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Labour plan 'no children' contract for drug addicts
DRUG addicts will be told not to have children until they kick their habit under a controversial plan being considered for Labour's election manifesto. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:56:15 GMT)

Doctor knows the rigors of rehab firsthand
When Dr. Steven R. Edgley talks to his rehab patients about life after stroke and the ongoing battle to regain skills or learn new ways to do things, he speaks with a gentle authority that's hard-earned. Five years ago, at age 28, six months into a yearlong internship in ophthalmology, Edgley had a massive stroke.. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 09:10:50 GMT)

Experts Cite Growing Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens
By Autumn Grooms, La Crosse Tribune, Wis. Jul. 9--Area law enforcement officials and local addiction experts are alarmed at the rise in teenagers' abuse of prescription drugs. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:26:47 GMT)

Drug abuse destroying so many area families
Friday, July 7, 2006 4:19 PM CDT WILLIAMSON - A mother of three and grandmother of five, she knows first hand the destruction and devastation caused by drug abuse. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 12:13:30 GMT)

Helping Iran tackle its drugs problem
An Iranian doctor who is helping to lead the fight against drug addiction in Tehran has been in Switzerland to see what he can learn from Swiss drugs policy. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 14:13:49 GMT)

Drug for despair
Good things come for a price, but so do the bad ones. Drug addiction, for instance. All know that addicts have to shell out a lot of money for doing drugs, but if they decide to kick the habit, they have to cough up a crazier amount to do that. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 21:25:18 GMT)

Addictions can be overcome by will
Malacca: Ask car-wash proprietor Aaron Mahendran about drug, liquor and cigarette addiction and he will readily testify that these negative social habits and traits are due to lack of self-discipline and peer pressure. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:24:20 GMT)

Cricket: Flintoff revels in three-wicket return
Cricket: England all-rounder says the rehab on his ankle is a success after helping Lancashire see off Nottinghamshire. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:28:08 GMT)

CONSTANT REHAB FOR FLINTOFF
Andrew Flintoff is resigned to constant rehabilitation in a bid to keep his troublesome ankle problem under control. Following a month on the sidelines after suffering a recurrence of the long-standing injury, Flintoff returned to action in spectacular style at Old Trafford yesterday. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:32:36 GMT)

Backe victorious in third rehab start
Astros' Backe wins third rehab start (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:47:25 GMT)

Cardinals notebook: Bigbie's rehab
The star-crossed Cardinals left fielder is set to begin a rehab assignment this week, though manager Tony La Russa and head trainer Barry Weinberg could not provide specifics about the precise start date. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:53:20 GMT)

Sheets feeling good after rehab start
Sheets feeling good after first rehab start (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:07:09 GMT)

Heller closes on Syndicate, plans $85 million rehab
The city of St. Louis' sale of the 17-story Syndicate Trust building downtown closed June 28, setting the $85 million redevelopment of the century-old structure in motion. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:07:23 GMT)

Constant Rehab For Flintoff
Andrew Flintoff is resigned to constant rehabilitation in a bid to keep his troublesome ankle problem under control. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:09:08 GMT)

Kennedy's slow rehab frustrating for Macha
A's Manager Ken Macha is growing frustrated with left-hander Joe Kennedy's slow process in returning from left-shoulder tendinitis. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 06:08:14 GMT)

Drug Abuse Among Katrina Evaucees Focus Of $1.5m Study At UH
Houston, July 6, 2006-- Hurricane Katrina leveled a city, uprooted people and changed lives. Now the National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded a three-year, $1.5 million grant to the University of Houston's Office for Drug and Social Policy Research (ODSPR) to study substance use and other health consequences among Katrina evacuees living in Houston. [click link for full article] (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:04:43 GMT)

Freddie needs constant rehab
Andrew Flintoff has laughed off claims that he could make a surprise comeback at Lord's when England take on Pakistan in the first Test. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:51:06 GMT)

Christ must be at the centre of drug rehab programmes says American motivational speaker:
THE only way drug rehabilitation programmes and other programmes aimed at reaching young people can be successful is if they have a strong Christian foundation. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:14:35 GMT)

My boy's descent hell dragged me into heroin down as well
A MOTHER has described her son's terrible descent into drug addiction. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:24:48 GMT)

