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.
Utah Start-Up Develops Neutralizing Solution to Combat Opiate Abuse
RxDisposal™ and NarcX™ Make Every Day a Take-Back Day with the Only DEA-Compliant On-Site Option for Medication Disposal - March 14, 2018 - RxDisposal
Open Health Network Adds Top Medical, Tech Advisors to Board
Open Health Network today announced an expansion of its Board of Advisors, adding three members who bring a wealth of scientific, medical and advanced technology leadership to the company. - March 06, 2018 - Open Health Network
Addiction & the Family Class and Lectures to be Held at Sto-Rox Community Recourse Center
Frank Say of U Recover will be facilitating a series on addiction and the family which is free to the public and held at the Sto-Rox Community Resource Center, 500 Chartiers Ave., Mckees Rocks Pennsylvania, 15136. - March 05, 2018 - U Recover
Right Recovery Opens Innovative Online Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Right Recovery opens a new online substance abuse outpatient program serving California and countries outside of the United States. The innovative and evidence-based treatment program is a much-needed addition to the current addiction treatment matrix, struggling to cope with the opioid epidemic. - February 28, 2018 - Right Recovery, Inc.
Hosanna Transitional Living Opens Sober Living Home for Teens
Hosanna Transitional Living opened a Christian-based post-treatment transitional housing and sober living environment for adolescent males in Castro Valley, California. The sober living program is a much needed addition to California’s current substance abuse treatment matrix due to a severe shortage in adolescent transitional living. - February 27, 2018 - Hosanna Transitional Living
The Impact of Opioids on Manufacturing: Groundbreaking Research from the MAPI Foundation
The intersection of the opioid crisis and manufacturing is poised to be a drag on U.S. competitiveness. Each addict and overdose death is one less non-disabled adult in the labor market, but the undermining power of the drug crisis also hits manufacturing’s existing workforce too. Nearly one in 20 employees will misuse opioid prescriptions in some way this year, and this makes them susceptible to addiction. - February 23, 2018 - Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI)
The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized Honors Claudette Betty, RN as an Outstanding Author
Claudette Betty, RN of Fort Pierce, Florida has been honored as an Outstanding Author by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of publishing and healthcare. About Claudette Betty, RN Claudette Betty... - February 10, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Lakeview Health at The Woodlands is Now Open to Patients
Nationally Recognized Addiction Treatment and Recovery center provides treatment options for those who suffer from substance use disorders - February 10, 2018 - Lakeview Health
Alive Again Ministries Offers Treatment for Addiction for Girls with Life Controlling Issues
Alive Again Ministry is a Christian organization that operates a beautiful home serving 12 girls at any one-time, teaching them life skills, spiritual healing, and biblical love. The program engages the girls with a healthy diet, exercise and counseling for a period of one year. - February 08, 2018 - Alive Again Ministries
Nashville’s Peter Rosenberger to Attend State of the Union - Advocating for Opioid Reform and Caregiver Support - Calling on Congress and Churches
Nashville-based talk show host and author Peter Rosenberger has been invited by U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn to attend President Trump’s State of the Union Address on January 30, 2018. Calling on both churches and Congress, Rosenberger is seeking assistance to consider caregivers in the... - January 30, 2018 - The Brumfield Group
Eric Deblasi Starts a New Chapter - "Giving Back," After 20+ Years of Successes
Eric Deblasi is now giving 80% of his time to set up true Nonprofit organizations to help with everything from combating the opium epidemic to helping single mothers cope with the medical, dental and financial expenses for their families. An example of these charities Eric Deblasi is creating, is a charitable organization to provide free Dental Services to economically challenged families and others such as recovering addicts who have lost a majority or all of their teeth by age 30. - January 26, 2018 - DeBlasi Enterprises
Center for Research on Addiction and Brain Health Hosts the Third Annual NAD Summit NAD+ Researchers and Clinicians Gather to Discuss New Discoveries and Innovations
Center for Research on Addiction and Brain Health (CRABH), a recently developed 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization investigating therapies to improve brain health, addiction recovery and age reversal, is hosting the first ever NAD Summit on the West Coast. The organization launched fall of... - January 25, 2018 - Center for Reasearch on Addiction and Brain Health
