Force, came to the Hazelden addiction treatment center in Center City Jan. 28 to talk to a group of addiction specialists about the ever-changing realm of … Read more on ECM Post Review

Christie signs bill to address growing heroin, prescription drug epidemic
… of Mental Health and Addiction Services to prepare an annual report detailing the performance of treatment providers, and mandate that the state provide mental health and substance-abuse treatment programs for inmates in state-run or contracted … Read more on NorthJersey.com

Top local news stories of the week
ELKO – The world's No. 1 healthiest sport – according to Forbes Magazine – has finally come to Elko. Squash professional Robby Testa, in conjunction with Powerhouse Gym and Fitness Center and US Squash, are responsible for bringing the sport to the … Read more on Elko Daily Free Press

Fighter of city's heroin abuse to attend State of the Union
CONNERSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The leader of a drug treatment center in an eastern Indiana city hit hard by heroin abuse will be U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly's guest for the State of the Union address. Donnelly says he invited Sharon Cranfill of Connersville to … Read more on WISH-TV

2014: Year of mystery, events & triumphs
The women are slowly recovering from their wounds. The Nebraska … Keenan Lambert, 18, the second teenage assailant in a knife attack on workers at the Nebraska Boys Home on the north side of town, was convicted of first-degree assault and use of a … Read more on North Platte Bulletin

Promise of drugs a given in Yuma, where heroin network thrives
And even if users do recover, they stay in the heroin community as peer mentors or staff members at local methadone clinics and rehabilitation centers – the only places of employment where former addicts and drug felons are seen as qualified workers. Read more on Cronkite News

Drug abuse bills now await governor's signature
"The state Legislature has taken on the task of reversing this epidemic through prevention options that educate our residents of the dangers of both prescription drug and heroin abuse and through effective treatment options that assist users in … Read more on NorthJersey.com

Immigration Reform News and Impact on US Homeland Security January 13, 2015
Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) praised the bill, calling it "a responsible bill that makes the most out of each dollar — making the necessary investments to harden our borders, protect against terrorism, and respond and recover from natural … Read more on Right Side News

Why not just put addicts in prison? Not treating heroin abuse is costlier than …
Next year, the state will expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act, which means that roughly 600,000 uninsured residents in the state will be covered by the program. The expansion should significantly reduce the cost … Jack Carroll … Read more on PennLive.com

New Roads Behavioral Health opens second treatment facility in Fort …
New Roads Behavioral Health based out of Sandy, Utah announces the opening of their new drug and alcohol rehab facility in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida. New Roads' Florida location is a therapeutic, residential drug treatment center that treats young … Read more on PR Web (press release)

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