College student reveals she nearly died from underage binge-drinking
A college student from Nevada has issued a stark warning to young adults about the dangers of binge drinking, revealing how an underage drinking session at a concert left in a coma and nearly killed her. Hanna Lottritz, a journalism student at the … Read more on Daily Mail

Cleaning up lives: First sober living home settled in Tyler
Additionally, the Supreme Court ruled in 1995 that those recovering from alcoholism and drug abuse were a protected class under the handicapped provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988, spurring the opening of more sober living … Read more on Tyler Morning Telegraph

New alcohol guidelines: How is drinking linked to cancer?
After much media build-up, Professor Dame Sally Davies, the Government's Chief Medical Officer, has announced updated guidelines on low-risk drinking for the UK. Today's announcement has been in the pipeline since the previous government announced … Read more on The Independent

Not one more
I also know that marijuana, though not deadly or nearly as addictive, can be, for some teens and young adults, a stepping stone to experimenting with more dangerous drugs. And I know only too well that a person who uses heroin, especially in … Read more on Rutland Herald

Letter: There are good and bad rehab centers
Your article on Oct. 23, "Rehab centers awash in fraud, abuse," was a first step, but more clear investigation is needed. This is a problem not only in Utah but nationally as well. Besides the fraudulent insurance billing, there are other ethical … Read more on Salt Lake Tribune

Country Music Mayhem – Cheaters, Boozers, Losers & Liars!
Barely four months after they wed in June 2006, the singer checked into rehab — his third time — at the Betty Ford Center. Six months after … He's battled marijuana and tax busts, but it was Willie's womanizing that nearly put him six feet under … Read more on The National Enquirer

Bill would screen high school students for substance abuse
If there is a risk for substance abuse, the school would then offer students counseling and treatment options. Supporters of the program … One recovering addict told 22News, you have to want to be drug or alcohol free for it to work. “If you don't … Read more on wwlp.com

Recovery home for young adults in Lakeview debated
Rockford, Ill.-based Rosecrance, a private behavioral health organization that has been in existence for nearly 100 years, wants to offer counseling and residential units for people recovering from substance abuse as well as outpatient services at 3701 N. Read more on RedEye Chicago

Substance Abuse Affects Men's And Women's Brains Differently, May Fuel Gender …
Researchers “specifically wanted to determine” how stimulant drug abuse — a dependency on cocaine, amphetamines, and/or methamphetamine for nearly 16 years — affected men's and women's brains. … centers, this would mean rehab programs would be … Read more on Medical Daily

Methylin Withdrawal and Methylin Detox

Hampden woman to raise K for Wellspring Center
HAMPDEN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — A Hampden Academy teacher is raising money and awareness for a local substance abuse treatment and recovery program. Lisa Scofield is taking on the challenge of riding her bike 800 miles across downeast and … Read more on WCSH-TV

NY Medicaid overhaul envisions combined outpatient care
In this Friday, May 1, 2015 photo, physician assistant Kristin Suchowiecki administers a nebulizer treatment on patient Jaylin Colon, 9, at Albany Med EmUrgentCare on Friday, May 1, 2015, in Coxsackie, N.Y. New York is using $ 8 billion in projected … Read more on Belleville News-Democrat

Temple Isaiah organizers look to address addiction at May 3 event
Scholl, a former case manager for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program at McLean Hospital, works with recovering addicts and families from the Greater Boston Area and provides couple counseling to clients. “Young adults are dying from opioid … Read more on Wicked Local Lexington

Horizon site tackles opiate addiction among young adults
Last year, the agency added residential treatment beds in Buffalo when it assumed responsibility for the Terrace House facility after the closing of Alcohol & Drug Dependency Services (ADDS). Horizon is working to shed non-core services to concentrate … Read more on Buffalo Business First

Rehabilitation a walk in the park for drug addicts
This means there is only one bed for every 320,000 drug or alcohol addicts in Turkey. The government pledged that 20 more centers will be established by 2017 and clinics will also set up in prisons for rehabilitation of drug users there. Five clinics … Read more on Daily Sabah

Father of NBA player leaves alcohol, prison behind for church and son
In 1999, when Johnny O'Bryant III was 6, his dad went to prison on a forgery charge he attributes to his addiction. He stayed behind bars for 18 months, continuing to drink and use drugs in the eight years that followed his release. To enter a … Read more on The Advocate

Executive: Hanley Center sale to broaden access to care
The Hanley Center has had significant support from Palm Beach since 1986, when it was founded as an addiction treatment center with a lead gift by Mary Ann and Jack Hanley. Current Palm Beachers on its board include Lillian Fanjul Azqueta, Kim Coleman … Read more on Palm Beach Daily News

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Then one day 3 years ago, Jake decided to seek help at an alcohol abuse treatment facility in O'Neill, "30 days later, I came out, I didn't know what I was going to do." Jake picked up a camera for the first time at the age of 38 an he started sharing … Read more on 1011now

Meridian Behavioral Health Taps Industry Leaders to Head New Residential …
With 17 facilities representing both residential and outpatient settings, Meridian offers a range of alcohol and drug treatments (including medication-assisted treatment) — with specialized programs for adult men and women, young adults (16-20), LGBTQ … Read more on Business Wire (press release)