Creating Awareness for Abuse Prevention & Treatment with Sanca Western Cape
They are well-known for providing specialised services like abuse prevention, out-patient treatment, capacity building and training and related corporate services by a multi-disciplinary team. - January 20, 2018 - Sanca Western Cape
U Recover to Join Sto-Rox First Opioid Crisis Summit
U Recover will be one of many health care related organizations to attend and co-facilitate this important event in Mckees Rocks Pennsylvania, January 31st, 5pm - 7:30pm. - January 16, 2018 - U Recover
Basic Steps Mental Health Opens
Announcing the opening of Basic Steps Mental Health. It is an alternative approach to 12 Step recovery. One in five people in Snohomish and King County have a mental health or substance use issue that warrants professional care. This is a dual diagnosis clinic that uses proven Psychological tools to address underlying core issues at their root. No shame, no guilt, only compassion is used. - January 14, 2018 - Basic Steps Mental Health, SPC
Father of 21-Year-Old DUI Victim Killed by Repeat Offender Believes He’s Found Way to Reduce DUI Recidivism
“Self-Preservation” is Michael Esser’s new substance abuse/DUI workbook and life skills program that was inspired after his 21-year-old daughter was killed in 2013 by a drunk driver who had previously completed a DUI counseling program in Las Vegas, Nevada a mere 9 days prior to... - January 14, 2018 - Michael E Esser
Recovery Unplugged® Founder Debuts New Book, Recovery Unplugged®: Music is Our Medicine
"Recovery Unplugged Shows That Music Can Be Magic. It Can be a Healing Experience.” ~Steven Tyler, Aerosmith - January 11, 2018 - Recovery Unplugged® Treatment Centers
Lakeview Health at The Woodlands to Host Grand Opening at Their New Treatment Facility
Nationally Recognized Addiction Treatment and Recovery center to open in an underserved area. - January 06, 2018 - Lakeview Health
Councilwoman Katrina Foley Wants Changes to the Laws That Prohibit Regulating Sober-Living Homes
Costa Mesa City Council member Katrina Foley travels to Washington DC with other Orange County elected officials to ask for rehab home reforms. Senator Feinstein agreed to help. - December 28, 2017 - Katrina Foley
VetCV Forms Strategic Partnership with NAMED
Will Provide Nutritional Menus and Consultations for America’s Heroes - December 21, 2017 - NAMED
New Addiction Treatment Facility Poised to Open in Central Florida Amidst Strict Regulations
Harmony Hills Addiction Treatment Ranch Aims to Fill Service Void in Central Florida Despite Most Aggressive Industry Scrutiny in Decades. - December 20, 2017 - Harmony Hills Addiction Treatment Ranch
cliexa® Partners with Preventative Technology Solutions on Risk Assessment Solutions; New Product Will Help Physicians Address Behavioral Health Risks in Adolescents
cliexa, Inc., developer of a mobile platform for chronic disease management, announces today a collaboration with Preventative Technology Solutions, Inc., (PTSI), provider of medical assessment applications and mHealth prevention services for adolescents and young adults. cliexa has licensed PTSI... - December 19, 2017 - cliexa
William A. Geha Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William A. Geha of Sylvania, Ohio has been honored as a VIP for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for almost 50 years in the field of education. About William A. Geha William Geha currently works in Sylvania, Ohio and... - December 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
AspenRidge Recovery North Opens Addiction Treatment Center to Offer Extended Stay and Care for Women
Center will provide rehabilitation and in-house services to women suffering from addiction. - December 07, 2017 - AspenRidge Recovery
Spark of Hope Achieves Joint Commission Accreditation in Less Than One Year Under Operations
Spark of Hope Treatment Center in Margate Florida announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. - December 07, 2017 - Spark of Hope LLC
Workit Health and Brighton Center for Recovery Partnership Will Provide Patients with Complete Continuum of Addiction Care
This innovative clinical partnership will provide patients with a seamless addiction care experience. - December 01, 2017 - Workit Health
Causalius Partners with Virtual Rehab to Treat Patients Across the GCC Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Rehab expands its services offering to the Middle East region by signing an exclusive partnership with Causalius. - November 08, 2017 - Virtual Rehab
Turns Out Crackheads Can be Redeemed and This Man is Proof
Crack. The most terrifying word during the 80s besides Hammer pants. It destroyed families, friends, marriages, churches, pimps, prostitutes, Mayors and Senators and the life of one inner city kid from a middle-class family, Russell Tolson, Jr. In this unflinching memoir, Russell takes readers where no one has ever dared to go before – inside the mind of a crackhead. - October 30, 2017 - Russell Tolson Jr.
