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.
HalfwayHouseInFlorida.com is a New Free Resource for Recovering Addicts and Alcoholics
A new resource for addicts and alcoholics seeking safe housing in Florida, by HalfwayHouseInFlorida.com. - February 01, 2009 - HalfwayHouseInFlorida.com
UK Hypnotherapist Plans to Hypnotise 10,000 People Worldwide This January
UK Hypnotherapist Adam Eason aims to hold a worldwide on-line campaign to help anyone who wants to quit smoking or lose weight during January 2009. The event will be backed up with blogs and feedback to encourage and support the participants to succeed. - December 17, 2008 - Adam Eason Hypnotherapy
Motivate 4 Success, Announced Today a New Recession Buster Rehab Program
Motivate 4 Success, a San Clemente based Recovery Coaching program, announced today a new recession buster Rehab program. The program links Outpatient facilities, independent counselors, with clients and families dealing with addiction where they live. - December 10, 2008 - Motivate 4 Success
Motivate 4 Success Holiday Program - Clean and Sober Holidays at Home Now Available
For the second year in a row, Motivate 4 Success is offering its special Recovery Holiday program. Holidays are a highly emotional time. For those who are new in sobriety they are even more difficult. The holiday program from Motivate 4 Success can help. Who will call you this holiday season? - November 22, 2008 - Motivate 4 Success
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"The Tide is [Not so] High" "Blondie" Keyboardist Sings New Tune as Drug Counselor at NYC’s Carnegie Hill Institute
It’s been a long strange trip for founding member, hit songwriter Jimmy Destri of seminal ‘70/80’s mega pop group Blondie. Jimmy, originator of the band’s unique punk-pop synth sound and writer/lyrist of half of the band’s catalog including three of the band’s... - November 11, 2008 - Blondie
UCI School of Medicine Selects Brookside Institute
Brookside Institute announced a new affiliation with University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine to provide educational training for UCI medical students. Beginning Fall 2008, UCI medical students will be participating in educational training at Brookside Institute under the supervision of... - October 31, 2008 - Brookside Institute
Bonnie Raitt, Darryl Strawberry, Josh Hamilton and Betty Ford Highlight the 3rd Anniversary of National Recovery Radio Show
National Nightly Radio talk show dealing with addiction and recovery celebrates its third anniversary with a lineup of nationally known guests. - October 23, 2008 - Recovery Coast to Coast
Novus Detox Presents Medical Detox Methodology at Psychiatry & Psychology Conference
International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology Conference Addresses a Common Patient Outcome – Addiction. - October 18, 2008 - Novus Medical Detox Center
Motivate 4 Success Exhibits at the 28th Annual CAADAC Conference
Motivate 4 Success, Recovery Coaching, participated as an exhibitor at the 28th annual California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Conference held in Ontario California October 2 through 5th. - October 10, 2008 - Motivate 4 Success
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility Announces "Rehab Guarantee": Pat Moore Foundation Stands Behind Its Programs
Pat Moore Foundation announces unique "Rehab Guarantee" for individuals who participate in the Foundation's residential drug and alcohol treatment programs. - September 28, 2008 - Pat Moore Foundation
Stop Smoking Now
Smokers are being offered two group sessions with a Licensed Psychologist to kick the habit. Dr. Hart has 28 yrs experience in the US and UK using CBT and hypnosis with addictions. - September 15, 2008 - Barry B. Hart, Ph.D.
Novus Detox Services Seniors with Prescription Drug Addiction
Center’s Director Sees Possible Explosion of Prescription Drug Dependency in People Over 50. - September 10, 2008 - Novus Medical Detox Center
Novus Detox Facility Accepting High Dosage Methadone Users
Novus Can Accept Users for Methadone Detox on Up to 400 Milligrams Per Day - September 04, 2008 - Novus Medical Detox Center
Medical Billing Software: Netalytics Chooses MPMsoft as Its Medical Billing Software Solutions Partner
Netalytics, a maker of automated clinic systems for addiction treatment facilities has recently chosen MPMsoft as its back-office medical billing software technology. - August 26, 2008 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
Channah Thailand is Asia’s Leading Residential Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre for English Speaking Clients and is Now Expanding Its Services
Asia’s leading drug and alcohol rehab has added interventions to its list of services as well as accepting clients in need of residential treatment for depression, anxiety, anger management and eating disorders. - August 25, 2008 - Channah Thailand
Stop Smoking, Read the Signals
