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A Bout With Addiction, for the Doctor Who Has Everything
Aware of the potential dangers to selves and profession, doctors still become addicts. (Mon, 15 May 2006 04:20:56 GMT)

HOK scores rehab work at complex
HOK Sport Venue Event, an international leader in sports architecture, has defended its home turf by winning the contract to design upgrades at the Truman Sports Complex. (Mon, 15 May 2006 04:48:02 GMT)

Drug rehab opens
VIDALIA — Concordia Parish’s first voluntary drug treatment facility opens today in Bethel Baptist Church’s former sanctuary on Airport Road. The first one not run by the courts or law enforcement agencies, that is. (Mon, 15 May 2006 05:29:33 GMT)

Rehab agency's Café 54 seeks a higher profile
The story (Mon, 15 May 2006 07:06:51 GMT)

Living Well: Rehab counselor draws on battles for her first novel
Wendy Blackburn's first novel, "Beachglass," is about a recovering addict. But unlike many other works, her focus is not on the drinking and drug use days, but on the rehab. (Mon, 15 May 2006 07:09:35 GMT)

Wirral site rethink over drugs rehab centre plan
PEOPLE opposing plans to set up a drug rehabilitation centre close to a children's home in Wirral have been celebrating after the scheme was withdrawn. (Mon, 15 May 2006 07:43:39 GMT)

City council to discuss housing, rehab guidelines
The discussion is on a short list of agenda items that also will include the first reading of a new ordinance that would move the city’s municipal election from April to November. (Mon, 15 May 2006 07:49:03 GMT)

Gender plays a role in addiction
Men and women metabolize substances differently, and this effect intensifies with age, author says. (Mon, 15 May 2006 08:02:56 GMT)

Afghanistan drug production on rise – Tajik president
DUSHANBE, May 15 (Itar-Tass) --Tajik President Emomali Rakhmonov describes the drug problem as a challenge equal to international terrorism. (Mon, 15 May 2006 09:50:09 GMT)

Rehab agency's Café 54 seeks a higher profile
The story (Mon, 15 May 2006 10:32:22 GMT)

Drug Rehab News: Release of Overcoming Crystal Meth DVD
RIVIERES, Quebec, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of living under the influence of crystal meth, Will finally overcame his drug addiction. Stuck in this tribulation of highs and physical weariness, he came to the brink of death, before eventually realizing how crystal meth had destroyed his life. (Mon, 15 May 2006 12:37:00 GMT)

Breakaway Books Presents: Racing for Recovery: From Addict to Ironman
The tale of the drug addict who went to rehab, recovered, and wrote a highly embellished account is now an all-too-familiar one. "Racing for Recovery" is different in a very important way: This is the true story of Todd Crandell's journey from the depths of addiction and depression; past sobriety and beyond to become an Ironman triathlete and role model, through the creation of his non-profit (Mon, 15 May 2006 13:27:56 GMT)

Drinking, drug abuse and dinner
Supermarkets are trying to lure families back to the dinner table and are now using research that's found teenagers who don't eat with their parents face a greater risk of drug and alcohol problems. (Mon, 15 May 2006 14:10:21 GMT)

Bobbleheads on rehab assignments
As every good sports marketer knows, the surest way to boost attendance is to have your surly left fielder make a controversial assault on Babe Ruth's milestone home run mark. But not everyone can be so lucky. (Mon, 15 May 2006 15:35:15 GMT)

Drug court graduation today
Yolo Superior Court Felony Probation Drug Court will hold a graduation today at 1:30 p.m. in Department 1 of the Courthouse. Judge Dave Rosenberg, who presides over all of Yolo County's drug courts, will preside over this event. (Mon, 15 May 2006 16:25:34 GMT)

Jacksonville star receiver Smith retires
Jimmy Smith, a five-time Pro Bowl receiver who overcame health problems and a drug addiction during his 13 seasons, abruptly retired Thursday to "move on to the next phase of my life." (Mon, 15 May 2006 16:28:36 GMT)

Rehab Road is route to recovery
In the supermarket, petite Selma Friedman gingerly lifts her walker into a shopping cart and proceeds down the aisle, where she selects grocery items from shelves both high and low. (Mon, 15 May 2006 16:34:27 GMT)

