1. Many Residential Addiction Tx Centers Don’t Offer MAT, at a Deadly Cost – MedPage Today

At many addiction treatment centers, follow-up care is rarely provided post-discharge, OAT certification is not required, and many are centered around a “12-step” program or similar abstinence-only treatment methods. (medpagetoday.com)

2. The local event celebrates and promotes addiction recovery | News | news-expressky.com – Appalachian News-Express

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and long-lasting changes in the brain. (news-expressky.com)

3. St. Joseph County Prosecutor McDonough says he’s powerless over alcohol addiction – WWMT-TV

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough told a judge Tuesday that he was powerless over his addiction to alcohol. (wwmt.com)

4. Alo House Recovery Centers Chosen as a Best Addiction Treatment Center by Newsweek

The list includes inpatient/residential and long-term addiction treatment centers and features facilities in the 20 states with the highest number of treatment centers according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (prnewswire.com)

5. Adam Bello Announces First-Ever Addiction Services Director – Spectrum News

As Director of Addiction Services, Dr. Smith is responsible for coordinating the disparate, multi-discipline treatment and prevention efforts already underway throughout the county. (spectrumlocalnews.com)