James Gerdeman encourages readers to stop smoking using the signals from developing the habit and life gripping addiction to nicotine. He shows the change that has developed when society reads the signals with Print-on-Demand Availability of Smoke Signals You Too Can Quit at Lulu.com - August 14, 2008 - JDGerdeman
111 Tips to Help Beat Your Gambling Addiction Problem to be Released Online Next Month
This E-Book, written by Michelle Tee will provide helpful strategies for recovery for individuals in the grip of a gambling addiction. - August 10, 2008 - Michelle Tee
ACI Addiction Treatment Provider Moves Outpatient Services to Fifth Avenue
AREBA Casriel Inc. (ACI), the nation's oldest private drug-addiction treatment center, relocated its outpatient services to a light filled corner location at 315 Fifth Avenue. The facility, on the southeast corner of 32nd and 5th, offers window views of the Empire State Building from all the... - August 04, 2008 - ACI
From Christianity to Sin and Back Again
In life, we will encounter many trials that will test our faith. There will be times when we will doubt and walk astray from our path. But there is hope that we will find our way back to where God wants us to be. In touching true story of faith and hope, author George Thompson shares his life From Christianity to Sin and Back Again in an endearing memoir. Read on and find inspiration in this story of hope and redemption. - June 30, 2008 - George E Thompson
Narconon Arrowhead Joins the United Nations in Celebrating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Narconon Arrowhead Drug Rehab embraces United Nations initiatives in reducing drug trafficking, abuse, and addiction. - June 28, 2008 - Narconon of Oklahoma, Inc
Trippy Trilogy - Alive Mind's Altered Consciousness Collection
3 Acclaimed Documentaries Coming to DVD. - June 24, 2008 - Alive Mind
Success for Crystal Meth Drug Addict on Youtube
In this interview, Will explains how his life was radically changed by Narconon, a 100% drug-free drug rehabilitation center, after all the hardships and crushing failures he had faced. - June 22, 2008 - Narconon Trois-Rivieres
Clinic in Thailand Offers New Approach to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment - Gets Professionals Back to Work Fast
Channah Thailand Rehabilitation Clinic introduces unique new cognitive behavioral therapy approach to alcohol and drug abuse treatment. The clinic's 28 day intensive course, blends individual and group CBT therapy with a range of physical fitness and relaxation sessions. - June 16, 2008 - Channah Thailand
On Being a Sh*t: Unkind Deeds and Cover-Ups in Everyday Life
Based on years of research, this book reports on the development and testing of a theory of being a sh*t. Inspired by Harry Frankfurt's best-seller, On Bullsh*t. - June 02, 2008 - Jane Gilgun Books
Lamar Associates Announces Online Anti-Meth Training
Department of Justice - The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services funds Online Training for Indian Country. - April 17, 2008 - Lamar Associates
New Reports Point Out Life-Threatening Dangers of Alcohol Use by Teens
Two new reports issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration give parents all the reason they need to crack down on teen drinking. One of these new reports, Quantity and Frequency of Alcohol Use among Underage Drinkers, states that the ten million young Americans (ages 12 to 20)... - April 11, 2008 - Narconon of Oklahoma, Inc
The Regency Resort & Health Spa Voted "The Readers Choice Award Winner" by Spa Finders Magazine, as One of the Worlds Top Ten Destination Spas
Centered around the concept of a Vegetarian Wellness Lifestyle, guests not only experience the benefits of weightloss, gourmet vegetarian cuisine and physical fitness, but also the virtues of a peaceful and positive attitude for the mind, body and spirit. - April 04, 2008 - Regency Health Spa
Narconon Arrowhead Releases Free Booklet That Reveals the True Causes of Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Facing the problem of addiction is never an easy task. If that wasn’t tough enough, there are so many choices in drug rehabilitation that making the right choice can seem impossible. Now a new booklet reveals the three barriers that stand between an addict and lifetime sobriety. With this... - April 04, 2008 - Narconon of Oklahoma, Inc
Free Sober Living eBook a Huge Success
For those looking for a sober living halfway house, TreatmentUSA.com and HalfwayHouseUSA.com have impacted a tremendous number of people in the first week of the eBook launch. - April 03, 2008 - Treatment USA
Arbor Books is Proud to Announce the Release of the New Book "Rising Above the Influence" by Stephen Della Valle
DUIs, incriminating paparazzi photos, erratic public behavior—Hollywood handlers have found a convenient way to excuse the bad habits of their rich and famous clients: Send them to rehab. - March 20, 2008 - Arbor Books Inc.
