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.

US Drug Test Centers Adds Specialty Testing to List of Services

US Drug Test Centers announces specialty drug testing services nationwide. - July 20, 2017 - US Drug Test Centers

Lakeview Health Announces the Addition of Dr. Ellen Ovson to Its Medical Team

Ovson will work closely with female patients in gender-responsive treatment program. - July 19, 2017 - Lakeview Health

Empowering Families to Fight Addiction: OHEL & Amudim Present Awareness Event in Catskills

Following the highly successful Addictions Awareness event in Brooklyn, which saw hundreds in attendance, OHEL and Amudim are again providing an awareness event in the Catskills this Shabbos, July 14th, including Motsei Shabbos. - July 13, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services

Renown Acupuncturist Comments on FDA Proposed Approval of Acupuncture and Herbs

Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US., according to the National Society for Addiction Medicine (NSAD). Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illicit drug heroin as well as the licit prescription pain relievers oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and others. In 2012, 259 million prescriptions were written for opioids, which is more than enough to give every American adult their own bottle of pills. Acupuncture may be given the green light. - July 08, 2017 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD

Award-Winning Healthcare Industry Executive, Mr. Philip Fasano, Joins Virtual Rehab Advisory Board

Virtual Rehab further strengthens its Advisory Board team with the addition of top C-Level healthcare industry executive. - July 05, 2017 - Virtual Rehab

Lamplugh Talks Firefighter Health & Wellness: Radio Show Goes to the "Frontline"

For years Mark Lamplugh has been the “voice” for the treatment of responders when dealing with critical stress, PTSD, and addiction issues. Now, that voice can be heard on one of the first online radio shows dedicated to the health and wellness of firefighters and emergency services... - June 30, 2017 - Sprout Health Group

US Drug Test Centers Reaches 20,000 Collection Site Locations

US Drug Test Centers announces the recent addition of its 20,000th collection site location. - June 26, 2017 - US Drug Test Centers

Lakeview Health Appoints Nationally Recognized Healthcare Leaders to Their Executive Team

Keith Arnold named Chief Marketing Officer and Derek Gwaltney named Executive Vice President of National Accounts - June 25, 2017 - Lakeview Health

Lakeview Health Hosts Discussion on Substance Abuse in Adolescents

Exploring the Adolescent Continuum of Care is part of Lakeview Health’s monthly lecture series. - June 18, 2017 - Lakeview Health

DISA Global Solutions Acquires Midwest Toxicology Services

DISA Global Solutions increases the company's market share and presence in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions through the strategic acquisition of Midwest Toxicology Services. - June 10, 2017 - DISA Global Solutions, Inc.

Drug-Free Tennessee Keeping Youth Off Drugs

Drug-Free Tennessee is preparing for International Day Against Drug Abuse with several educational events culminating in a training workshop about keeping young people away from drugs. - June 09, 2017 - Drug Free South

Leading the Fight Against Opioid Addiction

Kentucky State Senator Alice Forgy Kerr is leading the way in fighting against opioid addiction and abuse. - June 07, 2017 - DisposeRX

Dr. Keith Kantor Appointed to Convetit’s Proactive Behaviors in Personal Health & Wellbeing Advisory Board

Kantor Considered One of the World’s Leading Experts on Nutritional and Addictions Behavior - June 07, 2017 - NAMED

Hangovers Every Morning? A Drunk's Guide to a Better Life

A new book, "NO MATTER WHAT!!" by Anonymous, takes the reader on a journey to a new level of sobriety - emotional sobriety. A life beyond a user’s wildest dreams will expand to a new reality that is beyond the beyond. If an individual no longer enjoys the way drugs and alcohol are making them feel, this book opens a clear path for the rest of their life. - May 30, 2017 - T. Michael Smith

Lakeview Health is at the Forefront of the Opioid Crisis

Doctors and staff are ready to respond to community needs - May 25, 2017 - Lakeview Health

New MedEZ™ Features During Q1 2017

This year, MedEZ™ is introducing multiple innovations, and new ways of making Complex Easy, striving to provide the best technology solutions and tools to advance Behavioral Healthcare facility operations. Their work is focused on automation of daily activities, allowing facility operators and staff to focus on patients, not paperwork. - May 24, 2017 - MedEZ

Lakeview Health Hosts Discussion on Impact of Addiction on Men and Overcoming Road Blocks to Recovery

Steve Herndon, former NFL player and president and co-founder of Safety Net Recovery, will share his personal story of addiction and recovery. - May 20, 2017 - Lakeview Health

