Addiction News
Breaking news about addiction therapies, counseling and rehabilitation services, events, resources, announcements, technology and products designed for all those affected by addiction and involved in treatment. This section covers addiction to substances and activities such as alcohol, drugs, sex and gambling that cause substantial harm to individuals as a result of repeated involvement.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors William N. Bryant as Professional of the Year
William N. Bryant, of Trumansburg, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Therapy Services. - June 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Addictions Coach Expands to Offer International Master Addictions Coach Certification
As an Addictions Coach you need the best credentials in the industry to set you apart from the rest. The Addictions Coach now offers the Master Addiction Coach program. - June 10, 2014 - The Addictions Coach
Clubhouse International Celebrates 20 Years of Success in Changing the World of Mental Health
Clubhouse International (www.clubhouse-intl.org), a global non-profit, non-governmental organization that helps communities around the world create sustainable solutions for mental illness, celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its founding today. Joel Corcoran, Executive Director of Clubhouse International, marked the occasion by acknowledging the dedication of the organization’s staff, many volunteers, and the organization’s member Clubhouses to changing the world of mental health. - June 04, 2014 - Clubhouse International
The Addictions Coach and The Addictions Academy Appointed New Faculty
Cali Estes, Founder of The Addictions Coach and The Addictions Academy is pleased to announce the addition of Marty Brenner to Faculty. - May 04, 2014 - The Addictions Coach
Cali Estes of The Addictions Coach Asked to Guest Speak at Challenges Treatment Center in Florida
Cali Estes of The Addictions Coach and The Addictions Academy will be presenting at Challenges Addiction Treatment and Relapse Prevention Center on May 21, 2014. - May 02, 2014 - The Addictions Coach
NASW Welcomes Presenter Debra Meehl on May 1, 2014 in Charleston, West Virginia Civic Center
Co-Author of “Friends and Family Bipolar Survival Guide” to share wisdom from 20 years of treating Bipolar, Borderline and substance abuse Debra Meehl, DD. is a Certified Pastoral Counselor and Intensively trained Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) and Skills Trainer. She is the... - May 01, 2014 - The Meehl Foundation
Smart Start of California Opening New Location in Santa Clarita
Smart Start, the nation’s leader in ignition interlock devices, is opening a new store location in Santa Clarita on May 1, 2014. Smart Start of Santa Clarita will be located at 26841 Ruether Avenue, Unit F, Santa Clarita, CA 91351. This new location can be found on Ruether Avenue, between... - April 30, 2014 - Smart Start
Nuevo Ser and PlacidWay Help Worldwide Addicts Get a Fresh Start
Nuevo Ser Clinic Addiction Rehabilitation and Detox Center and PlacidWay medical tourism company recently joined in a fruitful collaboration aimed at helping patients all over the world get easy access to revolutionary and highly successful anti-addiction treatments and procedures in Tijuana, Mexico. - April 23, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
Pain Killers and Drug Addiction Are Subject of Conference at Trinitas Regional Medical Center
The growing link between pain killers and heroin was explored at a conference hosted recently by Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Members of state government, law enforcement, the medical community, health care, community agencies fighting drug abuse, and families feeling the tragic results of addiction gathered to examine the issue from numerous viewpoints. - April 16, 2014 - Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Polaris Awarded $1.1 Million NIDA Grant to Improve Patient Engagement in Treatment for Addiction
Patient engagement is a critical component to successful outcomes in substance abuse treatment. With funding from NIDA, Polaris has developed a tool designed to predict and improve the likelihood of engagement. - April 05, 2014 - Polaris Health Directions
Discover Real Body, Mind, Spirit Solutions for Anxiety and Depression - Telesummit with The Embodied Soul Center
Stop struggling with anxiety and depression once and for all! Natural methods for creating peace and harmony within. - March 29, 2014 - The Embodied Soul Center
Stepping Stones Recovery Center Announces New Curriculum for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Stepping Stones Recovery Center has developed an exclusive curriculum for relapse prevention. - March 24, 2014 - Stepping Stones Recovery Center
