Singer David Cassidy pleads guilty to drunken driving in NY
The deal also would require Cassidy to undergo a state-authorized treatment program for substance abuse, a condition that his lawyer, Lucas Mihuta, said the musician had fulfilled while attending drug and alcohol counseling in Florida. "I went through … Read more on WHBL Sheboygan

Mandy Dawson, former lawmaker, to enter residential rehab program after …
Scola sentenced Dawson to the 67 days she has already served since being arrested June 13 at her home in Daytona Beach, and ordered her to complete the program at Butterfly House, a Wellington drug treatment facility for women. He also ordered her to … Read more on Sun-Sentinel

City Guide 2014: Who's Who in Memphis
Has signed to write and direct The Gangster Princess of Beverly Hills, a true story about a Hollywood socialite who's really in the drug trade, also for Paramount. Created $ 5 Cover, a … Has directed shows for Santa Fe Opera, New York City Opera, and … Read more on Memphis Magazine

Couple plead in meth lab case
A couple arrested more than two years ago after members of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department's Community Nuisance Enforcement Team (CNET) — acting on a community complaint — visited their home and seized a lab, pleaded guilty in … Read more on Crossville Chronicle

Gisele Pollack, Broward DUI Judge, Fights to Save Her Career
Subsequently you took a leave of absence from the Court and you enrolled in an inpatient substance abuse treatment. 5. On May 1, 2014 you walked away from the inpatient substance abuse program. You drove from the inpatient substance abuse program … Read more on New Times Broward-Palm Beach (blog)

Editorial: Lacking substance
Improving access to substance abuse treatment is a laudable goal but let's face it — this is law-making at its laziest, and sadly par for the course on Beacon Hill. Of particular concern are the new mandates that require insurers to cover inpatient … Read more on Boston Herald

Aldon Smith Receives Nine-Game Suspension for Off-Field Problems
A statement Friday from the league said Smith had violated the N.F.L.'s substance-abuse and personal-conduct policies. Smith will not be eligible to return until Nov. 10. The 24-year-old Smith, one of the N.F.L.'s top pass rushers, missed five games … Read more on New York Times

Exclusive: Jerry Brown Jr.'s mother 'very happy' ex-Dallas Cowboys defensive …
He was released from jail June 15 and allowed to spend the final 45 days of his jail sentence in rehabilitation. On July 29, Brent was discharged from EnterHealth, an alcohol and drug treatment center in Van Alstyne. He met with Goodell in New York … Read more on Dallas Morning News (blog)

Which Profession Has The Highest Rate Of Drug Abuse?
Anyone who works hard might like to relax at the end of the day with a glass of wine, a beer, and, depending on the job in question, a joint, a bit of oxy, or a bump or two. An infographic assembled by Klean Treatment Centers, shows the relative rates … Read more on Co.Create

TEDxAQB: The Man Who Tripped Himself Sober
Rhatigan, whose professional research is unrelated to his addiction and psychedelics, is the author of Purging the Monkey, an account of his recovery as it relates to psychedelic science. The Weekly Alibi spoke with Rhatigan about his unconventional … Read more on Weekly Alibi

ABC anchor Elizabeth Vargas checks into rehab for alcohol addiction while on …
"While on vacation this weekend, I decided to return to a recovery center. As so many other recovering alcoholics know, overcoming the disease can be a long and incredibly difficult process," Vargas, 51, said in a statement to The News Sunday. "I feel … Read more on New York Daily News

Dealing with addiction: Japan's drinking problem
The meeting has been organized by the Tokyo branch of the All Nippon Abstinence Association (Zen Nihon Danshu Renmei), a support group for recovering alcoholics. “I tried to quit alcohol on my own but I couldn't. It wasn't until my doctor introduced me … Read more on The Japan Times

Local halfway house breaks cycle
“The Thirteen Step House is a safe place to go and get these men out of their drinking environment for a short spell,” Combs said. “(They are able) to get a strong foundation of recovery under their belt to return home and continue to work their … Read more on Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Ebola Virus: Nigerian Patients to Be Given Experimental Drug
Ebola victims in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos will receive an experimental drug called Nano Silver, the country's top health official said on Thursday, in a step that introduces a new untested treatment to the fight against an outbreak in several … Read more on Wall Street Journal

New Helpline in Savannah Assists Troubled Teens in Locating Drug and Alcohol …
Parents can also learn which teen treatment centers provide the best care for their adolescent's specific needs. Teenager treatment facilities are staffed with certified substance abuse professionals who utilize the latest methods of drug and alcohol … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

New Thinking About Ebola Treatments
Once such facilities exist, it should be possible to compare one group of patients given standard supportive care with another group given supportive care plus a drug that might help them. The World Health Organization is scheduled to hold a meeting in … Read more on New York Times

Heroin Overdose Concerns in Mass.
As founder and executive director of Learn to Cope, a support network for families dealing with addiction and recovery, Peterson said there needs to be more education on opiate addiction. "This has been going on for many years. It's just grown a lot … Read more on Comcast SportsNet New England

Robin Williams: A Devastating Loss
Mr. Williams needed more support than he got and tragically, the world has yet again lost a brilliant actor and comedian. Addiction treatment and … You can't treat addiction without treating the underlying mental health conditions that cause it. All … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog)

The Way the 'New York Times' Covers Other Drugs Still Doesn't Cut It
In fact, it could cost her her job and her children—both factors that might aid her recovery, if her recovery was actually what was being sought here. A sensible system, upon catching someone with a … Indeed, given that the best treatment for opioid … Read more on Pacific Standard