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Someone Wants Number of Drug Addicts in Russia to Grow with Methadone Help
From the point of view of "human rights activists" of the international level, Russia is showing "no respect towards human rights" since the nation does not intend to launch the program of replacement therapy for the treatment of drug addiction with methadone. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:35:27 -0700)

Orexigen, Takeda Tie Knot on Obesity Drug
Orexigen gets $50 million upfront for North American rights to its experimental obesity drug Contrave (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:58:27 -0700)

White House Drug Policy Director Awards $85.6 Million To Local Communities To Prevent Youth Drug Use
Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $22 million in new Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grants to 169 communities and 16 new DFC Mentoring grants across the country. The awards announced today are in addition to the $63 million in Continuation grants simultaneously released to 549 currently funded DFC coalitions and seven DFC Mentoring ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:42:41 -0700)

Addiction Update
Following are views of the author and do not reflect the views of the Methamphetamine Strike Force or any affiliated organizations. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:16:14 -0700)

Black encouraged by Young's rehab effort
Black encouraged by Young's rehab effort (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:30:50 -0700)

Gen. Barry McCaffrey comes to Wilmington to talk about drug abuse treatment
All of the panelists at the Wilmington Treatment Center’s National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month ceremony were dressed in suit and tie, except two. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:08:14 -0700)

Month of September centered around addiction recovery
Mayor Dale Uehling signs proclamation declaring September National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Ottumwa. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:23:49 -0700)

Bulger and Stokes Complete Rehab, Chatwood Joins Bees
SALT LAKE CITY (September 1, 2010) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced today that right-handed pitchers Jason Bulger and Brian Stokes have completed their rehab assignments with Triple-A Salt Lake and have returned to the Angels active roster. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:59:25 -0700)

Rehab start to dictate Lincoln's return
Rehab start to dictate Lincoln's return (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:31:26 -0700)

Darwen rehab centre decision on hold
DOZENS of protesters came to learn whether controversial plans for a rehab centre in their area would get the go-ahead. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:07:44 -0700)

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals reaches deal with Diosynth
Drug developer Nabi Biopharmaceuticals said Wednesday it reached a five-year manufacturing agreement with Diosynth RTP Inc. for the production of a substance used in Nabi's potential nicotine addiction treatment NicVAX. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:34:48 -0700)

Woods' 'mistress' visits Ground Zero as part of recovery on 'Celebrity Rehab'
New York, Sep 1 : Tiger Woods' ex-flame Rachel Uchitel visited Ground Zero - where she lost her fiance in the rubble of the South Tower, as part of her therapy in 'Celebrity Rehab'. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:54:07 -0700)

NC drug treatment center hosts retired gen. - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times
WILMINGTON, N.C. — The mental health and substance abuse problems affecting returning troops and active law officers is getting attention in North Carolina. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:37:29 -0700)

NC Drug Treatment Center Hosts Former US Drug Czar
The mental health and substance abuse problems affecting returning troops and active law officers is getting attention in North Carolina. Former U.S. drug czar and retired Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey is headlining a forum in Wilmington on Wednesday about how to combat these illnesses. U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre is also taking part. The Star-News of Wilmington reported that the issue is how to treat ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:30:39 -0700)

Nanotherapeutics Submits Investigational New Drug Application To FDA For Clinical Testing Of Oral Drug To Treat ...
Nanotherapeutics, Inc., announced that it has filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) Application with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for NanoDTPA an orally administered capsule that is a less invasive treatment alternative to the FDA approved injectable Zn-DTPA (diethylenetriamine pentacetic acid). (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:18:55 -0700)

Addiction Website Releases New Guide to Help Families through Intervention
Addiction website releases Intervention Guide, a free publication that provides families with tips, advice, and guidelines for helping a loved one into drug and alcohol treatment. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Healing alcohol and drug addiction in the community takes education and action for people with substance use disorders who are starting on a road to recovery in Lake County. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:25:12 -0700)

Padres' Young Makes Rehab Start Against Aces
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Padres right-hander Chris Young allowed one run and two hits in three innings of a rehab start for Triple-A Portland against Reno on Tuesday night. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:24:53 -0700)

Heart drug may prevent cocaine relapse
ATLANTA, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston completed a Phase I safety trial studying a heart failure drug for treatment of cocaine, researchers say. Cocaine - Heart failure - Health - Substance abuse - Addictions (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:11:55 -0700)

Feldman ready for rehab assignment
Feldman ready for rehab assignment (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:29:42 -0700)