Safety Stressed in Updated Guidance on Methadone for the Relief of Chronic Pain
Essential guidance for practitioners on safely prescribing methadone for patients with chronic pain, along with special instructions for patients on how to avoid methadone adverse events or overdose, are available in two new documents exclusively from Pain Treatment Topics. - March 13, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Recovery Coaches Impact Transition from Treatment to the Next Level of Continuing Care
Motivate 4 Success owner, Chez Wise, participated in a call with other concerned treatment facilities and groups. The topic of this particular call was transitioning the client from one level of care to another. - February 22, 2008 - Motivate 4 Success
For Valentine's Day Give Gift of Love and Compassion to Alcoholics
Turn Valentine’s Day into a day to give something really big. - February 14, 2008 - Reaching Peak LLC
LegalView's Newest Practice Area Provides Insight Controversy Surrounding Smoking Cessation Drug Chantix
LegalView launched a new practice area regarding the controversial drug that is used to help smokers quit, but may be in fact be causing suicidal tendencies and behaviors in patients. - February 11, 2008 - LegalView
Living in Addiction, 5 Simple Skills for Friends of Addicts and Alcoholics; Free Download from Motivate 4 Success
Motivate 4 Success is changing the way friends and families understand and deal with addiction and addictive behavior. Learning and understanding 5 simple skills can help the individual as well as all those who come in contact with them, live a better life. Friends and family can make a difference. - February 06, 2008 - Motivate 4 Success
Newly Opened, Hallway of Life Recovery Center, Inc. Meets the Unique Needs of Women in Recovery in Delray Beach, Fl
Psychiatrist Owned and Operated Halfway House Empowers Women, Teaches a New Way to Live. - February 02, 2008 - Hallway of Life Recovery Center, Inc
Clever Aromatherapy Candle Line Lights Up Vail Cascade Resort and Spa
Vail Cascade Resort and Spa, a Rocky Mountain landmark, now features Aromatherapy Interventions™ pure-burn soy blend candles in both the main gift shop and the spa. “The scents are mood-setting” says Julie Goraj, Marketing Communications Manager of Vail’s only ski-in/ski-out, AAA Four-Diamond Ski Resort and Spa, “and the humor is very clever.” The complete product line can be viewed at: www.aromatherapyinterventions.com - January 22, 2008 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Pain Patients Should Not be Punished for Opioid Medication Abuse or Addiction
According to a special report from Pain-Topics.org, practitioners prescribing opioids for pain should be prepared to deal with patients’ problems in using the medicines. Patients should not be discharged from treatment if opioid abuse or addiction occurs. - January 20, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Peninsula Village Wraps First Film Camp
Peninsula Village residents finish pilot film camp program, the first of its kind in any adolescent residential treatment facility. - December 30, 2007 - Peninsula Village
iUniverse Publishes "Neo-Modernist" Novel by Robert Crooke
iUniverse called Sunrise “an entertaining, literate, moving, and witty tale…a clever re-imagining of The Great Gatsby.” - December 29, 2007 - Robert Crooke
Stop Smoking with Hypnosis and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
FreshStart announces a comprehensive stop smoking product for people who have struggled to quit smoking up to this point. Research has found that just approximately 3-5% of quit attempts succeed using willpower alone (Hughes et al, 2004) and clinical trials have shown that Nicotine Replacement... - December 26, 2007 - FreshStart
Education Center Incorporates Evidence-Based Practices Within Anger Management Classes
Daybreak Counseling Service, the leader in anger management education and anger management classes moves to incorporate evidence-based practices within its anger management course curriculum. A growing amount of literature confirms that in addition to targeting specified behaviors such as... - November 20, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Hypnosis and the Great American Smoke-Out
Positive Changes Hypnosis Center Chicago has been invited by the American Cancer Society, North Shore Region to help Lifesource Blood Service employees kick the smoking habit on November 15, 2007 as part of The Great American Smoke-Out. Positive Changes Chicago co-owner Karen Hand will discuss... - November 09, 2007 - Positive Changes Chicago
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center Opens in New Mexico
Desert Oasis Recovery of New Mexico Announces the opening of their drug and alcohol rehab center. - November 04, 2007 - Desert Oasis Recovery
Recovery Solutions Magazine Announce Release of Winter Edition - 11/15/07
" A Message of Hope and Celebration to Energize, Enrich and Strengthen Your Spirit " - October 26, 2007 - Recovery Solutions Magazine
Hoping to Escape Alcohol Addiction, Canadian Man Heads to Cuba for Treatment
Seeking to escape a long-time addiction to alcohol that is tearing him and his family apart, a Canadian man will arrive in Cuba late Sunday (Sept. 30) to participate in a renowned treatment program. Arranged by Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm, his treatment will be at the Villa El Cocal/El Quinqué oceanside rehab center in eastern Cuba, where he will stay for the three-month long program designed to make him better again. - September 30, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Gayle Francis Launches KeepComingBack.com, Bringing Online Social Networking to People Recovering from Alcoholism, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Gambling and Smoking
The first website to bring video technology to online recovery space - September 22, 2007 - KeepComingBack.com
Medimpex United, Inc. Now an Official Member of the American Staffing Association
Company to introduce expanded line of Xalex brand drug test kits at Staffing World 2007 October 9-12 in San Antonio, TX - September 18, 2007 - Medimpex United Inc
Caffeine Anonymous is Launched
New forum to help deal with the dangers of caffeine dependency - September 04, 2007 - Caffeine Awareness Association
Mary L. Pruitt, a Program Manager, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Mary L. Pruitt, a program manager, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. As a program manager, Mary runs the entire recovery program for alcoholics and handles all the financial responsibilities. Mary's personal specialty is helping young women in need change their life... - August 29, 2007 - Princeton Premier