School board discusses drug testing
“During that 30 days they would have to get enrolled into a drug counseling program,” said Moyers. “We have forms for parents and students to fill out and also be signed by a drug counselor showing proof they have enrolled and underwent the proper course. Read more on Daily Journal Online

Local law enforcement, doctors, judges express concern over plight of mentally ill
“They take these drugs because they feel better on them. Some just get off … The mental health clinic prescribes medicine and they do their best to make sure they take their medication, but jail is not set up for counseling like in a treatment … Read more on Monroe News Star

Guest Column: 'Substance abuse' is not a crime
If Alcoholics Anonymous doesn't work for you, motivational counseling and group therapies provide alternative treatment approaches. Now what happens if the drug of choice is heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine? First, unlike alcohol, you can't purchase … Read more on Tahoe Daily Tribune

Drugs, money and politics: a look at the players in the Carmel drug raid
Former patient Stephen Mullanix, a 38-year-old male, was under the care of Ley, when he died on July 20, 2013 of gastro-intestinal bleeding and chronic alcohol abuse. It is alleged that Ley did not drug test Mullanix or provide any treatment support … Read more on Current in Carmel

Special court for vets reaches 5-year milestone
Before the court started, county officials noticed more vets who had turned to alcohol, drugs or violence ending up in courtrooms. … To avoid jail time, all of them must agree to undergo mental health and drug treatments, counseling plus community … Read more on KING5.com

Dr. Mel Krajden: There's lots of good news in the fight against hepatitis
Dr. Julio Montaner and the Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS and his team have shown that “treatment as prevention” for HIV improves the health of those already infected, while simultaneously reducing the risk of HIV transmission to others. Lessons … Read more on The Province (blog)

The Upsher-Smith Galaxy™ Portfolio Of Antiepileptic Drugs Now Available
The launch of the Upsher-Smith Galaxy™ demonstrates the company's commitment to simplifying access to effective treatments and reducing healthcare costs. Plus, clinicians and …. Do not drink alcohol while taking Qudexy XR. Qudexy XR and alcohol can … Read more on MarketWatch

The heroin crisis and you: There's plenty community can do to put brakes on …
The Stark County Anti-Drug Coalition, a department of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, has collaborated with law enforcement throughout Stark County to establish 10 permanent drug drop-off locations: • Alliance … Addiction is a brain … Read more on Canton Repository

Drugs like Suboxone used to bridge recovery from addiction
Every case is different and there is division within the addiction community. Some believe drugs should not play a role, but others, like at Fairbanks, point to scientific studies which show that when properly administered to the right people with … Read more on WTHR

Father's group helps NH families cope with addiction
When his daughter missed a court date, a prosecutor and Burns convinced a judge his daughter needed to be held in a youth detention center because – as her numerous runaway attempts showed – she was a flight risk. That was the first time she … as a … Read more on Nashua Telegraph

FP Leader Engages Community in Battling Substance Abuse
Drawing on the group approach to therapy long used during addiction recovery, Melton said he decided to see substance abuse patients in a group setting rather than in individual sessions, partly because there were initially many patients and only one … Read more on AAFP News Now

Program seeks to fill gaps for individuals in recovery
The center's Project Recover program is about “creating a systematic, community-wide support network for individuals in all stages of recovery from substance use, mental health and behavioral issues and their families throughout Herkimer and Oneida … Read more on Little Falls Evening Times

Heroin fighting bus used in recovery effort
Casey Wethington died of a heroin overdose in 2002. The bus was labelled with anti-heroin and pro-recovery messages. It will be a rolling resource when people advocating recovery host community meetings like the one happening Wednesday. The bus will … Read more on WKRC TV Cincinnati

Sharples: 'We made a lot of noise'
Mr Prasad had in turn during his career acted as an adjudicator in a number of immigration cases as well as his work as Race Relations Conciliator, Human Rights Commissioner and Chief Families Commissioner. "But nothing prepares you for life as a … Read more on New Zealand Herald

S. Ogden neighbors line up to oppose drug rehab center
The nonprofit Horsley Foundation and STEPS Recovery Center recently purchased the property, pending city approval of a conditional use permit that would allow 64 potential clients to live on the closed campus. … The U.S. Department of Justice lists … Read more on Standard-Examiner

FDA Prescription Drug Abuse Plan Hits – and Misses – the Mark
He is CEO of Elements Behavioral Health, a network of mental health and addiction treatment centers that includes an adolescent rehab at Right Step as well as Promises, The Ranch, The Recovery Place, The Sexual Recovery Institute, Clarity Way, Journey … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)

'Cost of Addiction Rehab Increases, Yet Relapse Rate Stays the Same,' Says …
Even though the cost of drug addiction rehab is rising by leaps and bounds every year, the benefits offered by many rehab centers in the US or Canada is of dubious value. Especially for short-term drug rehab programs, relapse rates remain astonishingly … Read more on Motor E magazine

Botanical Research Center looks for science behind Louisiana folk medicine
Cefalu explains that about a third of modern medication had its genesis in plants. For example, the most popular diabetes treatment is derived from French Lilac. Cefalu hopes the center can lay the foundation for a new treatment that is both … Read more on WBXH

California faces .7 billion decision regarding hepatitis C drug
In Louisiana, for example, providing the hepatitis C treatment to those on Medicaid who will likely benefit from the drug will cost each resident an estimated $ 294. This works out to be a substantial Medicaid tax increase for only a single drug. Other … Read more on Daily Digest

Gary Calligas: What is not covered by Medicare?
If you need certain services, treatments or supplies not covered by Medicare, you will have to pay for them privately or use supplemental health insurance (such as Medicaid, employer-based health care coverage, Medigap or Medicare supplemental … Read more on Shreveport Times