U.S. Congress approves arming Syrian rebels, funding government
19092014C BOMB Resized WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress gave final approval on Thursday to President Barack Obama's plan for training and arming moderate Syrian rebels to battle Islamic State, a major part of his military campaign to … Read more on Codewit World News

Scots reject independence in historic vote
… Funsho Williams murder: Witness tenders rope, knife, others from crime scene · October 1 bombing: FG seeks accelerated trial of Charles Okah · NIGERIA: Travel agents nabbed for drug trafficking · Now, hospitals make people sick · Obtain govt's … Read more on Codewit World News

Deputy missing in Texas after patrol car swept away in heavy rain
… Funsho Williams murder: Witness tenders rope, knife, others from crime scene · October 1 bombing: FG seeks accelerated trial of Charles Okah · NIGERIA: Travel agents nabbed for drug trafficking · Now, hospitals make people sick · Obtain govt's … Read more on Codewit World News

New evacuations ordered as California wildfire doubles in size
19092014C FIRE LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – More residents of Northern California mountain communities were told to leave their homes on Thursday after an out-of-control wildfire doubled in size overnight, scorching more than 100 square miles of … Read more on Codewit World News

ABC's Elizabeth Vargas enters rehab for alcohol abuse
LOS ANGELES (AP) – ABC News reporter Elizabeth Vargas has returned to a recovery center to be treated for alcohol dependency, she and the network said Sunday. The "20/20" co-anchor said in an emailed statement that she checked into a treatment … Read more on WKRN

The U.S. Addiction Rehab Industry
10 in-depth company profiles are provided for: Hazelden Treatment Centers, Betty Ford Center, CRC Health Group, Elements Behavioral Health, Passage Malibu, The Caron Foundation, Comprehensive Care Corp., Malibu Horizon Rehab Center, Behavioral … Read more on SYS-CON Media (press release)

We Don't Really Know How To Treat Depression And Alcoholism At The Same …
"When folks would show up at mental health centers with a substance abuse problem, a referral is often made for them to go and get substance abuse counseling first — get cleaned up, and then get your depression treated," explained Gamble in a phone … Read more on Huffington Post

Inpatient Treatment – General Overview of Treatment Process

Good news for addiction recovery
In Ashtabula County there is a growing need every day for sober living environments, sober social clubs, and recovery relapse prevention programs. It is truly a day by day commitment for individuals, families and citizens to support a healthy community … Read more on The Star Beacon

Give a little, help a lot in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Aug …
Fundraiser for A Light of Hope, a nonprofit addiction and recovery support center for ages 14-26 and their parents in Santa Clarita. Preregistration fee $ 25; $ 15 ages 12-18; $ 30 after Aug. 29. Start and end point is West Creek Park, 24247 Village … Read more on Contra Costa Times

Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Resource Fair scheduled
Members of the Addictions Work Group, who work in the treatment or recovery area, or have experienced the effects of substance abuse, are coordinating this special event to provide education and resources. A pill “take back” component has been included … Read more on MyNews3 Las Vegas KSNV

Alcohol-free music festival to be held at Nottingham bar
Service user Matt Stone, a former crack and heroin user, says: "Events like this are a fantastic way to celebrate recovery from addiction and a great way to enjoy going out, listening to live music in a safe and alcohol free environment." The 36-year … Read more on Nottingham Post

Publicist: Shia LaBeouf receiving treatment for alcohol addiction but isn't in …
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A publicist says Shia LaBeouf is being treated for alcoholism. Melissa Kates said Tuesday the 28-year-old actor has not checked into a rehab facility but is receiving voluntary treatment for alcohol addiction. Kates said in a … Read more on Edmonton Journal

No drug conviction, Nora Aunor's lawyer insists
In March 2006, however, Aunor left the drug rehab program after failing to reach an agreement with another judge over her request to be allowed to travel outside of Los Angeles. Her lawyers decided to enroll Aunor in an 18-month drug diversion program, … Read more on Inquirer.net

'Gang Related' Actor's Changed Life
"I was a mean guy and drugs made it worse," Emilio Rivera tells me his story as we enjoy lunch at Rick's Drive In And Out on Fletcher Drive in Los Angeles. Rick's is a fast food joint Emilio visits on a regular basis. He says, "They treated me nice … Read more on MyFox Los Angeles

'Glee' star Becca Tobin's boyfriend Matt Bendik found dead in Philadelphia hotel
Tragedy struck “Glee” again. Almost a year after Cory Monteith died of a heroin and alcohol overdose, the boyfriend of cast member Becca Tobin was found dead in a Philadelphia hotel room. The body of Matt Bendik, 35, was discovered a little after 1 p.m … Read more on New York Daily News

R&B singer Chris Brown Completes Sentence, Released From Jail
In November, Brown was ordered to a 90-day live-in anger-management treatment program, where he would have to complete three eight-hour days of community service each week and undergo periodic drug tests. But prosecutors in February asked a Los Angeles … Read more on NBCNews.com

14 reality stars who exist today because of the OJ Simpson trial
(We would include Brody on this list, but we'll give him credit: He found his own reality fame before the Kardashians were really a thing, thanks to rich-guys-go-wild series “Princes of Malibu” in 2005 and MTV's “The Hills” in 2006.) Ray J: An R&B … Read more on Washington Post (blog)

Olympic Champion Rebecca Soni: The Mental Aspects of Peak Athletic …
Rebecca Soni gets the Rich Roll treatment, nearly two and half hours of conversation on the swim life; nutrition, wellness and spirituality. … Although he competed as a butterfly swimmer at Stanford University in the late 80's, Rich's career was cut … Read more on SwimSwam

Chloe Lattanzi posts cosy Instagram pic with mum Olivia Newton-John
Given Lattanzi's past problems with drugs and alcohol, the two have been through some rocky times. As recently as May, the 29-year-old admitted to falling off the wagon soon after completing a significant stint in rehab. Proud mum … Olivia Newton … Read more on NEWS.com.au