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State authorities say name of Corey Haim found on fraudulent prescription linked to drug ring
LOS ANGELES - The name of the late actor Corey Haim was found on a fraudulent prescription for a powerful painkiller that authorities said Friday was obtained through a major drug ring. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:35:51 GMT)

Owen In Rehab To Beat Womanising And Drink
Take That singer Mark Owen is receiving treatment at a rehab clinic after admitting to a drink problem and a string of affairs. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:17:41 GMT)

Mark Owen goes to rehab
Mark Owen has entered a rehab facility to treat his alcohol addiction. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:49:46 GMT)

Take That star checks into rehab
Take That star Mark Owen is in rehab at a clinic after confessing his battles with womanising and drink. Related Stories Davenport enjoys show's drama No going blonde for Sandra Bullock No contest plea in burglaries case Haim 'had illegal prescription' Tate 'targeted by poison pen note' (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:19:52 GMT)

Take That star checks into rehab
Pop star Mark Owen checks into rehab after admitting to a drink problem and cheating on his partner, it is confirmed. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:17:57 GMT)

Take That star checks into rehab
Pop star Mark Owen checks into rehab after admitting to a drink problem and cheating on his partner, a spokesman confirms. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:13:01 GMT)

Take That star checks into rehab
Take That star Mark Owen is in rehab at a clinic after confessing his battles with womanising and drink. Related Stories Cowen joins St Patrick's Day parade Probe over suspected pipe bomb Teenagers arrested over murder McCanns join run to help charity Tate 'targeted by poison pen note' (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:04:32 GMT)

Take That star checks into rehab
Take That star Mark Owen is in rehab at a clinic after confessing his battles with womanising and drink. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:04:15 GMT)

Take That star Owen checks into rehab
Take That star Mark Owen was in rehab at a clinic today after confessing his battles with womanising and drink. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:02:31 GMT)

Former Bristol drug addict killed by a single heroin hit
A Bristol man who believed he had conquered his drug addiction died after just one heroin hit, an inquest heard. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:43:32 GMT)

Drug challenge court graduates first student
Members of the drug challenge court, an addiction recovery process for those facing drug and alcohol charges, gathered for their weekly meeting and to congratulate their first graduate. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:56:39 GMT)

Citywide drug forum set for March 29 at Brockton High School
The March 29 forum at Brockton High Schools green cafeteria will detail the warning signs of drug use and addiction, the risk factors and what families can do to get their children help. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:42:13 GMT)

Corey Haim's death linked to prescription drug probe, AG says
Corey Haim's death is linked to an "illegal and massive prescription-drug ring," California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday. (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:01:29 GMT)

DMX To Appear on 'Celebrity Rehab?'
Filed under: Hip-Hop , Hip-Hop News , Television Rap per DMX might just get the help he needs for his alleged drug addiction, that is if the folks over at 'Celebrity Rehab' have anything to do with it. TMZ is reporting that the VH1 reality show -- aimed at helping fallen celebrities overcome drug addiction -- is looking to snag X for its next season. Following his most recent arrest for ... (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:03:19 GMT)

Sochaux striker Davies continues rehab progress
Sochaux striker Charlie Davies says his rehab is well ahead of schedule. Davies, injured in a single-car accident in last October, is still in the frame to make the USA's World Cup squad. He told Sochaux's website: "I'm outside, running at a good pace, as far as jogging, cutting, agility and playing with the ball. I'm starting to dribble and trying to get the movements back." (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:18:52 GMT)

Coroner: Drug overdose not ruled out in Corey Haim's death
Although Corey Haim's heart was enlarged and he had fluid in his lungs, the coroner's chief investigator says a drug overdose has not been ruled out as the cause of the actor's death. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:17:09 GMT)

Judge: Suffolk can’t restrict drug rehab houses
A federal court judge has struck down a hotly contested Suffolk County law that placed restrictions on the county’s so-called “sober houses,” saying it discriminates against a specific class of disabled individuals – those seeking treatment to recover from drug and alcohol addiction. The ruling by Judge Joseph F. Bianco of the U.S. District Court for [...] (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:26:58 GMT)

Help is available for families with drug issues
Last month I mentioned how helpful The Bridge is to families in all types of crises, particularly in these hard economic times. Due to hardships some people, regardless of gender or age, are choosing paths of addiction. This choice not only affects the abuser of drugs/alcohol but the family as well. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:49:12 GMT)

