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.
Hospice Home Care Expands to Cover All of Los Angeles County
Every city in Los Angeles Country will be serviced by Hospice Home Care. The department that has been created will allow doctors, nurses, volunteers and other hospice care professionals to service thousands of patients in the Los Angeles area. - August 08, 2022 - Hospice Home Care
Meridian Diagnostics Helps Healthcare Practices Make Better Decisions
Meridian Diagnostics is a clinical diagnostic reference laboratory based in Colorado and offers services to clinics, laboratories, employers and healthcare practices nationwide. Their aim is to assist healthcare providers with making informed decisions for their patients. Meridian realizes you have many options for laboratory services, but their 18-24 hour turn-around-time on all results from UTI, toxicology, blood, and various respiratory pathogens makes them the lab of choice for providers. - July 26, 2022 - Meridian Diagnostics
Community Family Life Services Hosting 3-Day Virtual Conference on Serving Moms in Crisis, with a Focus on Criminal Justice
From June 7-9, the Community Family Life Services (CFLS) Speakers Bureau will hold its second national MORE THAN Conference, a survivor-led virtual series on the intersection of domestic violence, race, poverty, the criminal justice system, and motherhood. Attendees can earn up to 13 CEUs approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886880865-4332). - May 25, 2022 - Community Family Life Services
Sound Mind Network Music Festival at Bally's Atlantic City Announces Line-Up June 26, 2022
Philadelphia-Based Non-Profit Sound Mind Network Proudly Presents the First Annual Sound Mind Network Music Festival - May 19, 2022 - Sound Mind Network
Tampa Crossroads Earns Esteemed CARF Accreditation
Tampa Crossroads has been awarded a three-year CARF Accreditation, the highest possible level of accreditation. Tampa Crossroads is accredited in six different areas related to behavioral health, employment, and homelessness and is one of only a select handful of organizations in Florida to have... - May 14, 2022 - Tampa Crossroads
Darryl Worley Tells How Addiction Has Affected His Family and Why He’s Partnering with 8 Oaks
Darryl Worley partnering with 8 Oaks hopes to bring awareness and help those struggling with substance abuse. In an interview with Darryl Worley, he tells us why addiction is an important topic for him and why he believes in the mission of 8 Oaks. Darryl Worley has been a constant in the country... - May 13, 2022 - 8 Oaks
Jason Benson of Skyren Concrete, Dallas, Georgia Details Ongoing Work at No Longer Bound Addiction Treatment Program
Concrete Construction Company is proud to help one of the nation's leading programs for men battling drug and alcohol addiction complete their Zoe Dining Hall. - April 28, 2022 - Skyren Concrete Construction
FPH Poised to Roll Out Virtual Behavioral Health Services at 16 Additional TN Clinics in May, Offering Behavioral Health Services at 179 Clinics and in Patients’ Homes
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 28.6 million rural Americans reside in health professional shortage areas, with limited or no access to behavioral health care. Fast Pace Health's family of companies is thrilled to help increase access to behavioral health care through telehealth with the addition of 16 clinic locations across rural Tennessee. - April 27, 2022 - Fast Pace Health
Sanare Psychosocial Rehabilitation Offers Unique Care for Individuals with Chronic & Persistent Mental Illness
Sanare Psychosocial Rehabilitation, an innovative mental health program, has opened in Denver, providing a unique model of care and treatment for individuals with varying levels of functionality especially individuals suffering with chronic and persistent mental illness. Founder Briana Severine,... - April 22, 2022 - Sanare Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Reach Out to Participate in National Prescription Take Back Day Opioid Crisis Press Event & Expert Panel
Reach Out will be participating in a National Take Back Day Opioid Crisis Press Event & Expert Panel to raise awareness about the misuse of opioids at San Bernardino Valley College on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. - April 21, 2022 - Reach Out
Christine Bunton-Kelley Celebrated as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Christine Bunton-Kelley of Rathdrum, Idaho has been celebrated as Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and high level of success in the field of massage and wellness. About Christine Bunton-Kelley Christine... - April 12, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Lance Scott Joins Alleva
Lance Scott joins the Alleva team as VP of Sales. He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and leadership to the sales division. Alleva is the friendliest EMR in behavioral health. - March 22, 2022 - Alleva
8 Oaks Recovery Opens Sober Living Facility on 68-Acre Farm
8 Oaks Recovery’s live-in treatment program is now accepting patients. The sober living facility is housed in a rustic cabin located on a 68-acre farm in West Point, Tennessee. The facility offers a unique treatment experience in a relaxing rural setting that blends Christian pastoral... - February 28, 2022 - 8 Oaks
MIND 24-7 Opens Second Location to Provide Immediate Access to Behavioral Health Services
New Service Center in Mesa, Arizona will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - January 25, 2022 - MIND 24-7
Duncan Park Press LLC Announces a Game Changer: the Connection Between Addiction and the Affective Risk Response System
Some people experience addiction. Most do not. Everybody is affected. Simply stated, addiction is mistaking a dependent risk response pattern for an autonomous pattern. The research, data and models are available in the book Prehab Leveraging Perception to End Substance Abuse. This discovery explains how addiction hides in plain sight and how to educate, intervene and remove the cause. The goal is not to treat addiction but to eradicate it. - January 19, 2022 - Duncan Park Press LLC
