Addiction Psychiatrist Dr. David Sack recommends an integrated approach to opiate addiction treatment (http://www.promises.com) to reduce the risk of relapse. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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Drugs.com reports a massive 20,900% increase in interest for information on the prescription medication Demerol - allegedly prescribed for the legendary entertainer Michael Jackson. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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This drug treatment center has figured out the secret ingredient to successful rehabilitation: patients need to not only get sober but also be taught how to enjoy life without drugs or alcohol. Sober Living by the Sea in Newport Beach California has introduced a "Sober For Life" program that incorporates outdoor activities like surfing, sport fishing, and soccer to their treatment program. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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Scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (VIDA) working in collaboration with colleagues at Vector Tobacco, Inc. and Duke University Medical School have identified genes that may help predict which people will have a better chance at kicking the tobacco habit. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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After over 30 years of treating troubled teens, Sorenson's Ranch School knows the most effective and caring approach is Dialectical Behavior Therapy. And for the first time, Sorenson's is combining it with other time tested therapies. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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"Prescription drug abuse has long been a temptation for celebrities - and is now a fast-growing problem for the general public," says eDrugSearch.com President Cary Byrd (PRWeb Jun 27, 2009)

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A street rally in Pakistan, an Italian 'Don't Drink & Drive,' volunteerism in California, thousands getting drug ed lectures in Ghana and South Africa…the good news goes on. (PRWeb Jun 26, 2009)

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Celebrated author, public speaker and Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) Marcy Hawkins released -- "He Restores My Soul: A 12-Step Journey through Psalm 23, Discovery: Book One of a three-part series. The workbook trio creatively expands on the metaphor of the Good Shepherd and His sheep in Psalm 23 in direct correlation with the 12-step program originating from Alcoholics Anonymous. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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Researchers See Drop in Rates of Substance Abuse, Violence and Early Sexual Activity (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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Clinician resource manual includes Inflexxion's Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients with Pain (SOAPP®). (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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Scranton, PA, Author Publishes The Cure for Smoking: How the Universal Law of Attraction Made Quitting Cold Turkey Easy (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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From drug-free hip-hop to girl bands, spanning Los Angeles to Copenhagen, Nepal to Ghana, Narconon groups will help kids enjoy the UNODC drug-free communities day. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2009)

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Gorski's new role as Director of Relapse Prevention Services will immerse him in a clinical environment where he can advance his treatment models, though he will still maintain his role as President, Founder and Trainer for the CENAPS Corporation and retain his offices in Spring Hill, Florida. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2009)

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With the ability to accept major insurance carriers, The Recovery Place puts drug rehab in reach for more addicts (PRWeb Jun 23, 2009)

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A struggle to escape addiction (PRWeb Jun 20, 2009)

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Desert Oasis Recovery (http://www.desertoasisrecovery.com), an Albuquerque, New Mexico based drug, alcohol, and gambling treatment center today announced the launch of a new board or court ordered monitored addiction treatment program. A monitored drug or alcohol treatment program oversees professionals or court ordered participants to follow a rigorous program that directly oversees the individuals on-going drug or alcohol recovery. The individuals are required to adhere to ongoing testing and on-going counseling for a fixed period of time. (PRWeb Jun 19, 2009)

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InTheRooms.com, a social network designed specifically for people in recovery, people seeking help to find recovery, and family, friends and allies of the recovery community from around the world, launched a database of meetings for members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Gamblers Anonymous (GA), Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and Marijuana Anonymous (MA). (PRWeb Jun 18, 2009)

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Inflexxion details research on new models for the detection, assessment, analysis, and prevention of prescription drug abuse. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2009)

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Gatehouse Academy announces the launch of its newly re-designed website to provide a more comprehensive resource in the field of young adult drug treatment. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2009)

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Lexington Center for Recovery (LCR) will host its 2nd annual fundraiser, Arts & Edibles in Memory of Jonathan D. Pfeffer, on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Jonathan D. Pfeffer was a young friend who was lost too soon. This year's event will honor his memory. Proceeds generated from the event will help Lexington Center for Recovery raise awareness and funds to support its mission: to assure that the needs of those affected by substance abuse are addressed in a holistic approach to service delivery with the recognition that successful recovery comes with a loving circle of support. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2009)

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Linwood Group reveals the 3 most common and important questions to ask when choosing an alcohol rehab centre. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009)

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Sierra Tucson, celebrating 25 years of compassionate care and clinical excellence, will host their annual "Gratitude for Giving" Breakfast to honor professional clinicians in the Los Angeles area who dedicate their life work to recovery and treatment of addictions and mental/behavioral disorders (http://www.sierratucson.com). Nearly 300 experts in the field participate to honor their colleagues who have been nominated and selected by fellow clinicians. Sierra Tucson will pay tribute to the community and bestow peer Recognition Awards for 11 special categories. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009)

