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.
Tori Hartman, Celebrity Psychic, Interviewed on "Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101"
Although Tori Hartman's name is synonymous with celebrity and reliability, she is being interviewed on "Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101" on webtalkradio.net with host Denise Krochta, author of "Sweat: A Practical Plan for Keeping Your Heart Intact While Loving an Addict," regarding her years of growing up with an alcoholic parent. She has a compelling story to tell. - January 11, 2011 - Denise Krochta
Do I Really Have an Addiction Problem? Lifescapes Counseling Offers Help
How to know if you or a loved one has a drinking/drug problem, plus local treatment options for intervention, rehabiliatation, therapy, and group support available in the Triangle, NC area. Information provided by Amy Benton Moulds, MEd, NCC, LPC (NC Licensed Professional Counselor) at Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC. - January 07, 2011 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
Passages, Inc. Names Leila Perrin 2011 Board President
Leila Perrin has been named president of the Board of Directors for Passages, a non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas that provides residential treatment for women with chemical dependencies. Perrin takes the helm in January 2011, after having served on the Board since 2008, and succeeds... - December 10, 2010 - Passages for Women
Caballo Press Author Thomas Foley to Visit Ireland
Caballo Press of Ann Arbor author Thomas Foley will be visiting Ireland from December 13 to January 7. He will be promoting his recently released book, The Simple Game: An Irish Jockey's Memoir, and his role in Walt Disney Studios' major motion picture Secretariat. - December 03, 2010 - Caballo Press of Ann Arbor
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is Pleased to Announce a Cutting-Edge, 15-Day "Holiday Refresh" Program for Those Struggling This Holiday Season
The holiday season can be tough, especially for those struggling with eating disorders. That is why Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is pleased to offer its first-ever "Holiday Refresh" program. This one of a kind, 15-day partial-hospitalization program is designed... - December 03, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Medlabusa.com, STD Test & STD Testing with No Doctor’s Prescription
www.medlabusa.com, an online medical testing site, announced today that it has completed work and launched a new website, aimed at lowering rapidly escalating medical testing costs, with no doctor’s prescription. Doctor owned/operated www.medlabusa.com, is a new concept that allows anyone to... - November 30, 2010 - Medlabusa.com
The Coleman Institute Opens Its 7th Location in Seattle, WA
Richmond-based accelerated detox center now offers addiction treatment in the Pacific Northwest. - October 23, 2010 - The Coleman Institute
Professional Speaker and CEO Joe Roberts Inspires Business Leaders
Joe Roberts is a bestselling author, motivational speaker and CEO. After having lived as a homeless drug addict for over 10 years, he is now known as the “Skid Row CEO” and is an internationally sought after professional speaker who motivates and inspires audiences worldwide. - October 05, 2010 - SKid Row CEO
Revolutionary System to Help Parents with an Addicted Teen or Young Adult Child
10-step guide to give parents exact steps to motivate their addicted teen to get off drugs and alcohol and fulfill their potential. The strategies focus on how to motivate teens to “get clean” while helping families become whole again. - October 05, 2010 - Sarita Uhr, M.D.