Remuda Ranch at The Meadows Medical Director Kevin Wandler, M.D. Appointed iaedp 2015 President Elect
Kevin Wandler, M.D., Medical Director of Remuda Ranch at The Meadows, a comprehensive treatment center specializing in eating and co-occurring disorders for women and girls, has been appointed 2015 president elect of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation (iaedp). - March 21, 2014 - Remuda Ranch
Ira Pope Helps Readers Overcome Temptation Using "True" Faith in God in New Book "Temptation: Lessons from Trials in the Wilderness"
The new book "Temptation: Lessons from Trials in the Wilderness" uses biblical texts to educate readers on dangers of temptation and the power available to help overcome. - March 14, 2014 - Kingdom Cadence Ministries
The Addictions Coach Offers Intensive Intervention Class in Covina California
Aurora Charter Oak Hospital hosts The Addictions Coach for a Intensive Intervention Course March 14-15 2014. - March 12, 2014 - The Addictions Coach
NuvoCig Releases an Innovative Electronic Cigar, Broadening Its Family of Vaping Products
NuvoCig is pleased to announce the release of its new slim e-cigar. The NuvoCig e-cigar is a smoke-free product that simulates the cigar smoking experience, without the lingering smell and other negative side effects of tobacco cigars. The introduction of the e-cigar into the NuvoCig product line represents the company’s ongoing product development and its stake in the rapidly growing and diversifying electronic cigarette industry. - February 28, 2014 - NuvoCig
New CEO Announced for Signal Behavioral Health Network
The Board of Directors of Signal Behavioral Health Network is proud to announce that it has selected Sue Williamson as the new Chief Executive Officer for Signal Behavioral Health Network. Sue comes to Signal as a 20-year veteran in both the public and private health care sectors, she holds a BA in... - February 15, 2014 - Signal Behavioral Health Network
IonSense Introduces Rugged Direct Sample Analysis by Mass Spectrometry with the DART®-QS Source
Rapid analysis with the Direct Analysis in Real Time technology provides near-instantaneous detection of drugs of abuse and contaminants. To be exhibited at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), Seattle, WA, February 17-22, 2014, Booth 310. - February 14, 2014 - IonSense, Inc.
Father of Heroin Overdose Victim to Testify in Favor of Maine Legislation to Make Naloxone (Narcan) More Available February 12th
With focus on the tragedy heroin abuse, many Americans are doing something about it. Henry (Skip) Gates lost his son, Will, to a Heroin overdose. He continues to work with lawmakers in New England to educate children and make new laws to save lives. - February 11, 2014 - Green River Pictures, LLC.
Celestine Publishing Released "12 Steps: Daily Reflections and Personal Journal" as Supplemental Material for Latter-day Saint Sponsored Addiction Recovery Program
"12 Steps: Daily Reflections and Personal Journal" is designed to supplement materials used in the church-wide Addiction Recovery Program sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. What’s unique about this publication is its daily focus on the principles that support each of the twelve steps in the program. It is a new resource for families, friends and the addicted who are working toward recovery and sustained good health. - February 10, 2014 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
What Teens Need to Know About Prescription Drug Abuse
Dr. Charles Friedman of Recovery Resources of Florida Dispels Misconceptions About Drugs in Recognition of National Drug Facts Week. - January 31, 2014 - Recovery Resources of Florida
The Addictions Coach Offers 3 Day Intensive Course at Solutions Recovery in Las Vegas Nevada
The Addictions Coach and The Addictions Academy offer a 3 day Intensive Course and Certification in Recovery Coaching and Intervention. - January 16, 2014 - The Addictions Coach
Karen Kitchen, USA Mobile Drug Testing of Cleveland, Participates in Avon Lake's Third Address on Drug Abuse
"Identifying the signs of drug abuse is critical in stopping the deadly downward spiral," says Karen Kitchen, with USA Mobile Drug Testing of Cleveland. "We sometimes receive calls from distraught parents who want to drug test their children, but aren't comfortable doing it themselves or depending on over the counter kits which are often unreliable. We're happy to help them find the answers they need, but I think the biggest value we bring to these situations is often moral support." - January 10, 2014 - USA Mobile Drug Testing
Marriage Book Emerges from Tribulations of Iraq War, Reality TV and Recording Contract
