Family Picnic to raise money for substance abuse programs
"Basically what we do, the prevention education team, is go out to local schools both public and private to give age-appropriate substance abuse prevention and education programs," said Val Perez, Family Picnic chairman. "Addiction is such an issue … Read more on Sun Sentinel

Darryl Strawberry delivers powerful message about recovery
My addiction started in my childhood. My father was a raging alcoholic and when I say raging, I mean he would come home in a rage, drunk as can be. One night he was beating on my mom and my brother and I said that's it. We were about to kill my father. Read more on WXYZ

million medical center, sober home planned in Boynton Beach
A sober home is a 24-hour, in-patient medical facility to help those who are recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. City officials say having a rehabilitation facility in a commercial center could allow more people to get help and cut down on … Read more on Sun Sentinel

Sky-high drug price has va rationing new hep-c drug
… with hepatitis C at three times the rate of the general population. Vietnam War-era vets are hit particularly hard because of battlefield blood exposure, non-sterile vaccination routines, wartime sharing of razors, drug abuse and recruit … Read more on HeraldNet

Bulletin Board
Provides hope, help, opportunity to connect through group therapy for individuals experiencing personal, relationship, psychiatric issues. For more information, call … Free consultation. Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those with drug … Read more on Sioux City Journal

Colmery-O'Neil has new substance abuse program
Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka recently began a program to treat substance abuse, and will expand its mental health and dementia care offerings next year. The Topeka center run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently started a … Read more on Topeka Capital Journal

Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2014
The overdose deaths of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, model Peaches Geldof and heavy metal frontman Dave Brockie were grim reminders of the scourge of drug use. Other artists and entertainers included: actors Shirley Temple, Mickey Rooney, Suchitra … Read more on Albuquerque Journal

Advocates choose Decatur County woman for award
Scalf says that during the past twelve years, Meyer's cases have included drug exposed infants, domestic violence, parents cooking meth, homeless families, extreme physical abuse and neglect and parents with untreated mental health issues. Advocates … Read more on NewsTalk 1010 WCSI

Fort Campbell civilian to retire on 'high note'
At 15, he cleaned the bricks from the deconstructed barracks on Indiana Avenue at a penny apiece. A year later, he … With a degree in sociology, Davila began working for the Army Substance Abuse Program as a drug and alcohol counselor. Gradually, he … Read more on The Fort Campbell Courier

The Promise and Perils of Brain Training
Seniors striving to stay sharp, parents looking for drug-free ways to help kids with learning disorders, brain injury patients, burn victims, business executives, and athletes are all turning to computer apps, games, and programs for a mental edge … Read more on WebMD

Drug disposal program coming to Indiana
The Yellow Jugs Old Drugs Program works together with local pharmacies and the Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force to provide secure drug disposal. Pharmacies across Indiana will receive letters this week inviting them to join the program, which … Read more on WTHI

Drug program expands to Indiana
"I think any program that allows people more options is great, we saw a need, it's great that the state is actually seeing a need that way they can expand this out throughout the state," says Under Sheriff Sean Holmes of the Elkhart County Sheriff's … Read more on Fox 28

Indiana addicts trapped in rehab backlog
I-Team 8's investigation found just five Hoosier substance abuse programs receive the bulk of state funding designated for low-income inpatient substance abuse treatment. Combined, those five facilities have a total of just 88 beds available at any … Read more on WISH-TV

With Riverside Hospital Shut Down, Patients Scramble for a Place in Houston's …
Verenice's mind is on the certificate waiting for her at the hospital, proof of all the work she's put into an intensive 30-hour-a-week drug treatment program to kick her crack addiction. She's proud of that, but she's also worried about where … The … Read more on Houston Press (blog)

Former MBNA retreat to be turned into drug rehab facility
Some facilities offer long-term in-patient residential treatment up to six or nine months. Brazzle said they will only offer short-term stays. She estimates they will set aside 14 to 21 beds for detoxification patients, while the remaining beds will be … Read more on My Eastern Shore

Jordin Tootoo opens up about drug rehab in new book
Long story short, four years ago, Predators general manager David Poile issued an ultimatum to Tootoo after he heard Tootoo went out drinking at a Tennessee Titans game and a Garth Brooks concert in Nashville: Enter the substance abuse program, or get … Read more on Detroit Free Press

Man Is Treated in First Case of Google Glass Addiction
Doctors have treated the first reported case of “Internet addiction disorder” brought on by excessive use of Google Glass. In September 2013, a 31-year-old man was checked into the U.S. Navy's Substance Abuse program for alcohol addiction treatment … Read more on Newsweek

Top 6 Things Never to Say to a Recovering Addict, the Topic of Latest Best …
In a new blog post, Best Drug Rehabilitation, which offers treatment programs and believes that having family close by during a stay in rehab can make a big difference in whether or not the process is successful, is listing the top 6 things never to … Read more on PR Web (press release)

City Council candidates comment on drugs and mill site
He also emphasized public education, saying there should be programs to educate the public on how to recognize and report suspicious behavior. Noting that the drug situation is also heavily … that marijuana is a part of the local economy. In regards … Read more on Ft. Bragg Advocate-News