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.
Polaris Substance Abuse Assessment System Identifies Spike in Drug Abuse Among Heavy Drinkers
A yearly analysis of data collected using Polaris Health Directions’ chemical dependency outcomes assessment system, Polaris-CD, has revealed a significant increase in drug use among patients seeking treatment for alcohol problems in California. - January 27, 2012 - Polaris Health Directions
Leading Drug Rehab Doubles Output of Public Resources
Recovery First - a leading Florida drug rehab center, has announced the expansion of the public resources it offers. - January 21, 2012 - Recovery First
West Norwood Man Becomes Narconon Drug-Free Ambassador
West Norwood Citizen, Said Gutin, today announced that he has taken up the position of Ambassador to the Muslim Community in Britain on behalf of the drug education and rehabilitation Charity Narconon®. - January 20, 2012 - Narconon United Kingdom
View Point Health Serves Communities Online Thanks to New Website from Third Wave Digital
In late 2011 the Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale County Community Service Board (GRNCSB) announced its decision to re-launch under the new name View Point Health. Like any re-branding effort, the team at View Point Health sought to create a unified presence for both the community and its employees and knew that going online was a must. To do this, View Point Health contracted Macon, Georgia-based web design and development company Third Wave Digital. - January 19, 2012 - Third Wave Digital
Narconon Father of Three to Help Drug Addicts
Ex-footballer and Clydebank resident, Kenny Henderson, a successful product of the Narconon drug rehabilitation programme, has today pledged to help others throughout Scotland find their way out of the nightmare of drug addiction. - January 19, 2012 - Narconon United Kingdom
Narconon Manchester to Lead Drugs Revolution?
Manchester looks set once more to show the rest of the world how things are done as its local Narconon chapter announced today the arrival of a revolution in Drug Withdrawal that could open the door to recovery for thousands of addicts and their long-suffering families. - January 19, 2012 - Narconon United Kingdom
Sussex Housewife Becomes Narconon Drug Ambassador
Sussex actress and mother of three, Katy Newell, has today announced that she has taken up the role of Ambassador to the Arts in the UK for the for the Drug Rehabilitation movement, Narconon. - January 19, 2012 - Narconon United Kingdom
A Drug Rehabilitation Directory That Puts the Addicts' Needs First
Rehab Review Guide is the future of the rehabilitation industry and those seeking information on treatment options available. A dedicated site for helping those in need of addiction treatment find a rehab through real and unbiased reviews. - January 19, 2012 - Rehab Review Guide
Sober Living Halfway House Search Website Soberlivingsearch.com Started 2012 in the Top 1% of All Sites Globally (Alexa)
Along with being the highest ranked pure sober living and halfway house site ever, over 22,000 house searches are taking place on a monthly basis with numbers still climbing. Founder Thomas Rees stated that "This is indicative of how many people out there need recovery housing. We can see by the numbers how many of these people are coming to us to find such housing, too, and the trend up is continuing." - January 16, 2012 - Sober Living Halfway House Search
Former Inmate Turns Entrepreneur. Jason Breedlove Founded Breedlove Publishing LLC and Just Released His Third Book, a Collection of Fictional Short Stories.
New Android Market calendar app and book of short stories. - December 29, 2011 - Breedlove Publishing LLC
Marin Services for Women, Inc. Awarded $975K SAMHSA Grant
The 33 year old agency, newly relocated to its original Larkspur location, is a grant recipient in the SAMHSA program offering enhanced addiction treatment to pregnant and postpartum women. - December 09, 2011 - Marin Services for Women
Himalayan Salt Cave Opens in Burnham; One of Only Two in Pa.
