Drug rehab centres in Sydney's west 'struggling'
Under-pressure rehabilitation facilities have accused the New South Wales Government of neglecting drug abuse and addiction in Sydney's western suburbs. Wayback Rehabilitation Centre in Harris Park has been treating people with addictions for more … Read more on ABC Online

Life Changes Canada Inc.: Fentanyl Addict Cleans up and Opens Drug Rehab
Though few do go on to beat this addiction by themselves, some people struggle with this terrible addiction with a feeling of no way out. A wonderful example of such willpower, dedication and drive is a gentleman by the name of Christopher J. Fagan. Read more on Business Wire (press release)

Eye on Augusta: Showdown Likely Over Anti-Drug Legislation
Senate President Mike Thibodeau (R-Waldo County), Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond (D-Portland) and House Speaker Mark Eves (D-North Berwick) presented their bipartisan drug enforcement bill on December 9. (Photo by Andi Parkinson). Read more on Freepress Online

Confronted! 'Teen Mom' Leah's Ex Corey Accuses Her Of Abusing Drugs …
In an explosive preview clip from the upcoming season of Teen Mom 2, the father of Messer's 5-year-old daughters Ali and Aleeah confronts the troubled 23-year-old about the rampant rumors while discussing her upcoming 30-day stint at a treatment facility. Read more on RadarOnline

Midland native transforms from drug dealer to traveling evangelist
But MacDonald was further convinced the encounter was real when a counselor came over to him and told the teen that she knew the Lord just spoke to him. From that day on he devoted his life to God. He also earned his high school diploma while in rehab. Read more on Midland Daily News

'Teen Mom 2' Star Leah Messer Calvert Goes To Rehab For Drugs; Wants Daughters …
“Teen Mom 2” star Leah Messer Calvert checked into rehab to get help with her supposed pill problem, In Touch Weekly reported Wednesday. The 23-year-old mother of three has been rumored to be struggling with substance abuse ever since she … Read more on International Business Times

Portage forced to move its teen drug rehab program out of West Island
After over a year of uncertainty, a teen drug rehab centre catering to Quebec's English-speaking community is leaving the West Island, although an admissions and after-care office is being set up in Pointe-Claire. Portage's English-language teen … Read more on Montreal Gazette

Gloucester's New ANGEL Initiative Has Provided 21 Drug Users With Treatment
GLOUCESTER (CBS) — Gloucester's newest attempt to reduce drug abuse has only been in effect since June 1, and it has already had outstanding results. The program, called The ANGEL Initiative, allows drug users to turn over their drugs to police … Read more on CBS Local

Report: Drug overdose death rates increase in 26 states
Education for physicians about "overprescribing medication" and the dangers of prescribing opioids is just as important as educating consumers or those at risk of developing addiction, said Robert Lubran, a division director at the Substance Abuse and … Read more on USA TODAY

Rehab centres need an accreditation fix
As many individuals and families have learned the hard way, addiction treatment programs are not created equal. There are no mandatory regulations or provincial standards that facilities or their employees must adhere to; it is a buyer beware environment. Read more on The Globe and Mail

Drug rehab centre plan for Isa Town
'Most don't go to the Psychiatric Hospital's Almoayyed Drug and Alcoholic Rehabilitation Unit because it doesn't have enough space, and prefer to go abroad or to local private facilities. 'We are not looking to purchase private plots of land '“ there … Read more on Gulf Daily News

Fighting HIV where no-one admits it's a problem
The phrase "Aids epidemic" awakens distant memories in most of Europe, Australia or the Americas, where infection rates have generally been in decline for years. But as former UK Health Secretary Lord Fowler explains, the phrase is not used in Russia … Read more on BBC News

Attorney Jones dies at 49, recalled as being 'special'
Patrick Pait, who has served as Robeson County's attorney for the past year, said that Jones was helpful to him as he made the transition from private practice to representing a local government. Jones had served briefly as an interim Robeson County … Read more on The Robesonian

VIDEO: Founders of threatened rehab centre in emotional plea to save it
Manager Fiona Dunwoodie and her mother Dorothy set up the centre in 1987. It helps 100 people each year with abstinence-based treatment for alcohol or drug addiction. But is due to be closed next Tuesday after its council funding was stopped as the … Read more on East London and West Essex Guardian Series

KZN youth fall under whoonga spell
“Do not keep quiet if your child has a problem – there are organisations and rehabilitation centres to assist them in recovering.” According to the SA Police Service, up to 60% of crimes are directly related to substance abuse. The Central Drug … Read more on The Citizen

Brigitte Bardot offers to send alcoholic Russian BEARS to rehab
Brigitte Bardot's animal rights charity has offered to help send two alcoholic Russian bears to rehab after they became addicted to beer because customers were allowed to buy them drinks. A court ordered the bears to be confiscated from the restaurant … Read more on Daily Mail

Russell Brand joins campaign to save Woodford Green rehab centre 1NE
Russell Brand with Fiona Snowball and Chris Fallon, both helped to recovery by 1NE in the Broadway, Woodford Green. Archant. Russell Brand has joined a campaign to save a rehab centre set up by a mother and daughter after addiction destroyed their … Read more on Ilford Recorder 24

64 Sabah kids in drug rehab
They are now back in school after three months of counselling, but the boys are still monitored by the cure and care rehabilitation centre. Five other children, aged 9 to 14, were also tested positive for drugs during a recent special operation to … Read more on Daily Express

Scientology rehab centre at the Central Coast back on the agenda despite …
Yarramalong resident Ron Lee is hoping for a similar outcome to a recent case in Warburton, Victoria, where locals won a battle against a Narconon rehabilitation centre. “I don't know what's going to happen,” Mr Lee said. “I can't see the church giving up. Read more on The Daily Telegraph