Bright Futures Addiction Treatment Centers Open Doors to Union Members

Bright Futures Addiction Treatment Centers open their doors to Union Members and Officials, inviting any MEP or EAP department heads for a walk through of their facility. Member Assistance Programs and Employee Assistance Programs are the foundation of what keeps a union of any kind strong and healthy. - May 12, 2017 - Bright Futures Treatment Center

Local Doctor Launches New Website to Make Medical-Based Substance Abuse Treatment Easily Accessible

After years of serving those suffering from substance abuse, respected physician takes major step to address the drug abuse epidemic by launching new substance abuse treatment site to educate and improve accessibility to this new treatment form. - May 03, 2017 - Dr. Anthony Njapa

Clear Sky Recovery's Ibogaine Treatment Program to be Featured on National Geographic

“Addiction: A Psychedelic Cure?” will air on the National Geographic Channel on Tuesday, May 2 at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. - April 28, 2017 - Clear Sky Recovery

Drugs of Abuse Testing Market by Samples, Products, Tests, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2021, Upcoming Report by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.

Drugs of Abuse Testing Market by Sample Type (Blood, Breath, Hair & Sweat, Saliva, Urine), Product Type (Analyzers - Breath Analyzers, Chromatographic Devices, Immunoassays Analyzers, Rapid Testing Devices - Oral Fluid Testing Devices, Urine Testing Devices, Consumables, Fluid Collection Devices, Others), Test Type (Criminal Justice Testing, Pain Management Testing, Work Place Screening), End Users (Diagnostics Laboratories, Forensic Laboratories, Hospitals, On-Site Testing) and Forecast - April 27, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.

New Non-Profit Launches to Help Stop the Heroin Epidemic

SeekHealing to commence fundraising at launch party in Washington, DC, to offer post-detox rehabilitation programs in mid-Atlantic region. - April 26, 2017 - SeekHealing

Addiction Treatment Gap Awareness Week Announced

A week dedicated to recognizing the significant gap in treatment for those with the disease of addiction. - April 22, 2017 - American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

Sprout Health Group Hires Former Fire Captain for Their Vice President of Business Development

Sprout Health Group (www.sprouthealthgroup.com), a healthcare managment company that provides PHP/IOP treatment for adults suffering from the disease of addiction and co-occurring mental health issues, hires Mark Lamplugh. - April 21, 2017 - Sprout Health Group

Frank Say of U Recover, a Western Pennsylvania Intervention Service Will Talk Addiction on a Local Pittsburgh Radio Program

Frank Say, the founder of U Recover will join Valerie McElvy, host of Serving U Beaver County on WBVP AM radio at 4/23/17 at 10 a.m. for a discussion on the drug epidemic that is sweeping the Pittsburgh area. - April 17, 2017 - Frank Say

Dr. Keith Kantor, CEO and Founder of NAMED Elected Vice President of NAMI - Gwinnett

NAMED and NAMI Have the Same Mission. - April 13, 2017 - NAMED

Clinical Support Services Expands Leadership Team Naming New Chief Operating Officer, Leslie Lotano-Saba, RPh, MS

Clinical Support Services Inc. (CSS), an industry leader in the delivery of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) software and services, announced the addition of Leslie Lotano-Saba as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Leslie provides operational and strategic leadership, manages day to day... - April 06, 2017 - Clinical Support Services, Inc.

A New Leader in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment is Taking New Clients: Meet One of the Most Renowned Teams in the Industry

The Blanchard Institute has officially opened as a leading provider of outpatient mental health, addiction treatment and family services in Charlotte, NC. The newly minted team in place is one of the best in the industry. The Blanchard Institute offers an integrated approach to treating mental... - April 05, 2017 - The Blanchard Institute

New Book Teaches Readers How to Become Aware of Stress

We are living in a fast-paced society, in a world filled with stress, worry, and anxiety, but author Shawn Latula shows people how to discover it in his new book, “Unlocking The Stress Treasure Chest,” available March 31, 2017. - March 14, 2017 - Latula Coaching & Educational Group, LLC

Algae Dynamics Corp Announces Research Agreement with University of Western Ontario

Algae Dynamics Corp, today announced a research and product development agreement with Western University to perform research on cannabis oil and its constituents in the context of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and schizophrenia. This is the second of the recently announced research agreements with Canadian universities involving cannabis oil research. This announcement brings Algae Dynamics total university research contributions to $1. 6 Million for both programs. - March 13, 2017 - Algae Dynamics Corp

Elevate Launches National Mental Health Symposium to Raise Awareness and $25,000 Monthly Treatment Scholarships

Multiple symposiums will be organized across the Nation. - March 03, 2017 - Margie Barilla

The GiveNetwork Launches CharityBomb to Give Donors the Opportunity to Give Back and Win

