Local law enforcement addresses new drug trends
Cmdr. Justin Wood and agent Russ Jude, both of the East Central Drug and Violent Offenders Task Force, came to the Hazelden addiction treatment center in Center City Jan. 28 to talk to a group of addiction specialists about the ever-changing realm of … Read more on ECM Post Review

Christie signs bill to address growing heroin, prescription drug epidemic
… of Mental Health and Addiction Services to prepare an annual report detailing the performance of treatment providers, and mandate that the state provide mental health and substance-abuse treatment programs for inmates in state-run or contracted … Read more on NorthJersey.com

Top local news stories of the week
ELKO – The world's No. 1 healthiest sport – according to Forbes Magazine – has finally come to Elko. Squash professional Robby Testa, in conjunction with Powerhouse Gym and Fitness Center and US Squash, are responsible for bringing the sport to the … Read more on Elko Daily Free Press

Fighter of city's heroin abuse to attend State of the Union
CONNERSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The leader of a drug treatment center in an eastern Indiana city hit hard by heroin abuse will be U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly's guest for the State of the Union address. Donnelly says he invited Sharon Cranfill of Connersville to … Read more on WISH-TV

'Unguarded' event at Northern Highlands to tell story of drug abuse struggle
He plans on sharing his experiences of life as a teen, an athlete and a speaker who lived a life of desperation in the form of addiction. The program will highlight the dangers of substance abuse and importance of living a healthy lifestyle and making … Read more on NorthJersey.com

In Ky., teaching kids optimism, empathy, gratitude
Hedrick said Core Life is just one of several substance-abuse prevention strategies that are being developed in Northern Kentucky. Other programs will address students in middle school and high school. To learn more about the NKY Prevention Alliance … Read more on Cincinnati.com

Framingham day center for homeless to close
The center was launched as a pilot program conceived by the nonprofit organization, town officials, the local Police Department, and the Salvation Army to give homeless adults a place to congregate indoors during daytime hours, when many overnight … Read more on Boston Globe

Obesity, alcohol abuse, mental health named as top health concerns in Kent …
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Obesity, alcohol abuse and mental health issues emerged as the top health concerns in Kent County, according to surveys and forums with residents. Depression and stress also were named as significant concerns, according to a report … Read more on MLive.com

Time Running Out to Relocate Western Mass. Alcohol Center
Today, all eyes focused on the alcohol treatment program and what needs to be done to keep it operating somewhere else. The Western Mass. Correctional Alcohol Center treats addicted offenders from the four western Mass. counties, as well as Worcester … Read more on abc40

Utah's Chief Justice urges lawmakers to fund more drug and
SALT LAKE CITY — During his annual State of the Judiciary Address Monday, Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant urged Utah lawmakers to provide adequate resources for drug or alcohol treatment or mental health treatment to all offenders who need it. Read more on Standard-Examiner

Proposed Ohio budget boosts addictions treatment for inmates
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. John Kasich's (KAY'-siks) proposed $ 72 billion budget would boost the number of state workers helping prison inmates beat drug and alcohol addiction. The proposal shifts such treatment from the state prisons agency to the … Read more on The Olympian

Satcher-Kennedy: How to fix mental health system
But now, an overwhelming majority (96%) of the public agrees that mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety and alcohol or drug abuse are serious public health problems, according to a new poll by Public Opinion Strategies. Almost as many … Read more on USA TODAY

BEST doing its best to keep kids drug-free
Recognizing the concept that local problems need local solutions, DFC-funded coalitions employ a variety of strategies to address issues among youth. Coalition members conduct community assessments to prioritize efforts to prevent and reduce youth drug … Read more on Tahlequah Daily Press

Innovative Technology Helps Combat Drug Use
Though it may be a new concept to some, the use of hair testing for drugs of abuse was pioneered by Psychemedics Corporation more than 25 years ago. One of the distinct advantages of hair testing is the wider window of detection that it offers over … Read more on Occupational Health and Safety

NFL Suspends Browns WR Josh Gordon For 1 Year
According to a release put out by the league Tuesday, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. … season, recently detailed in an … Read more on Steelers Depot

Life of Purpose: Substance abuse treatment center for college students
Life of Purpose Treatment aims to serve as a bridge between a person's issues with addiction and substance abuse and a successful experience as a student. It is believed to be the only program of its kind on a college campus in the United States … Read more on WPTV.com

Treatment centers, insurance work to agree on heroin care
When someone wants treatment to end a heroin addiction, insurance shouldn't hold him back. That's the perspective of addiction treatment professionals who say the biggest issue they face with insurance companies is disagreements over whether a patient … Read more on Chicago Daily Herald

Treating heroin addiction
Community mental health centers are experts at addiction treatment and therapy and are ready to work collaboratively with the Department of Corrections to provide needed treatment and wrap around services to reduce the recidivism and relapse rate and … Read more on The Courier-Journal

PDEA urges drug users to seek rehab, cites celebrities who sought treatment
MANILA, Philippines—The chief of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Tuesday urged drug users to seek treatment as he named celebrities who admitted themselves to rehabilitation centers to treat their drug dependency. PDEA Director … Read more on Inquirer.net

Yo Yo Honey Singh checks into rehab for drug abuse; not coming back as yet!
But it seems the news of the singer's depression was all fake and Yo Yo Honey Singh actually checked into a rehab centre in Chandigarh in October 2014. His lyricist named Yo has revealed to Mumbai Mirror that Honey Singh had been using drugs when not … Read more on India.com

Women aim to find jobs, re-build family relationships after drug addiction …
#The women are referred to her program through mental health facilities including ViewPoint Health, which coordinates with the state of Georgia to provide mental health services, including drug rehabilitation, to residents in Rockdale, Newton and … Read more on Rockdale Citizen

Jon Jones: I don't have a drug problem, I just got caught
"Me going to rehab … it was like a collective decision between myself and some of my business partners. They thought it would be good," Jones said. "I told them right away, 'I don't have a drug problem; I just got caught.' They said, 'Jon, we don't … Read more on FOXSports.com