Read Top Medical > Addiction Headlines and Articles from http://medicalprnews.com en-us http://medicalprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/9/robert-t-dollin-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-169456.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Robert T. Dollin is a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Care Quality Commission http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/9/gyongyi-szabo-md-phd-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who--168951.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Gyongyi Szabo received the Women of Achievement Award in Science and Medicine from the University of Massachusetts http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/09/new-rules-for-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-in-colorado-168778.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT In June, Governor Bill Ritter signed two laws that will change the way marijuana growers and distributors do business. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/8/mary-kilgannondugan-msw-celebrated-for-20-years-dedication-to-psychotherapy-167738.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Kilgannon-Dugan named Professional of the Year http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/08/illinois-laws-do-not-protect-overdose-victims-who-need-medical-help-167794.htm Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Drug users facing an overdose often avoid getting needed medical help for themselves or others because they fear criminal prosecution. Two states now have "Good Samaritan" laws protecting drug users. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/8/jamie-lee-jacobs-showcases-professional-brand-through-cambridge-whos-who-167565.htm Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Jamie Lee Jacobs celebrates over 10 years as a consultant http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/08/should-cannabis-have-a-place-in-custody-disputes-167180.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT The use of medical marijuana, legal in 14 states, is at issue in heated custody battles around the country. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/08/mortgage-fraud-charges-arise-from-federal-drug-trafficking-investigation-167191.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT In a case that speaks to recent aggressive federal law enforcement efforts, drug trafficking investigations lead to mortgage fraud charges. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/8/shirley-e-waldron-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-human-services-167359.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Shirley E. Waldron has 12 years of experience in working with recovering addicts http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/8/william-r-hairston-ncac2-receives-professional-networking-communitys-highest-honor-167060.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT William R. Hairston Named Addiction Counseling Professional of the Year http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/8/theresa-m-cressey-joins-the-ranks-of-leading-professionals-166675.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Theresa M. Cressey served in the United States Army for 13 years http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/8/stephanie-n-brett-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-166464.htm Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stephanie N. Brett was honored for her work in authoring the RAMP application as a recipient of the RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) by the American School Counselor Association http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/08/september-2010-michelle-obamas-appearance-in-five-major-magazines-to-fight-childhood-obesity-and-a-new-blog-appears-on-web-166269.htm Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT "Eating Disorder Help and Relief" is a new blog. Created to support Michelle Obama's initiatives to fight childhood obesity and bring awareness to eating disorders. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/08/narconon-graduate-remembers-near-death-from-heroin-165959.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Rezza's family was aware of the fact that many of his friends abused drugs. They also knew that several of them had attempted rehab and it didn't work. Rezza was doubtful that treatment would work for him, since he had seen so many people fail. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/08/september-and-october-2010-celebrates-recovery-from-substance-abuse-alcoholism-and-eating-disorders-165957.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT SustainableContentment dot com will host a Nationwide Teleseminar on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 8:00PM CST (6:00PM PST, 9:00PM EST). This event is intended to increase public awareness about substance abuse and eating disorders. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/8/healthcare-executive-joins-the-stanford-whos-who-community-165398.htm Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Andrea B. Willard to the ranks of premier professionals as a result of her sensational work in the Healthcare Industry. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/08/park-west-gallery-donates-over-3500-items-of-new-clothing-to-local-nonprofit-organizations-164861.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Grace Centers of Hope will receive more than 600 pieces of merchandise on August 13 http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/08/gants-limitation-on-vehicle-searches-incident-to-arrest-164533.htm Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT In 2009, the United State Supreme Court narrowed the scope of when a vehicle search incident to arrest is permissible. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/08/narconon-drug-rehab-a-mothers-journey-164264.htm Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT A mother tells the story of her journey from waking up at night wondering if her son was alive, to getting him into a drug rehab program and the success he has found as a result. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/7/jorge-echeverri-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-163253.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Jorge Echeverri attributes his success to his work ethic, dedication, reliability and sense of vocation. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/7/lawanda-foster-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-163006.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Lawanda Foster is currently maintaining a GPA of 3.96 http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/7/dennis-m-coelho-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-163080.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dennis M. Coelho hopes to organize drug prevention programs for children http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/7/joseph-r-bates-showcases-professional-brand-though-cambridge-whos-who-162796.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Joseph R. Bates is certified through the United States Marine Corps and the (ACA) Amputee Coalition of America as a Counselor, Peer and Mentor. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/7/annasusan-marais-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who--162416.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Anna-Susan Marais is currently the program manager of a five-year study on the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/7/phenomenal-community-leader-joins-the-family-of-stanford-whos-who-161931.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Dennis C. Young to the ranks of leading professionals as a result of his exceptional effort in the community. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/7/annette-matheney-honored-for-excellence-in-education-161706.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Annette Matheney wrote the popular curriculum manual, "The Chemical Abuse Resistant Education for Children with Special Needs" http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/07/why-transformations-treatment-center-wants-to-help-in-the-battle-against-alcoholism-160488.