Will the Browns really try to trade up for Marcus Mariota?: Hey Mary Kay!
Plenty of experts now have Florida State's Jamies Winston ranked ahead of Mariota, which means Mariota might be easier to land. The Browns have the … But the organization viewed Manziel's decision to go to rehab two weeks ago as a positive, and as … Read more on cleveland.com

2015 Scouting Combine: 5 Bold Predictions
From the time players awake for drug screening at 4 a.m. until the night ends around midnight with private interviews with team executives and coaches, lives will change at the NFL Combine, some positively and others negatively. Of the 335 players … Read more on Lyndy’s Sports Annuals

Former state legislator Mandy Dawson freed, admits cocaine use
Dawson's addiction dates back more than a decade to when she was arrested in Broward County on a state felony prescription fraud charge and she completed court-sponsored drug rehabilitation. Dawson's husband Hobson McLeod Bethune Sr. said his … Read more on Sun Sentinel

Fort Myers city officials say treatment center is open 'illegally'
FORT MYERS, Fla.-The drama surrounding a residential treatment center is getting worse. Sovereign Health of Florida, located in a neighborhood off Palm Beach Boulevard is open for business; they even held an open house for neighbors but the city tells … Read more on Wink News

New residential drug and alcohol treatment center opens
A new faith-based residential treatment center that helps adult women recover from drug and alcohol addictions has opened in Willard. Teen Challenge of the Firelands — which despite its name treats women of all ages 18 and over — opened a few weeks … Read more on Sandusky Register

County Jail Programs Tackle Addiction Across US
A spell in the county lockup gives inmates plenty of time to think and some jails give them plenty to think about, as they assess — voluntarily or not — the roles alcohol and drugs have played in their lives with substance abuse treatment programs … Read more on PublicCEO.com

New White Paper Published by Innovative Detox Compares Conventional …
Using this extensive documentation, this study found that traditional alcohol and drug rehab programs, based on the 28-day residential treatment program pioneered by Hazelden more than 35 years ago — a flawed approach that is totally dependent on the … Read more on Marketwired (press release)

Drug Treatment Court Participation Down
Their All Rise Philosophy and public service announcement persuade advocates that judges and lawyers know more about drug and alcohol addiction than the medical community. In the over 20 years of these expanding courts, there is not … Although we … Read more on Huffington Post

A man with a past now a top official at Midlands drug treatment center
Jeremy Martin was once addicted to drugs. Now, he is a top official at one of the largest drug rehabilitation centers in Lexington and Richland counties. The story of his success to those who know him is what they say nothing short of amazing. KIM KIM … Read more on The State

2 more women join suit against Bill Cosby
Traitz was either 18 or 19 at the time, she said; she did not recall exactly. But she was fresh out of high school and new to the city, she said. Cosby offered her a ride home but on the way, told her he'd like to swing by the beach with her in his … Read more on KEYT

Illinois pulls wards from Sadie Waterford Manor residential center
State child welfare officials have removed all juvenile state wards from a troubled south suburban residential treatment center after Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart angrily complained that girls were frequently running away, then being sexually assaulted … Read more on Chicago Tribune

US survey: Rhode Island tops nation in marijuana, drug use
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A government study says Rhode Islanders use marijuana and illicit drugs at the highest rates in the United States. The Providence Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1tJHZs5 ) that the National Survey on Drug Use and Health says 14 … Read more on WLNE-TV (ABC6)

Sovereign Health Opens Women's Treatment Center in Arizona
Sovereign Health is pleased to announce the opening of its Chandler, Arizona residential treatment center on Monday, October 13th, offering a specialized trauma track in addition to addiction, dual diagnosis, mental and behavioral health treatment … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Medtronic Earns FDA Approval for Full-Body MRI Scans
With the new FDA approval, two 5076 MRI leads can now be paired with dual-chamber Medtronic Advisa MRI(TM) or Revo MRI(TM) SureScan® pacemakers, allowing patients with these complete SureScan pacing systems to undergo full-body MRI scans. … Medtronic … Read more on PCBDesign007

Wellness Briefs
A celiac support group meets from 7-9 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Celiac Diagnostic Center at Atlantic Gastroenterology Associates, 3205 Fire Road in Egg Harbor Township. A different speaker is featured each month. There is no cost and … Read more on Shore News Today

GB Sciences Names Five New Members to Scientific Advisory Board
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 14, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GrowBLOX Sciences, Inc., "GB Sciences" (OTCQB:GBLX), a cannabinoid therapy research and development firm, has released the names of five doctors joining its scientific advisory board. … Dr. Small-Howard … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release)

Gateway CEO Rallies Alcohol & Drug Rehab Industry to Reach More Patients
Gateway Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers provide substance abuse treatment services for adults and adolescents at drug treatment centers throughout Illinois and the St. Louis Metro East area. Gateway's outpatient and residential treatment centers are … Read more on The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Macon dinners to foster family dining
Research shows children of hands-on parents are less likely to succumb to peer pressure leading to smoking or abusing alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. The organization started national Family Day on … Read more on Macon Telegraph (blog)

Marion VA hosts town hall
He touched on initiatives the center is working on including expanded hours, adding more providers and improving phone services. Concerns from the audience included the treatment of veterans overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, the origin of the … Read more on The Southern

Gateway CEO Rallies Alcohol & Drug Rehab Industry to Reach More Patients
Gateway Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers provide substance abuse treatment services for adults and adolescents at drug treatment centers throughout Illinois and the St. Louis Metro East area. Gateway's outpatient and residential treatment centers are … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Off the Drugs, Onto the Cupcakes
“The main focus was just, 'get them off their substance,' and the rest will take care of itself,” said Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, an eating disorder and addiction medicine specialist in Denver who has been a consultant to various rehab centers. … of … Read more on New York Times (blog)

Drug, alcohol recovery center opening in Sept. in Bangor
Northampton County Drug and Alcohol, in partnership with Recovery Revolution Inc., is opening a recovery center in Bangor. The center, called "A Clean Slate," is at 100 S. First St. in Bangor and a grand opening is set for Sept. 16. There will be a … Read more on Pocono Record