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.

Social Psychologist and Author Launches Certification Program for Professionals in Anger Management

Premier state of the art Certification Program for Professionals in Anger Management launched. - August 14, 2007 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York

CureHIV Predicts Number of HIV Cases to Skyrocket

Dr. Hershline states that, baring a new preventative, CureHIV now predicts over 700 million worldwide HIV infected humans by the New Year 2018, as this global pandemic emerges. - July 15, 2007 - CureHIV

Pain-Topics.org Addresses Oxycodone Safety Concerns

Contrary to negative reports in the mass media, with proper prescribing, appropriate risk management, and effective patient education, oxycodone is a useful and relatively safe opioid for pain management. - June 12, 2007 - Pain Treatment Topics

Addiction Steps Closer to Cure

Addicts receive long awaited relief in the area of neurobiological detox and highly skilled care. - June 09, 2007 - Practical Recovery Services

New Drug and Alcohol Testing Services from Medimpex United Inc.

Starting from middle of April, 2007 Medimpex United, Inc. (www.meditests.com) open new services and upgrade existing ones for all your drug and alcohol testing needs. 1. Medimpex United, Inc. start to provides MRO (Medical Review Officer) Service for the urine laboratory drug test confirmation 2. Also they're open the Urine Alcohol traces detection up to 80 hours after alcohol intakes 3. Laboratory GC/MS Urine Drug Test Confirmation available for up to 12 illegal drugs with new low price - April 13, 2007 - Medimpex United Inc

Safe Haven Has Helped Hundreds of People in Sobriety

Sober Housing Community Marks First Year Anniversary - April 13, 2007 - Safe Haven Sober House

Addiction Directions Offers Fresh Solutions to Age Old Problem of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Addiction Directions, founded by the CFO of the highly renowned Mark Houston Recovery Center, offers a wide variety of unique approaches for families and businesses, to help those in the clutches of addiction regain control of their lives. - March 27, 2007 - Addiction Directions

Rapid Detox Blog Launched to Discuss Anesthesia Assisted Opiate Detox

New site developed in response to recent news regarding the safety of rapid detox. Waismann Method of detoxification under anesthesia launches message board to help consumers navigate through the challenging waters of opiate dependence and rapid detox. - January 15, 2007 - Waismann Method

CannabisAddicts.com Just Had a Makeover

A leading marijuana expert, Gary Evans, has just announced that his website www.cannabisaddicts.com has just had a new design installed. Gary has commented on why the change has come about and why so many are needing this service. - December 22, 2006 - Cannabis Addicts

How to Get Rid of Addiction and Abuse According to Lori Prokop

Lori Prokop talks about overcoming addictions and the pain of abuse. - November 18, 2006 - Lori Prokop.com

A Biologist's Perspective on the Narconon Drug Rehabilitation Program

Starting this month, health professionals such as experienced biologist Andre Ahern, thoroughly analyze the effects that toxins found in our daily environment and the substances consumed in a typical day affect peoples. - July 12, 2006 - Narconon Trois-Rivieres

Judith Wright Appears on 20/20 Friday July 7

Soft Addictions expert Judith Wright, Chicagoan, and originator of the term “Soft Addictions,” appears on ABC-TV 20/20 news program coaching people to overcome their soft addictions this Friday, July 7, 2006 at 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. - July 07, 2006 - Wright Institute

Dying Addict Finds Crystal Meth Treatment

Trapped in a crystal meth nightmare, a meth addict faced a gruesome decision as his health was rapidly deteriorating and his violent outbursts were wiping out any hope of rational thoughts: “On any given day, I could have hurt somebody,” reported Will. This dreadful delusional frenzy came to an end as he entered a drug rehabilitation center called Narconon. - April 30, 2006 - Narconon Trois-Rivieres

Director Attempts The Power of Recovery Documentary and Mt. Rainier

Director of Marketing of Residence XII, an alcohol and chemical dependency treatment center for women in Kirkland, WA, will be producing a documentary about the Power of Recovery as part of The Power of Recovery Climb that will take place on July 21 & 22nd 2006 on Mt. Rainier, WA. A Team of women in recovery are attempting to summit the mountain to bring awareness around the power of recovery. - April 18, 2006 - Residence XII