Our View: Reconciliation is next step
But there was more: "deprivation of the love and guidance of his parents and siblings;" "loss of his aboriginal language and culture and his family roots;" "post traumatic stress disorder;" "alcohol and drug abuse and addiction" among others. The Truth … Read more on Nanaimo Daily News

IDEA receives tentative approval amidst budget concerns
At its June 1 meeting, the School Committee faced off against this year's school budget, even though, as of the meeting it had yet to be presented to the public. There was speculation on what would be included in the budget, but specifics of the budget … Read more on Wicked Local Malden

Upcoming York Library events
Please bring poems to share, either your own or favorite poems by someone else, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. The prompt for June … A documentary that provides an intimate look at the often hidden world of prescription drug addiction. Discussion … Read more on Seacoastonline.com

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

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The Culinary Nonprofit Getting People Out of the Fire and Into the Kitchen
The restaurant industry is famous for its generosity when it comes to chances, and that's something that non-profits, correctional facilities, and ex-convicts are increasingly relying on. Over the past three decades, culinary training programs geared … Read more on Yahoo Food

Rick Holmes: Questioning the orthodoxy of AA
Since heroin has moved from poor urban neighborhoods to every city and town, there's been less talk of punishment and more talk of treatment. Today's heroin addicts started with prescription drugs; they come in all races, ages and economic classes … Read more on Irondequoit Post

Addicts wait months for treatment as ice usage soars
Use of the most dangerous methamphetamine and amphetamine drugs – commonly "ice" – has soared to almost one in 10 Australians, far outstripping heroin use and leaving treatment facilities struggling. Figures from the 2013 National Drug Strategy … Read more on Sydney Morning Herald

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

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