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.
Professional Certification Program in Anger Management Expanded
Marriage and Family Therapists of New York expands its Anger Management Certification Program to include on-site training. - June 22, 2009 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
Catherine VanWetter Interviews Max Fabry on Her New "Healthy Healing Addiction Treatment" Program on Inspirations of the Heart Radio
Healthy Healing Addiction Treatment is an integrated treatment program personalized to meet each individual's needs. MAx Fabry, BA, CADCII, will discuss this new revolutionary program with Inspirations of the Heart Radio host Catherine VanWetter. - June 22, 2009 - To The Heart Of The Matter
168 Electronic Cigarette Users Give Their Opinions in E Cigarette Direct Survey
In an E Cigarette Direct survey Electronic Cigarette Users voice their opinion on the electronic cigarette, their health, quitting and the upcoming US ban on the device. - June 14, 2009 - Gower Entreprises
Ex-Marine Develops Fail-Safe Program to Quit Smoking Based on Military Strategies
The program takes key military strategies and implements them into a method of quitting smoking that arms the quitter with the tools needed to have faith in themselves in order to be successful. With that faith comes the persistence needed to kick the habit for good. - May 26, 2009 - How Quit
Prescription Drug Abuse in Indian Country
Lamar Associates Announces New Training Program for Tribal law enforcement, health, education, and service providers. - May 01, 2009 - Lamar Associates
This Ministry Would Not Exist Without Them
L.I.F.E. Ministries’ facilitators conduct sexual addiction recovery support groups in churches across the country and abroad. “Without our support group facilitators, this ministry would not exist,” exclaims Johna Hale, Executive Director. Answering the call from group starters and group facilitators, L.I.F.E. Ministries has released a DVD resource on starting, running, and building a sexual integrity ministry. - April 24, 2009 - L.I.F.E. Ministries
One Million UK Children and Counting
It's time the problems of children with alcoholic parents were addressed say Linwood Group with results of recent study showing that there are almost one million children living with an alcohol-dependent parent in the UK today. - April 16, 2009 - Linwood Group
Park City Detox Opens Unique Comprehensive Drug Detoxification Center
Park City Detox (http://www.parkcitydetox.com) opens their private, five-star, drug detoxification center in Park City, Utah. The drug detoxification center delivers a unique, comprehensive blend of traditional and holistic treatment not offered elsewhere. - March 27, 2009 - Park City Detox
Gentle Path Press Helping Sex Addicts Find Help
More and more sex addicts are finding help in an unusual place: in a box. Dr. Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., who has long been considered the world's preeminent source of information and research in the field of sex addiction (in fact, he even coined the term) has developed a tool called the Recovery Start Kit to walk sex addicts down the path to recovery. - March 22, 2009 - Gentle Path Press
Betterdaze(TM) Hypnosis Publishes New Book Critical of Scientology
Following its business plan that, in part, is to publish “on-topic/related subject articles and books,” Betterdaze(TM) Hypnosis recently published its first book, Hollywood, Satanism, Scientology, and Suicide by American author and professional hypnotist, Jerry Staton. Mr. Staton... - March 12, 2009 - Betterdaze Hypnosis
New Video Explores the Neurochemistry of Relapse and Recovery
The reasons that people give up their compulsive use of drugs vary, but they almost always include survival. The video explains the role of memory bumps, the brain’s stop and go switches using an allergy as an analogy to explain substance abuse. - March 04, 2009 - CNS Productions, Inc.
Anger Management Center Produces Second Animated Short Film
Daybreak Counseling Service a provider of anger management education produces its second animated short film. - February 11, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Integrity Way Contracts with Transformations Treatment Center
Halfway houses are a vital support system in the lives of addicts and alcoholics. Reputable halfway houses are now branching out to offer additional services that were not offered in the past. - February 04, 2009 - Integrity Way
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