Dr. Margaret Smiechowski, North America's foremost expert on Himalayan salt, is pleased to announce that her latest salt cave design is set to be revealed on December 1st, 2011, at the opening of the Simply Health/Curves Wellness Center in Burnham, PA. Like all of her salt caves, the Burnham cave... - December 07, 2011 - Salt Cave, VT
Leading US Addictions Expert's List of Safe Thanksgiving/Holidays Gifts for Drug Addicts That Can't be Re-Sold for Cash to Feed Illegal Habits
Denise Krochta, one of America’s Top Addictions Experts, has compiled a list of safe gifts that can be shared with addicts across the Country this Thanksgiving. The Author of, "Sweat, A Practical Plan For Keeping Your Heart Intact While Loving An Addict," has also controversially... - November 22, 2011 - Denise Krochta
Free Acupuncture to Quit Smoking
AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine is offering free acupuncture treatments for people who want to quit smoking, in conjunction with the Great American Smokeout. No appointments are necessary. When: Thursday Nov. 17 and Friday Nov. 18 9am-4pm. Where: Thursday at AOMA's north clinic, 2700 West Anderson Lane, 476-0370, Friday at AOMA's south clinic, 4701 Westgate Blvd., 693-4373. - November 10, 2011 - AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
New Jersey Artists Launch New Fundraiser for Addiction Recovery Nov. 5 at TwelveBeads.com
Proceeds from TwelveBeads.com necklace and Laura C CD to benefit the How to Save a Life Foundation. - November 06, 2011 - TwelveBeads.com
Gene Wilson Named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for The Coleman Institute
The Coleman Institute, an advanced center for addiction treatment, welcomes Gene Wilson as new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - November 03, 2011 - The Coleman Institute
Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center Newsletter Available Online
As a part of its ongoing commitment to provide patients and their families with as much information as possible, Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center recently made back issues of its seasonal newsletter available online. - November 02, 2011 - Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center
Benchmark Recovery Center Joins NARR in Support of Residential Recovery Housing
Benchmark Recovery Center is proud to support the accreditation standards of The National Association of Recovery Residences. NARR will announce their accreditation standards on September 25, at the 2011 National Conference on Addiction Disorders In San Diego, California. Benchmark Recovery Center... - September 23, 2011 - Benchmark Recovery Center
"The Scott, Bel-Air" Joins "The Scott, Hawaii" Recently Featured in Newsweek Magazine as One of the Top 15 Addiction Treatment Centers
“The Scott, Bel-Air” joins “The Scott, Hawaii” Recently Featured in Newsweek Magazine as one of the Top 15 Addiction Treatment Centers in the U.S., with plans currently Underway for 2012 Launch of “The Scott, Europe.” - September 22, 2011 - The Scott Luxury Treatment Center
Drug Free Detox Offering the Ultimate All Natural Detox Cleanse
Drug Free Detox is announcing the availability of their reliable natural detox cleanse, an entirely natural way to fight the side effects of withdrawals related to drugs and alcohol. The all natural detoxification is targeting addicts wishing to ease the detox process by using all natural protocol... - September 08, 2011 - Drug Free Detox
New Research Confirms Electronic Cigarettes as Smoking Cessation Tool
Contrary to FDA recommendations that electronic cigarette users should switch to FDA-approved smoking cessation products, new research confirms that the change could reverse the health gain achieved. - August 31, 2011 - V2 Cigs
Natural Detoxification Company, Drug Free Detox, Offering Free Report Online
A Leading company specializing in natural detoxification products, Drug Free Detox, is now proudly offering Cutting Eege State Of The Art literature through their website. This free online report titled The Truth About Becoming Addicted is an insightful reading in the world of addiction. Drug Free... - August 27, 2011 - Drug Free Detox
La Paloma Treatment Center Expands, Renovates and Adds New Staff
FRN's Memphis-based facility opens a new off-site Outpatient Program, makes improvements to its historic residential building and welcomes a new clinical director. - August 19, 2011 - Drug Rehab and Alcohol Detox La Paloma Treatment Center
Do You Have a Form of Online Addiction? Addiction to the Internet Welcomes New Online Resource
Internet Addiction Expert helps individuals, families, and organizations address the growing problem of internet overuse. - July 23, 2011 - Internet Addiction Expert
Pure Health Group™, with the Help of Dr Raj, One of the Leading Physicians of the World (2010), Joins Legislation Efforts to Eradicate Opiate Addiction and Withdrawal