New book release, "Whole Armor of Marriage" written by Caroline Jens, wife of Sony recording artist and America's Got Talent finalist, Daniel Jens. - January 07, 2014 - Whole Armor Ministry
The Addictions Coach Named Best of Miami 2013
Cali Estes at The Addictions Coach and The Addictions Academy has been awarded the coveted Best of Miami 2013 award. - January 03, 2014 - The Addictions Coach
The Perfect Holiday Gift: NuvoCig Electronic Cigarette, a Breakthrough Alternative to Smoking
No flame. No smoke. The Nuvo electronic cigarette is a smoke-free product that delivers the pleasures of smoking, without the negative side effects of tobacco cigarettes. - December 13, 2013 - NuvoCig
Clubhouse International Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending for Social Good
Clubhouse International, a global organization that seeks to change the world of mental health, has joined #GivingTuesday, an internet-wide philanthropic event that is launching on Tuesday December 3, 2013. During this holiday season, people are encouraged to support the work of Clubhouse International by making an online donation; visiting or volunteering at a local Clubhouse, or speaking out against the prejudice and stigma that surround mental illness. - November 27, 2013 - Clubhouse International
New Book Highlights Teen Mistreatment in Troubled Youth Programs
“Wild Thing”, a teen memoir of the mistreatment of teenage girls at so-called “behavior modification schools” in Mexico and the United States, was published by Pantheon today. Written by Alysia Jayne Isbouts, the book also frankly documents the author’s descent into a spiral of drug abuse, truancy and deceit at her Agoura, CA high school, which prompted her parents to commit her to the “teen boot camp” program. - November 21, 2013 - Pantheon Press
Miramar Treatment Center Adds 3 More Licensed Vocational Nurses to Their Team of Experts
In their efforts to provide the best possible services to clients, Miramar Treatment Center has added three additional licensed vocational nurses (LVN) to their staff of already highly trained professionals in order to provide excellent health care services. Miramar Treatment Center has initiated their plans to not only grow their program but to have an outstanding infrastructure for client care. - November 08, 2013 - Miramar Laguna Beach Drug Rehab Treatment Center In California
The Addictions Coach Announced the Launch of the Addictions Academy
Classes and CEU's for Recovery Coaching, Intervention and continuing education available. - November 03, 2013 - The Addictions Coach
Unspoken Cures Announces Development of Cutting Edge Weight Loss Book
Matt Ryncarz, co-host of the Unspoken Cures Radio Show is authoring a book about effective weight loss. Mr. Ryncarz has lost well over 100 pounds while transforming his body into a fit and muscular physique. The book will tell his struggles while providing breakthrough research on the fight against obesity. - October 29, 2013 - Unspoken Cures Radio
Capita Announce Details of Their Reducing Smoking Prevalence Through Tobacco Control Conference
This conference addresses the national strategy for smoking reduction and tobacco control in order to reduce the number of preventable deaths, exploring new and innovative ways for smoking reduction. Learn how to deliver targeted cessation services to vunerable groups, including mental health services users and pregnant women and engage in debate over the increasing use of e-cigarettes. - September 27, 2013 - Capita Conferences
With Holidays Nearing, No-Cost Workshop Aims to Help Palm Beach County Families Dealing with a Loved One’s Addiction Problem
With the holiday season nearing, families struggling with a loved one’s addiction problem are looking for ways to help and cope during this often trying time. Empathic Recovery, a brand new intensive out-patient facility in Lake Park, Florida, is holding a free work shop called... - September 21, 2013 - Empathic Recovery
The Addictions Coach Opens Exclusive Private Island Retreat
The Addictions Coach is opening an exclusive resort on a private island for those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, gambling addiction or stress and anxiety issues. - September 04, 2013 - The Addictions Coach
As Electronic Cigarettes Become a Fast Growing Industry, V2 Cigs Emerge as the Frontrunner in the Online E Cig Marketplace
V2 Cigs dominates the market when it comes to electronic cigarettes. V2 Cigs and their sister company, Vapor Couture, are consistently mentioned as the preferred brand of electronic cigarettes among e-cig users. With over a million sold, V2 Cigs is regarded as the biggest online seller. As a smoke free choice over traditional cigarettes, they give customers what they’re looking for in quality, product innovation, flavor choices, and price. - August 21, 2013 - V2 Cigs
