Gateway Foundation pilots positive communication program

May 16, 2012     News release
news
Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment recently piloted a new program that taught effective communication skills as a tool to help enhance relationships and aid one's commitment to lasting recovery.

CDI College launches addictions and community services worker program

May 15, 2012     News release
news
CDI College is now offering the Addictions and Community Services Worker program at its Ajax campus in Ontario. At 52 weeks in length, the program offers students in Ajax the opportunity to receive community service credentials in just one year.

TPAS Meeting at West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders

May 14, 2012    
blog
Learn about best practices in Alumni Services.

Women of different races, ethnicities have 'diverse patterns' of prenatal substance abuse

May 14, 2012     News release
news
SAMHSA has released a study of pregnant women aged 15 to 44 that shows significant differences between blacks, hispanics, and whites in regard to their use of cigarettes, alcohol and other substances.

NARR to honor Addiction Professional editor Gary Enos

May 10, 2012     News release
news
The National Association of Recovery Residences (NARR) will recognize Gary Enos, Editor of Addiction Professional, with an award during their annual conference held May 10-12.

Research says chronic cocaine use triggers changes in brain’s neuron structure

May 10, 2012     News release
news
Chronic exposure to cocaine reduces the expression of a protein known to regulate brain plasticity, according to new, in vivo research on the molecular basis of cocaine addiction.

New resource helps assess patients at risk of prescription drug abuse

May 9, 2012     News release
news
Purdue Pharma has introduced a free educational resource called "Patient Evaluation Resources For Opioid Risk Management" (PERFORM) to assist healthcare professionals assess the risk of medication misuse in patients.

SAMHSA announces new resource for clients’ families

May 8, 2012     News release
news
SAMHSA has introduced the Matrix Intensive Outpatient Treatment for People With Stimulant Use Disorders Family Education Videos.

Study says prison-based drug treatment could save 'billions'

May 7, 2012     News release
news
Government investment in prison-based drug treatment programs could help reduce overall criminal justice system costs, according to a new study.

Parity coalition pushes on in warning of consequences to Fla. insurance changes

May 3, 2012     Gary A. Enos, Editor
article
There remain few obvious signs of progress as advocates highlight what they see as injustices in a leading Florida insurer’s new policies affecting substance abuse and mental health coverage.
Page
of 14Next