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Probation given in infant's death
A Lexington father whose 9-month old son died last summer after being left in a hot vehicle was sentenced to five years probation yesterday and ordered to spend six months in a rehab center. (Mon, 01 May 2006 00:16:18 GMT)

Fresh hope for mentally ill drug users
There is fresh hope for mentally ill people battling drug and alcohol addictions, according to a world-first Australian study. - (Mon, 01 May 2006 02:29:25 GMT)

Father Whose Son Died After He Left Him In Hot Vehicle Is Sentenced To Probation, Rehab
The man whose nine-month-old son died after he left him for hours in a hot car last August was sentenced in a Lexington courtroom Friday afternoon to five years of probation and a six-month stay in a rehab center. (Mon, 01 May 2006 02:42:15 GMT)

Wasted youth: 17 year old speaks about meth addiction
(Greenwood) February 6, 2006 - The highly addictive street drug meth destroys and doesn't discriminate. Meth addicts are men and women, old and young. WIS' Angie Goff had the chance to speak with a teenager who made the decision to use meth. (Mon, 01 May 2006 03:27:27 GMT)

One Midsize Company's Answer To Compliance Pain
Compliance with governmentregulations can be a big cost and productivity drain on small and midsize businesses. Care Rehab has found that automated inventory tracking can remove much of the pain. (Mon, 01 May 2006 04:05:31 GMT)

In Legal Deal, Limbaugh Surrenders in Drug Case
The conservative commentator turned himself in as part of a deal to resolve an inquiry into how he got painkillers. (Mon, 01 May 2006 04:32:44 GMT)

Stroke rehab study to test stimulator
Offering hope to the millions of Americans disabled by strokes, a new brain stimulation device will be tested at the University of Arizona to see if it can restore lost function. (Mon, 01 May 2006 07:11:50 GMT)

Limbaugh, Prosecutors Declare Victory in Rx Drug Fraud Deal
After three years under suspicion, Rush Limbaugh can finally put behind him the investigation that exposed the conservative commentator's own drug problems, thrusting him into the spotlight for the very things he derided in others. (Mon, 01 May 2006 09:27:26 GMT)

JETS: Pennington to step up rehab program
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Quarterback Chad Pennington is expected to intensify his throwing during a voluntary passing camp that begins May 30, coach Eric Mangini said yesterday. It's uncertain how much Pennington, who is coming off his second rotator cuff surgery in as many seasons, will throw. (Mon, 01 May 2006 10:25:30 GMT)

Health-care spotlight
Khrys Thompson, clinical manager for Total Rehab Care and the Maryland Neuro Rehab Foundation (MNRF), was honored recently at the Brain Injury Association of Maryland Inc. annual conference. (Mon, 01 May 2006 12:04:09 GMT)

Rangers activate DeRosa
CLEVELAND - Infielder Mark DeRosa was activated from the 15-day disabled list Sunday by the Texas Rangers, who optioned outfielder Adam Hyzdu to Triple-A Oklahoma. DeRosa has been sidelined since April 15 with a sprained left foot. He was hitless in two at-bats before being injured and sent to Oklahoma on a rehab assignment. In three games with the RedHawks, he went 6-for-12. DeRosa, 31, (Mon, 01 May 2006 13:59:38 GMT)

New jail rehab program starts
Representatives from Winona County’s Human Services and Law Enforcement wings announced a new collaborative jail rehabilitation effort in a press conference Friday morning. (Mon, 01 May 2006 15:17:21 GMT)

Hundreds help home rehab
Just color Stow's Charles Cacuzza and Akron's Artis and Nettie Williams blessed beyond words. (Mon, 01 May 2006 16:03:45 GMT)

Limbaugh signs deal to end prescription fraud case
Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement filed Monday that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the conservative commentator after 18 months if he complies with the terms. He also must continue treatment for his acknowledged addiction to painkillers and he cannot own a gun. (Mon, 01 May 2006 16:42:00 GMT)

