Reclaiming life, one day at a time
“After sleeping in the homeless shelter, enduring drug withdrawals, depression and isolation, I became more willing than I ever have before and finally asked my younger brother to take me to rehab,” he said. Ayala said he encourages others to find … Read more on The Collegian

Point of view: New mental health law good for Indiana
The new law, HEA 1006, will work to reduce recidivism through educational and vocational programs, substance abuse treatment and cognitive behavioral therapies. The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions notes that 15 percent of men and 31 … Read more on The Elkhart Truth

G&G Holistic Addiction Treatment Program Provides Free Lifelong Aftercare …
As part of its inpatient program, G&G Holistic Addiction Treatment provides a comfortable, safe and secure Zen-like environment located on a peaceful, serene campus in North Miami Beach, Florida. The program utilizes innovative treatments, and provides … Read more on PR Newswire (press release)

Drug use may cause prison term for robber
Derrick D. Powell, 31, of Dysinger Road, drew Sheldon's ire for taking Suboxone while he was in an inpatient drug rehabilitation program. Powell was sent there after his Aug. 28 guilty plea to third-degree robbery for stealing $ 60 during a drug deal in … Read more on Buffalo News

What's happening in Central Jersey: June 15 and later
Carriage House Poetry Series invites the public to hear readings by five local poets on Tuesday in Fanwood. …. Freedom House of New Jerseyprovides three major programs for those suffering from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders: long-term … Read more on MyCentralJersey.com

Tasmanian band inspired by poem written by Forth man about battle with ice …
Meaningful art often comes from suffering and there is no doubt that Mark Bramich conveyed the pain and damage of ice addiction when he wrote Tough Times in a prison cell. The poem, as was his time behind bars on ice-related charges, was part of Mr … Read more on ABC Online

Former Oak Creek resident honored in poetry contest
The Arts Center's At-Risk Youth art program brings teaching artists into low income schools, alternative schools, drug and alcohol treatment centers, youth homeless shelters and other institutions where at-risk youth can be found. More information … Read more on Albany Democrat Herald

'Heaven Knows What' shows life on the streets as life passes by
The repetitive, deadening routine of a drug addict's life makes "Heaven Knows What" kind of a bore — appropriately so — and filmmakers Ben and Joshua Safdie make it even less compelling by filming it in the same improvisational, naturalist style they … Read more on Houston Chronicle (subscription)

Tom Hanks's Son Reveals Cocaine Addiction, Says He's '50 Days Clean'
Chester "Chet" Hanks, the eldest son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, has revealed that he entered rehab for an addiction to cocaine – but is now "50 days clean and sober from everything, including alcohol." "I've been struggling with substance abuse … Read more on People Magazine

Inside Heroin: Local agencies combat addiction to drug
… use — and addiction to any other drug — through the many programs the nonprofit Christian organization offers its community. Those services range from a soup kitchen and homeless shelter to drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs and a family … Read more on Yuma Sun

Justin Bieber takes plea deal to end DUI case
Although Bieber has never been charged with a felony crime or a drug charge — and he has never been in drug or alcohol rehab — the judge compared the singer to actor Robert Downey Jr. when he was young. Altfield said that Downey got into trouble … Read more on KPRC Houston

Sports agate — August 14, 2014
1 Da Vinci Art (C. Huckabone III) 2-1 3-X-X2 I Saw Red (Capizzano) 3-1 5-6-23 Little Town Malone (Johnston) 9-2 4-6-54 Hurrikanekeelynora (Bailey) 5-1 5-X-X5 Won Ideal Night (H. Okusko Jr) 8-1 X-X-X6 Bettor Twilight (Zombick Jr) 8-1 7-X-X7 Cheap Wine … Read more on Rome Sentinel

Proposed homeless shelter sparks controversy in Central El Paso
Fear and compassion clashed at a community meeting Wednesday evening regarding a plan to move a homeless shelter into the Houston Park area just north of Downtown El Paso. More than 100 people attended the standing-room only meeting at the Pat O'Rourke … Read more on El Paso Times

Sudden loss of Robin Williams stuns Hollywood
Williams made at least two trips to rehab for drug treatment, including a visit this summer, and he underwent heart surgery in 2009. Williams, born in Chicago on July 21, 1951, studied theater at Juilliard School before taking his stand up act to … Read more on KPRC Houston

Robin Williams in Rehab Again … To Maintain Sobriety
Williams is at Hazelden Addiction Treatment Center near Lindstrom, Minnesota. Robin is in a part of the facility called The Lodge — there are lots of fancy descriptions, but it's essentially a program to maintain long-term sobriety. We're told Robin … Read more on TMZ.com

DC family homeless shelter beset by dysfunction, decay
The D.C. General emergency shelter is supposed to be a cleaner place to stay than an alley, but records show that a young girl woke up with so many insect bites on her legs and her bottom that she had to be taken to the hospital. It is supposed to be … Read more on Washington Post

Secretive system keeps parole-eligible inmates behind bars
The parole board cannot release prisoners until they have met certain standards, such as getting drug or alcohol treatment and behaving well in a minimum-security setting. But it's up to the program review committee at each prison — not the parole … Read more on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Homeless shelter director suggests closing it down
Ukiah may lose its homeless shelter this summer as its overseers consider at a meeting today how to stop bleeding money and better help those who need housing, food, mental health services and substance abuse counseling. Jacqueline Williams, executive … Read more on Ukiah Daily Journal

Medicaid rates pinch treatment centers
But a stopgap solution for the detox centers will leave those providing other kinds of inpatient and outpatient drug treatment around the state to wait for a longer-term study of rates. Some of those are similarly struggling under payment rates that … Read more on TheNewsTribune.com

Heroin Epidemic Rampant in NJ; New Facility Answers Public's Need
DBT is an evidenced based treatment, proven effective with Bipolar Personality Disorder, self harm, suicidal ideation, co-dependency, substance abuse, and disordered eating (bingeing, purging, restricting). Arcadia Wellness offers the only … Read more on Packet Online

Dangerous Minds / Insane System: Part 3, Can't stop him
It says that he was lined up for substance abuse counseling and monthly appointments with a psychiatrist and a therapist, and that he “expressed an extreme need for treatment.” Kenyatta, his militant alter ego, was alive and well. …. If a patient … Read more on The Virginian-Pilot