Hillary Clinton's billion plan for treating drug addiction
“He said his biggest worry was the rising tide of heroin addiction in the state, following a wave of prescription drug abuse,” Clinton wrote. “To be candid, I didn't expect what came next. In state after state, this issue came up again and again … Read more on Washington Post

White House Is Pressed to Help Widen Access to Hepatitis C Drugs via Medicaid
The experts, from the Public Health Service and President Obama's Advisory Council on H.I.V./AIDS, said restrictions on the drugs imposed by many states were inconsistent with sound medical practice, as reflected in treatment guidelines issued by … Read more on New York Times

Guest Opinion: Time to improve the standard of care for opioid addiction
As with all chronic diseases, some patients require a higher level of care, which often means an inpatient drug treatment program, commonly referred to as “rehab.” A large percentage of these treatment programs, however, expressly prohibit the use of … Read more on Taunton Daily Gazette

Vermont's Governor Reveals Complications, Surprises Of State's Fight Against …
Denial is the biggest challenge to recovery. Opiate addicts will lie. They will cheat. They will deceive. They will desert their children. They will do anything to get this drug. The window of opportunity to move folks from denial to recovery is when … Read more on Huffington Post

Rick Scott Signs HB 21 Substance Abuse Services into Law, Sober Living …
Harbor Village Detox is a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center offering Miami-Dade rehab and recovery services. The addiction treatment facility welcomes the voluntary certification legislation. They believe the distinction is important to root … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Phoenix House director, addict-turned-advocate, honored for helping others …
He received treatment for substance abuse and was placed in recovery at Phoenix House. He became a certified drug counselor in 1985 and again in 1994 before becoming the executive director of Phoenix House. Phoenix House serves 40 recovering … Read more on Tuscaloosa News (subscription)

A painful problem: Haywood teams up to fight prescription drug abuse
Recently recovered from rotator cuff surgery, Haywood County Sheriff Greg Christopher hasn't popped a single prescription pain pill since the operation. Instead, he's been using a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen, over-the-counter … She was … Read more on Smoky Mountain News

They're fighting to end Rx drug abuse
Hughes Melton said a major problem with prescription drug abuse is co-prescribing benzodiazepines with opioids. Opioids are medications used to treat pain and include hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, codeine, and related drugs. Benzodiazepines, like … Read more on Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)

Opioid crisis: State targets drug abuse problem
Deval Patrick signed a law reforming insurance policy and creating new reporting requirements related to substance abuse. The law requires insurers to pay for 14 days of inpatient care for acute treatment for addiction without prior authorization. It … Read more on MassLive.com

Substance Abuse Treatment Market – Global Segments And Forecast 2020
There has been an increase in the use and abuse of the substances such as alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. Substance abuse is defined as harmful use of these substances in order to alter the mood. Generally, substance abuse is referred to the use of … Read more on Medgadget.com (blog)

UM graduate profile: After drugs and jail, Jason Hanlon found calling in …
To cope, Hanlon turned to drugs and alcohol. He'd abused substances since he was 12, and after his dad passed away, his life spiraled out of control. "I was just really lost in the world and didn't have any kind of direction," Hanlon said. He did meth … Read more on The Missoulian

New Boise drug detox center gives hope for recovery
BOISE – Prescription drug abuse is becoming more prevalent in our country and right here in the Treasure Valley. Many times, that progresses to the use of cocaine and heroin. A new Boise recovery center is opening in Boise to care for those suffering … Read more on KTVB

LCCC unveils drug counseling center
Speaking at the dedication of the Caring Advocates for Recovery Education Center, the Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services counselor joked that when LCADA President Tom Stuber says jump, Kestler's response is, “How high?” “And, speaking of … Read more on Chronicle-Telegram

A bill to curb heroin and opioid addiction in N.J., time for Christie to pay …
In roughly five years, New Jersey has seen an increase of more than 200 percent in the number of admissions to licensed or certified treatment programs for prescription drug abuse, and a 700-percent increase over the last decade. Heroin and opioid … Read more on NJ.com

Frisbie hosts Strafford County Recovery Day
Andrew West, co-founder of Bonfire, described the all-male facilities as a structured-sobriety living house. … ROAD to a Better Life is also a substance abuse program that offers IOP treatment for substance abuse problems, said team leader Carol Goodwin. Read more on Foster’s Daily Democrat

Woman faces prison for injecting friend who overdosed on 'bath salts'
She pleaded guilty on April 13 to reckless homicide, a first-degree felony, and permitting drug abuse, a fifth-degree felony. Creston Police Chief Byron … He said the family could not afford to place his daughter in a private treatment facility … Read more on Medina County Gazette

Professor Morgen to discuss 'History of Substance Abuse in the U.S.' on April 26
Morgen has published more than 35 scholarly articles and text chapters on various substance use disorders and mental health issues in treatment and prison settings, and has over 75 scholarly research and theoretical presentations at major conferences … Read more on NJ.com

Drug awareness seminar to be held for parents
“We just want to make sure that we're doing our part to raise awareness about drugs in the community, not necessarily that we think we have a drug problem or anything like that, we just want to make sure that there is some awareness so that parents can … Read more on WDAM-TV

Drug awareness program for parents
Parents can learn what to look for and how to help their children at the Drug Awareness for Parents program April 16. Parents will also learn about risk-taking and the “gateway” to hard drugs – cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine – through alcohol … Read more on sanilaccountynews.mihomepaper.com (subscription)

Help raise awareness about Oklahoma's prescription drug abuse problem
We hope you'll stand with us and fight for more prescription drug monitoring and more accountability for doctors to preserve the lives of our neighbors, friends, brothers, sisters and children. Let your legislators know why this is important to you … Read more on NewsOK.com