Study ongoing on effectiveness of drug rehabilitation programmes, says deputy …
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he hoped that the study results will be known at the latest by April next year. — Picture by Mohd Yusof Mat IsaKUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The government is studying the effectiveness of … Read more on The Malay Mail Online

CH resident hoping to establish drug rehabilitation program
“We have a drug problem in this town, and I am here to ask for help to start a drug rehabilitation program. I am in the process now of being certified for becoming a peer counselor specialist, and I'm willing to do the work to get the recovery in the … Read more on Daily Mountain Eagle

Teen Rehab Center CEO Johnny Patout Named a 2014 Behavioral Healthcare …
New Beginnings Adolescent Recovery Center, the leading teen drug rehabilitation program in the Southwest and one recognized nationwide, has been helping teens overcome addiction for more than 30 years. New Beginnings offers a continuum of care for … Read more on Insurance News Net

Some believe addiction treatment facility needed in Faulkner County
While the Faulkner County area has a few services in place to help addicted people who want to get better, some with expertise on the subject believe Conway is overdue for a state-funded drug and alcohol treatment center. Faulkner County Sheriff Andy … Read more on Log Cabin Democrat

Rapid Detox Now Being Performed by Board Certified Physicians
One clinic, MDS Drug Detox in Southfield, MI, has answered the questions surrounding its safety by opening the only rapid detox center in the United States founded and operated by Board-Certified physicians. The protocol is performed in an intensive … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Drug Relapse Denial and How it Kills
We know that drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. We know that people are at the greatest risk for overdose if they relapse after a period of abstinence – such as right after leaving a drug detox, treatment … Read more on Huffington Post

No Rehab for Russia's Drug Addicts
Although Ivanov has repeatedly hailed Russia's rehab centers for having a high success rate in treating patients, Sarang said the figures cited by the director of the agency were likely "numbers chosen at random." "There is no research to prove what he … Read more on The Moscow Times

Drug trade battle gets B10bn boost
Agencies have been told to strengthen rehabilitation programmes for drug addicts to make sure they receive proper treatment and do not repeat their crimes. The number of drug addicts in the country is estimated at 1.2 million, but only half go through … Read more on Bangkok Post

Christie to make drug rehab policy announcement
Chris Christie takes part in a roundtable discussion with Vince's Place residents at the Rescue Mission of Trenton, along with program participants and first responders, at 11:30 a.m., then makes a drug rehabilitation policy announcement around noon. Read more on Asbury Park Press

Drug rehab center in Baguio badly needed
BAGUIO City needs drug rehabilitation center for people tangled in drugs stressed Judge Mia Joy Cawed of the Regional Trial Court. She shared during the 2nd quarter City Justice, Peace and Order Council Meeting held July 9, children involved in drug … Read more on Sun.Star

No rehab for Shia LaBeouf, just addiction treatment
(CNN) — The "I AM NOT FAMOUS ANYMORE" actor of "Transformers" fame, Shia LaBeouf, is not going into rehab, but he is getting treatment for alcohol addiction, according to a statement by his representatives. LaBeouf ran into trouble with the law in New … Read more on CNN

Drug, alcohol treatment services review tipped to boost patient results
Last week, local police called for increased services, including more drug and alcohol counsellors, to tackle the region's growing drug problem. The Naracoorte-based drug rehabilitation facility, Karobran, is also seeking a long-term funding solution … Read more on ABC Online

Vacant S. Ogden monastery may become rehab center
SOUTH OGDEN, Utah — A South Ogden monastery that's been vacant since a group of five nuns moved to Minnesota last summer could soon become a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. The Standard-Examiner reports (http://bit.ly/1muHmxK ) Steps … Read more on News & Observer

HC to hear plea to regulate alcohol de-addiction centres
The court was hearing a PIL filed by Rajiv Boolchand Jain, who himself claims to be an ex-alcoholic, seeking directions to lay down a "coherent policy and procedures" for the drug and alcoholic de-addiction and rehabilitation centres so that they are … Read more on Business Standard

Addiction and Alcoholism Hit Men, Women Differently
Heroin and prescription drug addiction are on the rise among affluent women, according to a 2014 survey from Caron Treatment Centers, parent company of the Hanley Center. Women cited anxiety (65 percent), depression (67 percent) and a critical internal … Read more on Valley News

Heroin, opioids now top alcohol as No. 1 substance treatment at Brien Center
Drugs are prepared to shoot intravenously by a user from Vermont addicted to heroin in this file photo from Getty Images. The Brien Center, the largest substance abuse treatment center in Berkshire County, now reports that it treats more heroin and … Read more on Berkshire Eagle

Nonresidential rehab programs are effective
An article in Wednesday's Morning Call ("City zoners ponder halfway house") refers to a development plan for a residential facility to help people with drug abuse problems on their way toward re-integrating into society. By coincidence, this appeared … Read more on Allentown Morning Call

Robin Williams admits himself to treatment center for addiction intervention
Actor Robin Williams has entered a treatment facility, according to several media reports. The 62-year-old star, best known for his breakout role on the 1970's television comedy 'Mork & Mindy,' headed to a rehab center in Minnesota in an effort to…on … Read more on Examiner.com

Police log: Fall death
The man would not wake up for officers and he was taken to Flagstaff Medical Center for treatment. When he regained consciousness, the man, also a street alcoholic, told police that he did not want to press charges and would not cooperate with the … Read more on Arizona Daily Sun

Martin County support groups, updated June 25
Alcoholics Anonymous: For meetings on the Treasure Coast call 772-562-1114 or visit www.indianriveraa.org. Nar-Anon family groups: a fellowship for those … of eating disorders. 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Parkway Rehab Center, 800 Central Parkway, Stuart. Read more on TCPalm

Alzheimer's caregivers support group
An ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) support group meets 6 p.m. Monday at Cardinal Hill Rehab Center on Bluegrass Parkway in Louisville. …. The World Service Organization Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) is a 12-Step program similar to AA and Al-Anon. Read more on Shelbyville Sentinel News

How Scientists Came to Recognize the Benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous
Because AA is a large and respected organization, attacking it when you are trying to promote your book on addiction or your fancy new rehab center is pretty much de rigeur. But scientifically, you don't have a leg to stand on, as I describe in my … Read more on The Reality-Based Community