Presidential Proclamation--National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
A PROCLAMATION Each day brings new opportunities for personal growth, renewal, and transformation to millions of Americans who have chosen to forge a path toward recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol. While addiction can destroy self confidence, family ties, and friendships, recovery can restore the promise of a brighter tomorrow. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month ... (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:06:30 -0700)

Dr. Drew to attend addiction studies conference
A nationally known addiction specialist will be attending the fourth Georgia School of Addiction Studies conference. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:01:17 -0700)

Pa. Supreme Court: Minors May Be Involuntarily Committed for Drug, Alcohol Addiction
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of an act that allows for parents and guardians to have minors involuntarily committed for drug and alcohol treatment. Writing that prior case law established the presumption that parents act in the best interest of their children, the court, by way of a 6-1 majority, ruled that parents' rights to make decisions on the care of their ... (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:07:03 -0700)

Rehab of 120 cars to be decided in fall
Hornell, N.Y. — PATCO could mark a turnaround for Alstom after a string of disappointments. More will be known on Alstom Transportation’s future in Hornell this fall, when the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) contract will be awarded. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:40:26 -0700)

Drug dealer's sentence extended
A methamphetamine "retailer'' has been given a cumulative prison term which brings his total jail sentence to 11 years. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:20:33 -0700)

Our drug priorities need to change
The federal government has it half right. We have a drug problem. But it's not marijuana, which has never killed anyone. It's the abuse of prescription drugs which kills hundreds of Canadians annually.[...] (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:17:04 -0700)

Newton on suicide watch in rehab
Actor Matthew Newton has been placed on suicide watch in rehab. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:26:11 -0700)

Cliffside Malibu Makes Charity Donations to Help Individuals Overcome Drug Addictions
Helping those with no other options, the drug rehab center supports three different charities to solve housing needs and alcohol addictions, helping individuals reach their goals of independence. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Astros notes: Manzella's rehab assignment pays off
Rehab stint pays off Some time on the shelf gave Astros rookie shortstop Tommy Manzella a chance to re-evaluate his approach at the plate and so far, it has paid dividends. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:41:45 -0700)

A-Rod will not rehab before return to Yankees
NEW YORK — On the day Lance Berkman began a rehab assignment, Alfredo Aceves continued his assignment and Andy Pettitte moved closer to one, the Yankees announced on Monday that third baseman Alex Rodriguez is not likely to play in any minor league games before coming off the disabled list. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:54:25 -0700)

Lindstrom feels better, eyes rehab outing
Lindstrom feels better, eyes rehab outing (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:45:21 -0700)

George Michael checks into rehab
SINGER George Michael has checked into rehab - just days after appearing in court and pleading guilty to driving while under the influence of drugs. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:28:41 -0700)

Decision on Silva to come after rehab start
Decision on Silva to come after rehab start (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:13:27 -0700)

Illegal drug trade makes comeback in N.O.
NEW ORLEANS -- In the months following Hurricane Katrina, the illegal drug trade was interrupted just like every other small and big business. But today, five years later, the illegal drug business has not only made a comeback, but it's different and in some ways stronger. Both law enforcement and parents are up against a new set of issues. Drug agents say one reason illegal street drugs have ... (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:25 -0700)

A-Rod unlikely to need rehab stint
A-Rod unlikely to need rehab stint (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:46:31 -0700)

Overcoming addiction
For those battling addiction, finding support, assistance and acceptance may be the hardest part of the recovery process. At LifePoint Church in Albertville, the congregation is helping them Celebrate Recovery through a unique program of acceptance, overcoming and experience. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:41:33 -0700)

New drug scandal hits AFL
THE AFL is facing another drug scandal, with a young Hawthorn footballer being found inside a car unconscious the night after the Ben Cousins documentary. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:37:55 -0700)

Six things: Sporting drug scandals
The drug scandals that have rocked the sporting world to its core (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:21:28 -0700)

HOOKED: Local drug dealer says he can’t afford to quit
The drug dealer in my living room knows I didn’t invite him here to make a sale, but he gives it a shot anyway. He shakes a small bottle of prescription anti-anxiety pills as he makes his pitch, comparing the mood-altering effects of his product to marijuana or alcohol. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:13:08 -0700)

George Michael checks into rehab, apologizes to fans
George Michael said Monday that he checked into rehab -- just days after appearing in court and pleading guilty to driving while under the influence of drugs. Michael, 47, faces jail after his top-of-the-line Range Rover collided with a Snappy Snaps storefront in north London in July. In a letter... (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:44:12 -0700)

Nanotherapeutics Submits Investigational New Drug Application to FDA for Clinical Testing of Oral Drug to Treat ...
ALACHUA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nanotherapeutics submits FDA New Drug Application for Clinical Testing of Oral Drug to Treat Radiation Exposure. From NIH contract bioterrorism funds. Also testing new nasal form of H5N1 Flu Vaccine (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:10:30 -0700)

Cocaine Addiction: Experimental Treatments May Prevent Relapse
Doctors have used the drug disulfiram to help patients stay sober for several decades. It interferes with the body's ability to metabolize alcohol, giving a fierce hangover to someone who consumes even a small amount of alcohol. More recently, disulfiram was shown to be effective in treating cocaine addiction as well, even though alcohol and cocaine affect the nervous system in different ways ... (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:02:51 -0700)

Oswego County Proclaims Drug and Alcoho Recovery Month
Oswego County Legislature Chairman Barry D. Leemann has designated September as Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:15:26 -0700)

Humboldt County adult drug court celebrates 14 more new lives
Family members, friends and supporters looked on as 14 people stepped forward during the Humboldt County Adult Drug Court graduation ceremony on Friday to commemorate a new chapter in their lives. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:46:50 -0700)

Michael 'checked into rehab after crash'
George Michael announces that he went through rehab after his DUI incident last month. (Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:16:39 -0700)

Study finds common risk factors link to painkiller addiction
A new Geisinger study begins to unlock the puzzle of painkiller (opioid) addiction - why some people are more likely to become addicted than others. Geisinger investigators have found that patients with four common risk factors have a significantly higher risk of addiction. In addition, a history of severe drug dependence and drug abuse compounds the risk. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:33:33 -0700)

Massacre in Tamaulipas
We have delegated to drug lords the job of managing our immigrant supply. The results are clear. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:00:49 -0700)

The drug war rages on in families across the nation
Families fight the devastating effects of addiction. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:19:58 -0700)

San Diego Padres' Chris Young scheduled for Tuesday rehab start
Padres right-hander Chris Young is scheduled to make a rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Portland at Reno as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:11:53 -0700)

Padres RHP Young to make rehab start Tuesday
Padres right-hander Chris Young is scheduled to make a rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Portland at Reno as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury. There's a possibility Young will pitch again in the majors this year if he remains pain free, pitching coach Darren Balsley said. The 6-foot-10 Young made one start this season before going on the disabled list April 12 with a... (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:08:43 -0700)

Padres' Young to make rehab start Tuesday
Padres right-hander Chris Young is scheduled to make a rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Portland at Reno as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury. Chris Young - Right-handedness - Triple-A - United States - Disabled list (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:08:37 -0700)

Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz completes rehab assignment, will come off disabled list Monday
Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz has completed a rehab assignment and will be activated from the DL on Monday. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:41:53 -0700)

Lance Berkman will rehab with Trenton Thunder tomorrow and Tuesday
TRENTON — Five-time All-Star slugger Lance Berkman will join the Thunder for a two-game rehab stint starting with Monday’s game against the Akron Aeros. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:03:08 -0700)

Supermarkets are drug pushers, says lobbyist
Supermarkets are drug "pushers" who are selling high quantities of discounted wine and should be viewed the same as dealers dishing out Ecstasy pills or morphine.It may seem extreme but it's a view that Professor Doug Sellman,... (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:27:00 -0700)

Drug court success
Ruby Hendrickson stood before Judge Ray Grimes, but not to face criminal charges. Instead, Judge Grimes put his arm around her, told her he was proud and congratulated her for 813 days of sobriety. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:50:48 -0700)

Michael undergoing rehab treatment
George Michael checked himself into rehab following his car crash last month and has been undergoing drug counselling sessions ever since. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:29:22 -0700)

Rehab biz calls to Lohan dad
Dina Lohan told Matt Lauer that daughter Lindsay will be moving back to New York after her legal troubles are over. Maybe now we know why she wants to get out of California. (Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:42:17 -0700)

Why not neuter bears brought to rehab centers?
Editor:Recently a Pocono area based wildlife rehab center completed the successful rehabilitation of six black bear cubs, from different areas, and they have been orphaned and are have been returned to the wild via the Pennsylvania Game Commission.Yet (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:10:01 -0700)

Michael Lohan Plans to Open a Rehab Center
Father of the troubled actress plans to move to California to open a facility Rachel Lee Owens Following the tracks of his daughter, Michael Lohan is getting involved with rehab. Lohan has just announced that he will be moving to California and opening up a rehab center. His daughter, Lindsay , was just released from rehab on Tuesday and now Michael is talking about his plans of opening up a ... (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:18:44 -0700)

Lindstrom's rehab pushed back, Keppinger to bat
Houston Astros closer Matt Lindstrom still has a stiff back and his scheduled bullpen session has been delayed. Astros manager Brad Mills says Lindstrom was scheduled to throw Saturday before heading out on a rehab assignment. He will be evaluated daily to see if he's ready to throw. Mills said infielder Jeff Keppinger (left big toe) is expected to play a rehab game at Double-A Corpus Christi on ... (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:08:23 -0700)

Lindstrom's rehab stint likely to be delayed
Lindstrom's rehab stint likely to be delayed (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:43:12 -0700)

Salty, Patterson faring well in rehab stints
Salty, Patterson faring well in rehab stints (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:17:12 -0700)

Carlos Silva makes first rehab start since minor heart procedure
Carlos Silva made a minor league rehab start with Single-A Peoria on Friday night, his first appearance since undergoing a minor cardiac procedure to remedy an abnormal heart beat earlier this month.Silva allowed just two hits -- both of them... (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:53:21 -0700)

Young could start rehab stint next week
Young could start rehab stint next week (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:46:10 -0700)

George Michael Checked Himself Into Rehab
GEORGE Michael is finally doing the sensible thing and getting his life back on track. Hurrah! The talented singer has revealed he checked himself into rehab following his car crash in July and has been undergoing drug counseling sessions ever since. George — who appeared in court earlier this week and pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis and driving [...] (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:56:31 -0700)

Study Identifies Risk Factors For Painkiller Addiction And Links The Addiction To Genetics
A new Geisinger study begins to unlock the puzzle of painkiller (opioid) addiction why some people are more likely to become addicted than others. Geisinger investigators have found that patients with four common risk factors have a significantly higher risk of addiction. In addition, a history of severe drug dependence and drug abuse compounds the risk. The findings appear in the September ... (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:20:52 -0700)

Michael Lohan All Set To Open A New Rehab Center
August 28, 2010 : Michael Lohan has a new project up his sleeve; he plans on opening up a new Rehab center that will try to heal the mind, body and soul of the patients. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:10:00 -0700)

George Michael enters rehab
George Michael checked himself into rehab following his car crash last month and has been undergoing drug counselling sessions ever since. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:41:11 -0700)

George Michael - Michael Undergoing Rehab Treatment
GEORGE MICHAEL checked himself into rehab following his car crash last month (Jul10) and has been undergoing drug counselling sessions ever since.The pop superstar... (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:55:33 -0700)

Lohan's dad to open rehab centre
Lindsay Lohan's father has announced plans to open a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in California days after his daughter's release from an inpatient rehab clinic. (Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:26:02 -0700)

Heroin increasing its reach in small towns
SNOHOMISH -- The drug counselor told the five addicts that the odds were stacked against them. Only one of them likely would beat their addiction. The others would come back to rehab or return to drugs for good. One would probably end up in prison and one likely would die. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:09:16 -0700)

Kinsler to begin rehab games on Saturday
Kinsler to begin rehab games on Saturday (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:45:21 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan Faces Risk of Relapse Without Ongoing Addiction Treatment According to Timberline Knolls Residential ...
CHICAGO, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- While Lindsay Lohan's doctors say a personality disorder misdiagnosed as an addiction is the root of her problems, a medical expert from Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center suggests further ongoing addiction treatment will still be needed to save her life. Kimberly Dennis, M.D., medical director for Timberline Knolls and a psychiatrist who specializes ... (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:14:53 -0700)

Out of rehab, LiLo already back behind wheel and on Twitter
Fresh out of rehab and a 13-day stint in jail, Lindsay Lohan returned to Twitter on Thursday — and blasted the paparazzi who have been following her every move. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:09:46 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan out of rehab, back on Twitter
Actress Lindsay Lohan left rehab this week and posted her first tweet Thursday, which was about the paparazzi. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:04:06 -0700)

Michael Lohan to Open and Run Rehab Center
Michael Lohan announces he will be opening a rehab center that prohibits prescription drug use Gina DiFalco Radaronline.com reports that Michael Lohan will open and run a rehabilitation center. Lohan will move to California to open the center. He says, “Yes, it's true, I'll be running it," adding, "I think it's time that Dina and I both step out of the media for a while, and for me that means ... (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:03:44 -0700)

Experimental treatments for cocaine addiction may prevent relapse
The drug disulfiram, used for years to deter recovering alcoholics from drinking, also can treat cocaine addiction. Disulfiram prevents rats from seeking cocaine after a break, a model for addicts tempted to relapse. Disulfiram appears to work by inhibiting the enzyme dopamine beta-hydroxylase, which is required for the production of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. A selective inhibitor of ... (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:14:29 -0700)

Fla. Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Drug Trafficking
Despite former Florida attorney Noah Daniel Liberman?s rehabilitation from his addiction, the Florida Supreme Court has rejected suspending his license and instead has disbarred him for drug trafficking. Even after considering 11 mitigating factors, and that he has been drug-free since his arrest in 2004 for trafficking Ecstasy, the court held in a per curiam decision that it could not justify a ... (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:36:54 -0700)

Opiate addiction up, 1016 Recovery Network responds
More Midland County residents have gone to the Ten SixteenRecovery Network for help with opiate addiction than alcohol in thelast three years, leading the agency to take a new approach: An"Ask the Expert" consultation for people to drop in and ask thequestions they need answered to help themselves or their lovedones. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:05:51 -0700)

Drug czar: 'War on drugs' can only be won with prevention, treatment
Director of Office of National Drug Control Policy visits Baltimore President Obama's drug czar Gil Kerlikowske (above) toured Baltimore programs to promote the administration's strategy for reducing illegal drug use and the consequences of it. While it doesn't go as far as former Mayor Kurt Schmoke's calls to decriminalize drug use, it too focuses on drugs as a public health issue as much as a ... (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:31:53 -0700)

Drug czar: 'War on drugs' can only be won with prevention, treatment
Director of Office of National Drug Control Policy visits Baltimore President Obama's drug czar Gil Kerlikowske toured Baltimore programs to promote the administration's strategy for reducing illegal drug use and the consequences of it. While it doesn't go as far as former Mayor Kurt Schmoke's calls to decriminalize drug use, it too focuses on drugs as a public health issue as much as a police ... (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:02:20 -0700)

Boob Job ID Thief Had Drug Addiction, Empty Condo
Tamarac woman pleads guilty to scam, says she stole for all the wrong reasons. Drug addiction - Health - Addiction - Substance Abuse - Centers and Counseling Services (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:58:17 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan hops out of rehab and straight on to Twitter
New York, Aug 27 : Just-out-of-rehab Lindsay Lohan has been spotted behind the wheel and also took to Twitter to rant about paparazzi. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:21:25 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan leaves rehab early
Lindsay Lohan. Photo: PA Wire Troubled Hollywood starlet Lindsay Lohan has been released from rehab after serving just three weeks of her six-month sentence over a drunk-driving case, a judge. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:46:05 -0700)

Chelsea chief charged in drug case; records detail past pact
Court records show that the Chelsea police chief - who was charged Thursday with drug fraud - agreed to resign from a previous law enforcement job and seek treatment for a prescription drug addict ... (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:40:02 -0700)

Disulfiram drug shows effective in treating cocaine addiction: Research
Doctors have used the drug disulfiram to help patients stay sober for several decades. It interferes with the body's ability to metabolize alcohol, giving a fierce hangover to someone who consumes even a small amount of alcohol.More recently, disulfiram was shown to be effective in treating cocaine addiction as well, even though alcohol and cocaine affect the nervous system in different ways. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:04:03 -0700)

Narconon Michigan Drug Rehab Celebrates 8 Year Anniversary
Over 600 people completed the Narconon drug rehabilitation program in Michigan. (Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Lohan: out of rehab, on to Twitter
Fresh out of rehab and a 13-day stint in jail, Lindsay Lohan has returned to Twitter and blasted the paparazzi who have been following her every move. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:07:47 -0700)

Releasing Lindsay Lohan Early From Rehab Is No Gift to the Troubled Star
Some may consider Lindsay Lohan lucky for getting sprung from jail and rehab early. The young star served just 22 of the 90-day court ordered drug and alcohol program at UCLA. In reality, her doctors aren't doing her any favors. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:41:25 -0700)

Man jailed for obtaining drugs by fraud
AN ADDICTION counsellor who forged prescriptions in order to help addicts “get clean” so they could be admitted to the drug treatment centre he ran, was jailed for six months yesterday. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:16:02 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan returns to Twitter after rehab to whine about the media
Lindsay Lohan returned to Twitter Thursday, two days after her release from a Los Angeles inpatient drug and alcohol rehab program. “Clearly.. Paparazzi shouldn't be allowed to take pictures or video while someone's driving or at a stop light,” the “Mean Girls” actress tweeted Thursday in her first... (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:02:36 -0700)

Furcal may be close to rehab assignment
Furcal may be close to rehab assignment (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:45:41 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan leaves rehab
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has been released from rehab after completing just 22 days of a court-ordered 90-day stint in the UCLA Medical Center. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:02:53 -0700)

Experimental treatments for cocaine addiction may prevent relapse
( Emory University ) The drug disulfiram, used for years to deter recovering alcoholics from drinking, also can treat cocaine addiction. Disulfiram prevents rats from seeking cocaine after a break, a model for addicts tempted to relapse. Disulfiram appears to work by inhibiting the enzyme dopamine beta-hydroxylase, which is required for the production of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. A ... (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:01:49 -0700)

Prescription Drug Abuse Soars Despite State Monitoring Programs
Stateline: Over the past 10 years, "prescription drug abuse has soared to new levels. A recent White House study found a 400 percent increase in abuse from 1998 to 2008. ... And the problem continues to escalate nationally, despite prescription drug monitoring programs already running in 33 states." Nine more states have approved legislation to start such programs, "but because of budget ... (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:33:22 -0700)

Cousins warns against drug use
Controversial AFL star Ben Cousins has opened the second part of his documentary on his battle with drug addiction by warning those headed down the same path. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:55:14 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan, out of rehab, has new probation rules
Lindsay Lohan is a changed woman after her 13 days in jail and 23 days in a drug rehab program, her lawyer asserted Wednesday. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:40:59 -0700)

Cousins drug doco delivers ratings windfall for Seven
Explosive documentary about AFL champion Ben Cousins watched by almost two million viewers.. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:45:44 -0700)

Drug tests, counseling for Lohan
A judge has ordered Lindsay Lohan to undergo a rigorous outpatient rehab program that will require frequent counseling. (Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:11:37 -0700)

Weekend seminar targets teenager addiction solutions
There are many paths to addiction, but only one to recovery, according to a recovered addict turned preacher who brings his message of hope and redemption to Conroe this weekend. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:05:25 -0700)

Addiction cited as homeless housing concern
Eleanore Ripley has been a recovering alcoholic for 20 years. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

In London's east side, OxyContin is king
Fighting prescription drug addiction in Ontario is an uphill battle with a public health system that inadvertently creates new addicts (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:47:50 -0700)

Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz to start rehab assignment Thursday, expected to come off disabled list Monday
Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz will start a rehab assignment at Double-A Frisco on Thursday, and he is expected to be activated Monday. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:56:53 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan hopes for new life after rehab and jail
LOS ANGELES, Aug 26 Fresh out of rehab and keen for a new beginning, Lindsay Lohan was ordered yesterday to continue drug counselling, submit to random testing and remain in Los Angeles until at least November 1. A Beverly Hills court judge said the actress, who was released two months early from a residential rehab programme, must be tested ... (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:39:24 -0700)

Cousins No.1, despite headlines
While Ben Cousins's battle with drug addiction is back in the headlines, it hasn't detracted from his on-field feats, with fans declaring him one of the greatest players of the past decade. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:31:00 -0700)

EXCLUSIVE: Lindsay Lohan's Post-Rehab Offers Rolling In -- $1 Million To Co-Host Radio Show With Dina!
Shes been out of rehab for less than even 24 hours and already Lindsay Lohan is looking at scores of big money deals. RadarOnline.com has learned that a New York-based radio station is prepared to offer the starlet and her mother Dina Lohan $1 million to co-host its nationally syndicated morning show. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:33:23 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan hopes for new life after rehab, jail
Fresh out of rehab and keen for a new beginning, Lindsay Lohan was ordered on Wednesday to continue drug counseling, submit to random testing and remain in Los Angeles until at least November 1. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:58:31 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan allowed to leave rehab early
Troubled Hollywood starlet Lindsay Lohan has been released from rehab after serving just three weeks of her six-month sentence over a drunk-driving case, a judge said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:04:36 -0700)

Report: Lohan allowed early exit from rehab
Lindsay Lohan reportedly was released from rehab Tuesday, more than two months before her scheduled exit.RadarOnline.com said the actress left the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles through a back door and was driven away in a chauffeur-driven limo.Lohan had been in an inpatient program since Aug. 2, serving a court-ordered 90-day stay. She went to rehab after spending 14 days in jail for a ... (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:03:24 -0700)

Lindsey Lohan Out of Rehab 68 Days Early: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Lindsay Lohan's whirlwind tour of the American justice system concluded yesterday with her early release from a court-ordered rehab stint. Lohan was transferred to the inpatient facility 23 days ago after serving 13 days worth of a 90 day jail sentence for violating probation on an earlier DUI charge. What could possibly go wrong releasing a star-crossed celebrity from rehab 68 days early? A ... (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:37:00 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan released from rehab
The troubled actress left UCLA's rehab facility in a limo. Watch Mary Beth McDade's report LOS ANGELES -- A judge has ordered Lindsay Lohan to undergo a rigorous outpatient rehab program that includes psychotherapy, random drug and alcohol testing and frequent counseling. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:00:41 -0700)

Lindsay Lohans Rehab Bill Was $40K Per Week!
LINDSAY Lohans rehab stay was expensive! According to reports, it cost the troubled actress a whopping $40,000 a week to stay at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital. Lohan had to foot the bill herself her insurance (SAG) doesnt cover her treatment, according to TMZ. However, Lindsays bill couldve been more expensive Judge Marsha Revel ordered 13 weeks [...] (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:57:11 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan leaves rehab early in limo
Lindsay Lohan has been released from rehab and sent home in a chauffered limousine, reports Wednesday morning say. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:29:27 -0700)

Lohan Rehab Tab: $130G, Report Says
Not Covered by Insurance, Report Adds; She's Out of Rehab Less than Third of Way into Three-Month Stay (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:47:55 -0700)

Lindsay leaves rehab
Lindsay Lohan has left rehab after serving just 22 days of her court-ordered 90-day stay. (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:26:15 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan Leaves Rehab After 23 Days
Lindsay Lohan Leaves Rehab After 23 Days Lindsay Lohan has left the building. Quietly, through the back door. What nerve. A source tells E! News that LiLo was discharged from UCLA Medical Center on Tuesday, roughly 23 days into what was originally going to be a 90-day stint in the hospitals neuropsychiatric treatment facility. Sound [...] (Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:15:03 -0700)

Calling drug users 'junkies' foils recovery
Policy shift to abstinence-based approach for treating problem drug users won't work unless prejudice is tackled, warns report The use of stigmatising terms such as "junkie" and "addict" is proving a major obstacle to the rehabilitation and recovery of problem drug users, according to a report published today by a leading drug policy thinktank. The UK Drugs Policy Commission says a shift by the ... (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:53:41 -0700)

Drug addicts are not to blame for their plight
To stop the stigmatisation of drug users, there needs to be an attempt to inform the public about the nature of addiction, says Charlie Lloyd Our society is none too keen on "junkies". Even in the context of death, the term is applied as a deeply derogatory label in tabloid headlines. Public opinion surveys show that the majority of people regard drug addicts as dangerous, unpredictable and ... (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:50:59 -0700)

Not just junkies: the stigmatising of drug addicts | Diane Taylor
Treatment can help problematic drug users but unless we stop judging them and offer kindness and empathy instead it will fail Drug addicts have a lot in common with other marginalised groups, such as sex workers, people with disabilities and asylum seekers in that many people have never met them and know very little about the realities of their lives. Where there is a void of factual information ... (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:50:39 -0700)

Ledger helped Cousins fight addiction
Ben Cousins says that late actor Heath Ledger gave him lots of support through his drug addiction. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:16:55 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan released from court-ordered drug rehabilitation stint
Lindsay Lohan was released Tuesday from her court-ordered drug rehabilitation program at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, RadarOnline reported. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:45:55 -0700)

Drug dealers handing out starter kits to lure kids
P starter kits are being given and sold to school students by dealers in an effort to get them hooked, says a drug specialist. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:24:01 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan Leaves Rehab
Lindsay Lohan was released from rehab Tuesday at the UCLA Medical Center after serving just 31 days of her court-ordered 90 days of in-patient treatment. Lindsay Lohan - University of California Los Angeles - Patient - United States - UCLA Medical Center (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:49:59 -0700)

Report: Lindsay Lohan leaves rehab after 23 days [poll]
Lohan was released from rehab Tuesday, a little more than three weeks after leaving jail and entering treatment, Radar Online reports. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:02:06 -0700)

Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew: Jeremy London Denies Romance With Rachel Uchitel
Party of Five star Jeremy London and Tiger Woods mistress Rachel Uchitel will be co-starring on the fourth season of Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew on VH1, but according to the actor, thats where their relationship ends. Jeremy London denies having a romantic affair with Uchitel, despite reports to the contrary. Keep reading for more details on their [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Celebrity ... (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:08:41 -0700)

Post-Rehab Lindsay Lohan Dancing With the Stars?
Lindsay Lohan could be getting out of rehab any minute now. If so, there's plenty of time for her to sign on for next season's Dancing With the Stars. But should she even... (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:53:26 -0700)

Paul, Conway spar over drug policy
Spurred by Rand Paul's suggestion that drug abuse isn't "a real pressing issue" in the Senate race, Jack Conway spotlighted Kentucky's "epidemic" of prescription pill abuse that is costing lives and overloading the courts and prisons with addicts who turn to crime to fund their habits. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:42:46 -0700)

KENYA: Government changes tack on HIV prevention, treatment for drug users
Source: IRIN Intravenous drug users have been largely ignored by the government's HIV programmes on the basis that drug-taking is illegal, but a new policy is being drafted with the aim of reducing HIV transmission among this high-risk group. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:34:04 -0700)

Stop saying 'junkie': Drug experts plot path to recovery
Drug users can recover quicker if they do not have to face stigmatising terms like 'junkie' and 'addict' a leading drug thinktank has warned. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:14:32 -0700)

Lohan released from rehab this week - reports
Lindsay Lohan will find out her rehab release date sooner than expected - a judge is to issue a ruling a day early. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:49:59 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan could leave rehab in days
Troubled Lindsay Lohan could leave rehab in a matter of days. Her lawyers are claiming doctors at the LA centre where she is being treated don't think LiLo, 24, needs the full 30 days ordered by a judge. (Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:02:24 -0700)

Achieve Rehab OK'd to add 40 assisted-living beds
LIBERTY Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility received state approval to add 40 assisted-living beds to its facility. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:02:25 -0700)

Lindsay set for rehab release
Mean Girls actress Lindsay Lohan could be released from rehab in the next 10 days if a probation modification hearing this week decides it is in her best interests. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:57:59 -0700)

Senate hopeful Rand Paul visits drug facility in Dixon
The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate told a small group gathered at a faith-based addiction recovery center in Dixon that he prefers local over federal solutions in efforts to fight drug trafficking and abuse. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:49:39 -0700)

Drug addict robs taxi driver
A DRUG addict who robbed a taxi driver at knifepoint for just $50 will spend the next nine months behind bars. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:44:34 -0700)

Bryan Cousins 'heart broken' by Ben's addiction
Bryan Cousins has spoken of the toll his son Ben's drug addiction took on him, saying it broke his heart. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:53:26 -0700)

Lohan rehab release 'to come this week'
Judge Elden Fox is expected to issue an order for Lindsay Lohan's rehab release on Tuesday. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:01:58 -0700)

Painkillers such as Percocet can push everyday people into risky addiction
Prescription drug abuse is a staple of daily papers and gossip rags alike -- from high-profile celebrity overdoses and massive Oxycontin busts to teen "pharm parties" -- but I never really gave the issue much thought. That is, until my doctor gave me a script for Percocet after my C-section surge... Health - addiction - Games - Sexuality - Substance abuse (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:55:02 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan could be out of rehab in 10 days
Lindsay Lohan could be released from rehab in the next 10 days, having to attend a probation modification hearing in front of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elden Fox (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:43:02 -0700)

Kudzu Vine Extract May Treat Alcoholism, Cocaine Addiction
Researchers at Gilead Sciences Inc. said on Sunday that an extract of the kudzu vine being developed to treat alcoholism may also help treat cocaine addiction. The Gilead team reported in the journal Nature Medicine that tests on rats showed the drug could stop them from giving themselves cocaine. Gilead inherited the experimental drug a year ago after it acquired CV Therapeutics Inc. A ... (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:17:45 -0700)

Dodgers' injuries: Manny ready for rehab; Furcal has setback
Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez will begin a rehab assignment with the organization's Class A affiliate tonight, according to the Los Angeles Times. However, shortstop Rafael Furcal continues to experience back pain. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:25:57 -0700)

Darwen rehab centre set for approval
A DRINK and drugs rehab centre in a former nursing home looks set to get the go ahead, despite 256 objections. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:52:44 -0700)

LINDSAY LOHAN TO LEAVE REHAB BY SEPTEMBER?
LINDSAY Lohan could be released from rehab in the next 10 days. The actress attorney Shawn Chapman Holley is to attend a probation modification hearing on Wednesday in front of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elden Fox to assess whether the star needs to continue receiving treatment at the UCLA Medical Center. Lindsay was ordered to spend [...] (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:12:00 -0700)

Li-lo's lawyer seeks early rehab release
LINDSAY Lohan's attorney will front a Los Angeles court this week in a bid to get the fallen Hollywood starlet released from rehab within the next ten days. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:38:58 -0700)

DrugScope Welcomes Open-Ended Drug Strategy Consultation, UK
DrugScope, the national membership organisation for the drug sector, responded to the publication of the 2010 Drug Strategy Consultation Paper (1). The Consultation Paper sets out the coalition government's vision for the new drug strategy, which has four broad aims: "to prevent drug taking, disrupt drug supply, strengthen enforcement and promote drug treatment with the focus on enabling people ... (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:33:59 -0700)

Kudzu extract may treat cocaine addiction: study
An extract of the kudzu vine being developed to treat alcoholism may also help treat cocaine addiction, researchers at Gilead Sciences Inc reported on Sunday. (Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:21:50 -0700)