'Celebrity Rehab' is Trying To Save DMX
According to reports, Rapper DMX has been selected to appear on the next season of "Celebrity Rehab." DMX's attorney, Gary Jenkins, revealed in a recent interview that "Rehab" contacted him after DMX was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:56:00 GMT)

Mackenzie Phillips - Phillips Denies Prompting Chynnas Rehab Stint
Actress MACKENZIE PHILLIPS is adamant her shocking expose about her incestuous relationship with musician father JOHN PHILLIPS is not to blame for her half sister CHYNNA's... (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:45:09 GMT)

N.J. $10M marijuana bust brings focus on drug laws that mirror Prohibition
Tom Moran: Law enforcement spends billions locking up non-violent drug offenders, but supply remains available -- WHAT DO YOU THINK? -- VOTE IN POLL (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:32:12 GMT)

Man, 20, allegedly stole to feed addiction
LA PORTE — A La Porte-area man is accused of stealing valuables from his grandparents to feed a heroin addiction. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:26:04 GMT)

Laura Berman: Kwame Kilpatrick sets out to rehab his image
The doctor is in. Kwame Kilpatrick's new spokesman, Mike Paul, is a high-profile New York public relations man who touts himself as "The Reputation Doctor" and specializes in crisis management. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:11:25 GMT)

Hurt Teen Moves To Atlanta Rehab Facility
A teenager badly injured in a car crash has now been transferred to a rehab facility. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:42:00 GMT)

Drug abuse, addiction seminar March 29 at Hobart High School
HOBART | Students in grades 4 through 12 and their parents areinvited to a seminar at the Hobart High School board room, off 10thStreet. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:15:02 GMT)

Dr. Drew: Corey Haim should have accepted 'Celebrity Rehab' offer
David "Dr. Drew" Pinsky feels a stint on his Celebrity Rehab reality series could have saved Corey Haim's life. "He wasn't embracing treatment in any real way," Pinsky told People on Thursday, adding Haim recently told Celebrity Rehab producers "I do not need help." (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:42:38 GMT)

Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Spring Fling
BONIFAY — The first Bonifay Nursing and Rehab Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, April 10, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Festivities will be taking place on the corner of State 79 and West Brock Avenue, the big empty lot in front of Dogwood Inn.... (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:00:31 GMT)

Lavoie says Peebles rehab too expensive
Any plans to rehab or demolish and rebuild Peebles Elementary School are put off for another year. Drawbacks continue to involve funding as well as a lack of agreement about the Trowbridge Road building’s future. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:15:40 GMT)

DR. DREW PINSKY CONFIRMS COREY HAIM WAS TOP TARGET FOR REHAB SHOW
TV drug counsellor DR. DREW PINSKY has confirmed reports producers reached out to actor COREY HAIM to be a part of his CELEBRITY REHAB show in the weeks before the tragic star overdosed. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:20:40 GMT)

COREY HAIM 1971-2010: Child star, troubled by drug addiction, dies in LA
LOS ANGELES -- Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38. Haim died early Wednesday at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Los Angeles County coroner's Lt. Cheryl MacWillie said. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:46:03 GMT)

Drug abuse major threat for Russia's security - drug watchdog
Drug addiction, which has spread significantly across Russia over the past decade, poses a serious threat to the country's security. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:22:02 GMT)

Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores returns to surgeon for more specialized treatment on shoulder
JUPITER, FLA. -- Nine days ago, JesÃºs Flores didn't want to even venture a guess at his rehab schedule, because past attempts had led to only more disappointment. Flores would plan to perform a once-fundamental, now-meaningful task, such as swinging a bat or throwing more than 90 feet. And then he couldn't, his progress stuck on pause. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT)

Pinsky confirms Haim was top target for rehab show
TV drug counsellor Dr. Drew Pinsky has confirmed reports producers reached out to actor Corey Haim to be a part of his Celebrity Rehab show in the weeks before the tragic star overdosed. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:36:23 GMT)

' Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim was staging comeback after years battling drug addiction
After years of battling a drug addiction, Corey Haim was trying to stage a comeback. The '80s teen actor who made it big with his performances in "Lucas" and "The Lost Boys" was trying to shake his bad boy image. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:10:00 GMT)

Haim approached by Celebrity Rehab days before death
Tragic actor Corey Haim rejected offers for a televised intervention on U.S. programme Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew in the final days before he died of an apparent drug overdose. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:05:49 GMT)