Designed to Fuel the Support for and Growth of Smaller Local Nonprofits, CharityBomb Offers Donors the Chance to Win Cash Prizes up to $175,000 - February 28, 2017 - GiveNetwork

Amy Sullivan of dailyRD Earns Advanced Certification from The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation

Founder and CEO of dailyRD, Amy Sullivan joins an elite group of professionals committed to excellence in the treatment of eating disorders. - February 21, 2017 - dailyRD

BioCorRx (BICX) Update: Executing on Numerous Fronts

JGR Capital Partners, a leading equity research and digital investor relations firm, has announced it has released an update on BioCorRx (OTC PINK: BICX). The full report can be found at www.jgrcapitalpartners.com BioCorRx working with Innovative Science Solutions for regulatory matters BioCorRx... - February 13, 2017 - JGR Capital

Into Action Recovery Centers Opens New, State-of-the-Art, 48 Bed, Male Only Drug and Alcohol Residential Treatment Center

Into Action Recovery Centers is extremely proud to announce the opening of their new residential addiction treatment center, prominently located at El Camino Real and Medical Center Drive, in the heart of the greater Clear Lake medical district. The new residential center joins the extended care... - February 10, 2017 - Into Action Recovery

Effectiveness of Prescription Bottle Lock Mechanisms When Dispensing Opioids to be Studied by Department of Defense

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) For Fiscal Year 2017 takes steps to bolster the defense of the homeland, including an amendment requiring the U.S. Department of Defense to study the feasibility and cost effectiveness of using upgraded prescription bottle lock mechanisms when... - January 11, 2017 - Gatekeeper Innovation

reSTART Opens First Internet and Videogame Addiction Recovery Center for Youth in the United States; Now Enrolling Youth 13-18 with Problematic Video Game and Internet

reSTART Life, the leading provider of treatment services for Internet and videogame addiction is opening the first specialized treatment center for adolescents age 13-18 in the us. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Serenity Mountain will house 16 teens seeking a healthier relationship with screens in the digital age. - November 15, 2016 - reSTART Life

The Addictions Coach and Lifted from the Rut Offer Navigate the World of Addiction Event with Vance Johnson

Vance Johnson, Dr. Cali Estes and Rob Lohman Help you learn to Navigate the World of Addiction. - November 14, 2016 - The Addictions Coach

Appreciate. Celebrate. Participate. Stephanie's Discount Depot Hosts Family Event This Weekend for Teen Challenge of Peoria.

This Sat & Sun, Oct 29th & 30th, 10 am-6 pm, Stephanie's Discount Depot is spearheading an awareness and fundraising effort for Teen Challenge of Peoria shining a spotlight on an organization that fills a most-dire need in the community...drug and alcohol addiction and recovery. Stephanie's is incorporating this effort into a Customer Appreciation weekend event with free food & entertainment and truckload sale of new merchandise, with extra discount throughout the weekend. - October 25, 2016 - Stephanie's Discount Depot

New Addiction Treatment Center Opens in Lantana, Florida

Yoga, art therapy and adventure-based therapies among the treatments offered - October 24, 2016 - Anchor Bay Recovery

Acupuncture, Cupping, and Oriental Medicine Awareness

The Utah Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is hosting a free health fair on Saturday, October 8. The event is from 11 AM to 4 PM and will include acupuncture treatments, cupping demonstrations and free classes to the public. - October 06, 2016 - Utah Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

DecisionPoint Wellness Alumni Joe DiFabio to Speak at North Fulton Spotlight Recovery on September 29th

Speech Will Highlight His Victory in Overcoming a Heroin Addiction. - September 21, 2016 - DecisionPoint Wellness

NAMED’s Dr. Keith Kantor Named National Spokesperson for Optimal Harmony Water Company (AQUA-OH!)

Dr. Kantor Will Appear In All Online, Print, and Broadcast Promotional Material for Company - September 16, 2016 - NAMED

2016 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards

Announcing The 2016 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - September 15, 2016 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)

First Annual Alpharetta/Johns Creek Community Health Day to be Held on September 17th at DecisionPoint Wellness

Proceeds Will Go to Bert’s Big Adventure - August 27, 2016 - DecisionPoint Wellness

Recovery Ranch Now Offering Youth Program for Teenage Boys Ages 14-17

Recovery Ranch Structured Sober Living for Men is proud to announce it now has expanded its services to include a program for teenage boys. - August 13, 2016 - Recovery Ranch

C Joy Films Announces a National Recovery Month Special for Their Award-Winning Feature Film, Grace.

“Grace.” will be offered as a multimedia group curriculum and DVD set at a special discounted price through the end of September in support of National Recovery Month. On-line streaming and individual DVDs will also be discounted and available exclusively through their website at www.gracethemovie.us. - August 13, 2016 - C Joy Films