Cost of SLEX rehab to increase further
The cost of rehabilitation and upgrade of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) may further increase owing to inflation and the cost of strengthening the foundation of the Alabang viaduct as recommended by its French consultant, an official of the South Luzon Tollway Corp. (SLTC) said. (Mon, 15 May 2006 19:28:34 GMT)

Drug Rehab News: Release of Overcoming Crystal Meth DVD
TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec -- After years of living under the influence of crystal meth, Will finally overcame his drug addiction. Stuck in this tribulation of highs and physical weariness, he came to the brink of death, before eventually realizing how crystal meth had destroyed his life. (Mon, 15 May 2006 20:12:38 GMT)

More surgeries, long rehab for injured Tejada
MORE SURGERIES and a long rehabilitation period await Purefoods cager Eugene Tejada, who was severely injured in a freak accident in the last quarter of the Red Bull-Purefoods game Sunday night in the Gran Matador Brandy-PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. (Mon, 15 May 2006 21:13:42 GMT)

Farm pond rehab earns Shawnee award from Chief Bosworth
SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST - The farm pond has been a regular Sunday afternoon destination for country people. Dad baits the hook and the children marvel at their first catch of the day -- often a small bluegill. (Mon, 15 May 2006 22:21:32 GMT)

Dogs In Pascagoula Mauling Case Headed To Rehab
We have a follow-up report on the story of the Pascagoula girl mauled by the two rotweilers. On Monday, the dogs were headed to a rehabilitation camp at the owner's request. (Mon, 15 May 2006 23:43:13 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. (Mon, 15 May 2006 23:56:52 GMT)

Hear that thud? It's housing, and maybe the economy too
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (MarketWatch) -- What does an addict do just before going into rehab? Yep, party time! Every addict. Every addiction. The closer the rehab, the wilder the parties. (Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:21 GMT)

Letters
Readers respond to articles in Science Times with thoughts on mothers, addiction, cancer drugs and more. (Tue, 16 May 2006 00:25:58 GMT)

Cougar that killed pet sent to rehab
A mountain lion is on its way to a rehabilitation center, a day after it killed a pet cat in northwest Boulder. (Tue, 16 May 2006 00:41:31 GMT)

CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES: Prison aims at rehab, not 'warehousing'
Amanda Espinoza said she had never been to the wide-open spaces of southwestern North Dakota until a judge sent her to prison here. The 21-year-old Grand Forks native has been locked up at the Dakota Women's Correctional Rehabilitation Center for only a few weeks. (Tue, 16 May 2006 01:23:37 GMT)

Keith Mills Discusses Drug Addiction
A former Baltimore television sportscaster talks about his experiences as someone addicted to pain killers. (Tue, 16 May 2006 03:32:59 GMT)

A Bout With Addiction, for the Doctor Who Has Everything
Aware of the potential dangers to selves and profession, doctors still become addicts. (Tue, 16 May 2006 04:23:12 GMT)

Panel backs Shiloh community's anti-drug program
ASHEVILLE -- The Asheville-Buncombe Drug Commission endorsed a community program Monday evening aimed at reducing drug use and crime in the Shiloh Community. (Tue, 16 May 2006 04:27:31 GMT)

Red Sox notebook: Another delay in Wells rehab
BALTIMORE -- Just to throw another wet blanket on the Red Sox’ recent soggy past, a rogue thunderstorm yesterday pushed back David Wells’ plan to pitch a simulated game. (Tue, 16 May 2006 05:38:40 GMT)

DOW hopes to rehab lion
Rehab for a mountain lion? Apparently so. Wildlife officials said Monday they would seek to rehabilitate a young cougar that killed a pet cat at a northwest Boulder home the day before. (Tue, 16 May 2006 06:54:24 GMT)

Phillies Notes | Lieberthal, still on DL, undergoes tests on left knee
MILWAUKEE - Phillies catcher Mike Lieberthal said he expects to rejoin the Phillies today in Milwaukee. Not to play, but to continue his rehab. He remains on the disabled list with a bruised left knee, but spent yesterday in Philadelphia, where he underwent an MRI exam and a bone scan. Results weren't available, but Lieberthal said Sunday he hopes he has a bruise and not a fracture - which could (Tue, 16 May 2006 07:16:18 GMT)