Drug abuse is problem among Afghan police recruits
Drug abuse is a big problem in Afghanistan's police force, with four of every 10 recruits testing positive for illicit substances in some areas, said a report by the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:29:14 GMT)

Corey Haim's Death Highlights Difficulty of Addiction Recovery
The death of 38-year-old actor Corey Haim by an alleged prescription drug overdose has cast renewed light on the question of whether an addict can truly "recover" -- particularly in light of accounts, including his own, that he had cleaned up his life. CoreyHaim - Addiction - Health - Lost Boys - Substance abuse (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:40:33 GMT)

Post Rehab, Charlie Sheen to Return to Set
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spokesman for Charlie Sheen says the actor will soon be back at "Two and a Half Men" after undergoing rehab that temporarily halted production of CBS' top-rated sitcom. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:32:11 GMT)

Charlie Sheen due back to work after rehab
Charlie Sheen will be back to work next Tuesday on his sitcom 'Two and a Half Men' after undergoing rehab. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:17:12 GMT)

Jail term converted to probation for recovering drug addict
An appeals court today reduced an 18-month jail term to a three-year probation period after it heard that the accused, Renald Barbara, was managing to overcome his drug addiction. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:00:22 GMT)

Sheen returns next week to TV show after rehab
Actor Charlie Sheen is expected to return to his TV series Two and a Half Men after three weeks in rehab. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:40:03 GMT)

Charlie Sheen Leaving Rehab
He will resume work on Two and a Half Men next weekGet more Us! Follow us on Twitter, Friend us on F[...] (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:53:32 GMT)

Corey Haim Talks Drug Addiction In 2007
Actor Corey Haim, who died Wednesday of an apparent drug overdose, discussed his struggles with drug addiction with MTV News back in 2007. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:35:47 GMT)

U.N. Official Addresses Increasing Drug Addiction In Developing Countries
The U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Monday warned of an impending "health disaster facing developing countries if wealthy nations fail to control drugs," Agence France-Presse reports. During a speech delivered in Vienna, UNODC Executive Director Antonio Maria Costa pointed to "increasing use of heroin in East Africa, cocaine in West Africa, and synthetic drugs in the Middle East and ... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:16:27 GMT)

Actor Corey Haim found dead at 38 following accidental drug overdose
Former '80s teen heartthrob Corey Haim, who later tried unsuccessfully to relaunch his career while spending most of his life battling drug addiction, died early today of an apparent drug overdose in Los Angeles. The LA coroner’s office said “The Lost Boys” actor died at 2:15 a.m... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:40:23 GMT)

Priest facing drug charges dies
BY JEREMY G. BURTON and MICHAEL J. RUDOLF Times-Shamrock Writers A local Catholic priest with a history of drug problems died Thursday afternoon in Minnesota, where he was seeking treatment at a rehabilitation facility. The Rev. James B. Shimsky, 50, was admitted to St. Mary's Hospital at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., after "developing a medical problem," the Diocese of Scranton said on ... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:06:47 GMT)

Woman pleads guilty to role in prescription drug ring
LANCASTER -- A Bremen woman said it was her son's father who tempted her with drugs, causing her to spiral into a life of addiction and crime, which she admitted to Tuesday in Common Pleas Court. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:45:55 GMT)

Bridge to undergo $1M rehab
As spring approaches, PennDOT crews will soon be working on bridge and road construction projects. One of those projects will involve rehabilitation and preservation of the steel tied-arch bridge on South Franklin Street in Titusville. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:46:07 GMT)

Actor Sheen 'set for TV return'
Actor Charlie Sheen is expected to return to the set of Two and a Half Men after a spell in rehab, his publicist says. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:27:25 GMT)

Sheen returning to '2 and a Half Men' after rehab stint
Charlie Sheen is set to return to the set of his sitcom "Two and a Half Men," his publicist said. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:38:15 GMT)

U.N. official addresses increasing drug addiction in developing countries
The U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Monday warned of an impending "health disaster facing developing countries if wealthy nations fail to control drugs," Agence France-Presse reports. During a speech delivered in Vienna, UNODC Executive Director Antonio Maria Costa pointed to "increasing use of heroin in East Africa, cocaine in West Africa, and synthetic drugs in the Middle East and ... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:22:23 GMT)

Man, 20, allegedly stole to feed addiction
LA PORTE — A La Porte-area man is accused of stealing valuables from his grandparents to feed a heroin addiction. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:15:16 GMT)

