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The Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida has awarded a $9,300 grant to Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) to provide educational needs for women recovering from substance abuse at SWFAS’ Transitional Living Center on Grand Avenue in Fort...

Southwest Florida Addiction Services has reached a new milestone of serving 80,000 people with substance abuse disorders over the 33-year history of the not-for-profit organization.

“Stink” in Australian slang means a “fight” or something or someone that is not welcome. "The Chronicles of a Stink Chicken: Episodes" features eight short stories describing the madness that can come from using illicit drugs.

September is Recovery Month to promote the benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders.

Thrive leaders share how immersive and virtual technology (VT) is being applied to a variety of clinical and therapeutic settings for PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addiction and recovery.

Leading US addiction's expert gives list of safe Thanksgiving/Holiday gifts for drug addicts that can't be re-sold for cash to feed illegal habits.

Woodland Hills, CA- In a definitive move to keep itself on the forefront, Sober College hires an admission’s professional who holds a Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling to head up its’ enrollment process.

Minneapolis, MN – A new book by Ingrid-Serck Hanssen has recently hit the book stands, offering both hope and encouragement for families caught within the whirlwind of a teenage child’s self-destructive behavior.

Sacramento-based non-profit organization achieves financial turn-around with plans to expand substance abuse treatment and prevention services to Veterans and at-risk youth.

A childhood Polio survivor, now supervisor of the JASA (Jail Alternative to Substance Abuse), Program, survives a stroke and seizure and is honored as Honorary Polk County Deputy by Sheriff Grady Judd, as presented by Chief Bryant Grant.

Non-Profit Agency Is Awarded Fifth Three-Year Accreditation by CARF International

The Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida has awarded a $9,300 grant to Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) to provide educational needs for women recovering from substance abuse at SWFAS’ Transitional Living Center on Grand Avenue in Fort...

Vocal Artistry raised $2,400 for Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) and After the Rain at a benefit concert in Fort Myers, Fla., February 17

Southwest Florida Addiction Services has reached a new milestone of serving 80,000 people with substance abuse disorders over the 33-year history of the not-for-profit organization.

Ricky Sinclair and Miracle Place Church are devoted to helping others. In fact, Sinclair has dedicated his life to full-time ministry in an effort to spread the Gospel and strengthen his community. Substance facility called All the Way House at MPC.

“Stink” in Australian slang means a “fight” or something or someone that is not welcome. "The Chronicles of a Stink Chicken: Episodes" features eight short stories describing the madness that can come from using illicit drugs.

The Treatment Soltuion- Helping families and individuals overcome the challenging and devastating effects of substance abuse and mental health crisis issues

Musician will share story of meteoric rise and comeback from the brink

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Two Lee County (FL) non-profits enter formal merger discussions to create one seamless system of behavioral healthcare and offer better access to care.

New Young Adult Fiction -- For teens, teachers, addiction professionals, addicts, persons in recovery and avid readers, Purple Mike is a story about drugs in book form.

Prescription drug abuse is on the rise and this new 3-hour online continuing education course for healthcare professionals tackles the topic.

Program Offers Students and Parents the Eye-Opening Production of a Day in the Life of a Drug-Addicted Teen

September is Recovery Month to promote the benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders.

Integrity House to Host 2012 Golf Classic at Mountain Ridge Country Club to Raise Awareness and Funds for the Fight against Substance Abuse

Addiction is a psychological, physical and Spiritual Disorder that has the ability to destroy individuals, families and even long standing cultures. Despite all the historical evidence turning a blind eye is still favoured!

The Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida has awarded an $8,900 grant to Southwest Florida Addiction Services to provide educational needs for women recovering from substance abuse at SWFAS' Transitional Living Center in Fort Myers.

Dr. Alisa robinson available to provide perspective on mental health and relationship issues

Thrive leaders share how immersive and virtual technology (VT) is being applied to a variety of clinical and therapeutic settings for PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addiction and recovery.

This April, as we acknowledge Alcohol Awareness month, LFCRAC is working to raise awareness and support parents to understand their significant role in helping to reduce underage drinking.

Attorney Mary Kucharek has been named partner with Beier Howlett law firm in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Kucharek is a member of the firm’s municipal law practice group, specializing in criminal law and prosecutions.

This book gives the solid foundation that is necessary for the recovery process to begin and the encouragement and comfort that only God can give.

Southwest Florida Addiction Services is sounding the warning bell that the proposed Florida Senate budget, if approved, will have disastrous consequences with 1,000 people going without substance abuse treatment services in SW Florida alone.