Pure Health Group™ , a Nutraceutical development company, has launched a new ground breaking system of products called The Withdrawal Relief System, that will go a long way to eradicate the pandemic of Opiate and pain killer addiction. By alleviating the pain of withdrawal symptoms and repairing damage neurons without becoming addicted to another substance. - July 17, 2011 - Pure Health Group
Drug Free Detox Offering Protocols for Addictive Drug Derivatives
Drug Free Detox is now offering a particular protocol destined for addicts struggling with addictive drug derivatives. By using ProArgi9Plus and ASEA, users of heroin, cocaine, morphine and other opiates derivatives will have a better chance of fighting off addiction efficiently. - July 17, 2011 - Drug Free Detox
NJ State Nurses Association to Use Polaris Outcomes System for Substance Abuse to Support Recovering Nurses
Polaris-CD, an outcomes assessment system for chemical dependency, will be used to support recovering nurses who are participating in the Recovery and Monitoring Program. - July 16, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
Foundation for a Drug-Free South: Drug Education Saves Lives
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South has been impelling a movement across the Southern region. - July 12, 2011 - Drug Free South
Natural Detoxification Company, Drug Free Detox, Receives New Positive Testimonials
Drug Free Detox, leading company in natural detoxification products, is proud to be receiving new positive testimonials from many patients. Individuals who have tried Drug Free Detox’s natural detox packages have recently raved about the success they have had using their products and how going through a natural detox protocol has helped them recover. - July 08, 2011 - Drug Free Detox
Addiction Treatment Opportunities Subject of July 7th Lunch & Learn
Learn about chemical dependency treatment options from the Snoqualmie Tribe’s Raging River Recovery Center during a free 7-7-11 noon-to-1pm Lunch & Learn hosted by the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District. - July 01, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
American Board of Addiction Medicine Approves Addiction Medicine Associates’ Training Program for Physicians
Certification in addiction medicine training will help increase number of addiction medicine specialists - June 30, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
“Shamanism and Recovery” on June 28 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Host Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about how a shamanic practice can assist with one’s personal recovery process. - June 26, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
American College of Addiction Medicine Faculty Testifies in Support of Proposed Model Program to Provide Vivitrol® to Jailed Addicts
Testimony before Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse touts value of long-lasting opiate blocker. - June 23, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
A New Novel by Author Tammy Gagnon, No Longer Silent - A True Story in Which Against All Odds Tammy Overcomes Many Traumatic Challenges
No Longer Silent is about the perversity of human will, when life has gone awry. It speaks of the trauma of violence and of despair. But it also speaks of hope, which can light up the darkest of times. - June 06, 2011 - No Longer Silent
Pat Moore Foundation Launches Guest Blogging Program Featuring Well-Known Addiction Bloggers
Pat Moore Foundation has recently launched one of the first guest blogging programs that invites well known Addiction Bloggers to contribute to Pat Moore Foundation’s guest blog. Created to cultivate the online conversation on addiction, the guest blog continues to develop solely based on the... - May 21, 2011 - Pat Moore Foundation
Drug Detox Products Now Being Offered Online by Drug Free Detox
Drug Free Detox is proudly offering its own products through its website for online purchasing. These products are doctor recommended and will help individuals suffering from addictions to recover and fight withdrawals with natural, drug-free solutions. - May 12, 2011 - Drug Free Detox
The Perry Clayman Clinic Chelmsford Records Record Success Rate
The Perry Clayman Clinic Chelmsford has recently released their latest performance report which shows an unprecedented 83% success rate. - April 21, 2011 - Rehab Today
Drug Free Detox to Launch Natural Detoxification Program
Drug Free Detox, a North American leader in the utilisation of an all natural approach to drug withdrawal, is now launching its clinically acclaimed All Natural Detoxification Program. Drug Free Detox is now Doctor Recommended and will feature its cutting edge and state of the art all natural protocols to help individuals get off drugs and alcohol without any of the severe painful side effects associated with kicking the habit. - April 19, 2011 - Drug Free Detox
From the Ivory Tower to the Clinic: Polaris Study on Translating Addictions Research Into Practice Published in Addictive Behaviors
In an article for the journal, Addictive Behaviors, Polaris Health Directions discusses the vast benefits of outcomes management systems and the potential they hold to bring addictions treatment to a new level. - April 09, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
Without Shame or Stigma, Addiction Treatments for Women
The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District is hosting a free Lunch & Learn, April 7th 12:00-noon to 1:00pm in the training room of the Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 SE Snoqualmie Pkwy. Snoqualmie WA. The main presenter is Nicci Noteboon, Residency XII Marketing Communications Director, who will discuss the toll of substance abuse in our community and the unique treatment needs experienced by women. Lunch is free but you must RSVP no later than Tuesday April 5th at 5:00pm. - April 01, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
Local Doctor Punyamurtula Kishore Presents at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 28th Annual BRFSS Conference
Local doctor Punyamurtula Kishore, MD, MPH, FASAM presented his paper “Epidemiology and Surveillance of a Disease State in a Primary Care Practice,” at the CDC’s 28th Annual BRFSS Conference in Atlanta, GA. - March 31, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
UBH Denton Points to Warning Signs of Youth Drinking
University Behavioral Health Denton is speaking out about the dangers of alcohol during Alcohol Awareness month in April. There is a growing concern of the long-term health affects of alcohol among teenagers that consume it before the age of 15. - March 30, 2011 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
Dr. Andrew Tatarsky will Appear Live on Let Them Talk TV, Discussing Charlie Sheen and Addiction Topics
Tuesday March 22, 2011 at 8 PM Paul DeRienzo and Joan Moossy host Harm Reduction psychotherapist Dr. Andrew Tatarsky on Let Them Talk live Tuesday March 22, 2011 at 8 PM on Manhattan Neighborhood Network on channels 56/83/34 and on the web at mnn.org. The show will also be available at... - March 19, 2011 - Harm Reduction Associates
Combating Pornography: Messages of Warning, Counsel, and Hope Was Released as Part of Celestine Publishing's Principles with Promise Series
Celestine Publishing released its newest publication, Combating Pornography: Messages of Warning, Counsel, and Hope. It is a new topical guide for use by Latter-day Saint leaders, addiction counselors, recovery programs, and families. - March 06, 2011 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Lamar Associates Announces Tuition-Free Tribal Prescription Drug Abuse and Drug Endangered Children Training and Technical Assistance
Department of Justice-The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services funds Training and Technical Assistance for Indian Country - March 01, 2011 - Lamar Associates
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives Grant for New Behavioral Health Service
The $317,027 grant will support the hospital’s Mental Health Counseling Center's program for adults dually-diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse disorders. - February 12, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
UK Based Diagnostic Company, Randox, Expand Their Portfolio to Meet Demand for Forensic Drug Testing
As drug abuse and drug related crimes continue to prevail, expert forensic analysis is fundamental to the justice process. Global diagnostic company Randox Laboratories has released a number of new products for drug testing in public and private laboratories worldwide. - February 06, 2011 - Randox Laboratories
True Facts About Opiates in Methadone: Bad Boy of Drug Treatment, Published by Outskirts Press
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Methadone: Bad Boy of Drug Treatment: What Works & What Doesn't by Rebecca Janes, LMHC, LADC. The author's most recent book to date is a 6 x 9 paperback in the self-help, substance abuse, addictions and drug dependence category and is available worldwide on... - January 30, 2011 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Getting Smokers to Quit- Polaris Study Shows Effectiveness of Automated Referral, Motivational Assessment
A new innovative smoking cessation program that improves the quality of interventions smokers receive in the emergency room and other medical settings may represent an opportunity to better address one of the most important modifiable health risk factors plaguing Americans. - January 21, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
Joe Herzanek and Drug-Addiction-Support.org Form Working Relationship
Author, counselor and lecturer Joe Herzanek has joined the team of Mission Enabled and will become an At Large Editor of drug-addiction-support.org and alcoholism-support.org and will also make appearances on the internet radio show “Recovery Now.” Herzanek is the founder of Changing... - January 19, 2011 - Mission Enabled