Novus Medical Detox Opposes Marijuana Legalization, Cites Increase in Fatal …
But despite the seemingly growing acceptance of marijuana use throughout the U.S., Novus Medical Detox, one of the only Florida-based detox centers serving high-dosage drug abuse patients, says that the substance is not only addictive but its use could …
Read more on Modesto Bee

Honolulu Drug Detox Launches Women's Program for Substance Abuse …
Through this program, women who fill their lives with alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, prescription drugs and other substances, learn how to deal with life's stresses without turning to mind-altering drugs and substances. Physical detoxification from drugs …
Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)

New Maplewood Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline Aids Search for Substance …
Operators are available at all hours to provide information, guidance and support for any teen seeking help for substance abuse. The helpline can provide valuable information on the latest treatment programs offered at rehab centers. Parents can use …
Read more on PR Web (press release)

Bill offers treatment for DUI offenders
It allows a judge, as a condition of probation to order a second or third time DUI offender to participate in an inpatient or intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program following a clinical substance abuse assessment. The offender will be …
Read more on Columbia Daily Herald

Special Report: Vermont spends millions on addiction-fighting drug that is …
Thirty-eight physicians and 11 treatment programs in Vermont are on the website of the federal agency that authorizes doctors to prescribe buprenorphine, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The list, however, includes at …
Read more on Brattleboro Reformer

Darryl Strawberry to open substance abuse treatment center
It is a common story line that doesn't always end well, but that was nearly 20 years ago and Strawberry, now a pastor, continues to walk the line and is now opening a substance abuse treatment center. The Darryl Strawberry Recovery Center (DSRC) will …
Read more on FanSided

Judge: Drug abuse cases are turning courts into emergency rooms
BOSTON – In 2012, the district courts in Quincy, Brockton and Plymouth ranked first, third and fourth in the state in the number of referrals for involuntary commitments to drug-abuse treatment centers. Quincy District Court court topped Boston's eight …
Read more on Enterprise News

Special Report: State spends millions on addiction-fighting drug that is …
The support services that are supposed to accompany medication therapy cost another $ 500 per month, according to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services division of the health department. After Oxycodone and Ambien, bupe is the most common substance …
Read more on vtdigger.org

Vigil, rally mark anniversary of in-custody death
The Alameda County coroner's office separately concluded, on April 15, 2013, that Moore's death had been accidental, that there were no signs of trauma on her body, and that the primary cause of death had been acute combined drug intoxication in …
Read more on Berkeleyside

Substance abuse still problem in college culture
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health, done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has been conducted every year since 1971 in an attempt to shed light on exactly how widespread the issue of substance abuse is on college …
Read more on Northwest Missourian

Thousands "march for marijuana" in Rome; Pope Francis decries drug use
Pope Francis, in particular, stressed the primary importance to improve international community efforts on drug prevention and treatment policies, warning against any liberalization plans of drug use. In other words, he restated what he already said …
Read more on Catholic World Report (blog)