Taft OKs drug treatment, after opposing it in '02
COLUMBUS - Gov. Bob Taft announced Monday that six counties will test a program that provides treatment instead of jail time for certain drug offenders - four years after fighting to defeat a simila... (Tue, 16 May 2006 07:54:52 GMT)

Mayflower Center Announces Grand Opening of Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Counseling, and Education Programs for Adults
Mayflower Center opened its Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Counseling, and Education Center this month. The Center provides intensive treatment services to adults experiencing recurring chemical dependency relapse. (Tue, 16 May 2006 09:00:00 GMT)

Prior to pitching against St. Louis, Mark might rehab in Des Moines
Mark Prior could be the next Chicago Cubs pitcher to rehab in Des Moines. (Tue, 16 May 2006 09:19:02 GMT)

National Hyperbaric Rehab Center Signs Texas Treatment Facility Lease
SALT LAKE CITY----May 16, 2006--National Hyperbaric Rehab Center, Inc. "NHRC" announced today the lease acceptance for the first Texas hyperbaric treatment facility to be built in Webster, Texas. (Tue, 16 May 2006 10:15:00 GMT)

Taft backs treating, not jailing, drug users
Four years after raising $1 million to defeat a constitutional amendment proposing treatment instead of jail for some drug offenders, Gov. Bob Taft unveiled a pilot project yesterday that would do much the same thing in Franklin and five other counties. (Tue, 16 May 2006 11:36:58 GMT)

$6,500 grant to help study building rehab
NORTH TONAWANDA - The Preservation League of New York State has awarded a $6,500 grant to the Lumber City Development Corp. to do a design study on rehabbing residential units in a historic building at 38 Webster St. (Tue, 16 May 2006 12:54:03 GMT)

Frontier House owner says rehab is distant
LEWISTON - The Frontier House owner was mum on his rehabilitation plans for the centuries old inn on Center Street, but he made clear Monday that it wasn't happening any time soon. (Tue, 16 May 2006 13:02:48 GMT)

Dan Ryan enrages aldermen
State transit chief becomes main target Unhappy with the Dan Ryan Expressway rehab project, aldermen grilled Illinois Transportation Secretary Timothy Martin on Monday, criticizing him for everything from neighborhood congestion to inadequate minority participation in the huge project. (Tue, 16 May 2006 13:05:30 GMT)

Vaughan Continues Rehab Work
Michael Vaughan continued his slow rehabilitation following knee surgery with a gentle lunchtime jog in front of the Roses match crowd at Headingley today. (Tue, 16 May 2006 16:09:06 GMT)

Vaughan continues rehab work
Michael Vaughan continued his slow rehabilitation following knee surgery with a gentle lunchtime jog in front of the Roses match crowd at Headingley on Tuesday. (Tue, 16 May 2006 18:03:10 GMT)

Drug Offenders Could Get Treatment Instead Of Jail
They've been in and out of jail for 10 years, one an alcoholic and the other a heroin addict. (Tue, 16 May 2006 21:12:06 GMT)

Chuck James and Lance Cormier To Rehab With Rome
Rome, GA - Atlanta Braves pitchers Chuck James and Lance Cormier will join the Rome Braves in Columbus Wednesday as part of a Major League baseball rehab assignment. (Tue, 16 May 2006 21:30:48 GMT)

Ex-Jane's Addiction Supergroup the Panic Channel Make Their Debut
Dave Navarro and crew prepare a three-week dash in advance of "(ONe)" (Tue, 16 May 2006 21:57:12 GMT)

Business urges priority for Alabang viaduct rehab work
The first phase of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) due to start this July — the rehabilitation of the 1.2- kilometer Alabang Viaduct bridgeway— built 30 years ago, should be a top priority. (Tue, 16 May 2006 23:44:23 GMT)

Teens & Drug Addiction: What Parents Need To Know
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- If parents see marijuana or pills in their kids' room, they know their child has a problem. But what if you found vanilla extract, Listerine, nutmeg or maybe air freshener? (Tue, 16 May 2006 23:48:39 GMT)