Opioid Crisis: FYZICAL Therapists Now Have Treatment Alternatives
Restricting Opioids is Only Part of the Solution - Associative Awareness Technique (AAT) has been evidenced as not only effective in reducing pain, but often alleviating pain altogether. - October 29, 2017 - FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
Lakeview Health Announces New Vice President of Intake Services
George Kocher will provide leadership to the intake team. - October 28, 2017 - Lakeview Health
Registration Open: Building a Community to Conquer Opioid Addiction Educational Conference
This educational conference tackles one of the most pressing national issues today, opioid addiction. The conference will educate attendees on the state of the opioid crisis, examine the science behind opioid addiction, and offer practical actions that individuals, families, and practitioners can implement today. - October 25, 2017 - Get Involved Company
The Medical Center of Aurora Names Cindy Meyer Chief Operating Officer of Behavioral Health Services
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Cindy Meyer has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Behavioral Health Services at TMCA’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. In her new role Meyer will continue to lead operations at TMCA’s behavioral... - October 17, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
New Vendors Added: Jant Pharmacal Corporation, Healgen, CMI and Wondfo
DrugTestKitUSA announced the release of a new low cost online store for drug test kits and alcohol tests that carry products by Jant Pharmacal Corporation, Healgen, Wondfo and CMI. - October 11, 2017 - DrugTestKitUSA
Lynn Lester, RN, BSN, MHA is Named Professional of the Year by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who
Lynn Lester, of Dandridge, Tennessee is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Healthcare. - October 11, 2017 - International Association of Who's Who
Lakeview Health Launches New Pain Recovery Service
The program is designed to help those suffering from chronic pain and addiction. - October 05, 2017 - Lakeview Health
The App That Will Crush the Opioid Crisis
Too often individual suffering from muscle and joint pain are prescribes medications to treat the symptoms, rather than addressing the cause. Using the VPT app, patients who might otherwise be unable to access a musculoskeletal clinician can schedule a virtual visit with a licensed specialist able to treat their pain. The benefits are exactly the same as an in-person visit, with the only difference being convenience and cost savings. - October 04, 2017 - Virtual Physical Therapists
NAMED Forms Strategic Partnership with ACTS Consulting, Inc
Will benefit Those with Addictions - September 30, 2017 - NAMED
Sprout Health Group Introduces First Responder Support Program in Sacramento
Healthcare management company, Sprout Health Group, (www.sprouthealthgroup.com) has recently introduced a new critical stress response program designed for first responders at their Cedar Point Recovery facility in Sacramento, CA. The group owns and operates drug and alcohol rehab centers, as well... - September 28, 2017 - Sprout Health Group
It's World Pharmacy Day - The Red Band Trailer for the Amazon Prime Pharmacist Comedy Series "Vials" Has Been Dispensed
Today is World Pharmacy Day and the trailer for the Amazon Prime exclusive series "Vials" has been dispensed. "Vials" is the first comedy series about pharmacists, techs and interns. The streaming series will follow the team at Gateway Drug & Surgical as they fill vials for their sometimes vile customers. - September 25, 2017 - Sci-Unison Fitness
Lakeview Health Welcomes Executive Director of Their New Facility North of Houston, Texas
Gregory Drummond will oversee operations at the Addiction Recovery Center. - September 21, 2017 - Lakeview Health
Epic "Breaking Bad" Series Used as Sobriety Tool in Unique Self-Help Book
Indie author to self-publish eBook entitled "The (Breaking) Bad Path to Enlightenment & Sobriety," a sequel to his first self-help book. It's a compilation of the author's blog posts. Every episode of series is summarized and analyzed to illustrate the dangers of an overly powerful ego. - September 16, 2017 - Lee Eide's Books, Inc.
Lakeview Health Announces New Chief Financial Officer Has Joined the Executive Leadership
George Merhi will lead the finance and accounting team. - September 08, 2017 - Lakeview Health
DrugRehab101.com Relaunches Site with New Design and Expanded Content
DrugRehab101.com features articles on commonly abused drugs, treatment options, and drug rehab programs. Rehab facilities can choose a featured listing to advertise their service on the site. - September 07, 2017 - Drug Rehab 101
Into Action Recovery Centers is "Open" and Providing Treatment Options for Those Suffering from Drug or Alcohol Addiction
Into Action Recovery Centers is open and operating at full strength. “Into Action weathered the storm very well, as we were prepared, have an incredible team, and were surely blessed,” said Shane Leonard, CEO of Into Action Recovery Centers. Several other drug and alcohol rehab centers... - September 02, 2017 - Into Action Recovery
North Sound Community Invited to Support Recovery
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. - September 02, 2017 - North Sound Recovery Coalition
Psychiatrist Dr. Steve Karp, D.O. Joins Breathe Life Healing Centers as Chief Medical Officer
Renowned addiction and eating disorder psychiatrist Dr. Steve Karp joins Breathe Life Healing Center as Chief Medical Officer on September 11th. Dr. Karp reunites with CEO Deb Hughes, who together built the Rosewood Eating Disorder Centers system. - September 01, 2017 - Change Inc by Brad Lamm
MedEZ - Newsletter Q2 2017
Business intelligence and analytics (BI&A) has emerged as an important area of study for both practitioners and providers in the Healthcare industry. MedEZ™, always striving to provide the right tools for its clients’ needs, has developed a module that simplifies the interaction between practitioners and data. - August 23, 2017 - MedEZ
LV2BFIT Joins ShatterProof.org in Raising Awareness of the Devastation That Addiction Causes Families
On September 19, 2017 LV2BFIT, a fitness fashion boutique in Rye Brook, NY will host an event to raise awareness and charitable donations for Shatterproof. Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the devastation that the disease of addiction causes families. The... - August 23, 2017 - LV2BFIT
Lakeview Health Will be Opening a New Facility Just North of Houston, Texas
Addiction Treatment and Recovery center to open in an underserved area - August 18, 2017 - Lakeview Health
Recovery Out Loud Walk and Rally 2017
Recovery Out Loud Walk and Rally is Hosted by JARC, a program of Home of New Vision Recovery Resource Center of Jackson. - August 18, 2017 - Home of New Vision