YES! and St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital Partner to Host Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar
Free Event for Patients, Caregivers and Medical Community Proves There is Hope for Patients with Cancers of the Liver - August 07, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
Saint Jude Retreats Comments on Actor Cory Monteith's Recent Death
On Saturday July 13, 2013 Cory Monteith was found dead in his hotel room, Saint Jude Retreats comments on his sudden passing. - July 18, 2013 - Saint Jude Retreats
UH Receives $675,000 Grant to Address Smoking Cessation
Three-year Study Involves 60 Smokers with Anxiety, Ages 18-65, Willing to Attempt Quitting in 30 Days - June 30, 2013 - University of Houston
Medimpex United Inc. Offers New Oral Drug Test Product Under Oral Screen Brand
The Oral Screen brand of Medimpex is synonymous to high-quality products that guarantee reliable results for greater peace of mind. Its current mainly new product, the 3 Panel Oral Fluid Drug Screening Device is essentially a saliva based drug testing kit. This 3-piece device provides a rapid test that only requires 10 minutes to administer and 99% protected from the adulteration. - June 11, 2013 - Medimpex United Inc
The Addictions Coach Offers New Service to Assist Court Mandated Treatment for DUI and DWI
A DUI and loss of license can be debilitating and cripple an entire family both emotionally and financially. Cali Estes strives to assist her clients in getting their license and their lives back as quickly as possible. - June 10, 2013 - The Addictions Coach
12-Week Teleclass for Addiction Recovery Coaches to Start May 28
Helga Genannt Matzko, founder of the Gestalt Institute Rhode Island (GIRI), announced today that she is offering a 12-week teleclass for coaches who are interested in Beyond-Recovery issues. Entitled “Beyond-Recovery™,” the class teaches a respectful, non-judgmental transformative... - May 16, 2013 - Helga Matzko
Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC, Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC, of Atoka, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC Mr. Blackman has over 11 years experience in the healthcare... - May 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Polaris, New Hope Foundation Develop Clinical Tool to Predict & Improve Engagement in Substance Abuse Treatment
Earlier identification of patients who are unlikely to engage in substance abuse treatment can help to improve rates of treatment completion and post-treatment recovery. - April 20, 2013 - Polaris Health Directions
BookYourCare.com Launches Online Health Marketplace for Addiction and Eating Disorder Treatment
One-of-a-Kind Digital Healthcare Platform Launches in Beta with California-Based Treatment Facilities. - April 14, 2013 - BookYourCare.com
Dr. Jonathan Kunis Opens Addiction Medicine Practice
Dr. Kunis Provides Compassionate, Respectful Addiction and Recovery Services in Sarasota, Florida. - March 24, 2013 - Jonathan Kunis, MD, LLC
Sensatori Retreat Launches Effective Alcohol Rehab Programs for Addicts in West Sussex
Short duration treatments for complete removal of alcoholism - March 15, 2013 - Sensatori Retreat
IonSense to Present Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART®) Analysis for Rapid Drug Screening at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) 65th Annual Meeting
IonSense will present its DART-MS technology for rapid screening of urine samples using solid phase microfiber probes, enabling sample inspection for drugs of abuse in minutes. This is the first time IonSense will exhibit at the AAFS meeting, February 18-23, 2013 in Washington, D.C., Booth 405. - February 14, 2013 - IonSense, Inc.
New Research Report on Addiction - Pipeline Review Market Analysis H2 2012 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Addiction - Pipeline Review, H2 2012 - December 30, 2012 - Market Research Reports.biz
TopConsumerReviews Gives TestCountry 5-Star Rating
TestCountry was recently given a 5-star rating by TopConsumerReviews. The recognition cements the company's reputation for being one of the reputable providers of testing kits to local and international customers. The 5-star rating is consumer review website’s highest possible rating and is based on several criteria, including quality, effectiveness, safety, success rate, and cost of the product/service being reviewed. - December 29, 2012 - TestCountry
Behavioral Health Group Announces Acquisition of Two Opioid Treatment Programs in Northeast Texas
Behavioral Health Group (BHG) announced the acquisition of two opioid treatment programs (OTPs) in Northeast Texas in early December. The programs are located in the cities of Center and Lufkin. - December 21, 2012 - Behavioral Health Group