Scott Disick 'checks out of rehab' in Costa Rica for business commitments
Scott Disick has decided to end his treatment at a luxury rehabilitation center five days after entering the facility on Monday. Instead, the 31-year-old partner of Kourtney Kardashian is leaving Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica to return … Read more on Daily Mail

Johnny Manziel remains in a rehab facility past his 28 days
But for Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, it's just a beginning, which is either a good or a bad sign. According to Mark Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Browns coach Mike Pettine said Manziel remains in a facility for alcohol and substance abuse. Read more on NBCSports.com

Only residential Alameda County teen rehab center in jeopardy
The only residential drug and alcohol treatment facility for low-income teens in Alameda County is — like many of its patients — at risk. Thunder Road Adolescent Treatment Centers Inc. offers residential placement for about 350 teens a year between … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle

ODRC director supports local treatment for drug addicts
Tom Stotts, chief probation officer, said it will provide guidance for clients on any medications used to recover from addiction. The court also will cater to first-time drug offenders to get treatment without felonies on their record. Judge Jim Slagle … Read more on Marion Star

Prop. 47 could leave counties scrambling for drug treatment funds
The passage of Proposition 47 could leave San Francisco and other counties scrambling to make up the state money they used to receive for successfully treating rather than imprisoning low-level drug and property crime offenders, law enforcement … Read more on SFGate

Shia LaBeouf complying with drug treatment
“Transformers” star Shia LaBeouf is complying with his drug treatment program and should see charges dismissed stemming from his Broadway breakdown, a judge said Tuesday. LaBeouf, 28, pleaded guilty in September to disorderly conduct, a violation, … Read more on New York Daily News

High rate of insomnia during early recovery from addiction
"Treating sleep disturbance in early recovery may have considerable impact on maintenance of sobriety and quality of life," according to Dr Nicholas Rosenlicht of University of San Francisco and colleagues. They summarize the benefits of treatment, … Read more on Medical Xpress

Waiting to recover
Facing an epidemic of heroin and opioid addiction, Ohio must add hundreds of new inpatient, residential treatment, and recovery housing beds. Waiting lists for short-term, medically supervised detoxification, and for housing where addicts can stay six … Read more on Toledo Blade

Insomnia in Early Addiction Recovery Ups Relapse Risk
Insomnia is a “prevalent and persistent” problem for patients in the early phases of recovery from the disease of addiction — and may lead to an increased risk of relapse. “Treating sleep disturbance in early recovery may have considerable impact on … Read more on PsychCentral.com

Road To Recovery: Former Teacher Opens Up About Battling Heroin Addiction
In October, ABC 13 News reported that 50 percent of patients at Pathways Treatment Center are seeking treatment for heroin addiction. According to Lynchburg police narcotics and vice unit, 30 people have been locked up as alleged heroin distributors in … Read more on WSET

A First-Hand Look at Juvenile Justice Reform
The building itself was decrepit, with infestations of bugs and irregular heating and air conditioning, and unsecured housing units led to reports of sexual abuse and drug use. Youth advocates refer to juveniles' stays at Oak Hill as "dead time," where … Read more on Huffington Post

After initially blaming victim, Auburn man admits inviting 14-year-old girl to …
Calvin Bacon will soon get a chance to address his substance abuse problems. The 28-year-old Syracuse man was sentenced to serve 4 1/2 years at the Willard Drug Treatment Center for possessing 4.7 grams of MDMA, a hallucinogenic substance, … Read more on Auburn Citizen

Addiction Rehabilitation Leader BioCorRx, Inc. Participates In San Francisco's …
Addiction rehabilitation company BioCorRx, Inc. (OTCQB: BICX) has joined more than 50 exhibitors in the eMoneyShow, which provided investors instant access to top stocks, options and ETFs that global firms are adding to their portfolios, the company … Read more on International Business Times AU

Ex-Sen. Dawson gets rehab for drug violation
MIAMI (AP) — Former state Sen. Mandy Dawson has been ordered into a residential treatment program after violating probation because of cocaine use. U.S. District Judge Robert Scola also sentenced Dawson on Monday to time served for violating her … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle

Street Fair Held for New Recovery Center Opening
TJ's is a not-for-profit safe place for kids and teens to recover with peers after drug or alcohol rehab. The new …… River Valley Credit Union, FOX45, and ABC22 recognize the good deeds of people and organizations who make the Miami Valley a better … Read more on WKEF ABC 22

Helping Young Addicts: TJ's Place of Hope Plans Second Location
Helping Young Addicts: TJ's Place of Hope Plans Second Location. WEST CARROLLTON– Reports often capture numbers and details of heroin overdose deaths and addiction rates in the Miami Valley, but what's being done about the root of the issue– kids … Read more on WRGT TV Fox 45

Parish seeks to block proposed drug rehab center
Last month the parish council heard from dozens of homeowners in the Choctaw Estates Subdivision area who attended the meeting to protest plans by Acadian Addictive Center LLC, a Delaware-based company, to build a 50-unit treatment center in “the … Read more on Opelousas Daily World

Williams among many who cracked jokes while fighting depression
Williams was released from a rehab center last month, according to published reports. He has commented in the past on his struggles with both alcoholism and drug addiction, a troubling situation that can lead to difficulties in treating depression … Read more on Mineral Wells Index

Former public defender employee pleads not guilty to felony charge
Haywood was working as an extra-help interviewer at the public defender's office and was transporting three inmates, including Fuentes, from a drug-treatment program in San Francisco back to the John Latorraca Correctional Center, according to a report … Read more on Merced Sun-Star

Calif. copes with flood of released prisoners, many homeless
The one-stop center provides services from various agencies under one roof: substance abuse education, anger management, wellness recovery, high school equivalency classes, computer education, help with child support issues, job training and interview … Read more on Al Jazeera America