Ocean, Monmouth County Hospitals Replenishing Naloxone for Law Enforcement
Naloxone is saving lives; however, the next step for Barnabas Health is utilizing intervention specialists in the hospitals to provide appropriate navigation for patients and their families into the next level of care, which includes detox and … Read more on The SandPaper

Mayor Berry: Recovery center could save lives
Serenity Mesa is headed up by the non-profit Healing Addiction in Our Community, a group founded by concerned family members wanting to raise awareness about opiate addiction. The facility does not provide detox services at this time. They ask for a … Read more on KRQE News 13

Five things you need to know today, and party photos from Best Places to Work
In the first three months of 2015, Gloucester authorities responded to dozens of overdoses and four opiate deaths, propelling the city to change its drug policies to offer detox programs instead of jail time to addicts who turn themselves in with drug … Read more on Boston Business Journal

Synthetic Drugs Infiltrate Broward County, Flakka Causes 16 Confirmed Deaths
Harbor Village Detox provides affordable addiction care in Florida and specializes in alcohol addiction treatment alongside Miami-dade County heroin detox. The detox treatment center employs both medically assisted drug treatment and holistic healing … Read more on Benzinga

Browns QB Manziel closes chapter on "˜Johnny Football"™
It played a part in his nightmarish rookie season with the Browns after they drafted him 22nd overall last year, and it ultimately contributed to him spending more than 10 weeks this offseason in an inpatient rehabilitation facility specializing in … Read more on GoErie.com

Slew of New Studies Spot Links Between Psychiatric Medications and Bone …
Four different studies conducted in different ways examining different groups have linked use of certain psychiatric drugs, particularly SSRI antidepressants and antipsychotics but also benzodiazepines, to bone fracture risks and negative impacts on … Read more on Mad In America

Carbondale drug treatment center defies order to shut down
The owner of a controversial drug treatment center in Carbondale is defying a cease-and-desist order that directed her to close the facility. The city's zoning officer directed the Just Believe Recovery Center to shut down based on zoning board … Read more on Scranton Times-Tribune

Scott Storch, Producer and One-Time Millionaire, Files for Bankruptcy
A native of Long Island, New York, Storch has struggled with a cocaine addition since at least 2009, the year he checked into an inpatient rehab program in Florida. At his peak, Storch owned a $ 10 million mansion on Miami's Palm Island, a yacht … Read more on Newsmax

While some see promise in drug, others see peril
“The main reason people use it is they want to stop using heroin or Oxycontin,” said Dr. Miriam Komaromy, co-medical director of the Integrated Addiction and Psychiatry Clinic at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine's Project ECHO. “If … Read more on taosnews

Abu Dhabi tackles rising substance addiction
Substance abuse is becoming a growing burden on the economy of Abu Dhabi, as it is across the region. However, increased spending on both prevention and treatment may help reduce the burden and repay the investment into tackling this problem many … Read more on Oxford Business Group

Economic Driver: Spectrum prepares to open addiction treatment centers
Scheduled to open in June, the New England Recovery Center is one of Spectrum Health Systems' two projects nearing completion on its Westboro campus to treat people with substance abuse and addiction problems. A new 100-bed addiction treatment … Read more on Worcester Telegram

Hopefest music festival full of fun, fellowship and celebrating sobriety
In the case of Chris Macomber, his founding of the Hope All Day Recovery Center was born out of personal experience, a gratefulness for having reversed a life that was spinning out of control, and a willingness to assist those whose places to turn for … Read more on Atlantic City Weekly

Strategies shift to recovery
There are more recovery centers and support services for those in recovery, faith-based programs, preventative measures and efforts underway to solve the problem from all angles. That being said, it's no secret that more needs to be done to prevent new … Read more on Huntington Herald Dispatch

Ron NaVarre to Offer Tai Chi for Actors, 5/26-6/30
… The Smithers Center for Alcoholism, The Pacific Institute of Oriental Medicine, The Dorot Center for senior citizens, The Regent Hospital Drug Rehabilitation Division, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Mattel Corporation, Bally's Total … Read more on Broadway World

Alcohol-free 'Paint Nite' at Gallery by the James to be held Friday, May 22
There will be painting but with no alcohol. Go home with a finished … Mildred Cochran Dickerson, 95, passed peacefully into the arms of Her Lord on Monday, May 18, 2015, at the Waddell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Galax, Va.She was born May 20, … Read more on Roanoke Times

A new drug and alcohol addiction recovery program opens in Yanceyville
New Directions Now is a faith based addiction recovery program started two years ago at Lively Stones Baptist Church in Pelham. The newly opened second site in Yanceyville marks their ongoing success. Alice and her husband, Paul, use the former … Read more on Caswell Messenger

Medford state Rep. Christine Barber hosts film screening on addiction recovery
Medford state Rep. Christine Barber will host a screening of “The Anonymous People,” a documentary about Americans in long-term recovery from drug addiction, at 11 a.m. April 23 at Gardner Auditorium in the Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St., … Read more on Wicked Local Medford

Inside recovery: Mom opens up about drug addiction
A friend suggested she call Susannah's House, a new recovery center specifically for drug addicted moms and their babies. Childcare is available for the mothers. She appreciated that she could continue to be a mom to her 4-month-old child while … Read more on WBIR-TV

Toad art sales benefit addiction recovery program
RACHEL PARKER DICKERSON STAFF PHOTO Artist Linda Flake sits next to a print of her painting "Moonstruck Toad" at Art on the Green. Posters of the artwork will be for sale at the gallery for $ 10 each, with all proceeds benefitting Renewal Ranch. Read more on Log Cabin Democrat

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