May 18, 2012
ARCpoint Labs of Fort Myers announced an expansion of its Employer & Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs to service federal agencies including pilots and aviation workers (FAA); commercial drivers (DOT); and the Coast Guard.
May 17, 2012
This week, experts, thought leaders and health professionals will gather in the Phoenix area for a national conference on mindfulness, one of the most popular new treatment approaches in the field of psychotherapy.
May 16, 2012
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.
May 15, 2012
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.
May 14, 2012
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.
May 10, 2012
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.
May 10, 2012
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.
May 9, 2012
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.
May 8, 2012
SAMHSA has introduced the Matrix Intensive Outpatient Treatment for People With Stimulant Use Disorders Family Education Videos.
May 7, 2012
Government investment in prison-based drug treatment programs could help reduce overall criminal justice system costs, according to a new study.
May 4, 2012
Addiction Professional has announced the launch of a four-part series featuring two of Marvel’s most popular Super Heroes: Iron Man and Captain America.
May 3, 2012
Life Healing Center, Santa Fe, N.M., has announced the hiring of a new Clinical Director, Dr. Kenneth M. Adams, PhD, CSAT, and a new Program Director, Russell Forrest, MA, CSAT, ICADC, as well as major enhancements to its Sexual Addiction and Trauma Treatment Program.
May 2, 2012
The Meadows has announced a contract with TriWest Healthcare Alliance, a subcontractor of TRICARE health program, under which it has become an approved TriWest provider for behavioral health and substance abuse inpatient services to eligible beneficiaries.
April 30, 2012
The launch of the new mobile website for The Florida House Experience means those who need drug rehab for themselves or for a loved one have quick and easy access to the information about the facility on any mobile device.
April 27, 2012
Samaritan Village has announced that Douglas Apple has joined the agency as its Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer.
April 26, 2012
The Meadows trauma and addiction treatment center in Wickenburg, Ariz., is pleased to announce that Sean Walsh has joined The Meadows as Executive Director.
April 25, 2012
A history of binge eating may make an individual more likely to show other addiction-like behaviors, including substance abuse, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
April 23, 2012
Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center has named announced Hariclia Hristea, MD, as a new staff psychiatrist. Hristea brings a wealth of experience in working in women's mental health, including addiction psychiatry, individual and group psychotherapy, sexual dysfunctions and the integration of various treatment modalities.
April 19, 2012
The American Medical Association (AMA) has released an online training module to help primary care physicians better screen for and manage eating disorders.
April 18, 2012
Burning Tree has selected California as a priority for its expanded marketing mission in 2012. The state is a suitable choice due to its high number of drug arrests, incidents of drug smuggling and amount of residents entering short-term treatment programs annually.