'The Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dead at 38; police suspect drug overdose
Eighties teen idol Corey Haim died Wednesday of an apparent drug overdose. Haim, who has battled an addiction to prescription drugs for years, collapsed in his mother's Oakwood apartment just before 1 a.m. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:52:00 GMT)

Prisoner Rehab Failure Costs £10bn A Year
The failure to rehabilitate tens of thousands of serial criminals is costing £10bn a year, according to the National Audit Office. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:31:22 GMT)

Are You Addicted To The Internet? Local Rehab Targets Internet Addicts Who Are Spending Too Much Time In The Virtual ...
The first internet rehab facility in the country is still going strong, seeing a steady stream of web addicts looking for help. Internet addicts are getting the help they need at the country's first internet rehab facility and it's located in Seattle's backyard. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:54:31 GMT)

New Drew Peterson Book Complicates Launch Of Online Rehab Clinic
Ask anyone in the field about the highest quality and lowest priced treatment options for the entire family needing Rehab or what Dr. Dan likes to refer to as Prehab™ (preventive rehab) and one or more of Dr. Dan’s inpatient or outpatient clinics will pop up. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:05:00 GMT)

St. Thomas expands outpatient rehab services
St. Thomas Health Services has teamed up with local non-profit group BH1 to create 15 new rehabilitation clinics over the next 18 months. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:41:34 GMT)

Snake venom charms science world: Novel protein from king cobra as drug discovery
The king cobra continues to weave its charm with researchers identifying a protein in its venom with the potential for new drug discovery and to advance understanding of disease mechanisms. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:24:59 GMT)

SC lottery to discuss gambling addiction, treatment
Lottery officials in South Carolina are getting together with addiction specialists to discuss the importance of responsible playing. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:33:12 GMT)

NEDA oks P6.5-B Ondoy, Pepeng rehab project
MANILA, Philippines - The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) approved on Tuesday a P6.48-billion project aimed at rehabilitating infrastructure damaged by killer typhoons Ondoy (international codename: Ketsana) and Pepeng (Parma). (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:37:24 GMT)

Rethinking rehab: can 'evil' children be made good?
In my opinion, nobody is born evil (although nobody knows for sure) Everyone is born human, and human nature contains both aggressive urges and altruistic urges. We have a deep need to affiliate, to be around people, and no creature spends as much of its life depending on others as we do. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:11:47 GMT)

Alaska prisons overcrowded, need more rehab, report says
A new report by the American Civil Liberties Union says Alaska's prison population has grown 20 percent in six years. They say providing better rehabilitation services could help keep that number from growing. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:06:52 GMT)

Robbie Williams: marijuana is lovely drug
Robbie Williams has described marijuana as a 'lovel drug' but claims it does not agree with him. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:19:52 GMT)

Man, 20, allegedly stole to feed addiction
LA PORTE — A La Porte-area man is accused of stealing valuables from his grandparents to feed a heroin addiction. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:33:27 GMT)

Injured Ashley Cole's rehab extended
London, Mar 9 : English soccer star Ashley Cole, whose infidelity was exposed recently, has been advised to stay in rehab for another week to recover from his ankle injury. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:31:00 GMT)

Another step in jockey's rehab
Julia Brimo drove home from the dentist Friday. While it's a common occurrence for most people, for Brimo it reflects an important step in a remarkable but ongoing recovery for the jockey from an Oct. 30 spill at Keeneland. Doctors had predicted could be left a quadriplegic. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:57:50 GMT)

Another step in jockey's rehab
Julia Brimo drove home from the dentist Friday. While it's a common occurrence for most people, for Brimo it reflects an important step in a remarkable but ongoing recovery for the jockey from an Oct. 30 spill at Keeneland. Doctors had predicted she could be left a quadriplegic. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:40:43 GMT)

Addiction to painkiller leads to crime for honours student
How does an honours student from an upper middle-class family turn into a robber and drug trafficker? (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:30:28 GMT)

Ottawa popcorn wagon gets rehab
The Ottawa popcorn wagon, a familiar summer feature at the southwest corner of Washington Square, will be looking better than ever this year. The 1996 replica of an 1890s popcorn wagon is undergoing a total exterior rehab by Carlson (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:23:29 GMT)

Drug Addiction Among Nurses
What happens in those rare cases when a nurse with access to administer drugs becomes addicted to them? (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:47:29 GMT)

