Senate bill aims to expand drug–abuse treatment
"There are significant issues with bed/slot capacity," said Reynolds of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, referring to available spots in hospitals and treatment centers for people in need of rehabilitation. "With reimbursement … Read more on Newsday

Duke becomes affiliated with first substance abuse recovery center
Bluefield Recovery Center—a Durham residential program for university students recovering from substance abuse—has become the first recovery house of its kind to be associated with Duke. The program, which opened in July, currently has four students … Read more on Duke Chronicle

Question by mah_zohr: what is the advantage and disadvantage of eat chocolate ?
what is the advantage and disadvantage of eat chocolate ?

Best answer:

Answer by auntb93
Advantages: great taste, “sugar high,” and it really is an aphrodesiac. Also, it helps recover from dementor attacks!

Disadvantages: addiction, “sugar low” afterwards, weight gain, possible allergic reaction, even migraine headaches.

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Graduation from addiction program isn't the end of recovery, it's the …
Dania Maxwell/Staff Kaye Bottles, left, poses for a photograph with Brittany Bartholomew, right, who has just graduated from the St. Matthew's House/Justin's Place faith based yearlong rehab program at East Naples Methodist on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. Read more on Naples Daily News

Bringing it Home: Hoffman overdose a reminder for recovering addicts
For more than two decades, Philip Seymour Hoffman struggled with drug addiction. On Feb. 2, the 46-year-old actor was found dead in a Greenwich Village, N.Y., apartment with a needle in his arm. Although toxicology results have been inconclusive, … Read more on Aspen Times

Recovering Addicts: 'There's An Epidemic on Long Island'
In an emotional outpouring of support, a steady stream of recovering alcoholics and addicts came forward Tuesday to share their stories and express their support for the proposed new sober house. A public hearing was held at Riverhead Town Hall Tuesday … Read more on Patch.com

Heroin Use in NH Reaching 'Epidemic' Proportions
"Some individuals become addicted to prescription pain medication after having been prescribed these medications to manage pain. Some individuals who have misused prescription drugs may turn to heroin because it is cheaper and more easily accessible. Read more on Patch.com

Question by MrCyzq: Obama described as “inching toward the center”?
Today, Obama dismissed the debate in Iraq as a difference in tactics and that he will possibly consider the notion of acheving our goal in the surge, yet contridicted himself several times on the issue within months. Any thoughts?

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Answer by mak60062
hes making his statements based on who hes talking to

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One snapshot in a tragic national picture: Long Island sees exploding heroin use
Chris, now 17, is in treatment at Outreach House, a long-term substance abuse program on Long Island, New York, for youths ages 12 to 17. His road to recovery hasn't been a smooth ride, however. After three failed attempts at outpatient treatment … Read more on CNN

Portland Metro Men's Center 60-bed dorm for recovering addicts unpopular with …
Does a large residential program for men recovering from drug and alcohol addiction belong in the middle of a suburban neighborhood? A lot of people in Oregon City's South End neighborhood say "no." Opponents, especially those living close to the site … Read more on The Oregonian

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The coming week in politics
The committee plans to hold its first public hearing on Wednesday and has invited state correction, mental health, public health, insurance, trial court and Medicaid officials to testify about the Section 35 process, detox and treatment options and … Read more on Cape Cod Today

Fight heroin surge on all fronts
Officials need to fight heroin by attacking manufacture and distribution channels; educating the public; inspiring youth to value their lives enough never to touch such a dangerous substance; and providing effective emergency response, detoxification … Read more on Worcester Telegram

Lack of LI drug treatment spots decried in Suffolk hearing
Long Island is not equipped to offer treatment and detoxification to a growing number of heroin addicts, a drug and alcohol addiction expert told Suffolk County lawmakers yesterday. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, executive director of Long Island Council on … Read more on Newsday

Hooked on Heroin: Searching for treatment
The addiction center is also the only place locally addicts can receive outpatient mental health counseling along with treatment. The nearest facility doing the same is in Syracuse. The ACBC services include individual and group therapies, anger … Read more on WBNG-TV

Recovering Addicts: 'There's An Epidemic on Long Island'
As heroin use surges and addiction claims lives across Long Island, public health officials and treatment facilities are struggling to provide hope and life-saving services. In Riverhead, on the East End, the battle has taken on personal meaning for … Read more on Patch.com