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Local rehab gears efforts at helping Oklahoma employers combat the growing drug problem in the state. Canadian, OK (PRWEB) June 24, 2012 The cost to American employers from substance abuse is simply astounding. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that businesses are losing $276 billion per year across the country. It goes down the drain in waste, theft, damage, injury claims and plain old bad habits like slacking or sleeping on the job....

BRIDGETON, N.J., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seabrook House, an internationally-recognized addiction treatment center, is proud to co-sponsor NYC Queer and Sober 2012 as part of Gay Pride Weekend, being held in New York City June 22 to June 24. The mission of Queer and Sober is to provide a safe, fun experience to the sober lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community during Gay Pride weekend and other events throughout the year. It offers support in sobriety and...

Austin Recovery held its first Spirituality and Recovery Fair to educate faith professionals on addiction and recovery, and bring more spiritual services to clients AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Austin Recovery, the largest and most affordable non-profit drug and alcohol treatment center in Texas, held its first Spirituality and Recovery Fair for faith professionals on June 7, 2012. The treatment center, which is non-denominational, held the fair in hopes...

It must be difficult adapting to the radical changes that accompany pregnancy. In addition to the morning sickness and the general public’s fascination with how large you’ve become, you also have to deal with a changing diet, either by choice or by new, sudden preference. It seems an unusual cruelty, then, that the one thing to take the edge off at the end of the day — a stiff drink or glass of red wine — is also on the forbidden list. Sure, you can imbibe, but you also run the risk...

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While detox programs can help opiate abusers overcome their addiction, Novus Medical Detox Director Kirk Burness warns rapid detox has risks of its own. In light of the dangers associated with both opiate use and rapid detox, Burness advises those seeking detox treatments to opt for a medically supervised inpatient program. Globally, the World Health Organization estimates that 13.5 million people take opioids(1); and...

(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Smoking quitlines have been heralded as an effective and inexpensive way to curb smoking addiction.  Now, a new study reveals that they could potentially intervene in alcohol addiction as well. There have been numerous studies showing the link between drinking and smoking behaviors, but few smoking quitlines actually screen and counsel callers about alcohol abuse. In the first study of its kind, researchers examined the drinking patterns of callers to the New York...

Pioneer Of Non 12- Step Model Dr. Mohammad Encourages Addiction Experts And Citizens To Actively Get Behind Mandatory Rehab Laws Across The Country Malibu, California (PRWEB) June 14, 2012 Dr. Akikur Mohammad, Founder of Malibu Horizon, recognized by many as one of the top addiction treatment centers in California, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California, announced today that he and his team are actively working...

NEW YORK, June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Stanton Peele's extensive research concludes that there is no evidence that biological or genetic mechanisms have been identified for addictive behavior or that addictive behavior is therefore inherited. The inherited addiction gene theory is widely used by the majority of alcohol and drug rehab programs, but Peele's research reveals that addiction is just too complicated to be contained within a simple inherited gene. Throughout Peele's...

Rise-N-Shine, LLC, an all-natural supplement company in New Jersey has launched a new website offering products to help Bonnaroo fans recuperate quicker from their 4-day pilgrimage to Manchester, TN and recover faster from the "Post-Bonnaroo Blues". Sparta, NJ (PRWEB) June 11, 2012 NJ Company Offers Relief for Post Bonnaroo Blues -- Rise-N-Shine, LLC, an all-natural supplement company in New Jersey has launched a new website offering products to help Bonnaroo fans recuperate...

Passages Malibu, the industry leader for luxury, holistic, non-12 Step addiction treatment centers, has been named No. 1 on Healthcare Global magazine’s list of the Top 10 Rehabilitation Clinics In The World in their June 2012 issue, out today (June 11). Malibu, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2012 Passages Malibu, the industry leader for luxury, holistic, non-12 Step addiction treatment centers, has been named No. 1 on Healthcare Global magazine’s list of the Top 10 Rehabilitation Clinics In The...