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The National Academy of Sciences estimates that alcoholism and alcohol abuse, costs American society between $40-60 billion each year because of health and medical care, loss of productivity in the workplace, accidents and violent crimes. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/07/no-7-square-may-revolutionize-the-electronic-cigarette-industry-160494.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The new No. 7 Square e-cigarette kit includes innovations that no other e-cigarette starter kit on the market features. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/07/medicinal-marijuana-use-in-new-jersey-160438.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT New Jersey has passed a medical marijuana law, but time will tell whether it actually makes it easier for the chronically ill to avoid criminal charges for possession. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/07/transformations-treatment-center-saving-lives-from-the-tragedy-of-drug-overdose-160282.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT With the recent rise in the number of drug overdose deaths, Southwest Florida alone has experienced a 30 percent increase over the past year; residents of the state are dealing with some sobering substance abuse problems. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/07/supreme-court-offers-reprieve-for-some-immigrants-with-drug-convictions-160289.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Even minor drug offenses can result in serious penalties for non-citizen immigrants in the United States. However, the U.S. Supreme Court recently offered immigrants a reprieve in limited situations. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/07/pennsylvania-drug-rehab-finders-site-launched-today-160249.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The website is designed to help the individuals struggling with addiction select the most appropriate Pennsylvania drug rehab or alcohol rehab program to meet their needs. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/07/narconon-of-georgia-celebrates-drug-free-july-159677.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT As the country celebrates its freedom this Fourth of July, some people are also celebrating a newfound personal freedom. They are the family members of previous addicts and they don't have to live in fear any more. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/7/gary-m-green-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-159593.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Gary M. Green specializes in behavioral health recovery http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/07/fourth-of-july-biggest-relapse-days-for-recovering-alcoholics-substance-abusers-159471.htm Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Fourth of July holiday is tough on people battling drug and alcohol addiction. Tips from the Turning Point Recovery Services offers tips to prevent relapse. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/7/stanford-whos-who-names-arthur-schenck-as-an-executive-of-the-year-159172.htm Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who has acknowledged the outstanding work of Dr. Arthur Schenck by naming him as an Executive of the Year. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/06/4th-of-july-partying-and-out-of-control-drinking-158777.htm Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Why aren't problem drinkers getting help? http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/06/federal-court-grants-class-certification-to-class-of-marlboro-smokers-for-landmark-trial-against-philip-morris-158679.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Federal Court in Massachusetts allows case brought by class of Marlboro smokers to proceed to trial. The class seeks a medical monitoring program to provide low dose CT scans that can detect lung cancer at an early stage and increase survival rates. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/6/teresa-jeanne-banta-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who--158585.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Teresa Jeanne Banta is a professional clinical counselor, supervisory status http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/06/drug-addiction-treatments-is-there-hope-for-the-future-158453.htm Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Drug addiction has caused a lot of havoc for society for generations. Two scientists from Bordeaux have teamed up to try and figure out what the primary biological cause for addiction really is. Something called LTD could be the answer. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/06/drug-trafficking-in-nevada-157610.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT With porous borders and high rates of drug abuse, it is readily apparent that Nevada has a drug trafficking problem. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/6/sherief-abumoustafa-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-rehabilitation-services-157976.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Sherief Abu-Moustofa honored by Cambridge Who's Who for excellence in behavioral healthcare provider services http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/6/judith-l-kennedy-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-157222.htm Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Judith L. Kennedy was honored with the Special Achievement award through Life Steps Foundation, Inc. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/06/georgia-bans-k2-a-synthetic-marijuanalike-substance-157051.htm Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Lawmakers in Georgia recently took the lead in a nationwide debate regarding K2, as Georgia become one of the first states in the country to ban the substance completely. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/06/florida-police-officer-arrested-for-drug-possession-157047.htm Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Police officers are entrusted with upholding and enforcing the laws, and much of the time, officers do a fine job. Unfortunately, sometimes this trust is misplaced. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/06/usa-e-cigarette-is-slashing-prices-on-e-cigarettes-e-cigars-and-e-smoking-accessories-156188.htm Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Usa E Cigarette announced that it is reducing prices on e cigarette starter kits, e cigars and e smoking accessories. Quality e cigarettes from Usa E Cigarette will now be available at fraction of the cost. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/06/narconon-of-georgia-graduate-success-156190.htm Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Once, diagnosed clinically dead from alcohol poisoning, today Susan is very much alive. For this, she thanks the Narconon program. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/06/national-eating-disorders-association-neda-hires-thinkcannon-to-head-up-pr-efforts-155587.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The National Eating Disorders Association has hired Think Cannon to handle its public relations and communications programs. This will include managing journalist and editorial requests for stories, contacts and statistics. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/06/dermatologist-in-westchester-discusses-botox-cosmetic-alternatives-155457.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Recent statistics show that use of BOTOX Cosmetic is still on the rise. But the real news, says New York dermatologist Dr. Rhoda Narins, is that other non-surgical treatments are gaining in popularity. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_addiction_articles/2010/6/brian-e-flynn-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who--155334.htm Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Brian E. Flynn, PE, PC, celebrates 10th anniversary in private consulting for the construction industry