Rehab drive for Liguasan Marsh spins off
KORONADAL CITY -- A different battle is taking place in Liguasan Marsh, a vast wetland lying across the provinces of Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato in Central Mindanao and Maguindanao in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. (Mon, 01 May 2006 16:54:56 GMT)

Mom poisoning teenager gets rehab
NUMAZU, Japan, May 1 (UPI) -- A 17-year-old Japanese girl who admitted to slowly poisoning her mother into a coma as an experiment was sentenced to juvenile rehabilitation Monday. (Mon, 01 May 2006 16:55:28 GMT)

Limbaugh: drug tests, no guns
Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement filed today. (Mon, 01 May 2006 17:08:36 GMT)

Limbaugh Signs Deal in Drug Fraud Case
Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement filed Monday that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the conservative commentator after 18 months if he complies with the terms. He also must continue treatment for his... (Mon, 01 May 2006 17:10:17 GMT)

Limbaugh OKs Deal, Will Have Drug Tests
Rush Limbaugh Cannot Own a Gun and Must Submit to Random Drug Tests Under Deal to Dismiss Fraud Charge (Mon, 01 May 2006 17:42:33 GMT)

Rush Limbaugh Deal Includes Drug Tests
Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the radio talk-show host after 18 months if he complies with the terms. (Mon, 01 May 2006 18:05:45 GMT)

Limbaugh Facing Drug Tests Under Deal
Rush Limbaugh and Prosecutors Sign Deal to End Prescription Fraud Case, Drug Tests Included (Mon, 01 May 2006 18:13:01 GMT)

Lung rehab benefits COPD patients
Pulmonary rehabilitation appears to decrease psychosocial illness, including depression and anxiety, in people who suffer from severe COPD, even without a specific psychological intervention, a study shows. It also has a positive impact on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life. (Mon, 01 May 2006 18:31:33 GMT)

Lung rehab benefits COPD patients
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pulmonary rehabilitation appears to decrease psychosocial illness, including depression and anxiety, in people who suffer from severe COPD, even without a specific psychological intervention, a study shows. (Mon, 01 May 2006 18:31:33 GMT)

Random drug tests, no guns for Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh must pass random drug tests for the next 18 months to satisfy an agreement filed Monday that will lead to dismissal of a prescription fraud charge if he stays out of trouble. (Mon, 01 May 2006 18:43:37 GMT)

Limbaugh OKs Deal, Will Have Drug Tests
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement filed Monday that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the conservative commentator after 18 months if he complies with the terms. He also must continue treatment for his acknowledged addiction to painkillers and he cannot own a gun. The agreement did not call for Limbaugh to admit guilt to the (Mon, 01 May 2006 19:11:08 GMT)

Limbaugh OKs Deal, Will Have Drug Tests
Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement filed Monday that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the conservative commentator after 18 months if he complies with the terms. (Mon, 01 May 2006 21:06:37 GMT)

Rush Limbaugh maintains innocence and freedom from drugs
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Rush Limbaugh says he hasn't "even craved a painkiller" since he left rehab. (Mon, 01 May 2006 21:44:07 GMT)

No bond for one in Internet meth case; Other defendant sent to rehab
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. A federal judge in Chattanooga has denied bond for a 60-year-old man who told drug agents he cooked addictive methamphetamine each week for six years, sometimes ordering ingredients on the Internet. (Mon, 01 May 2006 21:46:37 GMT)

Rockies' Helton Set to Begin Rehab
Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday. (Mon, 01 May 2006 23:43:58 GMT)

Rockies first baseman Helton to rehab at Colorado Springs beginning Tuesday
ATLANTA (AP) - Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday. The team announced the move before its game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Helton was hospitalized April 21 with an intestinal problem. (Mon, 01 May 2006 23:58:39 GMT)

Rockies' Helton Set to Begin Rehab
ATLANTA -- Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday. The team announced the move before its game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. (Tue, 02 May 2006 00:09:04 GMT)

Helton set to begin rehab assignment
Helton set to begin rehab assignment (Tue, 02 May 2006 00:20:45 GMT)

One Midsize Company's Answer To Compliance Pain
Care Rehab, a million-a-year manufacturer of products for physical therapy and rehabilitation, uses automated inventory management to keep in good standing with the FDA. (Tue, 02 May 2006 01:06:27 GMT)

Get Me Out Alive
I used to pride myself on my knowledge of the health care system, gleaned from many years of experience as a nurse. When I needed to make personal health decisions, I reviewed medical research and called friends who worked in nursing and medicine. Then I acted with confidence. The rehab hospital...... (Tue, 02 May 2006 01:50:00 GMT)

What a Rush: Random drug tests for righty ranter
RUSH LIMBAUGH must submit to random drug tests under an agreement filed yesterday that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the conservative commentator after 18 months if he complies... (Tue, 02 May 2006 04:23:53 GMT)

Marlins' Hermida leaves rehab game early
Jeremy Hermida's quest to return to the Florida Marlins' lineup may have suffered another setback Monday night. (Tue, 02 May 2006 04:49:15 GMT)

Dave Hickman: A rehab story to beat all?
MORGANTOWN — The list of athletes who have struggled to come back from major reconstructive knee surgery in almost any sport you care to name is a long one. (Tue, 02 May 2006 05:03:49 GMT)

Random drug testing required of Limbaugh
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the conservative commentator after 18 months if he complies with the terms. (Tue, 02 May 2006 07:03:35 GMT)

Rush Limbaugh Deal Includes Drug Tests
Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the radio talk show host after 18 months if he complies with the terms. (Tue, 02 May 2006 07:05:45 GMT)

Limbaugh agreement settles drug charge
Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement filed Monday that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against him after 18 months if he complies with the terms. (Tue, 02 May 2006 07:06:16 GMT)

National Hyperbaric Rehab Center Announces 50 Hospital Program Launch
SALT LAKE CITY----May 2, 2006--National Hyperbaric Rehab Centers Inc. "NHRC" announced today a strategic partnership with a group in Houston to launch the national hospital program. (Tue, 02 May 2006 10:15:00 GMT)

Random drug testing required of Limbaugh VIDEO
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the conservative commentator after 18 months if he complies with the terms. (Tue, 02 May 2006 12:53:59 GMT)

Crystal meth addiction on the rise
KERRY O'BRIEN: One in 10 Australians have used methamphetamines in their lifetime. That's a surprising number, and for a growing number of those users the drug of choice is crystal methamphetamine or ice. (Tue, 02 May 2006 14:12:08 GMT)

How I blew $80m
HE'S battled a 20-year addiction to booze, been in and out of drug rehabilitation centres, smashed up hotel rooms and been divorced three times. (Tue, 02 May 2006 14:12:18 GMT)

Drug tests part of the deal for Rush Limbaugh
(West Palm Beach, FL-AP) May 1, 2006 - Rush Limbaugh is going to have to submit to random drug tests. It's part of an agreement filed Monday, one that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against him after 18 months if he complies with the terms. (Tue, 02 May 2006 16:10:00 GMT)

MIAA will fund rehab of 7 airports nationwide
The Manila International Airport Authority will fund the upgrading of seven international airports in the country to meet international aviation standards. (Tue, 02 May 2006 17:56:55 GMT)

St. John's Mercy taps Flannery, Bantle to head rehab hospital
St. John's Mercy Health Care said Tuesday it hired an administrator and executive director for its rehabilitation hospital that's set to open in June 2007. (Tue, 02 May 2006 19:05:15 GMT)

Health Journal: More people seek help for marijuana addiction
People are aware of the addictive potential of alcohol, cocaine, heroin, even gambling. But the perception persists that marijuana isn't addictive. The doggedness of this myth may be attributable to the campaign to legalize the drug, as well as the comparatively subtle costs of marijuana addiction. (Tue, 02 May 2006 19:24:02 GMT)

Dmitri Young to rehab in Erie
(Erie, PA) - The Detroit Tigers announced today the rehab plans for INF/DH Dmitri Young. Young is slated to rehab with Erie SeaWolves for two games, Wednesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 4. (Tue, 02 May 2006 22:15:48 GMT)

U.S. district attorney has advice for Canada: don't emulate U.S. drug laws
VANCOUVER (CP) - Governments in Canada should steer completely clear from adopting or emulating any current drug policies in the United States, an outspoken New York state prosecutor said Tuesday. (Tue, 02 May 2006 22:44:00 GMT)

Drug seems to block cocaine high
The hottest topic in cocaine addiction is another drug, a medicine already sold to wake up narcoleptics. Hundreds of cocaine users are testing whether that legal pill, called modafinil, could help them kick the addiction, and there's early evidence that it might. (Tue, 02 May 2006 23:51:05 GMT)

Notes: Young set for rehab stint
Notes: Young set for rehab stint (Wed, 03 May 2006 01:20:18 GMT)

Mexico's Fox to OK drug decriminalization law
Mexico's president will approve a law that decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and other drugs to concentrate on fighting violent drug gangs, the government said on Tuesday. (Wed, 03 May 2006 02:11:37 GMT)

Reds RHP Wilson goes six innings in second rehab start
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cincinnati Reds pitcher Paul Wilson allowed two runs on six hits and a walk Tuesday for Triple-A Louisville against the Columbus Clippers in his second rehab start. (Wed, 03 May 2006 03:37:56 GMT)

Medical Attention, Therapy and Addiction Drugs Are Found to Help Heavy Drinkers
In a study, drinkers who received the best medical attention available reduced the amount they drank by 80 percent. (Wed, 03 May 2006 03:46:19 GMT)

Limbaugh signs deal to end drug fraud case
Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement filed Monday that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the conservative commentator after 18 months if he complies with the terms. (Wed, 03 May 2006 03:49:33 GMT)

Helton makes rehab start
Helton makes rehab start (Wed, 03 May 2006 04:50:18 GMT)

Noah Lowry scheduled to make rehab start Wednesday
Noah Lowry is scheduled to make his M.L. rehab start with the Fresno Grizzlies Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. against the Tucson Sidewinders. Lowry made his first rehab start last Friday with Single-A San Jose and he tossed 4.2 scoreless innings while striking out nine batters. (Wed, 03 May 2006 06:19:47 GMT)

Treatments help heavy drinkers
Careful medical attention, combined with psychotherapy or an addiction drug, is the most effective way to help heavy, chronic drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption, researchers are reporting Tuesday from the largest-ever trial to compare treatments for alcohol dependence. (Wed, 03 May 2006 06:22:30 GMT)

7.5 crore drug addicts in India: Survey
The survey indicates high concentration of addiction in certain social segments and high-risk groups like sex workers. (Wed, 03 May 2006 10:26:09 GMT)

Study points to effective help for drinkers
Careful medical attention, combined with psychotherapy or an addiction drug, is the most effective way to help heavy, chronic drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption, researchers are reporting Tuesday from the largest-ever trial to compare treatments for... (Wed, 03 May 2006 10:41:30 GMT)

Mexico to Allow Use of Drugs
Fox will sign the bill, one of the world's most permissive policies, in a bid to curb trafficking. U.S. officials say it will lead to more addiction. MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Vicente Fox will sign a bill that would legalize the use of nearly every drug and narcotic sold by the same Mexican cartels he's vowed to fight during his five years in office, a spokesman said Tuesday. (Wed, 03 May 2006 12:43:02 GMT)

Council rejects drug rehab centre
Community objections lead to the refusal of a Turning Point centre for Kilmarnock. (Wed, 03 May 2006 12:57:08 GMT)

Narcolepsy drug might help addicts
The hottest topic in cocaine addiction is another drug — a medicine already sold to wake up narcoleptics. Hundreds of cocaine users are testing whether that legal pill, called modafinil, could help them kick the addiction, and there's early evidence that it may. (Wed, 03 May 2006 14:41:13 GMT)

New Kind Of Drug Could Increase Number Who Quit Smoking
Smokers are twice as likely to quit if they use medication, but 80% will be smoking again within a year. These success rates could be improved with a new kind of drug currently being evaluated by the FDA under a six-month priority review, according to a leading smoking research centre. (Wed, 03 May 2006 16:11:08 GMT)

Mexico to allow drug use, including cocaine and LSD
Fox will sign the bill, one of the world's most permissive policies, in a bid to curb trafficking. U.S. officials say it will lead to more addiction. (Wed, 03 May 2006 17:02:22 GMT)

Limbaugh must submit to drug tests
Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement filed Monday that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the conservative commentator after 18 months if he complies with the terms. (Wed, 03 May 2006 17:42:03 GMT)

Kerry Wood to Rehab with Chiefs Sunday
PEORIA, IL-The Peoria Chiefs in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs have announced that barring any medical setbacks in the next two days, Cubs right-hander Kerry Wood will rehab with the Chiefs Sunday night at 6:30 PM at O'Brien Field. (Wed, 03 May 2006 17:45:48 GMT)

Camco's drug court hailed as success
CAMDEN - Ten years ago, decision-makers in Camden County's judicial system took a bold step, initiating a pilot program to help fight the strangle-hold drug cases had on the court calendar. (Wed, 03 May 2006 18:06:34 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. (Wed, 03 May 2006 21:26:03 GMT)

Chad says Bengals will dominate division
Quarterback Carson Palmer is muddling through his rehab. Running back Chris Perry is just starting his. The offensive line is in flux. (Thu, 04 May 2006 01:56:53 GMT)

Do You Have A Sugar Addiction?
We joke about it, we rationalize weight gain because of it and it always gives us an excuse to have a second piece of cake for dessert: It’s a sugar addiction. (Thu, 04 May 2006 04:36:00 GMT)

Giants' Lowry ready to return after AAA rehab start
Noah Lowry pronounced himself ready to return to the San Francisco Giants' rotation after giving up three runs and five hits in six innings of his second rehab start. (Thu, 04 May 2006 07:05:31 GMT)

Camco drug court marks 10th year
Ten years ago, decision-makers in Camden County's judicial system took a bold step and initiated a pilot program to help fight the stranglehold that drug cases had on the court calendar. (Thu, 04 May 2006 07:18:56 GMT)

Guttman lived to help others
The leader of a Stark County social services board learned firsthand that addiction is a disease that can be beat. Paul Ryan Guttman of Massillon, executive director of the Stark County Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services Board, told friends his life did not begin until he became sober, 23 years ago. (Thu, 04 May 2006 09:46:47 GMT)

Zammo drops by to support drug campaigners
AN iconic anti-drugs campaigner from the 1980s dropped by to see the work of Redbridge drug and alcohol addiction charity Drugsline. (Thu, 04 May 2006 09:51:13 GMT)

Narcolepsy drug may halt cocaine addiction
The hottest topic in cocaine addiction is another drug -- a medicine already sold to wake up narcoleptics. Hundreds of cocaine users are testing whether that legal pill, called modafinil, could help them kick the addiction -- and there's early evidence that it may. (Thu, 04 May 2006 10:29:37 GMT)

Judge who spearheaded drug court in region to retire
HARRISBURG - Judge Brocton Lockwood - the man behind Operation Greylord and the driving force behind the establishment of a drug court for Southern Illinois - hangs up his robe on July 31 for the last time. (Thu, 04 May 2006 11:55:14 GMT)

Carlos Alcala: Rehab reunion and whistling doggie in news
Many happy returns: If you've been to a few reunions, you know time has disastrous effects on people. (Oh, not on you, of course! On other people.) Graying and hair loss, sagging and weight gain force school reunions to use name tags. It's a little different at the reunions Della Waggoner organizes. "We make them wear name tags," she said. "Sometimes we can't recognize them because they look so (Thu, 04 May 2006 12:22:09 GMT)

Church's Rehab Center Gets 20 Days To Close
LUTZ - Hogar Restauracion, a live-in drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for Hispanic men, will temporarily close while it looks for a place to operate legally within county codes. (Thu, 04 May 2006 13:47:03 GMT)

Limbaugh Faces Random Drug Testing
A plea deal that allows radio commentator Rush Limbaugh to avoid prison on charges related to prescription-drug misuse includes random drug testing for the next 18 months, the Associated Press reported May 3. (Thu, 04 May 2006 14:02:34 GMT)

Deputy uses stun gun on woman who escaped from drug rehab
A deputy zapped a woman with a stun gun this morning after she escaped from a drug-rehabilitation facility, showed up at her mother's house in Lauderdale Lakes, and created a disturbance, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office. (Thu, 04 May 2006 14:55:23 GMT)

Lowry Tosses Six In Rehab Start
Noah Lowry pronounced himself ready to return to the San Francisco Giants' rotation. (Thu, 04 May 2006 19:04:27 GMT)

Dranoff to rehab 2d Camden site
Camden's downtown took another major step forward last night when the city's Redevelopment Agency authorized a second project by Dranoff Properties Inc. - a $25 million waterfront condominium building. (Thu, 04 May 2006 20:21:32 GMT)

Understanding Addiction
Would you like to understand more about the effects of addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling and how it impacts on family members? (Thu, 04 May 2006 22:16:58 GMT)

Boomer passes first test in rehab
BOSTON (AP) -- Injured Boston Red Sox left-hander David Wells threw 40 pitches off a mound on Thursday and prepared for the next step in his rehabilitation from a right knee injury. (Fri, 05 May 2006 00:18:15 GMT)

Notes: Boomer nears rehab outing
Notes: Boomer nears rehab outing (Fri, 05 May 2006 00:51:18 GMT)

Wells Passes Test In Rehab
Injured Boston Red Sox left-hander David Wells threw 40 pitches off a mound on Thursday and prepared for the next step in his rehabilitation from a right knee injury. More Sports (Fri, 05 May 2006 01:52:07 GMT)

Notes: Miller set for rehab stint
Notes: Miller set for rehab stint (Fri, 05 May 2006 02:06:19 GMT)

Could A Popular HIV Drug Benefit Hepatitis B Patients?
Saint Louis University School of Medicine researchers are studying the effectiveness of a drug for patients with chronic hepatitis B that is currently used to treat HIV. (Fri, 05 May 2006 04:02:31 GMT)

Bustling Gulf City Finds It Has Imported a Drug Problem
For years Arab governments kept drug abuse quiet, but now some countries are placing as much emphasis on prevention and rehabilitation as on punishment. (Fri, 05 May 2006 04:34:10 GMT)

Rockies getting Helton back in lineup
The Colorado Rockies will officially welcome back Todd Helton on Friday after a 14-game absence while battling a painful inflammation of the intestine. Helton, who had a two-game minor league rehab assignment this week, is expected to start at first base against Houston. (Fri, 05 May 2006 06:26:49 GMT)

Skinny Richie enters rehab to gain weight
NEW YORK -- Nicole Richie, whose drastic weight loss spawned speculation that she has an eating disorder, acknowledges she is "too thin" and is getting treatment to add pounds, in an interview in Vanity Fair. (Fri, 05 May 2006 09:26:27 GMT)

Dubai finds it has imported a drug problem
For years Arab governments kept drug abuse quiet. In Dubai, officials are moving past stigma, openly discussing a problem they admit could grow far worse in coming decades if left alone. Bader Hussain al-Bahri, left, from Dubai's Training and Rehabilitation Center. (Fri, 05 May 2006 09:47:30 GMT)

Washington House phases out long-term addiction treatment
The long-term residential drug and alcohol treatment program at Washington House Treatment Center is no longer accepting new clients, officials said. (Fri, 05 May 2006 10:16:41 GMT)

Funding uncertain for ADAMH
With news of the defeat of the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health board levy in Tuesday's election, the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters sent the administration an e-mail asking how much and when. (Fri, 05 May 2006 11:35:18 GMT)

Wells passes test in rehab
BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox lefty David Wells threw 40 pitches off a mound Thursday as he prepared for the next step in his rehabilitation from a right knee injury. (Fri, 05 May 2006 14:09:39 GMT)

MUSIC | THURSDAY: Rehab on the rebound
Hip-hop-influenced act Rehab, which scored the modern rock hit "It Don't Matter," invades the Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill for a performance Thursday. (Fri, 05 May 2006 14:27:45 GMT)

Program helps woman conquer addiction
About a year ago, April Davis was a woman who needed help. Her 28 years had been marked by bad decisions in relationships, drug and alcohol abuse and even crimes committed to support those habits. Her parents were raising her young son. (Fri, 05 May 2006 14:48:22 GMT)

Ramsey Rehab heads to sea
LEOMINSTER -- MJ Chartrand, an accounts specialist for Ramsey Rehab, beamed as the staff's weekly meeting wound down early Thursday afternoon. "I've always wanted to go on a cruise -- always, always," she said. "I've wanted to do it before I die and here it is. Pinch me." (Fri, 05 May 2006 15:30:17 GMT)

City considers rehab project
Paul Olsem of Development Services Inc. which was formerly R & H Development talked about the availability of HUD grants for the city of Fulda. The city has had some history with several projects, the first around 1990 for Housing Rehab. (Fri, 05 May 2006 15:40:11 GMT)

Patrick Kennedy to undergo drug rehabilitation
U.S. Congressman Patrick Kennedy has admitted to having a drug addiction problem and said he will seek help in a rehabilitation clinic. (Fri, 05 May 2006 19:29:32 GMT)

Kennedy To Enter Drug Rehab At Mayo After Crash
Rep. Patrick Kennedy will enter rehab for addiction to prescription pain medication Friday evening after a highly publicized car crash near the Capitol. Capitol Hill Police Report (Fri, 05 May 2006 19:37:28 GMT)

Rep. Patrick Kennedy to Enter Drug Rehab
Rep. Patrick Kennedy said Friday he was entering treatment for addiction to prescription pain medication, a decision made after a highly publicized car crash near the Capitol that the congressman said he cannot recall. Kennedy, D-R.I., said he would... (Fri, 05 May 2006 19:40:27 GMT)

Kennedy to Enter Rehab for Addiction & Depression Treatment
Congressman Patrick Kennedy says he is checking himself into a rehab clinic to address renewed, "challenges with addiction and depression." (Fri, 05 May 2006 19:49:58 GMT)

Kennedy to enter drug rehab after crash
Rhode Island congressman Patrick Kennedy will enter rehab for addiction to prescription pain medication after a highly publicized car crash near the Capitol. (Fri, 05 May 2006 19:54:11 GMT)

Kennedy to Enter Drug Rehab After Crash
Rep. Patrick Kennedy will enter rehab for addiction to prescription pain medication Friday evening after a highly publicized car crash near the Capitol. (Fri, 05 May 2006 19:55:14 GMT)

Kennedy says he'll enter rehab for addiction and depression
Congressman Patrick Kennedy says he's checking himself into a rehab clinic to address renewed "challenges with addiction and depression." (Fri, 05 May 2006 20:05:41 GMT)

Rep. Kennedy to Enter Rehab for Drug Addiction
WASHINGTON — Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.), after crashing his automobile early Thursday into a security barricade, said today he will check into the Mayo Clinic for additional treatment. (Fri, 05 May 2006 20:12:10 GMT)

Kennedy will check into rehab
Less than one day after Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-R.I.) crashed his car into a Capitol Hill barrier under the influence of prescription medication, the congressman announced that he will check himself into rehab at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. (Fri, 05 May 2006 20:19:17 GMT)

Kennedy Will Seek Addiction Treatment After Accident (Update1)
May 5 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy said he will check into Minnesota's Mayo Clinic for treatment of addiction to prescription drugs after crashing his car into a security barrier near the Capitol yesterday. (Fri, 05 May 2006 20:22:59 GMT)

Patrick Kennedy goes back to rehab
WASHINGTON – Sen. Edward Kennedy's proud of his son for taking "full responsibility" and admitting a drug problem and taking steps to correct it. Congressman Patrick Kennedy is headed for another visit to rehab at Minnesota's Mayo Clinic after an early morning car crash Thursday. (Fri, 05 May 2006 20:43:00 GMT)

Reaction to Kennedy's announcement that he's checking into rehab
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Representative Patrick Kennedy's political allies are weighing in on his decision to check himself in to rehab. Fellow Democrat, Senator Jack Reed, says it's a step that took tremendous courage. (Fri, 05 May 2006 21:01:27 GMT)

Rep. Kennedy To Enter Rehab
Rep. Patrick Kennedy will enter rehab for addiction to prescription pain medication after a highly publicized car crash near the Capitol. Police are investigating the accident, reporting that he had red, watery eyes and slurred speech. (Fri, 05 May 2006 21:05:46 GMT)

Patrick Kennedy to seek drug treatment after car crash
Patrick Kennedy, heir to America's most famous political dynasty, announced he would seek treatment for medication addiction, a day after crashing his Ford Mustang into a Congress security barrier. (Fri, 05 May 2006 21:41:24 GMT)

Rep. Patrick Kennedy to Enter Drug Rehab
Rep. Patrick Kennedy to Enter Drug Rehab After Capitol Hill Accident (Fri, 05 May 2006 21:46:56 GMT)

Rep Kennedy seeks drug abuse help
One day after he crashed his car near the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, son of Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy, said on Friday he would seek treatment for a long-term drug abuse problem. (Fri, 05 May 2006 21:49:32 GMT)

Kennedy son to seek drug treatment after car crash
US congressman Patrick Kennedy, heir to America's most famous political dynasty, announced he would seek treatment for medication addiction, a day after crashing his Ford Mustang into a Congress security barrier. (Fri, 05 May 2006 21:55:15 GMT)

Car crash spurs Kennedy to enter rehab for prescription drug addiction
WASHINGTON — Rep. Patrick Kennedy said today he was entering treatment for addiction to prescription pain drugs after a middle-of-the-night car crash near the Capitol that he said he had no memory of. "That's not how I want to live my life," he declared. (Fri, 05 May 2006 22:27:05 GMT)

U.S. Rep Kennedy seeking drug addiction help
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One day after he crashed his car near the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, son of Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy, said on Friday he would seek treatment for a long-term drug abuse problem. (Fri, 05 May 2006 22:39:41 GMT)

Kennedy seeking drug addiction help
WASHINGTON: One day after he crashed his car near the US Capitol, Representative Patrick Kennedy, son of Massachusetts Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy, said he would seek treatment for a long-term drug abuse problem. (Fri, 05 May 2006 22:50:07 GMT)

Notes: Ramirez to start rehab Sunday
Notes: Ramirez to start rehab Sunday (Sat, 06 May 2006 00:05:18 GMT)

Rep. Kennedy Acknowledges Drug Problem
Patrick J. Kennedy said he would seek treatment at the Mayo Clinic for addiction to prescription medicines. (Sat, 06 May 2006 02:37:06 GMT)

Rep. Patrick Kennedy to Enter Drug Rehab
Rep. Patrick Kennedy to Enter Drug Rehab After Capitol Hill Accident (Sat, 06 May 2006 03:16:50 GMT)

Rep. Patrick Kennedy to Enter Drug Rehab
Rep. Patrick Kennedy entered treatment for addiction to prescription pain drugs late Friday after a middle-of-the-night car crash near the Capitol that he said he had no memory of. "That's not how I want to live my life," he declared. (Sat, 06 May 2006 03:39:54 GMT)

Congressman Kennedy going into rehab
(Capitol Hill-AP) May 5, 2006 - Saying he needs help with "challenges with addiction and depression," Congressman Patrick Kennedy says he's checking himself into a rehab clinic. (Sat, 06 May 2006 03:43:50 GMT)

Notes: Arm fatigue halts Wilson's rehab
Notes: Wilson halts rehab with arm fatigue (Sat, 06 May 2006 04:01:12 GMT)