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.

Coastal Drug Testing Opens Miami, FL Office

Coastal Drug Testing is pleased to announce that it has opened drug and alcohol testing centers in Miami, FL. Testing centers are located at 1050 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33136, 2720 SW 97th Ave Miami, FL 33165, 2601 SW 37th Ave Miami, FL 33133 and 13808 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33184 for employers... - August 12, 2018 - Coastal Drug Testing

Sheer Recovery Sponsors Professional Beach Volleyball Player and Olympic Hopeful Alexa Strange

The Orange County drug and alcohol treatment center has partnered up with the professional beach volleyball player to promote sobriety and healthy living. - August 09, 2018 - Sheer Recovery

Katrina Foley Says No to Needle Exchange Near Schools

In one Southern California town, a Mayoral candidate is joining with other local leaders to stop a state agency from placing a needle exchange program near two elementary schools. - August 07, 2018 - Katrina Foley

#BeeToo Hashtags Are Going Viral - Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health Are Closely Connected to Medical Dependency

New Social Organisation - MediBee Community raises awareness on the growing need for support and attention to the millions of people who are affected by poor mental health and the rising amount of medicine dependency in the western world is a clear reflection of that. MediBee - a grass root organisation who see possibilities of prevention and support through digital solutions, are now reaching out for media's help through GoFundMe. - August 02, 2018 - MediBee

The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association Announces the Honorable William J. Bennett as the 2019 Conference Keynote Speaker

The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) has announced its 2019 Conference and Trade Show will be held at Wyndham Hotel, San Antonio River Walk, Texas, March 26-29, 2019. NDASA is also pleased to announce that the Keynote Speaker for the Conference will be the Honorable William J. - August 01, 2018 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association

BreakFreely Launches New Website to Help the Addiction Community

BreakFreely.com Lists Only Licensed & Accredited Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers. - August 01, 2018 - BreakFreely Inc.

Actress and New York Times Best-Selling Author, Karen Duffy, to be a Focal Point and Consulting Producer for Documentary "Balancing the Pain Scale"

The film will detail the lives of people living with chronic pain and explore alternative treatments for pain management. - July 11, 2018 - Yellow Dog Productions

Wisconsin Researcher Pegs Alcohol Industry in Opioid Crisis Book

New book to be released at three overseas addiction conferences looks at the root cause of the opioid crisis and offers solutions, not "Band-Aid approaches." - July 03, 2018 - Alcohologist.com

New York Judge Green Lights Opioid Cost Recovery Litigation

In yet another landmark victory for the Napoli Shkolnik team, Judge Jerry Garguilo brushed aside a procedural motion and allowed the fight for fair compensation to go on. Paul J. Napoli is Co-Lead Counsel in the New York Opioid Cost Recovery Litigation. “The result itself was not too... - June 26, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC

Addiction Medicine Community Applauds Passage of House’s Bipartisan Legislative Package to Combat the Opioid Addiction & Overdose Epidemic

Bipartisan Legislative Package Lays Groundwork for Systemic Changes to America’s Addiction Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Delivery Systems - June 22, 2018 - The American Society of Addiction Medicine

Integrative Medicine for the Underserved to Host Congressional Briefing on Non-Drug Solutions to Treat Opioid Use and Chronic Pain in Underserved Communities

On Thursday, June 21, 2018, IM4US will head to Capitol Hill as part of its 8th Annual Conference to host a briefing and discussion on non-pharmacological strategies to address opioid use and chronic pain management in underserved populations. - June 19, 2018 - Integrative Medicine for the Underserved

Inspiring New Book About Alcoholism, Shifts Our Focus from the Problem to Solutions - Aimed at Saving Children, is Published

"So You Love an...Alcoholic?" shares a firsthand account of Grace’s journey to living a healthier life full of self-love, acceptance, and truth. It compiles the hard-learned lessons and realizations that she faced during recovery while focusing on bringing healing, affirmation, relief, and wisdom to women who find themselves in the same situation. The lessons found in "So You Love an...Alcoholic?" inspire women to take action and seek help for themselves-not just their alcoholics. - June 15, 2018 - Grace W. Wroldson - Author

New Addiction Memoir Honored as Finalist in 2018 International Book Awards

LWS Literary Services announces that "Mind on Fire: A Case of Successful Addiction Recovery," written by Philip Muls, was chosen as a Finalist in the Addiction and Recovery category of the 2018 International Book Awards. Muls’ memoir chronicles his journey from high-functioning alcoholic and corporate executive to recovered addict. Muls wrote his story in order to offer hope, support, and guidance to those struggling with addiction. - June 12, 2018 - LWS Literary Services

Castle Placement Named Exclusive Placement Agent for Capital Raise for Saved from Addiction