Religious rehab sparks alcoholic's complaint
A Winnipeg man who has struggled with alcoholism for decades says he has filed a complaint with the Manitoba Human Rights Commission over the lack of a treatment program that's free of religious or spiritual elements. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:19:55 GMT)

Plight of the impoverished drug addict
U.N. highlights the struggles of developing countries in the fight against drug addiction (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:29:29 GMT)

Drug addiction 'disaster' faces developing world: UN
Developing countries could face a "health disaster" if wealthy countries fail to control drugs, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime warned on Monday. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:12:18 GMT)

Mum of four killed by overdose
A mum-of-four who battled drug addiction for a number of years died of an accidental overdose, an inquest heard. (08/03/2010 12:04:44) (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:12:12 GMT)

California prisoner rehab program hit by budget cuts
California prison officials began touting a new public safety reform in January that would encourage inmates to complete a rehabilitation course and earn six weeks per year off a sentence. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:46:08 GMT)

Fresh chance for Leeds career burglar
A career criminal who has spent his life in and out of prison has been given a second chance after combating his drug addiction. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:37:14 GMT)

Court rejects IBC rehab
A Quezon City court last week rejected the application of state-owned Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp. for corporate rehabilitation, a development that could push creditors to call in the company’s debt and derail a joint venture plan with R-II Builders Inc. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:56:04 GMT)

Man, 20, allegedly stole to feed addiction
LA PORTE — A La Porte-area man is accused of stealing valuables from his grandparents to feed a heroin addiction. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:33:17 GMT)

More drug replacement therapy centres to open
By Adib Zalkapli KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The Health Ministry plans to open more centres for needle syringe exchange programme and methadone maintenance therapy to help more drug users to kick the habit. Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai today said Malaysia has emerged as the best country in the practice of the harm reduction programme. “As of December 2009, a total of 10,730 patients ... (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:09:03 GMT)

What is sex addiction?
Defining clinically what sex addiction is and isn’t is difficult, although there is some consensus.The Mayo Clinic’s Web site, for example, talks about “compulsive sexual behavior,” which it defines as being obsessed with thoughts, feelings or behaviors that affect one’s health, job relationships or other parts of one’s life. Untreated, the Web site says, such behaviors can damage self-esteem ... (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:16:00 GMT)

Przybilla ruptures right patella tendon again in rehab mishap
DENVER - Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla, already out for the season, slipped while taking a shower at his home and ruptured the right patella tendon again that he tore in December, team officials said. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:49:05 GMT)

Charlie Sheen in rehab, CBS stops production of 'Two and a Half Men'
LOS ANGELES — CBS is temporarily halting production of television's top-rated comedy, "Two and a Half Men," following news from Charlie Sheen's publicist that the actor is in rehab and is taking a break from the show. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:54:12 GMT)

Webb soft tosses; rehab has 'plateaued'
Webb soft tosses; rehab has 'plateaued' (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:36:05 GMT)

More done for pilots battling addiction: former flight attendant
A woman sacked as a flight attendant by Air New Zealand after admitting an addiction to party pills says the airline does more to help pilots battling alcohol or drug addictions than it does for cabin crew. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:41:12 GMT)

Air NZ accused of rehab bias to pilots
A former Air New Zealand flight attendant claim the airline does more to help pilots battling alcohol or drug addictions than it does for "expendable" cabin crew.Anna MacArthur is upset that the airline dismissed her from her... (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:18:57 GMT)

PV offers drug education for parents
A simple admission of an addiction to painkillers has led to a community outreach program at 7 p.m. Thursday, "Never Say Never -- What Parents Need to Know About Drug Abuse." (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:42:07 GMT)

Marcus Johnson of Green Bay gets prison term for drug-related shooting
GREEN BAY A 19-year-old man accused of shooting another man in the right rear hip during a drug deal will spend five years in prison. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:26:02 GMT)

First grad exits family drug court
April Booker has seen the powerful hold addiction can have all of her life. Her mother, her brother and an aunt lost their lives to the disease — and Booker almost lost her children. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:13:08 GMT)

Police arrest man for stalking 'Celebrity Rehab' star Dr. Drew Pinsky
Police say they have arrested a man suspected of stalking television and radio therapist Dr. Drew Pinsky and his family. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:57:38 GMT)

Man, 20, allegedly stole to feed addiction
LA PORTE — A La Porte-area man is accused of stealing valuables from his grandparents to feed a heroin addiction. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:19:17 GMT)

