City man accused of violating protective order
MANCHESTER — A city man accused of violating a protective order, by texting his ex-girlfriend three times while in Circuit Court, Manchester District Division, awaiting trial on an October charge of assaulting her, was arraigned on the protective … Read more on The Union Leader

War veteran sentenced for stealing, pawning Army equipment
Jorge Solorzano Jr., 30, of Boca Raton, was sentenced to two months of time served, followed by long-term in-patient drug rehab and mental health treatment. Jorge Solorzano Jr., 30, of Boca Raton, was sentenced to two months of time served, followed by … Read more on Sun Sentinel

Millville Code Blue; What Millville is saying; Low-cost housing; BEN Column …
The column that says you haven't heard the pleas for drug help until you read what volunteers supporting a drug rehabilitation in Millville have to say. —. Good afternoon! — … Until a center becomes a reality in Millville, call 856-558-1724. Let's … Read more on NJ.com

Lawyer: Woman in crockpot killing competent for trial
McWilliams said Sullivan and Livy had been drinking when the two got into an argument at the McNamara Towers senior housing complex in the 19300 block of Purlingbrook, about 10 p.m. Oct. 22 and Livy ended up being hit with the slow cooker. "It's a … Read more on The Detroit News

New Party Drug Simulates Ecstasy and Controls Alcohol Intake
Most users say they felt euphoric while on the substance, with only one person reporting negative effects from the drug. The desire to drink alcohol was greatly restricted in users, between two and five hours after consumption of the drug. "By about … Read more on Tech Times

Mental health issues may increase HIV risk among gay, bisexual men
For the new study in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, the researchers looked at how five conditions – depression, alcohol abuse, stimulant use, multi-drug abuse and exposure to childhood sexual violence – affect men's risk of … Read more on Reuters UK

0K grant will go to helping more Minnesotans with their addictions
A drug and alcohol recovery center that works to keep costs low received a grant that will allow the nonprofit to help nearly 100 more people seeking recovery. The Retreat, a residential recovery program in Wayzata, received $ 250,000 from the Otto … Read more on Rick Kupchella’s BringMeTheNews

Community Calendar
Bible study, Lighthouse Recovery Center for Women, 311 E. Main St. Drug and alcohol class, 6 p.m., at Lighthouse Recovery Center for Men, 1276E 250N. Discussion/life skills class, 6 p.m., at Lighthouse Recovery Center for Men. In-house meeting drug and … Read more on Washington Times Herald

For addicts, finding treatment is its own battle
The center, headquartered in the New Hampshire Community Health Institute in Bow, was launched by the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services, a division of the N.H. Department of Health Human Services. It's funded through the U.S. Substance Abuse and … Read more on Eagle-Tribune

A Dangerous Trend: The Move Away from Abstinence Based Addiction Treatment
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act ensures that insurance will pay for a 30-day inpatient program for those who require it. Originally, practitioners within the field of drug and alcohol rehabilitation had hope that access to treatment … Read more on Science 2.0 (blog)

5 trips to rehab, outpatient care? What's your experience with Oregon's …
Inpatient treatment gave me access to doctors that diagnosed and/or treated health issues immediately and, prior to leaving, had me make appointments with my doctor, shrink, and an outpatient program so that when I left inpatient, my plan would already … Read more on OregonLive.com

'Putting a Band-Aid on a shotgun wound': Addicts get limited treatment as Pa …
Each county handles its limited funding differently. Some counties try to treat as many patients as they can but provide less intense treatment to spread their funds further each year. Other counties, like Chester, offer longer stays of inpatient rehab … Read more on PennLive.com

Sex offenders are at the threshold
Another 14 patients being housed in the Civil Commitment Unit for Sexual Offenders, or CCUSO, at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in northwest Iowa are in transitional release phases of the highly structured inpatient treatment program for violent … Read more on Muscatine Journal

Al Nace a man of wide interests, from boxing to art to helping
When not indulging in what many view as “the lowest form of wit,” Nace is partaking in the highest form of work: he's HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley's administrative director of community rehabilitation service, which covers addiction treatment … Read more on Kingston Times

Doc faces eval for drinking, sex on job
The Hobbs obstetrician alleged to have a secret life that included on-the-job drinking, having sex with patients and abandonment of expectant mothers in the delivery room is headed to a California sexual addiction treatment center. Dr. Christopher Shay … Read more on Albuquerque Journal

A family of prayer
Castillo, 29, is a single mother recovering from alcohol addiction who also dealt with physical violence in a previous relationship. At the ranch, she is determined to start a new life for her children, even if that means surrendering herself to the … Read more on Victoria Advocate

Geauga commissioner files complaint over school survey
Jim Adams, CEO of the Geauga Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, says the survey helps a lot more than it hurts. "It really is a safety issue," Adams told Golston. "In the end, it helps us understand what we should be focusing our attention on.". Read more on WKYC-TV

Ocean Hills Recovery Gives Back To The Community
Ocean Hills Recovery offers affordable but successful (73% success rate) drug and alcohol detox and treatment. Treatment is often covered by many common insurance but we also have private financing available. Along with our inpatient facilities, OHR … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Church News
For almost 30 years, MN Adult and Teen Challenge has been restoring hope to adults and teens struggling with drug and alcohol addiction with effective and affordable shorter-term programs called Life Renewal, as well as the distinctive long-term faith … Read more on Brainerd Daily Dispatch

Manchester Group Home Task Force Agrees On Key Points
The facilities serve clients who include mentally ill people, paroled prisoners, teenagers with chronic behavior problems and others with alcohol and drug addictions. The town … •When the state closed mental health facilities years ago, the state did … Read more on Hartford Courant

Orthopedic Surgeon's License Suspended for Working Under the Influence
Dr. Strasburger completed 1 month of residential addiction treatment for healthcare professionals and submitted to 1 year of professional aftercare, health department records show. But on July 8, 2014, notes the health department, Dr. Strasburger … Read more on OutpatientSurgery.net