Sum 41's Deryck Whibley 'lucky to be alive' after alcoholism
Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley has spoken out about how he feels 'lucky to be alive' after his battle his alcoholism. Last year, the pop-punk star was admitted to hospital after heavy drinking led to his liver and kidneys collapsing – adding that if he … Read more on Gigwise

Johnny Manziel's Long Road Back To Cleveland Browns
He should expect the transition to be “jarring” according to former NFL wide receiverVance Johnson, now 19 months sober himself after struggling with alcoholism which dates back to the start of his pro career in 1985. Johnson even drank himself into a … Read more on Movie TV Tech Geeks News

Scott Disick 'checks out of rehab' in Costa Rica for business commitments
Scott Disick has decided to end his treatment at a luxury rehabilitation center five days after entering the facility on Monday. Instead, the 31-year-old partner of Kourtney Kardashian is leaving Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica to return … Read more on Daily Mail

Johnny Manziel remains in a rehab facility past his 28 days
But for Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, it's just a beginning, which is either a good or a bad sign. According to Mark Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Browns coach Mike Pettine said Manziel remains in a facility for alcohol and substance abuse. Read more on NBCSports.com

Only residential Alameda County teen rehab center in jeopardy
The only residential drug and alcohol treatment facility for low-income teens in Alameda County is — like many of its patients — at risk. Thunder Road Adolescent Treatment Centers Inc. offers residential placement for about 350 teens a year between … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle

Lancaster drug treatment funding runs out
(Lancaster) — Lancaster County's Drug and Alcohol Commission has run out of money to help people who can't afford inpatient treatment, and there's still more than four months left in the current fiscal year. The Commission actually ran out of money … Read more on witf.org

How Johnny Manziel raised his hand and volunteered to go to rehab
Generally, inpatient treatment begins with a 28-30 day program, but it's individualized and can last two or three times that long depending on the nature of the addiction or other issues being addressed. Some patients are treated for a dual diagnosis … Read more on cleveland.com

Gambling Addiction: PA spending little on treatment and help (Part 2)
Right now, the state does not pay for inpatient treatment which would send severe gamblers to intense counseling at a long term facility. A small percentage meet the criteria, but it's necessary, says gambling counselor Jody Bechtold. "It's time to … Read more on WTAE Pittsburgh