Whitmire: Substance Abuse Program Is Doing Fine

Women's allegations against a state-run drug program for felony offenders gets short shrift by a Senate committee

"...while incarcerated at one of several of the state's Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facilities (aka "SAFPF"), which are charged..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Substance Abuse and HIV at the Crossroads

"...and gay population are chemically dependent (Lesbian & Gay Substance Abuse Planning Group, 1991). Abusing substances increases the risk..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Column

Not Enough Drug Abuse Treatment in Prison

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, just a fraction of the inmates that need treatment actually get it.

"...but the vast majority of prisoners who need drug treatment don't receive it, researchers at the National Institute on..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Screw Prevention and Treatment, War Is Where It's At

House-Senate approve treatment funds, only to face Bush veto threat.

"...Join Together, the drug prevention and treatment gurus at the Boston University School of Public Health,..."

Nov. 15, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Treatment or Jail

Often rehab is the only way out of a jail sentence – even if you don't have a drug problem

"...there by the criminal justice system, reports the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...."

Nov. 3, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

A Medication-Assisted Therapy to Treat Opioid Abuse

Sponsors unveil new partnership at CommUnityCare clinic

"...more than 50 patients in various stages of their treatment and, in its year of operation, reports a 70%..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Walk-In Walk-Out

County commissioners change course on substance abuse treatment funding

"...commissioners voted to send $125,000 to Integral Care's existing substance abuse initiatives, a seemingly positive move for a county..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Council Watch

The delicate business of funding substance abuse programs for musicians.

"...that a one-time city subsidy for mental health and substance abuse treatment for musicians is an admirable thing. But..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Reefer Roundup: 3/3/11

Your drug war news for the week

"...for needle exchange, limiting public assistance to people with substance abuse issues, and lowering criminal penalties for pot possession..."

March 3, 2011 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

Will 'Safe-P' and TDCJ Be Held Accountable?

Legislative committee will hear testimony on a controversial substance abuse treatment program

"...or Torture?" – that recounted inmate stories of abusive treatment in a substance-abuse program operated by the Texas Department..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Coronavirus and the Threat to Those Recovering From Addiction

Maintaining connections – at a distance – to stay sober during the pandemic

"...For people in recovery from substance use disorders, group meetings can be a foundational aspect..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Five Decades, Austin Recovery to Close

Nonprofit succumbs to financial challenges made worse by COVID

"...The nonprofit, which helps people with substance use disorders achieve sobriety through residential inpatient and intensive..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Reefer Madness

Federal drug enforcers show little interest in treatment

"...The numbers are in – and, once again, drug treatment and prevention programs are the big losers in the..."

March 14, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

Baby Boomers Still Using Drugs, Pt. 2

Feds harping on drug use among older Americans

"...first brought you this bit of news from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, reporting that drug..."

Feb. 10, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Web-Washing at the HHS

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services appears once again to be removing material from its Web site that doesn't agree with conservatives

"...HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt, complaining about the inclusion of substance abuse and treatment information geared toward the gay, lesbian,..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The more important issue is Bush's attitude toward drug treatment. His predecessor, Ann Richards, pushed hard for drug treatment..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature

Reefer Madness

As questions about possible political improprieties dog White House Office of the National Drug Control Policy, agency head John Walters hits Austin in search of good PR

"...20 for a standard-issue ONDCP photo-op at a drug treatment facility in Northeast Austin, where he decried an increase..."

July 27, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Tug of War

Changing Chamber Funds

"...handle those who repeatedly commit misdemeanor offenses related to substance abuse, to hook them up with the social services..."

Aug. 6, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Budget in Plain Sight

Council adopts a budget with the sausage prepared in public

"...cops instead of 47 and spending the savings on drug treatment and other police specialists drew heated discussion and ultimately..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...for Inmates? The Gateway Foundation of Chicago, which provides substance-abuse treatment in Texas prisons, appears to be losing its..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...And he concentrates on connecting people and resources – substance-abuse treatment, work-force programs. In short, Baird actually gives a..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 12/9/11

Get your fix of drug war news

"...feds ban more drugs, Seattle cops get addicts into treatment, lawmakers ask for pot rescheduling, and fixing the crack..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Roundup: 4/22/11

It's baaaaack!

"...have been filed that would outlaw a number of substances – including those in not-pot and so-called "bath salts."..."

April 22, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Home Away From Home

Council decamps to the Carver and considers housing the homeless

"...and keeping them on the street (mental health and substance abuse, for instance) can't be addressed until the fundamental..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Forgiving Their Trespasses

"...in a lot of cases, is going to mean substance abuse treatment. According to city statistics, 57% of people..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Human Element

"...with job training and placement, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment. Additionally, the Austin Resource Center for the..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

The Egg & I

How an experimental treatment for major depression introduced me to the medical magnet and the return of 'energetic' medicine

"...session is available. "Lie still with your eyes closed. Treatment begins in five, four, three, two, one. Treatment begins..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Greg Harman

Letters at 3AM

The Bush-Ashcroft Justice Department is invading our privates

"...the government can instruct doctors on the needs and treatment of their patients. One function of law is to..."

March 19, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...in public education (and special ed in particular) and substance abuse treatment while covering inflation and population growth...."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Converting Microtel for Permanent Supportive Housing for City's Homeless

One project stalls, another moves along

"...of local organizations providing supportive services – such as substance abuse treatment, job training, and housing assistance specialists –..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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