Radical Islam and 2 Other Threats to Our Nation's Future
Just look over the horizon to California where even ultra liberal Gov. Jerry Brown said, "How many people can get stoned and still have a great state or a great nation?" Pot friendly Los … by legitimizing even more people inhaling toxic fumes? Jack … Read more on Charisma News

UC Davis Scientists Describe Novel Drug Mechanism That Fights Brain Cancer
The investigators performed a series of studies utilizing high-content analysis, which quantifies changes in living cells in response to a drug treatment. The lab focused on the effects of a patented small molecule previously developed at UC Davis … Read more on Newswise (press release)

City of Malibu Sues State, Demands Passages Rehab Shut Down
“[Tuesday] morning, the city is going to file a lawsuit against the State of California, and in particular, Jennifer Kent, who is the Director of California Health Services, who's responsible for issuing licenses to alcohol and drug rehab programs … Read more on Malibu Times

Recovery program expands to Franklin County
Smith, a certified substance abuse counselor and former Martinsville probation officer, said she is extremely excited about the program's expansion to Franklin County. CRP, a branch off Piedmont Community Services, began in Martinsville in 2011, thanks … Read more on Franklin News Post

Gov. Brown appoints Sherman to warden
Jerry Brown's office announced Tuesday that Stuart Sherman, 52, of Visalia, has been appointed warden at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran. Sherman has been serving as acting warden at the prison since 2013 … Read more on Visalia Times-Delta

Bull's-eye! Violence stalks pro-life protesters
When he was arrested before being able to launch his attacks, Shulman was found to be in possession of cyanide and castor beans, which are used to make the deadly toxin ricin – A substance that can kill victims exposed to it, even in tiny amounts … Read more on WND.com

Prison Counselor Loses Hiring Retaliation Case
It is clear from the evidence that [Substance Abuse Director Mick] Schoenradt made the hiring decisions for [private contractor] Corizon, and Ripberger has provided nothing beyond her own speculation that Finnan had some 'say so' in the decision-making … Read more on Courthouse News Service

Exclusive: Jerry Brown Jr.'s mother 'very happy' ex-Dallas Cowboys defensive …
He was released from jail June 15 and allowed to spend the final 45 days of his jail sentence in rehabilitation. On July 29, Brent was discharged from EnterHealth, an alcohol and drug treatment center in Van Alstyne. He met with Goodell in New York … Read more on Dallas Morning News (blog)

Which Profession Has The Highest Rate Of Drug Abuse?
Anyone who works hard might like to relax at the end of the day with a glass of wine, a beer, and, depending on the job in question, a joint, a bit of oxy, or a bump or two. An infographic assembled by Klean Treatment Centers, shows the relative rates … Read more on Co.Create

TEDxAQB: The Man Who Tripped Himself Sober
Rhatigan, whose professional research is unrelated to his addiction and psychedelics, is the author of Purging the Monkey, an account of his recovery as it relates to psychedelic science. The Weekly Alibi spoke with Rhatigan about his unconventional … Read more on Weekly Alibi

Rehab clinics cut off for questionable billing still reaped federal funds
A recent series of reports by The Center for Investigative Reporting and CNN uncovered widespread fraud and regulatory breakdowns in the Drug Medi-Cal program, California's publicly funded drug rehabilitation for the poor. But the flow of drug rehab … Read more on U-T San Diego

Free Drug Screening Offered For San Diego County Teens
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency has funded a new program to try and combat teen drug-use in the county. Four San Diego rehab programs will now provide free, initial drug tests for teenagers. One of the rehab centers that will … Read more on KPBS

State extends insurance coverage for autism treatment
California State Capitol SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown has approved a 2 1/2-year extension of a program that requires insurance coverage for early autism treatment. Since its creation in 2011, the program has helped more than 12,500 Californians, … Read more on fox5sandiego.com