Keep Your Resolution: Hypnotist Vance Romane's Online Seminar to Stop Smoking, Manage Stress
Hypnotist Romane's Multiple Method Approach to Keep Your New Year's Resolution for people with the desire to stop smoking and manage pandemic stress to improve health and save money. - January 02, 2022 - Vance Romane
New Hope Healthcare Institute Kicks Off an Open House for the Knoxville Community to Raise Awareness Around Addiction and Mental Health Issues
New Hope Healthcare Institute has officially announced their Open House. The Open House will be held Jan. 11, 2022 from 2:30- 4:30 PM. - December 30, 2021 - New Hope Healthcare Institute
Tava Health Raises $10M Series A to Provide Access to Mental Health Services for Employees Everywhere
Tava matches employees with the therapist that best meets their needs and facilitates therapy sessions virtually through its seamless, intuitive platform. - December 09, 2021 - Tava Health
Drug Education Videos Designed with College-Age Adults in Mind
In the wake of pro athletes recognizing addiction and mental health issues, Addicted.org releases new drug education and practical tips videos to help teens and college-age adults. - November 16, 2021 - Addicted.org
New Hope Healthcare Institute, a New Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Program Announces Their Grand Opening in Knoxville, TN
New Hope Healthcare Institute (NHHI) is proud to announce the opening of their new mental health and addiction treatment program in Knoxville, TN. The new facility will offer outpatient treatment services for patients all over the Knoxville area and surrounding cities. The program has 3 separate tracks for: Adults, Teens and Faith-based Teens. - October 14, 2021 - New Hope Healthcare Institute
Golfer Registration Extended to Wednesday, October 6, at 5 PM ET for Spooktacular Golf Tournament
Calling all golfers, the golfer registration deadline for the Tampa Crossroads’ Spooktacular Golf Tournament is now extended to Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 5:00 PM ET. Register to play today at https://tampacrossroads.com/golf/. With proceeds benefiting Tampa Crossroads’ programs... - October 06, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Cousin Pat Discusses His YouTube Channel & Podcast
Patrick Argiro, aka Cousin Pat, discusses his YouTube channel and podcast and explores how successful people think about success and deal with depression. - September 11, 2021 - Cousin Pat
Cousin Pat, aka Patrick Argiro, is Giving Away Free Mental Health Therapy During COVID Crisis
Patrick Argiro, the real Cousin Pat, the only Cousin Pat with a heart, is giving away free therapy and counseling to help people. - September 08, 2021 - Cousin Pat
Drug-Free Tennessee Holds International Overdose Awareness Day Event
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - September 04, 2021 - Drug Free South
Dee C. Sanders Honored as a Woman of the Year for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dee C. Sanders of De Queen, Arkansas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment productions. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features... - September 02, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Drug-Free Tennessee to Hold Event for International Overdose Awareness Day
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - August 28, 2021 - Drug Free South
Cape & Islands Occupational Health & Medicine Services Now Open to Individuals and Businesses on Cape Cod
Cape & Islands Occupational Health, a division of Cape Cod Orthopaedics & Physical Therapy, has re-opened in Hyannis. CAIOM can partner with businesses to develop a customized plan to meet the specific needs of companies and their employees. A variety of services are offered, including... - August 25, 2021 - Cape & Islands Occupational Health
Wayne Alliance Hosts 4th Annual Overdose Awareness Candle Vigil and Hope for the Future
Wayne Alliance Hosts 4th Annual Overdose Awareness and Hope for the Future on August 31st - August 16, 2021 - Wayne Alliance
Registration Now Open for "Spooktacular" Golf Tournament Hosted by Tampa Crossroads
August is National Golf Month, and there is no better way to celebrate than hitting the links in support of a good cause. Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, is excited to announce that registration for its Spooktacular Golf Tournament is now open... - August 13, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Reverie Psychedelics and Indiana Health Group Partner to Develop World-Class Psychedelic Research Center
Reverie Psychedelics (Reverie), a leading and rapidly growing psychedelic – assisted psychotherapy clinic and research organization, has further expanded its footprint and capabilities by partnering with Indiana Health Group (IHG), the largest provider of psychiatric and mental health and... - August 05, 2021 - Reverie Psychedelics
Plum Creek Recovery Ranch is Now Accepting Patients
This all-new addiction treatment center outside of Austin, Texas, is part of the Signature Healthcare family of behavioral health hospitals. - July 19, 2021 - Plum Creek Recovery Ranch
Tampa Crossroads Helping to Connect Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Electric with Local Veterans for Share Program
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Electric are partnering for the second year on the Share Program, which will pay the utility bills for 31 local Veterans during the month of July. Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, works closely with the local... - July 04, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Long Island Residents Can Start Rehab at Sunrise Detox Right Now
Sunrise Detox opens its 9th location in Brentwood on June 23, adding to their family of detox and other treatment facilities throughout NJ, NY, FL, GA, MA. Sunrise provides medical detox for those suffering from physically addictive drugs and alcohol. - June 28, 2021 - Sunrise Detox Brentwood Long Island