Push for prosthetics, rehab for Haitian amputees
They are known in Creole as "ko kobe," or "crooked body," those Haitians shamed and shunned for their twisted or missing limbs, eyes that do not see, brains that move too slow. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:59:58 GMT)

SoCal rehab could lose funding after suicide tries
An upscale Southern California psychiatric hospital where four patients died and one was raped in the last few years risks losing federal funding after inspectors learned of several recent escapes and suicide attempts, it was reported Saturday. In the newest... Suicide - Southern California - Hospital - Psychiatry - Death (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:45:01 GMT)

Webb urges patience with shoulder rehab
Webb urges patience with shoulder rehab (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:20:33 GMT)

WATCH: Chimp Sent to Rehab for Smoking, Drinking
Visitors to Russian zoo may have snuck chimp bottles of alcohol he drank. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:44:03 GMT)

Caught in the Net: Prof wants public counselling to include Internet addiction
"Alex" describes the Internet as a virtual abyss. He says his wife's web addiction destroyed his marriage and family life as he knew it, so it's easy to understand why he views the Net as a black hole. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:47:39 GMT)

Trail Blazers: Greg Oden still targeting playoffs as rehab continues; news, notes and links
Injured center remains upbeat during rehabilitation process (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:12:26 GMT)

Cass County rehab efforts paying off :Judge deviates from guidelines for legal system 'poster child.'
CASSOPOLIS -- Complying with terms imposed on her during a delayed sentencing period paid off in a big way for an Edwardsburg woman sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court on drug charges. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:05:17 GMT)

Man, 20, allegedly stole to feed addiction
LA PORTE — A La Porte-area man is accused of stealing valuables from his grandparents to feed a heroin addiction. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:54:34 GMT)

Shooter in drug case gone bad sent to prison
A 19-year-old man accused of shooting another man in the right rear hip during a drug deal will spend five years in prison. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:13:02 GMT)

'Powerful' food like a drug for overeaters: experts
Sweet chili, Chinese sauces, Greek- or Athenian-style chicken. Flavours were Joel Sopp's addiction. The taste of a barbecued steak off the grill held a special, almost sensuous hold on him, "that amazing, awesome flavour that fills your mouth, the moistness of the meat." (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:35:22 GMT)

Waterbury man facing drug charges denied rehab instead of prosecution
LITCHFIELD — A Waterbury man facing drug charges was denied by a Litchfield Superior Court judge a request to be granted a two-year rehab program as opposed to continue prosecution on the case. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:15:03 GMT)

Charlie Sheen 'resisted entering rehab despite public announcement'
Melbourne, Mar 6 : Charlie Sheen refused to go to rehab even after it was publicly announced that he had checked in, it has emerged. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:27:20 GMT)

Officer shot in 2006 helping raise funds for medical rehab center
Roy Wade joining "WiiHAB" virtual sports tourney at Long Beach Memorial today to help buy equipment. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:20 GMT)

Heroin drug for pokie addicts
A DRUG used to treat heroin addiction has been trialled on pokie addicts in what is believed an Australian-first study into compulsive gambling. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:42:14 GMT)

NEWSMAKERS: Beyonce launches rehab beauty school
NEWSMAKERS: Beyonce launches rehab beauty school (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:43:51 GMT)

North Hills man charged with stalking, making threats against 'Celebrity Rehab' star
Los Angeles County prosecutors Friday charged a North Hills man with stalking and making criminal threats against Dr. Drew Pinsky, star of the VH1 TV show “Celebrity Rehab” and the radio show “Loveline.” (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:36:51 GMT)

WEB FIRST: Waterbury man denied request for drug rehab; state continues prosecution on cocaine and crack sales
LITCHFIELD – A Waterbury man facing drug charges was denied a request by a Litchfield Superior Court judge to be granted a two-year rehab program as opposed to continue prosecution on the case. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:09:08 GMT)

Clinics struggling to meet rising demands for drug addiction treatment: officials
Staff at a local methadone clinic say Manitoba needs more doctors, nurses and funding to meet the growing demand for drug addiction treatment. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:48:29 GMT)

Clinton pledges Central America help on drug fight
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday pledged more U.S. help for Central America's fight against drug cartels, saying the United States was part of the problem as trafficking and violence spread. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:12:19 GMT)

Sex Addiction: A Disease Or An Excuse?
Sex addiction, nymphomania or sexual compulsion have been documented in American medical literature for over two centuries. Still, the condition isn't fully recognized in the psychiatrist's bible. Now, some researchers are proposing "hypersexuality" be added to the book of mental disorders. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:26:58 GMT)

