Who's Really Fighting Legal Marijuana? Big Tobacco, Big Pharma and Big Booze
This year, the anti-amendment group, Drug Free Florida, spent millions on ads to get Floridians to believe medical marijuana was harmful even if it has repeatedly been proven to have many health benefits. It is ironic that the group ran ads implying … Read more on U.S. News & World Report

Mental health issues discussed at drug summit
The correlation between mental health issues and drug abuse was a key focus at the county's third annual Drug Abuse Summit, held Tuesday at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience in Jupiter. "Mental illnesses like depression, anxiety … Read more on Sun Sentinel

5 WTF Marijuana Moments of 2014
It was a banner year for marijuana in politics, with market legalization in Oregon and Alaska, personal legalization in Washington DC and South Portland, Maine, decriminalization in two New Mexico counties and six Michigan cities, and medical marijuana … Read more on AlterNet

Scott Stapp Not Placed Back In Psych Hold After Wife Calls 911: Creed Singer …
"My dad is too busy posting songs on his FB hiding out for attention rather then getting his act together #dadstop. To all tho confused, my father once again chose drugs over his family. He needs help, but refuses to get it. He's been on a 9 week binge … Read more on KDramaStars

For a mother in recovery, much to be thankful for
The Salvation Army is supported by the Sun Sentinel Children's Fund, a McCormick Foundation Fund, which assists South Florida nonprofit organizations that help local families and children in need. "We are addicts, and will be for life," Howington adds. Read more on Sun Sentinel

After middle-school football injury, prescription led to decade-long addiction …
Eighteen months ago, he sought treatment at Caron Texas, a rehabilitation facility near Princeton in Collin County, after a decade of addiction to pills, drugs and alcohol. “My life today doesn't look anything like what it was a year and a half ago … Read more on Dallas Morning News

Police: Another ambush suspect sighting reported
The various drug related charges are a result of a long-term operation. A two-day drug … 12 shooting that killed Cpl. Bryon Dickson and wounded Trooper Alex Douglass, who was transferred from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility on Friday. Frein … Read more on WBTW – Myrtle Beach and Florence SC

Massachusetts health czar resigns to lead Cape drug rehab
Cheryl Bartlett, the state's public health commissioner who has faced criticism amid its roll-out of long-awaited medical marijuana licenses, is stepping down in December to run a substance abuse program on the Cape, state officials announced today … Read more on Boston Herald

Rockport Goings On
The North Shore Health Project is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an evening of music and more at the Shalin Liu Music Performance Center in Rockport, on Friday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. Features Antje Duvekot and Meg Hutchinson as well as local singer … Read more on Gloucester Daily Times

Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Blood pressure checks … S. Fifth St., Oregon. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, closed; 3:30 p.m., closed; 7 p.m., closed; 10 p.m., open, candlelight, Bazaar Americana, 609 W. Third St … Read more on SaukValley.com

Fundraiser set for women's drug–rehab center
Moyers, author of the memoir “Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption” will present “Unmask the Stigma” on Oct. 16 at the James River Conference Center to help Roads to Recovery open its first recovery residence for women. The nonprofit operates … Read more on Lynchburg News and Advance

Naples medical marijuana ban closer to final approval
In that case, medical marijuana treatment centers and dispensaries could only be allowed under the ordinance in the city's medical district, subject to City Council approval. “This would prevent us from being stuck and trying to figure out what to do … Read more on The News-Press

Toronto mayor hospitalized with suspected tumor
Ford, 45, became an international celebrity last year after he acknowledged using crack in a "drunken stupor" following months of denials. The mayor returned to work in June after a rehab stint for drug and alcohol abuse and is running for re-election … Read more on KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News

Change Of Habit: How Seattle Cops Fought An Addiction To Locking Up Drug …
The idea has always been controversial, particularly in the United States, with critics arguing that the best way to address addiction is to insist on total abstinence from drugs at every stage of the recovery process. Nevertheless, government-backed … Read more on Huffington Post

Florida's Medical Marijuana Amendment: Forced Choices or Freedom to Treat?
She went to the Chicago area to visit my sister, and fell ill while still there, and was hospitalized and subsequently brought to a rehab facility. I could have gotten the … Many parents whose kids have that intractable epilepsy and over 100 seizures … Read more on Huffington Post

Robin Williams' Long Struggle With Addiction
Robin Williams' unexpected death Monday brought to an end the comedian's long battle with cocaine and alcohol addiction. Williams checked himself in to a renewal center just a few weeks ago, but his battle with addiction dated back more than 30 years. Read more on Hollywood Reporter

MN DNR Weekly Report for Sept. 8, 2014
People are reminded to slow down, use caution, drive responsibly, and don't drink alcohol while operating an ATV. CO Troy … A long eared owl with a broken wing was transported to an animal rehab facility for further transport to the raptor center. CO … Read more on Duluth News Tribune

Pharmacist, Bar Owners Team Up To Bring Marijuana Dispensary to Wicker Park
1, the state began to accept applications for patients seeking medical marijuana, and for those aiming to operate cultivation centers and dispensaries as part of a Medical Cannabis Pilot Program. The state will only grant 60 dispensary licenses, 13 of … Read more on DNAinfo