June 5 2018

Maine drug deaths remained high in early 2018, with fentanyl taking bigger toll

China White Death – June 1, 2018 - From January through March, 86 people died of overdoses, down from 89…

7 years ago

Treatment Center Owner Accused of Fraud

Good Insurance – May 30, 2018 - The owner of a Temecula substance abuse treatment facility, who allegedly submitted dozens…

7 years ago

College combats addiction and alcoholism with recovery dorms

School for Soberites – May 28, 2018 - Step Up” at Augsburg University in Minneapolis allows students to experience collegiate…

7 years ago

Macklemore, Peter Buck, Julien Baker Contribute Addiction Stories For Music Heals Day

Hitting the Right Notes – May 28, 2018 - Macklemore, R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament and Julien Baker…

7 years ago

Court-Mandated Substance Abuse Treatment: Exploring the Ethics and Efficacy

Attraction Not Coercion – May 29, 2018 - Mandatory treatment is defined as “treatment ordered, motivated, or supervised under the…

7 years ago

Opioids Now Responsible for 1 in 5 Deaths Among Young Adults

Suicidal Tendencies? – June 2, 2018 - In 2016, one in 65 deaths in the United States involved opioids —…

7 years ago

Beyond the Stigma: Finding support and solace after an overdose

It’s a Family Affair – May 29, 2018 - Losing a loved one can be difficult enough. But when that…

7 years ago

Parents Treating Kids With Cannabinoid Oil Could Lose Them

Children’s Lives DON’T Matter – May 25, 2018 - In April, a committee at the Food and Drug Administration took…

7 years ago

Opponents of new sober-living home warn of ‘Rehab Riviera’

Going Public – June 3, 2018 - The proliferation of addiction recovery centers in Southern California coastal communities has given…

7 years ago

‘He turns into monster’: Parents forced to fund son’s synthetic drug addiction

WOW – March 6, 2018 - As they wait, Chris’ parents are funding his habit because they’ve been told his…

7 years ago

A Spiritual Battle for My Alcoholic Wife

Surrender to Win – June 3, 2018 - Her body lay crumpled on the sofa, legs bent, head twisted above…

7 years ago

“Accidental” Deaths, Suicide, Homicide Rise Among Teens in US

Adding Intent to Injury – June 1, 2018 – There has been a significant rise in accidental deaths, homicides and…

7 years ago

Purdue Knew of Oxy Abuse 22 Years Ago, Then Covered it Up

Pharma Slaughters 200,000 - Govt. protects the guilty – June 1, 2018 – An explosive New York Times report has…

7 years ago

The Story and Significance of the Police, Treatment and Community Collaborative Logo

PTAC is Making a Difference – June 2018 - The mission of the Police, Treatment and Community (PTAC) Collaborative is…

7 years ago

Anthony Hopkins: ‘I’m happy I’m an alcoholic. It’s great gift’

Dr. Hannibal Lecter meets Dr. John Dolittle – May 28, 2018 - For anyone who looks toward their later years…

7 years ago

Apple will offer software to cure digital addiction

Do You Really Want That? – June 2, 2018 - An Apple a day might not keep the doctor away.…

7 years ago

iPhone update will shame you for always being on your phone

Just What I Need, More Shaming – June 4, 2018 - Reckon you’re spending too much time on your iPhone?…

7 years ago

If Addiction Is Disease, Why Is Relapsing a Crime?

A Very Confused Nation – May 29, 2018 - When Julie Eldred tested positive for fentanyl in 2016, 11 days…

7 years ago

Apple will let you FaceTime dozens of people at once

Make More Friends with Faces – June 4, 2018  - Apple will now let its customers FaceTime with 31 of…

7 years ago

Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness with Joe Pantoliano

Shining a Light – May 29, 2018 - Actor Joe Pantoliano, aka “Joey Pants” to friends and colleagues, vividly remembers…

7 years ago

Synthetic Weed Is Back, Bigger Than Ever, and Scary as Hell

LEGALIZE IT – June 1, 2018 - The young woman had pale skin and fire-red hair, and by all appearances…

7 years ago

Why Ritalin Does Not Cause Gun Violence

Pills Don’t Kill People, Guns... – MAY 23, 2018 - In an attempt to support North’s claim, NRA spokesman Andrew…

7 years ago

Congress demands documents related to rehab industry’s ‘patient brokering’ of addicts

It’s about time,” said Michael Cartwright, CEO of AAC – May 30, 2018 - Those companies are American Addiction Centers,…

7 years ago

How America’s go-to holiday spot became shoreline of addiction

Coke on the Cape – May 28, 2018 - Cape Cod, Massachusetts is a difficult place to stay sober. In…

7 years ago

She Bribed Docs To Prescribe INSYS’s Subsys Painkiller

Plain old Baksheesh – May 30, 2018 - A Middletown woman who worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative testified in…

7 years ago

Rehab Racket? ‘Patient Brokers’ Cashing in On Addicts

And the Beat Goes On – May 29, 2018 - A potential crackdown is looming on the world of “patient…

7 years ago

Celebrities Selling Marijuana BIG TIME

Lives! Up in Smoke – May 27, 2018 - Recreational marijuana is still against the law in 41 states. But…

7 years ago

Maui Drug Court celebrates 18 years and 600-plus lives saved

Freedom of Choice – May 29, 2018 - When the Maui/Molokai Drug Court was in its infancy, the program participants…

7 years ago