New Addiction Treatment Sought
New addiction treatment sought
Most recently an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, he has also studied the opioid blocker, naltrexone, which goes by the trade name Vivitrol and is used in treating opioid and alcohol dependence. … Sciences Ben-Gurion University, Beer … Read more on MyDaytonDailyNews
Involuntary Hospitalization of Drug Users Is Bad Policy
Previously, the power to order involuntary commitment of drug or alcohol users lay exclusively in the hands of judges under a Massachusetts law known as Section 35. At this time, few states give … However, addiction treatment is not a substantial … Read more on Truth-Out
A Homeless Man Won the Lottery; Don't Celebrate Just Yet
A homeless man won the lottery; don't celebrate just yet
I'll happily give $ 10 for $ 500,000. Only the $ 500,000 wasn't guaranteed. The odds were astronomically against winning anything. Not to mention that you're homeless, you're a recovering alcoholic, you lost your business and your wife — doesn't it rub … Read more on MyNorthwest.com
Miller: Lawsuit a story of two men – Pat Haden and Steve Sarkisian – where …
Former USC football coach Steve Sarkisian, who refused to acknowledge his drinking problem when asked by reporters before his firing, will be a recovering alcoholic the rest of his life, writes columnist Jeff Miller. MARK J. TERRILL, THE ASSOCIATED … Read more on OCRegister
Police, Teens Talk About Drugs and Alcohol
Police, Teens Talk About Drugs And Alcohol
The Glastonbury Police Department and Youth and Family Services' Youth Advisory Council teamed up for a Community Conversation about teen drinking and drug abuse on Nov. 23 at Smith Middle School. In the event, aimed at impressing upon younger … Read more on Hartford Courant
Alcoholism At USC: Alcohol Abuse On Campus
Alcoholism At USC: Alcohol Abuse On Campus. Alcohol is one of the most used and abused drugs in the world. In this four-part series, USC Annenberg Media takes a look at alcohol abuse on campus and how students can get help. TAGS: Alcoholism · Your … Read more on Annenberg TV News
Yankees' CC Sabathia Opens Up on Alcoholism: 'I Was Just Tired of Hiding'
Yankees' CC Sabathia opens up on alcoholism: 'I was just tired of hiding'
Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia gave a candid interview to ABC's “Good Morning America,” regarding his addiction to alcohol and recent rehabilitation efforts. The 35-year-old pitcher announced on Oct. 5 that he was going to check into an alcohol … Read more on Sun Times National
Fatboy Slim to return to Dubai for club gig
Cook performed a chaotic gig at Dubai's Barasti in 2009 – reportedly his last concert before entering rehab for alcoholism. He returned for a triumphant, sober show at Sandance in 2012. Tickets for the significantly smaller Pacha gig cost Dh250. Call … Read more on The National
Nightlife
Nightlife
No, alcohol isn't allowed on or near the rink, which is actually best for all involved, but you can purchase warming beverages at the Pavilion Cafe. Ice Palace public skating late hours: Wed-Thu, 7 pm-8:30 pm; Fri-Sat and nights before holidays, 7-10 … Read more on Pacific Northwest Inlander
Treatment center hosts first alumni reunion
The Oxford Centre, a treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction based in northeastern Lafayette County, recently hosted its first alumni reunion. The Nov. … The Oxford Centre's residential campus is located on 110 acres between Oxford and New … Read more on Oxford Eagle