Freeholder Gabor to Host Family Information Session on Addiction
The increase in treatment admissions for heroin and other opiates in Cape May County has more than doubled since 2006, which is higher than all but two counties. Statewide, the number of people seeking treatment for opiate addiction, which is often a …
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Recovering from addiction
Josh Byrum, a recovering opiate addict living in Bucyrus, also said a mental sickness clouded his judgment. “I know my thinking isn't the right thinking,” he said. “I've used drugs since I was 10 years old. My first thought was usually the wrong …
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Orexo receives US FDA approval for Zubsolv for treatment of opioid dependence
Orexo US, Inc., an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company marketing improved treatments for opioid dependence using proprietary drug delivery technology, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Zubsolv …
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Painkiller addicts hit Medicaid limits
A report commissioned by the American Society of Addiction Medicine found that Medicaid agencies in just 28 states cover all three of medications that the Food and Drug Administration has approved for opioid addiction treatment: methadone …
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Painkiller addicts hit Medicaid limits
A report commissioned by the American Society of Addiction Medicine found that Medicaid agencies in just 28 states cover all three of medications that the Food and Drug Administration has approved for opioid addiction treatment: methadone …
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Health Calendar
Learn to Cope, a confidential support group for parents/caregivers struggling with a member of the family who is addicted to opiates and/or other drugs (opiates include heroin, Oxycontin, Vicodin, Percocet, etc.) meets Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. … NAMI …
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Bitter Pills series: Finding ways to combat the growing prescription drug …
Finch, of the Governor's Institute on Substance Abuse, said doctors and patients alike need to adjust their expectations when it comes to treatment with narcotic painkillers, often referred to in the medical community as opioids. "We really have gotten …
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Intervention 911 Announces the Dates of Its Worldwide Training for …
Los Angeles, CA — (SBWIRE) — 07/10/2013 — This summer is an exciting time for professionals in the field of addiction medicine, specifically for drug and alcohol intervention specialists. The Intervention 911 team has again partnered with Southworth …
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Village of DeForest – Website Provides Parent Addiction Network Support
… Treatment and Recovery; Integrate Mental Health Care; and Substance Abuse Prevention. The Early Intervention Drug Treatment and Recovery Strategic Area are providing a website and Facebook page called Parent Addiction Network of Dane County.
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Cory Monteith, Star of Glee, Found Dead in Vancouver Hotel Room
In April, Monteith checked into a rehabilitation facility for an unspecified substance addiction. During an interview with Parade in 2011, he opened up about his troubled teen years. From the intervention his loved ones staged to the turning point that …
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The Recovery Place Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center Welcomes New …
Lehmann comes to The Recovery Place with extensive leadership experience, having served as CEO and Executive Director with a number of inpatient and outpatient drug rehab and alcohol treatment facilities. These facilities specialized in providing …
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Palm Partners Treatment Centers Selects TransMedia Group to Educate Public …
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The largest drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in South Florida, Palm Partners Treatment Centers, has retained the publicity services of TransMedia Group. The goal is to educate the public on its …
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Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment Center Welcomes Dr. Timothy Walker
Dr. Timothy Walker has joined the Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment team as medical director, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a long history of effective medical care. Addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry are two of Dr. Walker's areas …
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Breakthrough Addiction Treatment Could Save Veterans' Lives
As substance abuse rates among military veterans and active duty personnel skyrocket, help is coming from an unexpected source. The exclusive Cliffside Malibu treatment center is soon to provide services to help military veterans heal. “We have roughly …
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Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment Center Welcomes Dr. Timothy Walker
Dr. Timothy Walker has joined the Gulf Coast Addiction Treatment team as medical director, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a long history of effective medical care. Addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry are two of Dr. Walker's areas …
Read more on DigitalJournal.com (press release)

5 Things Parents Do That May Encourage Teen Substance Abuse
David Sack, M.D., is board certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine. He is CEO of Elements Behavioral Health, a network of mental health and addiction treatment centers that includes the Promises Malibu rehab centers, The …
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Teen Drug and Alcohol Addiction Support Resources
Drug and alcohol treatment centers often hold teen therapy or support groups in their facility. It may be part of a drug education program or it may be run as a self-help group. Contact the treatment centers in your area for more information on teen …
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