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Nominations open for 2013 Outstanding Clinicians Awards

Anti-drug messages miss mark with the young

May 21, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Contributing Editor
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Former basketball star, now recovering addict, Chris Herren warns that young people need to see the "first days" of addiction, not the last.

Nominations open for 2013 Outstanding Clinicians Awards

May 21, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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The 2013 Addiction Professional Outstanding Clinicians Awards honor outstanding clinicians who address professional challenges head-on to provide effective care for persons with addictive disorders.

Gateway's Ramsey receives NAATP lifetime achievement honor

May 21, 2013     Gary A. Enos, Editor
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At its annual conference in San Antonio this week, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) honored Gateway Rehabilitation Center's longtime leader.

High school students awarded for addiction science research

May 20, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Projects on the effects of electronic devices on the brain, bath salts, and the link between fetal alcohol exposure and diabetes take top Addiction Science honors at the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

Choices in recovery support groups continue to emerge

May 20, 2013     Gary A. Enos, Editor
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Sometime this year, the number of regularly meeting SMART Recovery groups worldwide will reach 1,000, offering one of several signs that alternatives to AA and NA are finding their footing in the recovery community.

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Gender factors matter in the treatment setting

May 15, 2013     Gary A. Enos, Editor
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Some surprising differences in the genders' responses to treatment at CLARE Foundation led the Los Angeles County provider to establish a more tailored approach, say two leaders in the agency.

Sierra Tucson implements year-long comprehensive continuing care case management

May 15, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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The treatment center will now offer patients in its Addictions/Co-occurring Disorders Program one year of comprehensive continuing care case management.

NIDA director a finalist for prestigious service award

May 14, 2013     Gary A. Enos, Editor
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The Partnership for Public Service is recognizing Nora D. Volkow, MD's efforts to shape drug treatment strategies through understanding advances in brain science.

Shame on you, Mike Jeffries

May 13, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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CEO of popular clothing store Abercrombie & Fitch says "only cool and thin" people are allowed to wear the clothes in his stores.

SLIDESHOW: Heroes in Recovery 6K

May 9, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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Heroes in Recovery, a grassroots movement celebrating the heroic efforts of those who seek addiction and mental health treatment, recently held a family-friendly 6K run/walk event.
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NIDA director a finalist for prestigious service award

May 14, 2013     Gary A. Enos, Editor
The Partnership for Public Service is recognizing Nora D. Volkow, MD's efforts to shape drug treatment strategies through understanding advances in brain science.

Shame on you, Mike Jeffries

May 13, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
CEO of popular clothing store Abercrombie & Fitch says "only cool and thin" people are allowed to wear the clothes in his stores.

Serving women in recovery

May 1, 2013     Rebecca Flood
Addiction Professional's newest blogger, Rebecca Flood, believes that our society still has a long way to go in recognizing the number of women struggling with chemical dependency and getting these individuals the treatment they need.

Leader reaches out to expand campus recovery efforts

April 30, 2013     Gary A. Enos, Editor
An organization co-founded by a presenter at this year's National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCAD) is doing its part to encourage the establishment of more recovery-focused services on college campuses.
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