Veteran hurler Lima fills rotation void while Bannister gets rehab start
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Instead of rushing rookie Brian Bannister back from the 15-day disabled list, the New York Mets will give Jose Lima another start on Thursday. (Tue, 16 May 2006 23:59:06 GMT)

New $300 million UN plan for Pakistan quake rehab
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations launched on Tuesday a year-long $300 million plan to begin rebuilding in Pakistan's earthquake-hit areas seven months ago. .... (Wed, 17 May 2006 00:08:44 GMT)

Depression, addiction can be a destructive combination
When Linda Wissing began counseling alcoholics in the late 1970s, a small percentage relapsed again and again. In addition to their addiction, they had depression that, in those days, went undiagnosed — and untreated. (Wed, 17 May 2006 05:22:17 GMT)

Woman honoured for beating drug addiction
Wed, May 17, 2006 Woman honoured for beating drug addiction By LAURA CZEKAJ, OTTAWA SUN A Smiths Falls teen who shares her story about battling addiction to try to prevent others from following in her path has been given an award in recognition of her accomplishments. Jessica Weihrich, 18, was one of seven recipients of the Courage to Come Back Award presented by the Centre for Addiction and (Wed, 17 May 2006 05:31:41 GMT)

Las Vegas Advocate Works to Prevent Prescription Drug Addiction
Prescription drugs make life easier, but they can also destroy lives. A Nevada State Board of Pharmacy intervention officer says prescription drug abuse is a greater problem than cocaine or meth. (Wed, 17 May 2006 06:06:07 GMT)

Judge touts drug courts
Methamphetamine is a unique drug that requires innovative efforts to beat it, a panel of speakers told attendees of the second day of the Burton K. Wheeler Center’s “Meth in Montana” conference in Helena Tuesday. (Wed, 17 May 2006 06:33:54 GMT)

West student's film takes on meth
A little more than a year ago, Alex Mack knew virtually nothing about methamphetamine addiction. She didn't know, for instance, that Salt Lake City ranks third in the nation for meth use among women or that 37 percent of those in drug treatment programs at the time were mothers addicted to meth. (Wed, 17 May 2006 06:36:33 GMT)

Kirkland continues rehab
Armein Kirkland's recovery has reached the stage where he's tempted to join the UC basketball players during open gym. But he knows it's not time yet. So he waits. (Wed, 17 May 2006 09:34:50 GMT)

05/17/06 Calendar
ADDICTION HELP — 6:30-7:30 p.m., Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Fellowship and recovery for alcohol, drug, gambling or sex addictions. Call Keith Lamb, 965-5216 or 307-5204. (Wed, 17 May 2006 09:50:41 GMT)

Kirkland continues rehab
Armein Kirkland's recovery has reached the stage where he's tempted to join the UC basketball players during open gym. (Wed, 17 May 2006 09:50:46 GMT)

Hospital rehab unit work continues
THE Wauchope District Memorial Hospital's new six-bed rehabilitation unit could be open by June. Hospital Director of Nursing, Wilma Sims, said the almost $200,000 upgrade works included major renovation works throughout the hospital. (Wed, 17 May 2006 11:09:55 GMT)

Women are best at developing alcohol and drug addiction
Alcohol and nicotine are widely used by millions of people around the world, both men and women. There have been plenty of different studies dealing with the abuse of these substances; however the subject hasn't been viewed from the point of gender. (Wed, 17 May 2006 11:41:09 GMT)

Addiction treatment site hits roadblock
Three months from now, the nonprofit Recovery Management Systems Inc. is slated to open the doors of Recovery, a 260-bed addiction treatment facility that is designed to house 25 percent of all people in the state seeking treatment for drug, drinking or gambling problems. (Wed, 17 May 2006 11:47:37 GMT)

America's elderly face growing drug addiction problem
BOSTON (Reuters) - When Patrick Gallagher first began nodding off at dinner, his family thought it was a symptom of old age. (Wed, 17 May 2006 12:15:35 GMT)

America's elderly face growing drug addiction problem
When Patrick Gallagher first began nodding off at dinner, his family thought it was a symptom of old age. Their fears grew as it worsened. (Wed, 17 May 2006 12:15:47 GMT)

