Why the new face of opioid addiction calls for a new approach to treatment
As recently as 2011, more than 300,000 people were still receiving methadone through federally-regulated opioid treatment programs (OTPs). Yet experts argue that what may have … “We don't have a march for alcoholics. We don't have a raffle or Girl … Read more on Yahoo News

Health digest: Miller-Keystone Blood Center schedules drives
Appointments may be made by calling the blood center at 610-926-6060. … Chronic Pain Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Reading Health Rehabilitation Center, Room 1, 2802 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, Call 610-207-3716 for information. … Adult … Read more on Reading Eagle

290 DHS employees to make move to Iles Park Place
State officials have estimated 350 to 450 employees and clients could be at Iles Park Place daily for services ranging from development disabilities assistance to alcohol and substance abuse programs. Manko said the timing of the moves has yet to be … Read more on The State Journal-Register

King proposes lifting cap on opioid treatment beds
Angus King, in response to the nationwide opioid crisis, is planning to introduce legislation to raise a federal limit on the number of beds available at drug and alcohol treatment centers. In a visit Monday to the Milestone Foundation on India Street … Read more on Press Herald

New state program to help those enrolling for health insurance
… which helps people with substance abuse treatment and mental health counseling,” said Jeremy Smith, outreach coordinator and clinical navigator for West Virginia Navicare. “We found that a lot of people calling the call center didn't have health … Read more on The Exponent Telegram (press release) (registration)

Maine's drug abuse epidemic front and center as legislation advances to next …
The proposals hit a range of policy areas, including providing additional treatment services for addicts, increasing drug education in public schools, increasing fines for interstate drug trafficking convictions, increasing state reimbursement rates to … Read more on Press Herald

50 New Concord Jobs: Emerson Hospital, Rosetta Stone, Avention
Michael Page – Concord, MAOur client is a company with a culture, tradition and track record that spans more than 100 years. Job Description This position requires the ability to assess/re-engineer…4 days ago from The Ladders … Read more on Patch.com

Connecticut increases efforts to train health workers in Narcan use to help …
In addition to training and providing online listing for DMHAS-funded and independent substance abuse programs, department spokeswoman Mary Kate Mason said the state has a mobile crisis center in the Norwich area and a care management team in … Read more on New Haven Register

Adolescents with social anxiety disorder, addiction benefit from treatment …
“Given finite treatment resources and the reality that addiction is lifelong, [Alcoholics Anonymous-related helping] should be encouraged for socially anxious youths in particular.” – by Amanda Oldt. Disclosure: The study was partly funded by grants … Read more on Healio

N.C. bill would reduce number of teens in adult courts
He had a substance abuse problem, and Feld got a judge to order intensive treatment three to four times a week. He had a troubled relationship with his parents, and the judge had the authority to require both parents to take an active part in their son … Read more on Charlotte Observer

Jail expansion to include substance abuse program
The county's jail expansion will add 104 beds in three pods as well as 32 isolation beds, a control area, training room and multipurpose room for programs including substance abuse treatment. Daley said the jail needs space because it is continuously … Read more on NewsOK.com

A bill to curb heroin and opioid addiction in N.J., time for Christie to pay …
In roughly five years, New Jersey has seen an increase of more than 200 percent in the number of admissions to licensed or certified treatment programs for prescription drug abuse, and a 700-percent increase over the last decade. Heroin and opioid … Read more on NJ.com

Frisbie hosts Strafford County Recovery Day
Andrew West, co-founder of Bonfire, described the all-male facilities as a structured-sobriety living house. … ROAD to a Better Life is also a substance abuse program that offers IOP treatment for substance abuse problems, said team leader Carol Goodwin. Read more on Foster’s Daily Democrat

Woman faces prison for injecting friend who overdosed on 'bath salts'
She pleaded guilty on April 13 to reckless homicide, a first-degree felony, and permitting drug abuse, a fifth-degree felony. Creston Police Chief Byron … He said the family could not afford to place his daughter in a private treatment facility … Read more on Medina County Gazette

Professor Morgen to discuss 'History of Substance Abuse in the U.S.' on April 26
Morgen has published more than 35 scholarly articles and text chapters on various substance use disorders and mental health issues in treatment and prison settings, and has over 75 scholarly research and theoretical presentations at major conferences … Read more on NJ.com

Scott Disick — I'm Too Busy for Rehab
Disick's people tell us he decided not to take that flight but will leave that facility Monday because he has too much business in LA to deal with. As for why he didn't get on the plane today, we're told he wanted to complete a full week of treatment … Read more on TMZ.com

Ice addiction overtaking alcohol as biggest problem facing Indigenous …
Ice addiction is overtaking alcohol as the biggest problem facing Indigenous populations, the head of a rehabilitation centre specialising in treatment for Aboriginal people says. Joe Coyte is CEO of The Glen, on the New South Wales Central Coast … Read more on ABC Online

Prosecutors argue controversial law helps drug-addicted moms
But the idea of punishing women rather than providing access to comprehensive substance abuse programs where women can also stay with their families … is wrong,” Weinberg said. Weaver said no women are turned away if they're seeking treatment. Read more on The Tennessean

New geriatric psychiatry unit opening at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
The new unit is part of ongoing expansion efforts that include increasing the number of inpatient detox beds from six to 27 and expanding intensive outpatient services for chemical dependency through St. Vincent's Rosary Hall substance abuse treatment … Read more on cleveland.com

Seattle attempt to keep addicts out of jail shines in study
Most had just been arrested; others were suspected of recent drug or prostitution activity. Instead of being booked, they were referred to a case manager. Many were provided motel rooms, groceries, clothing, drug treatment and job training. Some were … Read more on KVOA Tucson News

Patriots RB Blount suspended for 2015 opener
Under NFL policy, Gregory will enter the league in Stage 1 of the substance abuse program for a minimum of 90 days because he failed the drug test at the combine. Another failed test while in Stage 1 would cost Gregory three game checks and move him … Read more on ESPN

McCoy: Eagles' Kelly doesn't like, respect 'stars'
At what point will a team determine that prodigious talent trumps the risk of selecting a player who failed a drug test at the scouting combine and has admitted habitually smoking marijuana? From a football … Gregory instead enrolled at Arizona … Read more on ESPN

DEA topples Spice manufacturer in Casa Grande
Turner and two other individuals face charges including drug possession, manufacture and transportation for sale. After seizing the synthetic marijuana, DEA agents and police dismantled a large manufacturing facility in Phoenix where they found … Read more on Arizona Daily Sun