Interventions and Treatment

The Charlotte News & Observer reports that the new state budget has reduced funding to three state-run substance abuse treatment centers by almost $5 million annually for the next two years. Addicts without the money for private care may not be able to get the treatment that they need.

In a much-anticipated interview that aired on Sunday, actress Lindsay Lohan sat down with Oprah Winfrey to discuss her long battle with substance abuse.

In recent piece in Forbes magazine, several addiction specialists discussed why high-level executives may be more prone to substance abuse, and the challenges in treating someone in that type of position.

The five-year grant, from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will provide early intervention and treatment for young adults 18 to 25 struggling with alcohol and drug abuse.

American parents need to be more proactive about their children’s involvement with drug and alcohol abuse, according to a study released earlier this month.

This tactic is unique because it allows for a greater degree of customization than other modes, which is useful in this setting because no two addicts are alike.

One of the most effective ways to help a drug or alcohol addict recover from their problems is to remind them that they are not alone in their struggles.

While it’s understood that a teenager’s peers may convince them to experiment, it is less clear how various social pressures can come together to create the conditions for drug use or drinking.

Lohan was originally scheduled to begin rehab at Morningside Recovery, but that all changed after she deemed the facilities unsuitable.

Medicaid will reportedly be expanding its services to cover substance abuse intervention and rehabilitation programs.

Mock currently has no criminal record and, thanks in part to a growing understanding that addiction is a disease that requires treatment, she may still be able to avoid one.

Recently, Lindsay Lohan appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, during which the talk show host subjected her to a pointed interrogation about her addiction issues.