Featherweight champ checks into rehab
Featherweight boxing champion Scott Harrison has been admitted to a rehabilitation clinic following his second arrest in a month. (Wed, 17 May 2006 12:21:34 GMT)

Hazelden Unveils New Meth Toolkit to Arm Communities in Their Battle Against Meth Abuse and Addiction
The non-profit Hazelden Foundation, a national leader in drug and alcohol addiction treatment, announced today it is launching the Meth: Our Nation's Crisis: Toolkit for Change, a national methamphetamine education product to inspire parents, schools, employers, health care professionals and community leaders to take action against meth use in their communities. (Wed, 17 May 2006 13:00:00 GMT)

America's elderly face growing drug addiction problem
(Pic)- An elderly couple sits on a bench in an undated file photo. A government survey estimates that the number of adults aged 50 or older with substance abuse problems will double to 5 million in 2020 from 2.5 million in 1999 REUTERS/Darren Staples (Wed, 17 May 2006 13:38:02 GMT)

Featherweight champion Harrison into rehab
WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison has been admitted to a rehabilitation clinic following his second arrest in a month. (Wed, 17 May 2006 14:52:50 GMT)

Internet addiction can harm lives, marriages
For some, the Internet it has become an addiction, adversely affecting their lives and their family's lives. (Wed, 17 May 2006 15:33:53 GMT)

Experts: Meth addiction not hopeless, is treatable
CASPER (AP) - Lawmakers looking for solutions to Wyoming's growing methamphetamine problem heard what amounts to good news when it comes to drug addiction: As bad as it is, methamphetamine addiction can be treated. (Wed, 17 May 2006 16:01:53 GMT)

Kelly's rage drove her into rehab
Kelly Osbourne realised she need help after she threatened to break a fan's finger during one of her drug-induced mood swings. (Wed, 17 May 2006 16:44:24 GMT)

Brian Roberts To Rehab In Bowie Tonight
The Baltimore Orioles announced today that 2B Brian Roberts will begin a rehabilitation assignment with Class "AA" Bowie tonight when the Baysox take on the Harrisburg Senators at 7:05 p.m. at Prince George's Stadium. (Wed, 17 May 2006 17:15:51 GMT)

GOLDEN BUDGET 2006: Council OKs $18.1 million for road rehab
Council last week approved the Town of Golden's five-year financial plan, including $18.1 million for road rehabilitation work and an average residential tax hike of 5 per cent to help finance a total of over $10 million in planned expenditures for 2006. (Wed, 17 May 2006 17:38:08 GMT)

Notes: Prior to make first rehab start
Notes: Prior to make first rehab start (Thu, 18 May 2006 02:20:29 GMT)

Arm soreness forces Pavano to leave rehab start in Trenton
TRENTON N.J. - New York Yankees right-hander Carl Pavano had another setback in his rehabilitation when he was forced to leave a rehab start with the Double-A Trenton Thunder on Wednesday because of soreness in his right arm. (Thu, 18 May 2006 03:05:33 GMT)

Pavano forced from rehab start
Pavano forced from rehab start (Thu, 18 May 2006 03:05:57 GMT)

Arm soreness forces Pavano out of rehab start
Carl Pavano had another setback in his rehabilitation when he was forced to leave a rehab start with the Double-A Trenton Thunder because of soreness in his right arm. (Thu, 18 May 2006 03:20:30 GMT)

Arm soreness forces Pavano to leave rehab start in Trenton
TRENTON N.J. - Yankee right-hander Carl Pavano suffered another setback in his rehabilitation when he was forced to leave a rehab start with the Class AA Trenton Thunder on Wednesday due to soreness in his right arm. (Thu, 18 May 2006 04:14:20 GMT)

James, Cormier strong in rehab starts
Braves pitchers Chuck James and Lance Cormier each threw a perfect rehab inning as Rome topped Columbus, 6-1, on Wednesday. James struck out one and retired two batters on flyouts in a 15-pitch first inning. The southpaw has been on the 15-day disabled list since May 5 due to a strained hamstring. (Thu, 18 May 2006 05:07:50 GMT)

Wells set for rehab start here
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Before the Red Barons moved in, the old visitors clubhouse at Lackawanna County Stadium featured a framed, autographed painting of David Well’s perfect game with the Yankees. (Thu, 18 May 2006 08:07:58 GMT)

Prior to make rehab start Friday in Arizona for rookie league team
Editor's note: Rain delayed the start of the Cubs' game Wednesday night against Washington. It was still in progress when The Sun went to press. (Thu, 18 May 2006 08:37:50 GMT)

By Diana Brown |
A LONG TIME COMING: Stoneham's Daniel Williams has much to celebrate when he receives his bachelor's degree in social work from Salem State College this summer. Diagnosed in 1992 with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, Williams overcame financial limitations and drug addiction after graduating from Stoneham High School to earn his college degree, working in the college's academic advising ... (Thu, 18 May 2006 09:02:04 GMT)

Ohio Rehab & Diagnostic honored
LANCASTER - The 2006 Small Business of the Year winner is the type of company you want to work for, according to its employees. The owner and president of the 2006 Small Business of the Year says the employees make the company work. (Thu, 18 May 2006 12:04:57 GMT)

Comment on this story. Stark alcohol and drug board names new director Thursday, May 18, 2006
CANTON The Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services Board of Stark County has named John R. Aller as its new executive director. Aller has worked for the board, most recently as associate director-director of program services. (Thu, 18 May 2006 15:47:24 GMT)

Loaiza nearing rehab assignment 1 line of 3 cols
OAKLAND -- The big question for A's starting pitcher Esteban Loaiza is whether his strained left trapezius muscle is causing his lack of velocity this season. After throwing his first bullpen session in his recovery Tuesday, Loaiza says he can tell a difference already. (Thu, 18 May 2006 15:53:40 GMT)

Co-creator of anti-smoking drug gratified to make a difference
For chemist Jotham Coe, the real reward for his discovery of the molecule that is the basis of the smoking-cessation drug Chantix is yet to come. (Thu, 18 May 2006 17:04:07 GMT)

Notes: Bannister leaves rehab start early
Notes: Bannister leaves rehab start early (Thu, 18 May 2006 18:35:28 GMT)

Sri Lanka to Rehab Unruly Elephants
Some of Sri Lanka's wildest, most destructive elephants could get reprieves from possible death sentences — but they will have to spend some time in rehab first. (Thu, 18 May 2006 18:53:35 GMT)

Sri Lanka to rehab unruly elephants
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Some of Sri Lanka's wildest, most destructive elephants could get reprieves from possible death sentences — but they will have to spend some time in rehab first. (Thu, 18 May 2006 19:03:15 GMT)

Sri Lanka to Rehab Unruly Elephants
Sri Lanka to Rehab Unruly Elephants for Conservation Program Rather Than See Them Killed (Thu, 18 May 2006 19:19:15 GMT)

Bannister suffers hamstring injury in rehab
New York Mets rookie pitcher Brian Bannister abandoned a rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk after only five pitches on Thursday due to tightness in his right hamstring, altering the team's plans for him to return to the rotation. (Thu, 18 May 2006 19:57:05 GMT)

Youth support ‘is key to drug control’
THE director of the Scottish Drugs Forum says helping young people is the key to whether society manages to control addiction to drugs. David Liddell said: "It comes down a lot to responding to the underlying problems. (Fri, 19 May 2006 01:03:54 GMT)

REVIEW: 'Clean' breaks most of the rules about addiction
B- (R; 1:51): "Clean" breaks most of the rules for a film about heroin addiction. While it's set in a decadent rock-star milieu, there are no euphoric, fast-lane highs. And even though there's a child-custody complication, it doesn't turn into a melodrama with cold-turkey convulsions. (Fri, 19 May 2006 01:45:06 GMT)

Sri Lanka to Rehab Unruly Elephants
Sri Lanka to Rehab Unruly Elephants for Conservation Program Rather Than See Them Killed (Fri, 19 May 2006 02:19:00 GMT)

Ramirez is strong in rehab start
Horacio Ramirez took one giant step back to Atlanta last night. The left-hander looked strong in his second Triple-A rehab start since pulling his left hamstring. In five innings, he allowed four hits and no runs, earning a 7-0 win over Columbus at The Diamond in front of a crowd announced at 2,706. (Fri, 19 May 2006 04:48:06 GMT)

Dave Navarro's New Addiction: The Panic Channel
Two years ago, three bored ex-Jane's Addiction members began jamming in a garage with singer Steve Isaacs. The result? A new band that's big on melody, riffs — and not sounding like Jane's Addiction. (Fri, 19 May 2006 11:01:04 GMT)

Drug charity moves into Manor House
THE Manor House in Warminster is to be rescued from becoming rubble by a drug and alcohol addiction charity that wants to make it their new home. (Fri, 19 May 2006 13:54:31 GMT)

2C-I: A new, illegal drug available online
2C-I: A new, illegal drug available online (Fri, 19 May 2006 14:07:38 GMT)

Growing concern over Internet addiction
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- For some, the Internet it has become an addiction, adversely affecting their lives and their family's lives. (Fri, 19 May 2006 16:13:15 GMT)

Drug And Alcohol Addiction Treatment Should Take Front Seat, Australian Medical Association
The treatment of people with drug and alcohol problems should not take a back seat to the enforcement of anti-drug laws, AMA President, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, said today. Dr Haikerwal welcomed the Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy's communiqué as progress towards addressing drug and alcohol problems, saying the AMA keenly awaits more detail on the strategies being pursued. [click link for full (Fri, 19 May 2006 20:02:18 GMT)

Rehab Plus sets pace for annual City Walkers
Rehab Plus is setting the pace for everyone to get active this summer by sponsoring the City Walkers program again. (Fri, 19 May 2006 23:45:04 GMT)

County awarded extra funding for drug treatment
Community awareness and cooperation between law enforcement, courts and treatment facilities is being credited for securing an additional $400,000 in drug and alcohol treatment for Washington County. (Sat, 20 May 2006 06:12:22 GMT)

Drug court grads face tough test
Brevard County Drug Court graduates seven people this week. But how long will they stay sober? (Sat, 20 May 2006 06:17:06 GMT)

Heroin, cancer drug mix kills 12
At least 12 people died in 24 hours Thursday and Friday in Wayne County from a potent prescription drug mixed with heroin and cocaine, said officials who expect more deaths over the weekend. (Sat, 20 May 2006 09:01:06 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. (Sat, 20 May 2006 12:19:12 GMT)

Burke drives in 2 runs in rehab assignment; Express drop 5-2 game to Tucson
ROUND ROCK - Chris Burke's 2-game rehab assignment started well, with a 1st inning home run and a 7th inning RBI double, but it wasn't enough to get the Express a win Friday night. (Sat, 20 May 2006 16:15:55 GMT)

Notes: Helling progresses in rehab
Notes: Helling progresses in rehab (Sun, 21 May 2006 00:20:18 GMT)

Notes: Wells set for Sunday rehab start
Notes: Wells set for Sunday rehab start (Sun, 21 May 2006 00:35:15 GMT)

Allen County getting $400,000 to expand drug court
LIMA — Nearly two years ago Heather Jones’ life was a mess. She was addicted to crack cocaine, had her two sons taken away and was put in jail, all thanks to an eight-year addiction to crack cocaine. (Sun, 21 May 2006 07:12:02 GMT)

Vanden Bosch works hard on rehab
Like a receiver, Kyle Vanden Bosch lined up wide to the quarterback's left during a Titans minicamp practice this past week. Then, at the snap of the football, he sprinted downfield as fast as he could. (Sun, 21 May 2006 07:13:32 GMT)

Newest drug of choice is a killer
When Kathleen tried to kick her heroin addiction in 2001, a well-meaning doctor sent her to a Cleveland methadone clinic. (Sun, 21 May 2006 07:18:44 GMT)

Experts: Drug returns to county
Heroin is back in Carroll County. After a decline in heroin-related overdoses and deaths following heroin-related deaths involving several teens in the late 1990s, experts and statistics say the drug appears to be making a resurgence. (Sun, 21 May 2006 14:43:08 GMT)

Psychologist: Girls usually introduced to heroin by males
Cindy Eaves was working at Junction Inc., a drug treatment facility based in Westminster, in the 1990s, when she began to notice an unusual trend: an increase in young females seeking treatment for heroin addiction. (Sun, 21 May 2006 14:43:38 GMT)

Wells set for rehab start
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Red Sox lefty David Wells is expected to pitch in a rehabilitation start tomorrow for Triple-A Pawtucket. Wells tossed more than 80 pitches Tuesday night in a simulated game in Baltimore. The Red Sox hope to have him ready for a May 26 th game at Fenway Park against Tampa Bay. (Sun, 21 May 2006 14:50:13 GMT)

309 held for drug offences in Pahang
KUANTAN: A total of 309 suspects were rounded up for various offences over the past two weeks in a major crackdown on drug abuse in the state. (Mon, 22 May 2006 00:24:28 GMT)

Internet addiction can harm lives, marriages
For some, the Internet it has become an addiction, adversely affecting their lives and their family's lives. - (Mon, 22 May 2006 00:41:09 GMT)

Magistrate praises Qld drug courts' rehab programs
A Queensland magistrate says the state's drug courts are a success in helping to rehabilitate drug-addicted criminals. Adults who have committed a drug-related crime can have their sentences suspended while they undergo rehab. (Mon, 22 May 2006 05:03:08 GMT)

Sheffield to start rehab assignment
Sheffield to start rehab assignment (Mon, 22 May 2006 06:05:18 GMT)

Wells is pumped: Says he's ready after rehab start
MOOSIC, Pa. - Ready or not, David Wells is on his way back to Boston. The portly left-hander turned into a doctor shortly after his rehab start with the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox yesterday, pronouncing... (Mon, 22 May 2006 06:22:19 GMT)

Sheffield to play in rehab tonight
NEW YORK -- Gary Sheffield will make a rehabilitation start for Double-A Trenton tonight in New Britain, Conn., and could join the Yankees in Boston tomorrow night if he makes it through the game without difficulty. (Mon, 22 May 2006 06:39:33 GMT)

Rehab courses for student delinquents
PENANG: Students who were expelled due to disciplinary problems will be immediately sent to a co-curriculum centre for a rehabilitation course before they are sent to another school. (Mon, 22 May 2006 06:54:35 GMT)

Surprise: Wells Stirs Up Some More Controversy
Making a rehab start for Triple A Pawtucket, David Wells allowed two earned runs and four hits in five innings Sunday. He hopes to make his next start with the Red Sox. (Mon, 22 May 2006 07:32:47 GMT)

Lifeline helps more into treatment to beat drugs
Joanne Ginley EFFORTS to reduce drug-fuelled crime in Kirklees appear to be working, after new figures revealed record numbers of users are seeking treatment for their addiction. (22/05/2006 09:58:27) (Mon, 22 May 2006 09:10:43 GMT)

Sequoia rehab a breath of fresh air for lung patients
John Sanchez was 35 when his lungs failed after years of exposure to paint fumes while working as a Foster City water district maintenance worker. (Mon, 22 May 2006 10:01:07 GMT)

His book sounds like a whine before its time
Jack Osbourne, the 20-yearold son of heavy-metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, has landed a deal with a British publisher for his autobiography. The book, titled 21 Years Gone, will trace the TV star’s fame, family life and descent into drug addiction. (Mon, 22 May 2006 12:50:31 GMT)

Drug court for minors urged to curb crime
THE State Government should investigate establishing a court that dealt specifically with drug related crimes committed by minors, a new report says. (Mon, 22 May 2006 15:16:42 GMT)

Grant will help Alger home rehab
MUNISING — Alger County has received a $150,000 community block grant development grant to rehabilitate the homes of low and moderate income residents. (Mon, 22 May 2006 17:20:46 GMT)

Report on drug situation in Malta compiled
VALLETTA, Malta (di-ve news) May 22, 2006 -- 1915CEST -- The Minister for the Family and Social Solidarity Dolores Cristina presented the annual report on the drug situation in Malta for 2005, which was compiled by the National Focal Point for Drugs and Drug Addiction (NFP). (Mon, 22 May 2006 17:37:30 GMT)

Awards for brain injury rehab clients
Clients of a London Bridge brain injury centre last week gathered at City Hall for their annual awards ceremony. (Mon, 22 May 2006 18:33:54 GMT)