Saved from Addiction, a residential inpatient and intensive outpatient program facility in Westchester County, NY, announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $16 million of equity and debt to purchase a property and transform it into a high-end... - June 01, 2018 - Castle Placement

The Human Magnet Syndrome: The Codependent Narcissist Trap by Psychotherapist Ross Rosenberg

A new book from bestselling author Ross Rosenberg. Ross brings his wealth of experience and expertise in this powerful book and explores why our soul mate can often be our cell mate. "Powerful and predictable unconscious dysfunctional relationship forces disguise themselves as what is commonly known as 'chemistry.'" This book motivates the reader to break free from a relationship partner that is harmful. - May 24, 2018 - Ross Rosenberg

Church of Scientology to Host Breakfast on Drug Prevention

The Church of Scientology in partnership with Drug-Free Tennessee, is hosting a breakfast on drug prevention on International Day Against Drug Abuse. - May 19, 2018 - Drug Free South

Dr. Keith Kantor, CEO and Founder of NAMED to Serve as Chair of Outside Fundraising for NAMI - Gwinnett

Kantor Completed Successful Term as Vice President of NAMI - Gwinnett. - May 10, 2018 - NAMED

Stop Smoke Stock Uses Bitcoin to Help Smokers Quit

Free app released for Android focusing on short-term goals coupled with the financial upsides of quitting smoking. - May 04, 2018 - Stop Smoke Stock

Orem Based Brain Rehab Clinic is the First in the State to Offer Innovative GyroStim Neuro Therapy

Brain Rehab Clinic is excited to announce the arrival of the GyroStim. This state of the art technology is the first in the state of Utah to offer this innovative approach for treating various neurologic conditions such as: post-concussion syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), strokes and vertigo. - April 25, 2018 - Brain Rehab Clinic

Arizona Governor Ducey Proclaims April 23-29 Addiction Treatment Week

The Honorable Doug Ducey, Governor of Arizona, signs proclamation declaring April 23rd -29th, 2018 Addiction Treatment Week in Arizona. National Addiction Treatment Week, an initiative by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), raises awareness that addiction is a disease, evidence-based... - April 24, 2018 - American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

New Drug & Alcohol Screening Association Formed

Drug and Alcohol Industry Members Form National Association - Press Conference April 23, 2018 - 9:30am, National Press Club, 13th Floor (Zenger Room), 529 14th Street NW, Washington D.C. - April 20, 2018 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association

Nashville to Celebrate International Day Against Drug Abuse

Drug-Free Tennessee is the local chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and is planning a series of events for the 2018 International Day Against Drug Abuse. - April 19, 2018 - Drug Free South

Governor Walker Proclaims Addiction Treatment Week in Wisconsin

Governor Walker shows his support for those with addiction by proclaiming April 23-29th, 2018 Addiction Treatment Week in Wisconsin. National Addiction Treatment Week is an initiative which promotes that addiction is a disease, evidence-based treatments are available, and recovery is possible. The week also highlights the need for clinicians to enter the field of addiction medicine. - April 05, 2018 - American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

GnuPharma Sees Promise with Non-Cannabis Plants Which Stimulate the Endocannabinoid System; Company Continues Its Scientific and Market Development

GnuPharma holds pending patents on its ideas that non-cannabis plants can be used to modulate the endocannabinoid system for medicinal benefits. - March 28, 2018 - GnuPharma

Lakeview Health at The Woodlands Has Received Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Accreditation helps to enhance quality and safety of care - March 25, 2018 - Lakeview Health

Charges Dropped Against Addiction Canada Rehab Owner

John Haines is back to the business of saving lives during these times of epidemic in Canada. - March 23, 2018 - Addiction Canada

Addiction Recovery Network Aims for Success Rates Instead of Death Rates in Canada

Addiction Recovery Network now has numerous effective proven therapies to help individuals get to the root cause of their addiction problem. They use Psychological and therapeutic professionals holding expertise in their perspective fields that offer the very best services with increased success rates in Canada. - March 22, 2018 - Addiction Recovery Network

New Sober Living Environment for Teens is Now Registered with CCAPP in California

Hosanna Transitional Living is a Christian based post-treatment transitional housing and sober living environment for adolescent males in Castro Valley, California. They applied for and received registration with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) to ensure they meet the highest possible standards for sober living homes in Northern California. - March 20, 2018 - Hosanna Transitional Living

Future Now Detox Launches Comprehensive Addiction Website, Offers Holistic Addiction Treatment

Future Now Detox, West Palm Beach’s premier provider of holistic detox and addiction recovery services, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new comprehensive website. Future Now Detox is committed to healing people from the disease of addiction. Using proven holistic modalities, the caring team at Future Now works with addicts to redeem themselves and live the lives they deserve. - March 14, 2018 - Future Now Detox

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