NeoVocatus Partners with SerenityLoans in Providing Financing Options to Physicians in Recovery
NeoVocatus, a division of Horton, Smith & Associates a nationwide physician recruitment firm, has announced a new partnership with SerenityLoans. This partnership will allow potential clients financing options when enrolling in the NeoVocatus Outplacement Support Program. James White, COO of... - October 04, 2010 - Horton, Smith & Associates
"DUI Deaths Can be Reduced Then Eliminated with 5 Changes in the Law," According to Dennis Fitzpatrick, Supervisor of Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Las Vegas
He will give a talk on this topic Saturday, October 2, 2-3pm at Terrible’s Employment Center, 5775 S Polaris Avenue, Las Vegas at the 2010 Driver Education Workshop. Fitzpatrick says that “the State and Federal laws are not tough enough on prevention and treatment. Ignition Interlock... - September 28, 2010 - Fitzpatrick Counseling Services
Washington, DC Reflexologist Introduces Reflexology and Recovery as a Winning Combination
Annual Conference for Addiction Professionals will learn how to use Reflexology as a tool in working with clients in addiction recovery. This will be a featured workshop taught by Reflexology Master, Dr. Njideka N. Olatunde, founder of Focus On Healing Wellness Institute with over 25 years knowledge and experience using Reflexology in addiction recovery. - September 07, 2010 - Focus On Healing Wellness Institute
The Foundation for Recovery Receives City Proclamation to Kick Off National Recovery Month
On Saturday, September 1, 2010 Mayor Oscar Goodman and the Las Vegas City Council will present the Foundation for Recovery with a proclamation recognizing Recovery Month as a cause that positively affects individuals and families throughout the region and warrants a call to action. In attendance... - September 01, 2010 - Foundation For Recovery
CarePoint Remembers Lives Lost to Drug Overdose Epidemic
Social service agency marks Overdose Awareness Day by promoting solutions to overdose crisis in Chicago area and beyond - August 31, 2010 - CarePoint
New Free Bible Study Guide on Quitting Smoking Released
Those who desire to quit smoking or chewing tobacco will find help in the latest lesson added to the new www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site. “Bible Answers for a Healthful, Smoke-Free Life” brings the total to 50 lessons so far. - August 25, 2010 - United Church of God
Plus Size Beauty Queen Becomes Spokesperson for Binge Eating Disorder Association
Plus Size Beauty Queen, Chenese Lewis Joins BEDA’s Mission to Promote Positive Body Image and Awareness of Binge Eating Disorder - August 15, 2010 - Chenese Lewis Productions LLC
Addictions Treatment Giveaway: Win a Free 45 Day Stay at Top of the World Ranch Recovery Centre
Win an all expenses paid addiction treatment stay, including inpatient program, accommodations and meals in a safe and serene setting at Top of the World Ranch Recovery. The only out of pocket expense to the winning candidate will be transportation to and from the Ranch. - July 29, 2010 - Top of the World Ranch Treatment Centre
Pennsylvania Drug Rehab Finders Site Launched Today
The website is designed to help the individuals struggling with addiction select the most appropriate Pennsylvania drug rehab or alcohol rehab program to meet their needs. - July 06, 2010 - Pennsylvania Drug Rehab Finders
UCG Bible Study Guide Provides Hope and Help for Overcoming Substance Abuse
The United Church of God has added a new lesson on “Understanding and Overcoming Substance Abuse” to the www.FreeBibleStudyGuides.org site, bringing the total number of Bible lessons to 45 so far. - July 01, 2010 - United Church of God
The Foundation for Recovery Hosts “The Science of Addiction and Recovery” Training This Saturday @ Desert Breeze Community Center
The Foundation For Recovery is hosting ''The Science of Addiction and Recovery training on June 19, 2010 to educate community leader on the disease of addiction and how to communicate that information to the public. - June 19, 2010 - Foundation For Recovery
Intervention Experts to Convene in Florida
“The Moment of Change: Intervention Approaches for Professionals” conference is scheduled for September 2010 in Palm Beach, Florida, providing professionals with access to top experts in the field and news on the latest advances, studies and trends. - June 10, 2010 - Foundations Recovery Network
Nurse Practitioners as the Agents of Change in the Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Dependence
Preventive Medicine Associates Represented at National Conference of Nurse Practitioners - June 03, 2010 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
Suboxone Clinic to Treat Addiction to Pain Killers Like Vicodin, Oxycontin and Heroin, in El Paso, Texas
