Jail spends millions to treat drug addiction
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The state spends millions each year to treat drug-addicted inmates and alcohol-abusing inmates at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center.
Anti-Smoking Drug Decreases Alcohol Consumption in Heavy-Drinking Smokers
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The smoking cessation drug varenicline significantly reduced alcohol consumption in a group of heavy-drinking smokers, in a study carried out by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco.
Oil Can’s Drug Abuse Startling
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The fact Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd battled drug addiction for much of his baseball career is hardly newsworthy. But an ESPN report detailing the extent of Boyd's abuse of crack cocaine, particularly during Boston's World Series season of 1986, nevertheless
Downtown Women’s Center luncheon raises $100,000
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dianna Searcy was homeless and in the midst of a 25-year drug and alcohol addiction when she decided in November to visit the Downtown Women's Center Haven House to turn her life around.
"Rehab With Dr. Drew" Returns To VH1 To Directly Help Young Adults With Their Addiction Issues
May 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 and Dr. Drew has started production today on a sixth installment of " Rehab with Dr. Drew " to directly address alcohol and drug addiction among young ...
Saint Jude Retreats Raises Awareness About "Addiction"
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Saint Jude Retreats releases tips the public should know about so-called "addiction," and why 12 step alcohol and drug treatment could be more damaging than beneficial.Amsterdam, NY (PRWEB) May 01, 2012 Saint Jude Retreats, today's leading alternative program to drug and alcohol rehab announces tips the public should know about addiction. Realizing The Choice: First off, Saint Jude's educates ...
A new court: Officials hope treatment for addicts accused of crimes will change lives
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MICHIGAN CITY — Individuals who are accused of committing crimes due to drug and alcohol addiction will have a specialty court available by mid-May.
Hooked: Why bad habits are hard to break
April 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, has revolutionized how science and medicine view addiction: as a disease, not a character defect
A new court: Officials hope treatment for addicts accused of crimes will change lives
April 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MICHIGAN CITY — Individuals who are accused of committing crimes due to drug and alcohol addiction will have a specialty court available by mid-May.
Feds: Descent to addiction often starts at home
April 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Feds: Descent to addiction often starts at home Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 03:16 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Two stays in prison followed for drug convictions, but now the 32-year-old mother of two is trying to get her life back on track at a Louisville substance ...
