Wilmington Mom Praises Opioid Bill
Wilmington mom praises opioid bill
She believes Massachusetts is leading the pack in terms of handling the opioid crisis and that other states are watching Massachusetts to see what happens and reiterated the need to provide more beds for people trying to break their addiction. Told of … Read more on Wicked Local
Ascension's Ministry Health Care agrees to sell Marshfield hospital, buy …
Ascension Wisconsin's Ministry Health Care division has reached a tentative agreement to sell its hospital in Marshfield to the Marshfield Clinic Health System while acquiring full ownership of a medical center near Wausau. The deal puts the Marshfield … Read more on Milwaukee Business Journal
USC Professor Earns $11 Million Grant to Study Stroke Recovery
USC professor earns million grant to study stroke recovery
Survival from stroke has improved thanks to better technology and treatment. But researchers at the University of South Carolina want to reverse the long-term effects the disease has on some patients who have trouble communicating with others. Read more on ColaDaily.com
Big money in nursing home therapy, but is all the treatment necessary?
In November 2013, Mission Viejo-based Ensign Group agreed to pay $ 48 million to settle a case involving allegedly false rehab claims at Sea Cliff Healthcare Center in Huntington Beach and five nursing homes in other Southern California cities. Read more on OCRegister
Novus Medical Detox Center Calls for Drug Treatment Providers to Cease Urine …
Novus Medical Detox Center Calls for Drug Treatment Providers to Cease Urine …
Novus Medical Detox Center, a leading Florida-based drug treatment facility, joins other organizations and professionals within the treatment community in calling for the implementation of best practices to prevent UDT fraud and ensure the highest … Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine
Frank Sinatra Jr.'s Kidnapper Revealed Chilling Details to PEOPLE in 1998: 'I …
He also developed drug and alcohol rehab centers and spoke against substance abuse to youth groups. Frank Sinatra Jr.'s Kidnapper Revealed Chilling Details to PEOPLE in 1998: '. Frank Sinatra Jr. in 2014. Manny Hernandez / WireImage. Not everyone is … Read more on People Magazine
First Coast Happenings
First Coast Happenings
Includes a Diaper Dash, a three-day Runner's Expo, live entertainment along the course, the USA 15K Championship Run/Walk, The Florida Times-Union 5K for Charity, a Brooks Rehabilitation Challenge Mile, Junior River Run, finisher medals and a post-race … Read more on Florida Times-Union
Former College Student Wins Lawsuit After Being Told Men Were 'Turned On' By …
She was instructed to stop rubbing her belly and to wear looser clothing to prevent the men at the rehab center from being “turned on by her pregnancy,” according to the Detroit Free Press. According to the ruling, her supervisor also gave her many … Read more on ThinkProgress
Opioid Crisis: Need for Drug Treatment at 'the Tipping Point'
Opioid crisis: Need for drug treatment at 'the tipping point'
In the 1980s, the state had a well-regarded mental health system, with more than 600 beds at six private centers providing treatment for substance abuse. Today, the state has 62 beds available, Wozmack told the Union Leader in an interview last year. Read more on The Union Leader
Submitting disaster loan is key to recovery
OXFORD, Miss. — If disaster survivors in Mississippi apply for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and are referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration, it's important for them to submit an SBA loan application to ensure that … Read more on WTVA
After Alcohol Rehab, Yankees' CC Sabathia in Battle for Starting Job
After alcohol rehab, Yankees' CC Sabathia in battle for starting job
… be at short. New acquisition Starlin Castro is the second baseman, Brian McCann, signed through 2018 with a team option, will be behind the plate, and Brett Gardner (left) and Jacoby Ellsbury (center) will complete the outfield. … Plus either … Read more on ESPN (blog)
Exhibition at Castleland Community Centre shows artwork that tells deeply …
Metamorphosis is a transformative exhibition of work by local members and volunteers of Recovery Cymru – based at 232 Holton Road; a mutual-aid and self-help charity that supports people recovering from forms of addiction, including alcohol and drug … Read more on Barry and District News
New US Investments to Fight Heroin Epidemic Announced
New US investments to fight heroin epidemic announced
The spending proposal unveiled Tuesday, which must clear Congress, would add $ 920 million for states to expand medication-assisted treatment for heroin and opioid addiction. It is one element … They have a waiting list for their 96 treatment beds … Read more on Albany Times Union
The online program that may revolutionize addiction treatment
The 18-year-old had checked into a seven-day stint at a rehab center near his home on Prince Edward Island, a large rural community off Canada's east coast. … The area's methadone clinic had a waiting list stretching months into an uncertain future … Read more on The Kernel