New youth facility provides treatment for substance abuse, mental health issues
The staff includes a medical director and personnel that specializes in substance abuse treatment. Among the treatment programs is cognitive behavior therapy, Hansen said. It deals with youth having negative thoughts that can sometimes affect their … Read more on Highlands Today

La.-based Townsend sells for M
Townsend's Houma outpatient treatment center, a separately managed joint venture between Townsend and other partners, was not part of the acquisition. Townsend was included in Inc. magazine's 2015 list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies. Over the … Read more on The Advocate

A Forever Recovery Showcases Their Unique Substance Abuse Treatment Program in …
A Forever Recovery, a holistic treatment center for the treatment of substance abuse located in southwest Michigan, has released three new videos that feature various aspects of their unique rehabilitation program, which offers several options in … Read more on PR Web (press release)

California to open drug treatment to Medi-Cal recipients
Beginning next year, drug treatment centers will be able to get reimbursed for providing this much wider range of options to people on Medi-Cal. Nearly 14 percent of Medicaid recipients are believed to have a substance abuse disorder, according to the … Read more on LA Daily News

Forum is Wednesday on recovery services site in Troy
Glenville-based Conifer Park offers inpatient and outpatient treatment for alcohol and drug addictions. In March, it withdrew an application to operate a methadone clinic on Fourth Street amid opposition from business and property owners. Conifer Park … Read more on Albany Times Union

Stanley Cup rioter's First Nations heritage hilighted in sentencing
… addicted family and that "she, too, is a victim of abuse." The judge added that while he took into account Vanichuk's actions the night of the Stanley Cup riot, he balanced that with her own "remarkable actions toward recovery," which included her … Read more on CBC.ca

One nation, under sedation: Medicare paid for nearly 40 million tranquilizer …
He said the drugs worked well for his patients, many of whom are trying to kick addictions to narcotics but struggle with anxiety and depression. “First of all, they're reliable,” he said. “Second of all, they're cheap because they're all generic 2026 … Read more on Raw Story

Support Groups, Clubs, and Services
Free blood pressure check, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Living & Rehab Center, 811 S. 10th St. Caregiver Support and Education Group, noon, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 703 Third Ave., Sterling, 815-626-7333, ext. 317. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon … Read more on SaukValley.com

Charity Profile: Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Our continuum of care begins with a Medically-Assisted Detox Program, and also includes our High-Intensity Residential Program, Low-Intensity Residential Program, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Treatment Programs. In total, CADA offers 15 programs … Read more on Shreveport Times

'Mad Men' Star Jon Hamm Finishes Secret Rehab Stay For Alcoholism — Years …
As the cast of Mad Men prepares to toast their final season, one of the series' most familiar faces will be abstaining from champagne: RadarOnline.com has learned that leading man Jon Hamm recently completed a 30-day treatment program for alcohol abuse … Read more on RadarOnline

Addiction is a disease
The American Medical Association has considered alcoholism a disease since 1956. Nearly a half century later, the American Society of Addiction Medicine declared addiction a disease. In doing so they … Many take advantage of intensive treatment … Read more on Bucyrus Telegraph Forum

Federal aid needed to fight heroin addiction, expert says
WASHINGTON — Federal legislation is critical to help communities fight growing abuse of prescription drugs and heroin, a founder of an Indianapolis high school for recovering addicts told members of Congress on Thursday. "In my 25 years of experience … Read more on Indianapolis Star

Investigation: Army substance-abuse program in disarray
The Army's transfer of substance-abuse outpatient treatment from medical to non-medical leadership in 2010 has led to substandard care, the mass exodus of veteran personnel and the hiring of unqualified clinic directors and counselors, according to … Read more on USA TODAY

Los Angeles drug alcohol recovery publisher stigmatizes addiction
“The article published by Buschel offers no value to its audience who seek more meaningful content such as the latest news on medical breakthroughs in addiction treatment or stories of recovery where people suffering from addiction can become inspired … Read more on Examiner.com

Jon Hamm breaks silence on rehab stint
While the Mad Men star was in the midst of press appearances to promote the final episodes of AMC's drama (which premiere April 5), news broke Tuesday night that he had recently completed a stint in rehab for alcohol addiction. "Life throws a lot at … Read more on New Jersey Herald

Gov. Christie tours Stafford rehab center
STAFFORD – Gov. Chris Christie toured a new outpatient treatment drug and alcohol abuse center here Wednesday morning as part of in support of the work of the Ocean County Prosecutor to combat heroin in New Jersey. Read more on Press of Atlantic City

Russia's heavy drinkers turn to moonshine, cleaning products
Alexander Polikarpov, the head doctor of the Alcospas chain of alcohol rehab clinics in Moscow, says he has noticed a "wave" of complications in patients, such as delirium tremens – a symptom of withdrawal also known as "the shakes" – and epilepsy. Read more on New Jersey Herald

Local man denies role in drug crime
Sgt. John Helfant wrote in his report that when he arrived, Megan McCarthy, 21, of Baltimore, and her passengers, Daniel Rosales and Stiven Duron, both 19-year-old residents of Jersey City, New Jersey, were standing outside the vehicle waiting for a … Read more on Rutland Herald

Elgin Chamber honors best member businesses, brightest volunteers
Today, what once started out as a small, one-counselor agency known as the Community Concern for Alcoholism has grown into a multifaceted, outpatient treatment center that offers a wide-range of substance abuse treatment and prevention education … Read more on Chicago Daily Herald

Violent arrest of black U-Va. student sparks scrutiny of Virginia ABC
CHARLOTTESVILLE — The violent arrest of a University of Virginia student sparked new scrutiny of Virginia's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on Thursday as university officials and Richmond lawmakers questioned the tactics and approach of the … Read more on Washington Post

Residential and out-patient treatment programs for drug/alcohol abuse
Addiction to alcohol and other drugs can impact a person in any walk of life. What people often underestimate is the complexity of drug addiction – that it is a disease which impacts the brain and because of that, stopping drug abuse is not simply a … Read more on LubbockOnline.com

Advocates Want Noland, Moeller to Reverse Rauner Drug Treatment Budget Cuts
In a letter from Latino Treatment Center executive Director Adriana Trino to State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) and State Rep. Anna Moeller (D-Elgin), the Elgin-based advocate warns that the non-profit's funding … Rauner is aiming to slice $ 27.6 … Read more on Chicago Tribune