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Web-enabled, clinically validated assessment tool helps organizations increase the quality of care for adolescents (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009)

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Desert Oasis Recovery Drug, Alcohol and Gambling Treatment Center announces use of preferred method of treatment of auricular "Accu-detox" acupuncture for effective treatment of addictive behavior. Desert Oasis Recovery's staff member is a State of New Mexico Certified auricular "accu-detox" acupuncture specialist. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2009)

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Promises’ integrated approach to treating alcohol and drug addiction (http://www.promises.com) offers those with a history of trauma or abuse an effective therapeutic approach to reduce future relapse triggers. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2009)

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G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment, Inc., rated in the top percentiles by clients completing treatment. Client satisfaction scores ranged from Very Good to Exceptional for 2008. (PRWeb Jun 15, 2009)

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Richard Broom joins host Mary Woods on June 22, 2009 to discuss his life journey and his upcoming book titled 'Cocked and Loaded'. (PRWeb Jun 15, 2009)

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Desert Oasis Recovery, an Albuquerque, New Mexico Based Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center Announces a New Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Program. Prescription drug addiction is complicated and the least understood of all addictions, but can be just as destructive as any other type of addiction to a person and their loved ones. (PRWeb Jun 14, 2009)

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Desert Oasis Recovery, an Albuquerque, New Mexico based drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, announces their new day treatment addiction treatment program. A day treatment program includes most aspects of an inpatient addiction treatment program and is well suited for those individuals requiring less structure than inpatient clients dealing with drug and alcohol addiction. (PRWeb Jun 14, 2009)

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A Connecticut Drug Rehab recently stated that the old days of gateway drugs like Marijuana and alcohol are fading while being replaced by newer more addictive and more readily available "gateway drugs" such as prescription pain killers. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2009)

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Sorenson's Ranch School has a number of renowned programs for treatment of teen drug disorders and substance abuse, and some of them are exciting. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2009)

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Radio host Larry Golbom claims the Florida Drug Monitoring Bill will be ineffective as it was influenced by Purdue Pharma, makers of Oxycontin, and calls on Governor Charlie Crist to veto the Bill. (PRWeb Jun 12, 2009)

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For 30 years, Sorenson's Ranch has provided families with quality treatment and school programs for teens. Sorenson's new and improved visual art classes within the school provide students with the freedom of self-expression, leading them to delve into mediums they have never discovered before. (PRWeb Jun 12, 2009)

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Operation Midnight Climax is a new web series about the CIA's notorious MKLUTRA program that took place during the 1950's. (PRWeb Jun 10, 2009)

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Alternative to Meds Center is revolutionizing alternative mental health and drug addition treatment by discovering the causes of brain chemistry imbalance, the driving biochemistry behind addiction. This unique program specializes in altering brain chemistry naturally, through medical brain chemistry testing and nutritional change, offsetting the addictive biochemistry which may be a main factor in relapse, and reducing or eliminating the need for psychiatric medication. (PRWeb Jun 9, 2009)

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Steve Hayes, director of Novus Medical Detox Center (http://www.novusdetox.com), and Larry Golbom, host of The Prescription Addiction Radio Show testified before the FDA on May 27, 2009 about the need to expedite and impose serious Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategies on opioids, especially OxyContin. Hayes and Golbom also referred the FDA panal to a new website, www.BanOxyContin.com, a grassroots effort that requests the FDA to immediately ban the distribution of OxyContin to new patients. (PRWeb Jun 8, 2009)

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Best Pills launches its new website, bestpills.co.uk/- the new online pharmacology website, serving the privacy minded individual. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2009)

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Pittsburgh woman experiences life transformation with help of PA Hypnosis weight loss and mental training specialist, Dan Vitchoff. Losing 70 pounds through weight loss hypnosis is only the smallest part of Dona Weber's remarkable story. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2009)

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Jody Allen Crowe, author of "The Fatal Link" and the accompanying website, has transitioned from his position in school administration to dedicate his full attention as the Executive Director of Healthy Brains For Children, Inc. Through this organization, Crowe sets out to deliver the message that every child has the right to an alcohol-free development and explores the statistics on school shootings in connection to fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol use during pregnancy. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2009)

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Jason Levine, Ph.D. has developed a three-pronged approach to addiction treatment (http://www.promises.com) that includes a twelve-step foundation, relapse prevention, and group treatment for anxiety and depression. (PRWeb Jun 2, 2009)

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