Former drug addict relieved to be alive
You won't find an air conditioner in any inmate wings at Fuchu Prison, no matter how hot it is outside. And on this sweltering, cloudless day in August, it is certainly hot. Two members from Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Center (DARC) are preparing to … Read more on The Japan Times

Amber Portwood Wants To Open A Rehab Facility
Portwood, one of the most popular stars from MTV's reality show Teen Mom, spent time in jail and has battled drug addiction since she first appeared on the show. However, she says she has big things in mind for her future. “It's going to be sort of a … Read more on WebProNews

Children of the Streets rehab center provides sober pathway
Now it houses renovated study rooms for the center's "students" searching for freedom from drug and alcohol addiction. God, Solyanik said on a recent Saturday as he celebrated his birthday, has a sense of humor. The center, which is located on a 9 acre … Read more on Red Bluff Daily News

Nunnelee heads home
"During my time of rehabilitation, I have received many calls, cards, and messages assuring me of prayers on my behalf and sharing encouraging passages of Scripture," Nunnelee wrote. "Those prayers and Scriptures have continually motivated me … Read more on DeSoto Times Today

Iron County Medical offers inpatient rehabilitation
Iron County Medical Center can now provide patients the opportunity for inpatient (as well as outpatient) rehabilitation on premises. The most common conditions that require Swing Bed Program services are hip or knee surgery, stroke, brain injury, … Read more on Daily Journal Online

A Clean Slate offers resources for Slate Belt addicts
Jana Morris, executive director and founder of Recovery Revolution, said Northampton County officials consulted her about the need for a center in the Slate Belt in addition to her rehab facility in Bangor. A Clean Slate isn't a rehab, but offers … Read more on The Express-Times – lehighvalleylive.com

Robin Williams' death shines light on depression, substance abuse
Early last month, he had checked himself into a rehab facility for substance abuse, according to published reports. … In 2006, he had sought treatment for alcohol addiction at the Hazelden center in Springbrook, Ore., according to published reports … Read more on KFVS

Robin Williams' life was punctuated by struggles with alcohol, cocaine
It caused a big exodus from drugs…. I knew I couldn't be a father and live that sort of life.” He also revealed details about his drug use to The L.A. Times in 1991. “It was a strange thing because my managers sent me to this doctor because they said … Read more on Mason City Globe Gazette

Actor Robin Williams Is Dead at 63 of Suspected Suicide
"At this time, the Sheriff's Office Coroner Division suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made," the Marin County Coroner said in a statement. "A … Read more on KTRK-TV

Alcohol-free music festival to be held at Nottingham bar
Service user Matt Stone, a former crack and heroin user, says: "Events like this are a fantastic way to celebrate recovery from addiction and a great way to enjoy going out, listening to live music in a safe and alcohol free environment." The 36-year … Read more on Nottingham Post

Publicist: Shia LaBeouf receiving treatment for alcohol addiction but isn't in …
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A publicist says Shia LaBeouf is being treated for alcoholism. Melissa Kates said Tuesday the 28-year-old actor has not checked into a rehab facility but is receiving voluntary treatment for alcohol addiction. Kates said in a … Read more on Edmonton Journal

Mexican police rescue 44 people being held at drug rehab center
A total of 44 people, including seven minors, were rescued by federal and state authorities at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Mexico state, which surrounds the Federal District and forms part of the Mexico City metropolitan area. EFE/File. Read more on La prensa

Portia de Rossi 'secretly checked into rehab' for alcohol treatment
The Arrested Development actress secretly checked into the Passages Malibu rehab facility in May for a 30-day treatment for drugs and alcohol. The reports claim the move came after an “ugly fight” with wife, chat show host Ellen DeGeneres. “They got … Read more on Irish Independent

Documentary film maker visits Carbondale with rehab CEO
A New Jersey filmmaker took a walk through Carbondale with a Florida drug and alcohol rehab CEO whose hopes of bringing a similar facility to the Upvalley are in the hands of Lackawanna County court officials. Cynthia Bellino will be a part of Michael … Read more on Scranton Times-Tribune

'Cost of Addiction Rehab Increases, Yet Relapse Rate Stays the Same,' Says …
Luckily, long-term rehab can offer a much greater protection against drug rehab. A 90-day program of drug addiction rehab treatment leads to as much as a 73% drop in relapse risk. By spending more time in a rehab facility, the patient is able to detox … Read more on Motor E magazine

Editorial: Town hall focuses on more drug treatment
But those attending a town hall meeting at Cabell Midland High School this week seemed to agree on one simple point — there needs to be a greater focus on help and treatment for those who have developed a problem with drugs. Certainly, sustained law … Read more on Huntington Herald Dispatch

7 Signs You're Drinking Too Much
“Those who recognize the problem before they develop full-blown addiction have a greater chance they'll be able to cut down and minimize the role alcohol plays in their life,” says John F. Kelly, PhD, director of the Recovery Research Institute at … Read more on TIME

Hearts of gold: unlikely heroes
Outside of work, he spent most of his time in his room of burgundy carpet and tan walls. He lay on his back, in pain, with a wet towel on his pillow, hoping it would … Then after a spate of drug use and a robbery conviction two years later, Johnson … Read more on STLtoday.com