Promises Treatment Center CEO weighs in on Redmond O'Neal's addiction and rehabilitation problems
The unfortunate story of Redmond O'Neal continues to make headlines. He has been an admitted addict since he was a teen and has had multiple drug arrests. He recently appeared in court for a status hearing on his latest stint in rehab. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:09:32 GMT)

Oden works on another rehab
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Greg Oden slowly jogged on an anti-gravity treadmill earlier this week as his Portland Trail Blazers teammates wrapped up a morning practice session. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:38:52 GMT)

Longtime drug addict expresses guilt over firebombing
A man who had a drug addiction for 28 years told a judge Thursday he couldn't live with himself after he firebombed a house two years ago in Moncton. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:13:55 GMT)

Memorial funds used to improve buy equipment for cardiac rehab
For eight years, Western Springs resident Bob Burns actively participated in the cardiac rehabilitation program at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. He was so committed to cardiac rehab that after he died April 25, 2009, at age 79, his wife, Liz, requested donations to that program in lieu of flowers. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:09:32 GMT)

Police arrest man for stalking 'Cebrity Rehab' star Dr. Drew Pinsky
Police say they have arrested a man suspected of stalking television and radio therapist Dr. Drew Pinsky and his family. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:42:38 GMT)

Game addiction goes overboard
Online game addiction in Korean society has gone far beyond a mere social nuisance, resulting in accidental deaths and even murders. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:42:34 GMT)

Drug addicted woman likes 'lifestyle'
A young woman whose drug addiction brings her into conflict with the law told a judge Wednesday that she's not ready to deal with her problem. "I like my lifestyle," Krystal Hart explained to Ontario Court Justice Kristine Bignell when she was sentenced to 90 days jail for her latest crimes.[...] (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:15:30 GMT)

Korea's game addiction takes grim turn
Online game addiction in Korean society has gone far beyond a mere social nuisance, resulting in accidental deaths and even murders. The police on Wednesday detained a married couple who, left their ..... (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:44:27 GMT)

A sad end to real teen rehab | Kathy Gyngell
The UK's only residential rehab centre for young people worked where other schemes failed. But short-termism has closed it Just over a week ago, the day that Middlegate's liquidators moved in, I had Chris Robertson, its director, on the phone. He was desperate – not about his jobless future, nor about Middlegate's frozen bank account, but about the immediate future of the last adolescent in his ... (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:48:26 GMT)

Alleged stalker of 'Celebrity Rehab,' 'Loveline' host Dr. Drew arrested
A man was held behind bars today in Pasadena on suspicion of stalking the star of the reality show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" and the nationally syndicated radio show "Loveline," Dr. Drew. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:09:58 GMT)

Teen Gambling: The Silent Addiction
Experts call it the silent addiction -- teenagers hooked on gambling. Parents often have no idea there is a problem until it is too late. What may start as simple games can quickly escalate into an addiction as gripping as any to drugs or alcohol -- and as hard to break. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:32:50 GMT)

Ryan O’Neal Not Allowed to Visit Son From Rehab
Ryan O’Neal is not allowed to visit his son Redmond O’Neal in rehab. The 68-year-old actor has been reportedly stopped from seeing his son, who he had with the late actress Farrah Fawcett, whilst he is staying in a residential treatment centre for substance abuse problems. A source told Radar Online, “Ryan has been restricted from visiting [...] (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:05:21 GMT)

Fielder-Civil 'wants Winehouse to check into rehab before marriage'
London, March 4 : Amy Winehouse's ex-hubby Blake Fielder-Civil wants her to check into rehab before the they walk down the aisle again, it has emerged. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:59:16 GMT)

Ryan O’Neal Banned From Seeing Son in Rehab
RYAN O’Neal is not allowed to visit his son Redmond O’Neal in rehab. The 68-year-old actor has been reportedly stopped from seeing his son — who he had with the late actress Farrah Fawcett — whilst he is staying in a residential treatment center for substance abuse problems. “Ryan has been restricted from visiting Redmond while he [...] (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:51:52 GMT)

CHYNNA PHILLIPS LEAVES REHAB — AND CALLS OFF HER DIVORCE!
CHYNNA Phillips has left rehab — and called off her divorce. The singer/actress, 42, checked into an undisclosed facility last month and has successfully completed her in-patient treatment for an anxiety issue. “Chynna is excited to be back with her kids and to celebrate her oldest child’s birthday,” said Phillips’ spokesperson. Chynna returned home on February 26 and [...] (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:51:32 GMT)

