Butner, NC Addiction Helpline Assisting Addicts in Finding Effective Recovery …
People can learn about treatment options available at various rehab facilities. Friends and family can use the helpline to learn more about which treatment centers give their loved ones the best opportunity to overcome a drug or alcohol dependency. Read more on Ticker Report

Are celebrities promoting drugs and alcohol on Instagram?
Addiction-treatment.com, a website for those looking to help themselves or a friend recover from substance addiction, took a long look at the most influential celebrities on Instagram to dissect how often they are photographed with drugs and/or alcohol … Read more on New York Post

Agency battling drug crisis has big job, little state money
After six years of inaction, in 2010 the Pennsylvania General Assembly created the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, formerly a modest bureau tucked into the Department of Health. Then they piled on a huge workload and gave it little money … Read more on Main Line

US Painkiller Abuse 'Epidemic' May Be Declining
While the dip in painkiller abuse is good news, more "global efforts" — including better access to addiction treatment — are needed, said Bisaga, who was not involved in the study. "You can't get rid of addiction just by decreasing the supply of … Read more on WebMD

Children's specialty hospital in New Brunswick finds niche treating drug …
In an interview last month, N.F. cradled her smiling, healthy 3-month-old son, L.A., in her lap as she and her parents described his four-week recovery at Children's Specialized Hospital, where she said she channeled her nervous energy into learning … Read more on NJ.com

Stevie J ordered to rehab after failing drug tests
NEW YORK (AP) – A cast member on VH1's "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" has been ordered to spend 30 days at a drug rehabilitation center after prosecutors said he repeatedly failed cocaine and marijuana tests. The New York Post (http://pge.sx/1zQzvOF ) says … Read more on New Jersey Herald

Punting on politics and sports, changing the drug war: Letters
Decriminalize drugs, provide treatment and real rehabilitation, and openly regulate, sell and tax drugs. Decriminalization will take money away from the cartels and greatly increase stability in countries like Mexico. The economic gain would mean … Read more on NJ.com