Many people are addicted to pain killers and are unable to discontinue them because of fear of the severe withdrawal symptoms. Addiction to pain killers destroys lives, marriages, and can lead to serious legal problems. Help is now available in El Paso, Texas, without hospitalization. - May 16, 2010 - Atlantis Health Services
Book Release by Noted Author Barbara Sinor, Ph.D. “Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery”
Dr. Sinor's newest addiction recovery book is filled with a potent look into our nation's addiction population. Over twenty true life addiction stories by ordinary people struggling to stay on their recovery paths fill the pages with both pain and struggle, and spiritual insight. - April 30, 2010 - Dr. Barbara Sinor
Launch of Drug Rehab Blog’s New Resource Site Announced Today
Drug Rehab Blog released a new resource site due to be launched today. - April 04, 2010 - DrugRehabBlog
Summerland Publishing, Specializing in Books to Help Make the World a Better Place, Announces “A Journey of Remembering” by Nathan Whiting
Summerland Publishing announces “A Journey of Remembering” by Nathan Whiting. This is a captivating true story of one man's triumph over alcohol and drugs and the journey that led him to the ultimate spiritual experience. - March 29, 2010 - Summerland Publishing
Introducing New Drug Rehab Comparison Website
Drug Rehab Comparison announced today that they have introduced a new website. - March 18, 2010 - Drug Rehab Comparison
Rob Weiss to Lead Presentation on What Therapists Need to Know About Sexual Addiction
Rob Weiss will be speaking at the CAMFT networking event in Beverly Hills on cybersex, relationship betrayal and addiction. - February 25, 2010 - Sexual Recovery Institute
The Twelve-Step Recovery Program and How It Can Help You or Someone You Love Overcome Addiction - New Book Released by Dog Ear Publishing Author Bruce Brown
Understanding Twelve-Step Programs - a Quick Reference Guide uses quick, concise chapters to explain the basics of the twelve-step program and what it entails. This new book is written by Bruce Brown and published by Dog Ear Publishing. - February 24, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Mary Bartlett, Ph.D., Joins Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders as Clinical Director
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Mary Bartlett as the new Clinical Director. In her new role, Dr. Bartlett is committed to ensuring that the Magnolia Creek clinical team has the supervision and support it needs to continue as a superior... - February 18, 2010 - Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders
Connecticut Becomes First State to Declare Support of National Caffeine Awareness Month® 2010
National Caffeine Awareness Month begins March 1, 2010. Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell issues an Official Statement proclaiming March 2010 as National Caffeine Awareness Month in her state. The Caffeine Awareness Alliance hopes for 100% participation by the country’s governors in 2010. - February 15, 2010 - The Cooper Group
The Coleman Institute Expands into Louisville, KY
New, full-service branch of the nationally acclaimed addiction treatment center to open in Louisville metro area - February 12, 2010 - The Coleman Institute
The Coleman Institute Opens New Facility in West Virginia
Nationally acclaimed addiction treatment specialist Dr. Peter Coleman opens office in Barboursville, WV with Dr. Jimmy Adams. - January 28, 2010 - The Coleman Institute
C.A.R.E. Florida Announces First 2010 Family Weekend
After a successful trial last year C.A.R.E. Florida drug rehab will be re-instituting their Family Weekend Program again this year. The Family Weekend Program helps the families of addicts help the addicts, while being educated on the realities of what their loved ones are going through. - January 27, 2010 - C.A.R.E. Florida Addiction Recovery
Hospital Foundation Asks Locals to Promote Youth Rx Abuse Prevention Forum
WA Attorney General Rob KcKenna is the guest speaker during a Youth Prescription Drug Abuse Community Education Forum the evening of February 24th at Mt. Si High School in Snoqualimie, WA. Joining Mr. McKenna are experts from Seattle's SAMA Foundation and the Snoqualmie Valley Hosptital District. Local businesses and other organizations are asked to help promote this event. - January 20, 2010 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospial Foundation
Chandler Christian Church Presents Sexual Addiction Presentation
Chandler Christian Church announced that Counselor Jerry L. Law, D. Min. will be speaking on Sexual Addictions at Chandler Christian Church’s faith based 12-Step program called Celebrate Recovery on Friday, January 29 at 7 p.m. in room B-200 on the church campus. Dr. Law is a Board Certified... - January 09, 2010 - Chandler Christian Church