A yearly analysis of data collected using Polaris Health Directions’ chemical dependency outcomes assessment system, Polaris-CD, has revealed a significant increase in drug use among patients seeking treatment for alcohol problems in California.

Steven Hill has been named the director of the Vince Smith Center, a residential trreatment program for teens with substance abuse disorders.

The Clairborne and Ned Foulds Foundation has awarded a $13,675 grant to Southwest Florida Addiction Services to purchase new technology that will enable SWFAS to treat more people in need of substance abuse treatment.

Leading US addiction's expert gives list of safe Thanksgiving/Holiday gifts for drug addicts that can't be re-sold for cash to feed illegal habits.

Center For Recovery now has a women's morning group that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30-12:00 AM. Groups are limited to 8 women and are specifically for women with alcohol abuse/addiction or opiate addiction.

Woodland Hills, CA- In a definitive move to keep itself on the forefront, Sober College hires an admission’s professional who holds a Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling to head up its’ enrollment process.

On September 17th Ageless Radio will feature an expert on substance abuse from The Betty Ford Center, Ms. Senior America, and a dental expert with advice about facial pain and cosmetic dentistry.

”The Scott, Bel-Air," a world class luxury rehab retreat for those addicted to drugs and alcohol, opens in Los Angeles during September’s "National Recovery Month.”

The Long Island Network of Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have been awarded funding by the Drug Free Communities program for the North Fork Alliance Coalition.

Minneapolis, MN – A new book by Ingrid-Serck Hanssen has recently hit the book stands, offering both hope and encouragement for families caught within the whirlwind of a teenage child’s self-destructive behavior.

Sacramento-based non-profit organization achieves financial turn-around with plans to expand substance abuse treatment and prevention services to Veterans and at-risk youth.

A childhood Polio survivor, now supervisor of the JASA (Jail Alternative to Substance Abuse), Program, survives a stroke and seizure and is honored as Honorary Polk County Deputy by Sheriff Grady Judd, as presented by Chief Bryant Grant.

The Georgia Association of Community Service Boards (GACSB) is pleased to announce the organization’s 2011-2012 board of officers: President Ralph Herndon, Vice President Dr. Paul Roman, Secretary Dr. Thomas Ford and Treasurer Angela Hicks-Hill.

Community Partnerships Put the Brakes on Unnecessary Violence and Incarceration.

Galt Mile Media, a leading provider of website design and interactive marketing, announces today the launch of the new website for Order My Steps in Recovery.

Thrive Research and InWorld Solutions are using technology to address one of society’s most intractable diseases—drug and alcohol addiction. Patients at the Janus Community Clinic in Santa Cruz are using avatars to learn and practice new skills.

Johnny Butter's American Narcissism seeks to engage the public in mental health and illness discussion. Creator of Johnny Butter's American Narcissism, Nicholas Bernard Hansen is spending 40 days on his city block in Uptown Minneapolis to advocate.

In an article for the journal Addictive Behaviors, Polaris Health Directions discusses the implementation lessons and value of an outcomes management system in managed care treatment programs.

The Center hires a locally noteworthy Vice President of Community Outreach, who promises to expand the organization's value to mental health professionals and the community-at-large.

CHCR announced today that it expects to report revenue for its 4th QTR ended December 31, 2010 of between $17.5 million and $18.0 million, representing a significant increase over revenue of approximately $7.9 million for the third quarter of 2010.

During National Stress Øut Week, November 8–14, the Anxiety Disorders Association of America encourages you learn about everyday stress and an anxiety disorder; take time to relax; and find help for anxiety, substance abuse, and other disorders.

The CBHCare Foundation’s 11th Annual Golf Tournament, held September 23, 2010, brought in over $45,000 in funds to support Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare’s work in community caring for individuals living with mental illness and addiction.

Author Alberta Sequeira has seen her share of tragedy caused by alcoholism. Twenty years after transforming her kind, loving husband into an angry, abusive drunk, the alcohol demon would return; this time claiming Sequeira’s youngest daughter....

UBH Denton is offering free depression screenings Monday through Friday, October 4-8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Kristen Petrilla, Director of Prevention at Quest Recovery and Prevention Services, will be the feature guest on North Ohio’s WHBC 1480 Talk Radio show, Wriggling in the Middle, on Monday, September 27th at 9am (Eastern Time).

This month Kent Youth & Family Services marks its 40th anniversary of providing community services to a diverse population of children, youth and families in Kent, Covington and South King County, Washington.

Dr. Nishendu Vasavada a leading psychiatrist will teach woman how to take charge of their mental health at the Power of a Healthy Woman conference Saturday, September 25, at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas.