Drug
and Alcohol Rehab News Jan 2006
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Cardiac rehab can help patients recover from heart attacks
Statistics released in 2005 by the American Heart Association report that one in four people in the United States has some form of cardiovascular disease, be it heart or blood vessel. (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:16:05 GMT)
Prison Evangelist Gives Inmates 20,000 Free Copies of Memoir about Drug Addiction, Incarceration & Recovery
With the release of his memoir, “Once Life Matters: A New Beginning,” prison evangelist Marty Angelo announced he is giving away 20,000 copies free-of-charge to prison inmates and rehab programs across the country. The book is a compelling, true account of how he overcame drugs, sex, alcohol and rock/ disco music and a prison sentence by the power of God. [PRWEB Jan 30, 2006] (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:23:39 GMT)
More Rolla businesses burglarized this weekend
Ten Rolla businesses, including Ultimate Hair Design, Sports Rehab, Moorkamp Dental Office, Blossom Basket Florist and Shanks Photography, were burglarized this weekend. (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 14:31:32 GMT)
Students celebrate drug-free milestone
Carthage sixth graders are preparing to close one chapter of their lives and open another. Not only are they embarking on the wonderful and often terrifying journey to junior high, but they are doing so as confident individuals committed to staying drug-free. (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:08:11 GMT)
Prison Evangelist Gives Inmates 20,000 Free Copies of Memoir About Drug Addiction, Incarceration and Recovery
Christian prison evangelist Marty Angelo today announced the release of his memoir, "Once Life Matters: (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 16:02:00 GMT)
Inmates want jail-based rehab program
If inmates at the county jail were offered an in-custody treatment... (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:05:22 GMT)
Treatment urged for drug crimes
Rock County should consider treatment instead of jail time for first-time drug offenders, said two members of a committee recently formed to study jail alternatives. (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:46:02 GMT)
Palmer blogging on rehab
DAYTON, Ohio — If you've ever wanted to send Carson Palmer a personal message, here's your chance. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is writing a journal online as he rehabilitates his damaged left knee in Southern California. (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 18:31:09 GMT)
Leif Garrett to Enter Rehab
'I Just Want the Clarity Back,' Garrett Says (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:08:55 GMT)
Mailbag: Berkman's rehab on track
Mailbag: Berkman on track for Opening Day (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:07:45 GMT)
Funds for local alcohol and drug treatment may decline
Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Hall reported this week funding from the state Department of Human Services to the county's alcohol and drug treatment programs would decline in coming years under a changed allocation formula proposed by DHS. It would be offset, in large part, however, by an increase in funding to Indian tribes for their programs, which should increase funds to the Confederated (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:14:57 GMT)
1970s teen idol Leif Garrett to enter rehab
Former 1970s teen idol Leif Garrett said he would enter a drug rehab center today for treatment for heroin addiction. (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:35:44 GMT)
Addiction 'a growing menace...'
HELPLINE volunteers report a rise in the number of callers asking for help in coping with drug and alcohol abuse. Increasing numbers of Bahrainis and expats are turning to the telephone help service to deal with their addiction. (Mon, 30 Jan 2006 23:53:30 GMT)
Time is right for drug classification review
The home secretary has made an important and politically difficult decision on cannabis but the announcement of a review of the system of drug classification is much more significant (Clarke to overhaul drug classifications, January 20). Policy should be driven by evidence of what works best to minimise drug-related harm, and in an ideal world criminal and civil laws covering drugs should work (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 03:55:00 GMT)
More People In Drug Abuse Treatment Began Drug Use Before Age 13, USA
More people in treatment for drug abuse, other than alcohol abuse, began using at least one of their problem drugs prior to the age of 13. The data over the past decade show that in 1993, 12 percent of admissions to treatment for drugs (114,462 people) began using their substances before age 13. By 2003, 14 percent of admissions (162,708 people) began using drugs prior to age 13... click link for (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:17:11 GMT)
Junkie sent to prison for housebreaks
SALEM - A Lynn laborer who admitted burglarizing homes in Lynn, Swampscott and Marblehead during a yearlong crime spree that began in 2003 to feed his drug addiction is headed to prison for up to five years. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:38:45 GMT)
Heinz Rehab Christmas party panel recognized
The auxiliary/volunteer Christmas party committee of the John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine was recognized at the holiday party. Nearly 100 volunteers and members of the auxiliary attended the event. From left: Barbara Silvi, Mary Yuknavich, auxiliary/volunteer director, and Loretta Zavada. Second row: Henry Kobowski, Margaret Hoover and Jack Hoover. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 08:07:40 GMT)
'Million Little Pieces' Publisher, Author Sued
Author James Frey and Random House Inc.'s Doubleday unit were sued by readers who bought "A Million Little Pieces" because the purported true story of Frey's struggle with drug addiction and crime was fabricated. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 08:10:13 GMT)
Letters to the Editor
Just thought you would like to know state comp is not a victim. That's what they told me when I decided to come forward regarding the voc. rehab. phase of my claim. Even after I explained very carefully that my diploma was received before I turned in all my work. Before I turned in all my work. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 08:16:18 GMT)
Feel-good story: With rehab right on schedule, Harrison looks to the future
DETROIT - The two biggest questions facing the Patriots this offseason may be the status of safety Rodney Harrison's surgically repaired knee and the cornerback position in front of him next... (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:03:01 GMT)
Scarf-dog off to rehab
LOS ANGELES - Jessy, the golden retriever who accidentally strangled little Kaitlyn Hassard by tugging on the Long Island girl's neck scarf, is getting a second chance. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:24:54 GMT)
Foothills drug-awareness program educates parents
Catalina Foothills Community Schools will host a discussion for parents regarding drug use and prevention from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 10:32:35 GMT)
Reaching up
As our Wish Book story reported, Dale Adair has his hands full. He has custody of his seven kids -- their mother is completing a drug rehab program -- and is retraining for a new tech career. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:45:16 GMT)
Cardiac rehab can help patients recover from heart attacks
Statistics released in 2005 by the American Heart Association report that one in four people in the United States has some form of cardiovascular disease, be it heart or blood vessel. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:01:25 GMT)
Murphysboro neighborhood selected for home rehab grant
MURPHYSBORO - It sounds almost too good to be true, but some residents of one of Murphysboro's dilapidated neighborhoods will get the opportunity to rehabilitate their homes - for free. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:03:56 GMT)
Alcohol and drug addicts seek cure at Thai temple
SARABURI, Thailand - Sitting side by side in a straight line, two men and four women fighting addiction solemnly wait for a Thai monk to give them a glass of brown medicine. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:09:51 GMT)
Wilco to Tour America in March
Matthew Solarski reports: You've got to hand it to Wilco: over a decade of setbacks, big breaks, shake-ups, and rehab, and them boys is still truckin'. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:31:03 GMT)
Leif Garrett in Rehab for Heroin Addiction
Former Teen Idol Says He Wants the Clarity Back (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:38:49 GMT)
Frey Sparks a Million Little Lawsuits
An angry reader of James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces" sued the disgraced author and his publisher, Random House, Monday for $10 million, claiming that she was "injured" by his debunked "memoir" of alcoholism and drug addiction. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:18:33 GMT)
Cardiac rehab can help patients recover from heart attacks
Statistics released in 2005 by the American Heart Association report that one in four people in the United States has some form of cardiovascular disease, be it heart or blood vessel. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 19:04:28 GMT)
Eagle's rehab headed in right direction
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A bald eagle that escaped from the Carolina Raptor Center appears to be on the road to recovery. A summer storm tore a hole in the netting of the aviary, allowing Garibaldi to fly away. Six months later, the bald eagle was found in Concord and he is now in rehabilitation. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 20:20:01 GMT)
Drug court to celebrate second year
The public is invited to join Saline County Adult Drug Court officials and participants to celebrate the program's second birthday on Monday at the courthouse. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 20:43:48 GMT)
McNabb says rehab from sports hernia 'going great'
Donovan McNabb said Tuesday afternoon that his rehabilitation from sports hernia surgery is "going great" and that he expects to participate in the team's offseason program. (Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:59:44 GMT)
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