C.A.R.E Helps Battle Shopping Addictions This Holiday Season
With the economy showing slow signs of improvement and the stress of another holiday season looming, C.A.R.E looks to help battle shopping addiction relapse with a true holistic approach to addiction treatment. - December 02, 2009 - C.A.R.E. Florida Addiction Recovery
Sexual Recovery Institute Preps as Sex Addiction Hits Mainstream Media
The Nation’s Leading Sex Rehab Center Launches Affordable Educational Series for Those Wrapped in the Tangled Web of Sexual Addiction and Unhealthy Compulsive Behaviors. - November 15, 2009 - Sexual Recovery Institute
Medimpex United Workman’s Compensation and Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know About Drug Testing Reimbursement
Some Employers do not want the bother or expenses of randomly testing their employees on a consistent basis, and will opt for pre-employment screening instead. They figure if they pass one drug test, that they can be trusted. Also, it is viewed as the simplest and cheapest way to screen out drug users from being hired; pre-employment tests are also considered an effective deterrent. - November 04, 2009 - Medimpex United Inc
New Book Provides Alcoholics with Hope for Stable, Long-Term, Craving-Free Sobriety
New book outlines an innovative, comprehensive recovery approach that gets to the root of alcoholism and enables the alcoholic to achieve long-term sobriety that is free of cravings and relapse without AA, the 12 steps, religion or succumbing to the powerlessness concept. - November 03, 2009 - Cynthia Perkins
New Chemical Dependency Recovery Center on a Working Ranch
Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center is a brand new 12 step chemical dependency recovery center that opened in August located 7 miles outside of Stephenville, TX on a working ranch. Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center's primary purpose is to help the addict/alcoholic who still suffers. - October 23, 2009 - Touchstone Ranch Recovery Center
Christina Pratt Talks About Shamanism and Transforming Addiction on Her Radio Show on October 14
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 shamanism offers an indirect yet effective approach to working with addictions. - October 13, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Launch Date Set for October 15 for Spirit Thinking: Your Guide to an Enlightened Life
Advocate USA, LLC, is proud to have arranged publishing of Spirit Thinking. Details at SpiritThinking.Net. - September 19, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Drug Rehab Where Security and Privacy Are a Top Priority
The road to addiction recovery is never an easy one to travel. For high-profile addiction victims, the path can be especially torturous. - August 27, 2009 - Cliffside Malibu
“Cash for Cigarettes” Program Announced in Response to Struggling Economy
Crown7.com introduces smokers to an alternative cigarette in these challenging times - August 19, 2009 - Crown7.com
Focused Drug Detox Center Reviews Directory Introduced by TheGoodDrugsGuide
TheGoodDrugsGuide.com continues in its efforts to present quality information to drug users and addicts in a straightforward, non-judgmental manner by launching a new resource focusing on drug detox centers. Its newly-launched (http://www.thegooddrugsguide.com/treatment-centers/detox-centers.htm)... - August 19, 2009 - TheGoodDrugsGuide.com
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Features Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen appears as Part of the Interstitial Programming for Public Television. - August 12, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Transcending the Depths of Hell: Against All Odds - Author Emerges with a Heart-Felt Story
After ten long, grueling years, the much anticipated Life story of a young man up against major odds, comes to fruition. The process of not just writing, but living what has been an extremely tumultuous existence, has brought forth a solid individual. Perseverance, prayer and faith have contributed to the solidarity of this humble young man. - August 11, 2009 - DE-CLUTTER Your Life!
SoberNexus.com Announces Plans to Open New Markets on Its Unique Website
The company will begin to open the New York, San Diego and Orange County markets. The website is having much success after introducing a new technology and social media marketing strategy to recovery and treatment professionals. - July 03, 2009 - Sober Nexus
Still Codependent After All These Years: A 5-Day Training Seminar with John Lee
Still Codependent After All These Years: Recovering from Addiction to Behaviors, People, Processes, Patterns, & Performing. A 5-day training seminar with best-selling author John Lee at the beautiful Isis Cove Retreat Center. - June 30, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars