Punk Rock Pastor Joe Furey's Life of Addiction, Loss and Recovery Makes Him …
It's a simple place run by a humble, charismatic pastor who can look into the eyes of a coke addict, a thief, a workaholic, and not only see a lost soul, but a bit of himself as well. Furey's history of drug abuse, addiction, loss and recovery is … Read more on OC Weekly

Firms face up to staff with alcohol and substance abuse problems
London businesses are facing significant challenges in managing staff with alcohol and substance abuse problems, warns GQ Employment Law, a specialist London employment law firm. GQ Employment Law says that the problem is increasingly being … Read more on Here Is The City

The War Within: Portraits of Vietnam Veterans Fighting Heroin Addiction
Caption from LIFE. "The tears that rolled down Chad Harris's cheeks were partly a symptom of withdrawal: he hadn't had a fix in 14 hours. But he was also crying out of fear that he wouldn't be accepted into the drug treatment program at California's … Read more on TIME

Why Is Heroin Abuse Rising While Other Drug Abuse Is Falling?
Peter Shumlin, Democratic governor of Vermont, moved heroin addiction to the front burner of national news by devoting his entire State of the State address last week to his state's dramatic increase in heroin abuse. Shumlin described the situation as … Read more on Forbes

Abuse of heroin, marijuana, synthetic drugs continue to plague Harford
Heroin abuse and deaths in Harford County continue at a rate greater than the county's population ranking in the state, the leader of the county's anti-drug and alcohol abuse program says. The county is also plagued by excessive abuse of marijuana and … Read more on Baltimore Sun

Detox Clear Beats Prices of All Competitors
For many years, Detox Clear has not only protected the privacy of individuals who wish to pass a urine drug test but has also offered top-quality products at lower prices than any competitors. (Newswire.net — January 15, 2014) Gardena, California … Read more on Newswire (press release)

Katy Perry Reveals 3 Month Teetotal Detox After Russell Brand Split, Calls The …
2014 issue of his substance abuse</a>, "If I continued it, I was really going to sabotage my whole life." "I don't drink or do drugs anymore," he <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20627207,00.html">told People</a> recently. "Being sober … Read more on Huffington Post

North Adams Vigil Brings Drug Prevention Groups Together
The vigil, to be held at the Noel Field walking track beginning at 7 p.m., is a kick off of sorts to call attention to the groups started locally within the last year to combat substance abuse, Mayor Richard Alcombright told the City Council on Tuesday … Read more on iBerkshires.com

County's Substance Abuse Prevention Group to Host Forum
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The recently formed Berkshire Opioid Abuse and Prevention Collaborative is hosting a community forum on prescription drugs and heroin abuse on Oct. 30 from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Ralph Froio Senior Center, 330 North St., … Read more on iBerkshires.com

Obama on Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Today, too many Americans face futures limited by substance use, which threatens health, safety, and academic performance. Substance use disorders are linked to crime, motor vehicle crashes, and fatalities. This month, we recognize substance abuse … Read more on Hudson Valley Press

Relapse Prevention Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction

Smith will seek treatment for substance abuse, miss Rams game
SAN FRANCISCO — All-Pro outside linebacker Aldon Smith will be out indefinitely as he seeks treatment for substance abuse, sources said. Smith, the 49ers' MVP last season, will not play Thursday night against the St. Louis Rams. He issued the … Read more on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area

NJ lawmakers eye treatment options for heroin abuse
ADVERTISEMENT. TRENTON — Seeking to curb the unprecedented heroin and opiate abuse in New Jersey, state lawmakers took the first step this week toward comprehensive reforms to the state's approach to substance-abuse treatment and prevention. Read more on Vineland Daily Journal

Bruce D. Grant: Treatment brings hope for recovery from drugs
It passed with no great celebration or fanfare — no runs, walks or special colors — just the hard work by treatment professionals and individuals to salvage precious human lives shattered by substance abuse. Like recovery from cancer, recovery from … Read more on Tallahassee Democrat (blog)

Kane Co. warns of rising cost of heroin abuse
There is the cost of the normal incarceration, plus the costs of drug treatment, plus the medical care for the birth of what will likely be a drug-addicted baby. "As long as she's in custody, it will be a significant cost," Brawka said. "Heroin is a …
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Drug rehabilitation centres in Egypt: Struggling to get clean
Certain other rehabilitation centres are owned by well-known psychiatrists and usually provide expensive treatment for up to EGP 20,000 a month. Centres of this type rarely face problems relating to lack of qualified staff or illegality, but such high …
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Cricketers bring joy to young patient
The Ministry of Health funded the trip and the cost of the transplant out of its High-Cost Treatment Pool, as nothing more could be done for her in New Zealand. "I'm definitely nervous, but it's Madiee's last hope . . . they can't do anything else for …
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Authorities grapple with substance abuse solutions
Jacksonville has counseling services, a methadone clinic and a crisis center available. However, there is no local inpatient treatment facility for those with substance abuse issues. “We do a lot of recommendations to the Wilmington treatment centers …
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How Effective Are Addiction Treatment Centers?
Drug addiction being a major crisis in the United States, there has been a sharp rise in the number of the addiction treatment centers. This certainly has helped a lot in battling this dreadful crisis. However, people should also look at it from a …
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Jenelle Evans Checked Into Rehab Again For Alleged Heroin Abuse
But this time, Jenelle is “seeking treatment for her drug addiction issues and related stresses stemming from her tumultuous last few months,” a source close to the MTV star tells RadarOnline.com. “Everyone has been worried about Jenelle doing heroin …
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