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.