One in four drug addicts commit more crimes when they come out of rehab schemes
One in four drug addict prison inmates who undergo taxpayer-funded rehabilitation programmes commit more crimes when they leave jail than they did before, a report shows. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:29:29 GMT)

BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL 'WANTS AMY WINEHOUSE IN REHAB BEFORE WEDDING'
AMY WINEHOUSE's ex-husband BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL is reportedly refusing to remarry the singer until she checks into rehab to address her problems with alcohol. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:24:24 GMT)

Promises’ Dr. Donna Markus to Speak on Attachment Organization and Addiction at BFI Summit in Savannah, Georgia
Dr. Markus’s workshop on attachment organization at the Summit for Clinical Excellence, “Brain Matters: Neuroscience, Trauma & Recovery,” in Savannah, Georgia, will focus on how early childhood experiences impact addiction treatment and recovery. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT)

Steven Purcell 'on the mend' after stay in drug and alcohol rehab clinic
STEVEN Purcell, the former leader of Scotland's biggest council, has told friends he is "on the mend" after leaving a drug and alcohol addiction clinic to begin hi (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:17:15 GMT)

California Valley Rehab Center Stalled
San Luis Obispo County -- A California Valley man’s dreams to run a rehab center have come to a standstill. Property owner Kenny Tab wanted to build and open a 15 acre rehab center on his nearly 500-acre parcel. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:49:13 GMT)

Jane's Addiction member quits after Australia tour
The bass player with Jane's Addiction has quit the band, and will reportedly be replaced by former Guns N' Roses rocker Duff McKagan. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:47:25 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan wants her dad in rehab, says he's nuts
Lindsay Lohan thinks her dad is "nuts" and should be in rehab (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:28:28 GMT)

Blake Fielder-Civil tells Amy Winehouse to go to rehab
Amy Winehouse's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil - who she reunited with earlier this year - has reportedly told her they won't get married again until she goes to rehab. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:01:54 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan says dad is 'nuts,' should go to rehab
Lindsay Lohan thinks her father Michael Lohan only speaks out about her problems because he is desperate for attention and should be in rehab. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:23 GMT)

Nelson rehab centre rejected by councillors
FEARS over the introduction of recovering addicts and alcoholics to Nelson town centre have scotched plans for a rehab unit in Manchester Road. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:55:32 GMT)

Drug forum at city hall tonight
A public panel discussion on reducing the harm caused by drug misuse and addiction will be held tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Victoria City Hall council chambers. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:46:31 GMT)

Research and Markets: Drug Abuse: Prevention and Treatment - Volume III
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Drug Abuse: Prevention and Treatment - Volume III" report to their offering. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:32:00 GMT)

Ex wants Amy in rehab
Amy Winehouse's ex-husband has told her to go to rehab if she wants him back. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:30:45 GMT)

Amy Winehouse’s Ex Wants Her in Rehab
AMY Winehouse’s ex-husband has issued the troubled star an ultimatum. Blake-Fielder Civil has told Amy she must check into rehab before he’ll marry her again. Winehouse has been begging Fielder-Civil to tie the knot with her again ever since he finished his most recent stint in rehab last month. But Blake is urging Amy to seek professional help [...] (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:21:32 GMT)

Tiger Woods Heading Back To Golf After Rehab
Tiger Woods has successfully completed his counseling sessions at the sex rehab clinic in Mississippi. Sources close to Tiger Woods are saying that since returning from rehab, Tiger's mind has been on his first love which is golfing. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:06:06 GMT)

Tiger Woods Home From Rehab In Time For PGA Tour
Tiger Woods, according to most sources, has successfully completed his time at the sex rehab clinic in Mississippi. The sources close to Tiger are saying the athlete returned from rehab and is now working on getting back into a routine of golfing and working out. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:51:17 GMT)

2,700 drug abusers in Lancashire
LANCASHIRE has more than 2,700 drug abusers, with one in nine of those addicted to cocaine, it has been revealed. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:25:23 GMT)

Blake Fielder-Civil Won't Remarry Amy Winehouse Until Rehab
Blake Fielder-Civil reportedly agrees to remarry Amy Winehouse only if the singer signs up for rehab to fight her alcohol issue. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:36:12 GMT)