Scientology Network Unites with the World to Combat Drug Epidemic in International Day Against Drug Abuse Marathon
On June 26, Scientology Network will recognize the UN’s annual International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a marathon TV event. The pandemic brought about a rising tide of drug overdoses and drug-related violent crimes. The marathon is dedicated to reversing this trend,... - June 26, 2021 - Scientology Media Productions
Tickets Now Available for Tampa Crossroads’ Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization that works to remove barriers in accessing behavioral wellness, housing, and employment services in the local community, is hosting a Virtual Live Raffle Ticket Fundraiser on Thursday, June 24 at 12 PM ET – and your support is needed. Visit... - June 18, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Sprout Health Group Announces Dedicated Mental Health Treatment Program at Advanced Health and Education in New Jersey
Advanced Health and Education now offers a dedicated treatment program for primary mental health disorders, such as depression, and anxiety and trauma. - June 05, 2021 - Sprout Health Group
New York Health Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Mahendra Shah, MD
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified Family Medicine physician Mahendra Shah, MD, has joined its multidisciplinary team of physicians. He will be practicing at 1866 Wading River Manor Road, Wading River, NY... - June 02, 2021 - New York Health
New Timely Book Teaches Kids and Adults How to Find Self-Worth Differently
Air Force Veteran, Master Resilience Implementer & Suicide Trainer, Podcaster and Bestselling Author releases his newest collaborative book aimed to teach kids and adults how to find their Self-Worth in today's social climate. - May 27, 2021 - The Success Corps
NYC Employees Now Have Access to Same-Day Mental Health Care Resources
New York City employees for the first time have access to same-day mental health care and appointments, effective April 2021, through Mindful Urgent Care – a mental health organization with seven facilities in the NYC area. Mindful Urgent Care has distinguished itself as a pioneering leader... - May 25, 2021 - Mindful Urgent Care
Dr. Fidelia Onyebuchi Nnachetam Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for April 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.
Dr. Fidelia Onyebuchi Nnachetam of Inglewood, California has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for April 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - May 18, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
THIRA Health Awarded Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission
THIRA Health was recently awarded the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission. - May 16, 2021 - THIRA Health
Dr. Barbara Rexer, DSW, Executive Director of Advanced Health & Education, Shares 5 Tips to Recognize Early Signs of Depression
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Advanced Health & Education has shared 5 ways that New Jersey residents can spot early signs of depression, a disorder that affects more than 57,000 people in the state. - May 04, 2021 - Sprout Health Group
Virtual Anger Management Facilitator Certification
Join Anderson & Anderson's Virtual Training Seminars - May 03, 2021 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
This Innovative Trauma-Informed Training Has Teachers Raving About How It Has Transformed Their Classrooms
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are much more common than many realize. Before the pandemic, 1 in 3 children in the U.S. had at least one ACE. Since then we have seen a skyrocket in suicide rates, drug overdoses and addiction, leaving even more children traumatized. Reverse the Adverse is a trauma-informed professional development that teaches urban educators how to better serve students impacted by trauma. Educators have reported seeing an 80% increase in grades in just one semester. - April 30, 2021 - GOAT Educators
Advanced Health and Education Joins Monmouth County in Recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month
Advanced Health and Education supports Alcohol Awareness Month by participating in "Wear Purple Day in Monmouth County." - April 23, 2021 - Sprout Health Group
Poet's Choice Publishing is Proud to Announce the Publication of SEEING THE LIGHT, Short Stories and Artwork by Rick Williams
An earlier iteration of this book had as its subtitle, "Short stories of the ravages of alcoholism and addiction, mental illness, bigotry and (stories of) veterans of war.” It is a remarkable collection of broken characters overwhelmed by spiritual and physical challenges. The stories are augmented by very beautiful portraits of veterans. - April 02, 2021 - Poets' Choice Publishing
Black Women's Health Imperative Launches Be Seen, HBCU Student Anti-Tobacco Grant Award Program
Mobilizing Black Women Students to live Socially, Emotionally, Empowered - Unapologetically Smoke-Free - March 31, 2021 - Black Women's Health Imperative
Accredited Drug Testing Now Offers Instant Hair Drug Testing Results
Accredited Drug Testing now offers instant result hair drug testing for mobile/onsite testing services and at many drug testing locations throughout the US. - March 29, 2021 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
"Dammit ... It IS Menopause!" Grabs Ten No. 1 Bestseller Categories on Amazon
Local Author, Sally Bartlett, Turns Menopausal Strife into Humor with Nonfiction Journal to Offer Hope, Clarity and Confidence to Women Everywhere - March 23, 2021 - Sally Bartlett
Tampa Crossroad’s New CEO Reveals New Look and Direction
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, helps people find their direction, through behavioral wellness, employment and housing services. Today, the nonprofit unveils a new direction of its own, as Tampa Crossroads’ Chief Executive Officer... - March 20, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads