CDC Over-Counted Opioid Overdoses
… Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly. Drug overdose deaths have increased 137 percent — 200 percent for opioids — since 2000, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in its January 1 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report … Read more on Pain News Network

Dove House rescues women from addiction
The woman once warned her that addiction starts with cigarettes, then progresses to pot, pills and meth. "I looked … She is sitting in a cramped office at Dove Recovery House, the largest substance abuse recovery center for women in Indianapolis. She … Read more on Indianapolis Star

Grant County overdoses, drug deaths doubled in the past year
Marion's General Hospital also has seen an epidemic like increase in the number of HIV and Hepatitis C cases because addicts are sharing needles. And for now, in Marion and across Indiana, resources and rehab facilities have not kept pace with people … Read more on WRTV Indianapolis

After Losing Son To Drugs, Hotel Exec Starts National Group To Combat Addiction
But after losing his son, Mendell began to rethink the meaning of success and what his life was all about. In 2012, Mendell left his career of 25 years to start a national organization to combat drug and alcohol addiction. The group is called … Read more on CTNow

Exhibition explores art and substance abuse recovery
A new exhibition highlights how exploring ceramic materials, methods and processes can be a catalyst for positive change for people in recovery from substance abuse. Typecast-Manchester, at the Manchester School of Art, until May 29, features works and … Read more on Care Appointments

Recovering alcoholic Mike McKenzie looks to set up men-only support group in …
A LONGHILL resident wants to start a community group for men dealing with drug addiction and mental health problems on the estate. Recovering alcoholic Mike McKenzie hopes to launch the men-only support group to help those struggling with depression, … Read more on Hull Daily Mail

Peter Shumlin: Naloxone saves lives
A young woman suffering from an opiate overdose was recently brought to the Howard Center, an addiction recovery center in Chittenden County. The young woman had blue lips, was unresponsive, and was not breathing. Luckily, an opiate overdose … Read more on vtdigger.org

Entire community feels impact of child abuse
The Center for the Study of Social Policy has identified five protective factors that help support parents, decrease risk factors for abuse and create better futures for families. They are: Knowledge of parenting and child development through parenting … Read more on The Register-Guard

Haddonfield Neighbors Voice Concern About Substance Abuse Recovery …
HADDONFIELD, N.J., (CBS) — A proposal to build a substance abuse recovery treatment center on the site of the Bancroft School in Haddonfield is drawing sharp criticism from some residents. “I was kind of surprised. Haddonfield has been proud to have … Read more on CBS Local

Ravens nose tackle Brandon Williams wins Extra Effort award
Brandon Williams manhandled centers during his second NFL season last year, creating enough leverage with his stocky, powerful frame to shove them into quarterbacks' faces. Williams … Williams recorded a career-high 48 tackles, forced two fumbles … Read more on Carroll County Times

New Cuban eatery giving Latino recovering addicts a fresh start
Operated by the Latin American Health Alliance, it allows for culturally competent care in substance abuse recovery. Casa Reyes, a transitional home next door, provides less expensive sober housing for graduates of the program. It was founded by Hector E. Read more on News from the University of Massachusetts

Gambling addiction 'brain disease,' says recovering addict during Springfield …
His words were echoed after the meeting by Keel, of the state's substance abuse services, who said trust fund monies would help to develop a plan to look at current treatments services for individuals with problem gambling, talks with health care … Read more on MassLive.com

Police revive same OD victim twice in two months, raising question of next …
They're not part of the continuum of health care," Dr. Kirane says. "I think it's an …. "Something and complex and dynamic as recovery and overcoming addiction, it's very important that we're not too rigid in saying there's only one way to do … Read more on SILive.com

In pictures: Dealing with addiction
Mr Stewart said: "During the course of this project I have photographed people in a way that will hopefully challenge and change how people perceive an addict or someone in recovery. "All of the subjects came from such different backgrounds, all with … Read more on BBC News

New adult drug rehabilitation center to open in Luzerne County
The Pocono center purchased the property through an entity named Clearbrook Treatment Centers Land Corp. LLC, but Lavelle said it will have no affiliation with Clearbrook Treatment Center, which will continue to operate an adult drug and alcohol … Read more on Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Region's first recovery high school is planned in Worcester
"It is not for all students who are drug-addicted. I don't want people to think of it as a recovery program where that is the sole focus of the work there. It is truly a high school with academic requirements. It also has a component that supports … Read more on Worcester Telegram

Headline: Olmsted officials discuss future of addiction recovery
"About the only thing I'm completely adamant on is that I hate the disease of addiction," said Steve Coddington, a recovering addict and now counselor at Fountain Centers, a center for substance abuse recovery with both residential and outpatient … Read more on Post-Bulletin

N.H. The Only State In Region With No Addiction Recovery Services
Actually New Hampshire is the only state in New England that does not have recovery centers in the state. It's an absolutely invaluable tool, for people to be able to go to a place where they know that they can get the support they need, that no one … Read more on New Hampshire Public Radio

Overdose victim pleads guilty to having heroin
He could be sentenced to anything from a prison term to serving local time in the county jail or various programs such as a Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF), Conway said. A CBCF is a former of prison focusing on substance abuse treatment … Read more on Norwalk Reflector

Kids bloom through preschool art program in Charlotte
… and Gaffney in South Carolina. Each one serves a different purpose, from foster care services to residential care for mothers in substance abuse recovery. … She went down a winding road that led her to the job as the only arts and music teacher … Read more on Charlotte Observer

Woman ordered back to treatment facility
… from the facility, Kasper said. The prosecutor said Huron County Common Pleas Judge Jim Conway ordered her to return to a CBCF to complete the program. Defendants spend time in CBCF to receive education about drug abuse and get treatment. Read more on Norwalk Reflector