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.

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

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

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 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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

NAMED Founder and CEO Dr. Keith Kantor Named to an Exclusive Position on the Expert Panel for ConsumerHealthDigest.com

ConsumerHealthDigestcom Is Premier Source For Health Information - August 12, 2016 - NAMED

Physician’s New Book Provides Hope for Dealing with Addiction

Dog Ear Publishing reviews a new concise guide that details the treatment of addiction for patients, families and providers and the underlying mechanics behind addiction. - August 10, 2016 - Dog Ear Publishing

Drug-Free Tennessee Educating Youth and Neighbors at National Night Out Against Crime

Drug-Free Tennessee participates each year in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets to neighbors. - August 05, 2016 - Drug Free South

The Truth About Drugs - Giving People the Chance to Make Informed Choices

Volunteers from Drug-Free World South West provide public with the truth about drugs. - August 03, 2016 - Foundation for a Drug Free World

NAMED Forms Strategic Alliance with NatraTech, LLC

NatraTech Also to Serve as the Exclusive National Retailer Distributor of AQUA OH-! - July 22, 2016 - NAMED

DecisionPoint Wellness Launches Heroin Education and Recovery Optimization (H.E.R.O) Program

H.E.R.O Program, an Innovative Outpatient Treatment Program for Those Who Seek Abstinence from Heroin and Opiates - July 12, 2016 - DecisionPoint Wellness

Drug-Free South Hitting the Streets of Downtown Nashville with Truth

Drug-Free South made a splash in Music City by distributing The Truth About Marijuana this past weekend to hundreds of country music fans outside the CMA Music Festival. - June 17, 2016 - Drug Free South

NAMED Sees Strong Growth in Working with Mental Health Professionals

Program Seeks Medical Professionals to Work with NAMED Nationwide - June 02, 2016 - NAMED

Dr. Keith Kantor, Founder of NAMED Speaks at The Georgia NAMI State Conference and Membership Meeting to Strong Response

Therapists Now Using NAMED in Their Treatment Programs. - May 05, 2016 - NAMED

Young People In Recovery Names NAMED as Strategic Resource

Young People In Recovery Was Recognized by President Obama in Combatting Drug and Substance Abuse - May 01, 2016 - NAMED

NAMED Forms Strategic Collaboration with Dr. Jay Faber

Dr. Faber is Author of "ESCAPE - Rehab Your Brain to Stay Out of the Legal System." - April 27, 2016 - NAMED

Scientologist Team Up with Experts and Social Leaders to Say No To Drugs

Scientologist Team Up with Experts and Social Leaders to Say No To Drugs

In commemoration of World Health Day, Mexican Scientologists opened the doors of their mega-church, located in the center of Mexico City, where both community members and leaders of different social sectors gathered to discuss current health issues related to the consumption of drugs, and declared a resounding "Say No to drugs, Say Yes to Life." - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International

Mr. James A. Greer Elected to National Board of Directors

Mr. James A. Greer Elected to National Board of Directors

Accredited Drug Testing Inc. announced the election of Mr. James A. Greer, to a three-year term as a member of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Association’s national board of directors. Mr. Greer currently serves as the President/CEO of Accredited Drug Testing Inc. and Health Screenings USA... - April 12, 2016 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc

Dr. Keith Kantor, CEO and Founder of NAMED Elected to NAMI Board of Directors

NAMED and NAMI Have the Same Mission. - April 08, 2016 - NAMED

NAMED Forms Strategic Partnership with Beacon Counseling

Will Provide NAMED Menus to Beacon Counseling Patients - April 06, 2016 - NAMED

Teen-Anon Project of Streetcats Foundation Publishes Unique New Books to Help Teens and Families with Substance Abuse Recovery

Teen-Anon, the only national 12-step fellowship for teens, has released unique and needed new books for teens and their families to recover from substance abuse and for those who would like to lead a Teen-Anon 12 Step Group. - March 10, 2016 - Streetcats Foundation

NAMED Will Be Providing Specific Menus for Dr. Goodman's Patients

Nutritional Addiction Mitigation Eating & Drinking (NAMED), a nutritional program that works with addiction withdrawal announces that it has formed a strategic alliance with Dr. Dale Goodman, a private practice that is part of Fresh Start for the Mind, offering psychological services to... - March 09, 2016 - NAMED

NAMED Program Provides Solution to 2016 Campaign Issue of Addiction Recovery

Dr. Keith Kantor, Founder of NAMED Offers to Brief Presidential Candidates on How NAMED Can Help Lower Relapse Rate Among Recovering Addicts - March 03, 2016 - NAMED

NAMED Conducts Successful Beta Testing Launch with DecisionPoint

NAMED and DecisionPoint to Continue Strategic Alliance at Open House Community Event at DecisionPoint’s new Johns Creek Facility on March 4th. - March 02, 2016 - NAMED

Inventor of the World’s First Doughnut Warming Mug to Announce Launch of New Company, Best Morning Ever, Inc., at the Home & Housewares Show in Chicago

Inventor of the World’s First Doughnut Warming Mug to Announce Launch of New Company, Best Morning Ever, Inc., at the Home & Housewares Show in Chicago

The Best. Morning. Ever. Mug is a doughnut warming mug that went viral during it's successful Kickstarter campaign late last year. The new startup will make it's debut at the upcoming International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago March 5th-9th. - February 29, 2016 - Best Morning Ever

The Addictions Academy Offers Free Training to Drug Torn Liberty City

The Addictions Academy and Cali Estes offers a free intervention training to an advocate in Liberty City to assist with the drug epidemic in an area where resources are limited. - February 26, 2016 - The Addictions Academy

Drug Fight Takes on New Urgency in South Los Angeles

Drug Fight Takes on New Urgency in South Los Angeles

Church of Scientology Community Center announces free training and drug education materials for educators, community groups and mentors. - February 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology International

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