Richard Linklater, Directing 'Darkly'
Richard Linklater at the June premiere of his latest film. Getty Images Fresh Air from WHYY , July 10, 2006 · Richard Linklater's new film, A Scanner Darkly , is based on the book by Philip K. Dick -- a haunting tale of drug addiction, paranoia and surveillance set in the America of the near future. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:33:52 GMT)

Bowen Center expands treatment options
PLYMOUTH - To fight drug addiction in Marshall County, the Bowen Center is now offering free meetings for those seeking treatment. The center recently began hosting Narcotics Anonymous meetings, designed to assist narcotics users in overcoming their addiction. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:59:12 GMT)

RTI scientist wins award drug addiction research
A scientist for RTI International has received a national award for his research in the field of drug addiction. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:23:12 GMT)

Begnaud rehab expected to take 4-8 weeks
ATLANTA — Rusty Begnaud can expect between four to eight weeks of rehabilitation at the Shepherd Center once he is stabilized and he is released from the catastrophic care hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:58:00 GMT)

Robot accelerates rehab efforts
CHICAGO -- Twelve years ago, Bill Journey had a stroke. He needed a cane to walk because his right side was paralyzed. But now he’s walking on his own again after meeting a robot called KineAssist. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:03:19 GMT)

Cali team skims the surface of potential.
July 10, 2006 - Before digging into Overproof , here is a quick apology to anyone expecting a drug-riddled party album. Substance Abuse assures their addiction is rap with a purpose. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:21:54 GMT)

Rusty's House
Hundreds of bike riders drove 85-miles to raise money for Rusty's House. That group connects parents and their drug abusing kids with resources to battle addiction. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 22:03:31 GMT)

Anti-herpes Drug Reduces Need For Caesarean Sections In Infected Women
Giving an anti-viral drug to pregnant women who have a history of genital herpes significantly lowers the rate of Caesarean sections needed to protect the infant from becoming infected with the virus, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 22:15:08 GMT)

YOU ARE HERE:
Approximately 10% of gay men in London have used the recreational drug methamphetamine , according to a study published in the online edition of the journal Addiction . Use of methamphetamine by gay men has previously been linked to HIV risk behaviours by researchers in the United States . Although investigators from the City University in London found a link between use of methamphetamine and (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:02:22 GMT)

A's Milton Bradley to rehab with Ports
STOCKTON, Calif- The Stockton Ports announced today that Oakland A's right fielder Milton Bradley will be joining the club on Tuesday at Banner Island Ballpark to continue the rehabilitation of his strained left shoulder. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:17:51 GMT)

Study: Mushrooms produce mystical experiences
NEW YORK (AP) -- People who took an illegal drug made from mushrooms reported profound mystical experiences that led to behavior changes lasting for weeks -- all part of an experiment that recalls the psychedelic '60s. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 04:09:51 GMT)

Eaton wants more from rehab starts
FRISCO – The best news for the Rangers when it comes to starter Adam Eaton: He doesn't worry about his right middle finger while he's on the mound anymore. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 05:06:47 GMT)

Developers sought to rehab Blackhawk
unwilling to use the building during the interim before its new riverfront hotel is built. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 06:50:49 GMT)

Counterculture Drug Provides Spiritual Boost
Mushrooms may help patients struggling with addiction or terminal cancer, researchers say. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:06:33 GMT)

High Court directs Maharashtra govt to file affidavit on Gosikhurd rehab
Nagpur: The Bombay High Court bench here has directed the Maharashtra Government to file an affidavit by July 24 on the details of rehabilitation work in the incomplete Gosikhurd Irrigation Project in Bhandara district and the amount disbursed as compensation to the affected people. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:53:22 GMT)

RTI Scientist Receives Award For Research Into Drug Addiction
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – F. Ivy Carroll, director of the center for organic and medical chemistry at RTI International, recently received an award for research into drug addiction. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:57:31 GMT)

Counterculture Drug Provides Spiritual Boost
Mushrooms may help patients struggling with addiction or terminal cancer, researchers say. Using the active ingredient in illegal hallucinogenic mushrooms, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have induced a lingering sense of spirituality that they believe has the potential to help patients struggling with addiction or terminal cancer. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:09:53 GMT)

Tori Spelling splits with husband; Courtney Love ordered back to rehab; Jack White comforting Renee Zellweger?
Tori Spelling splits with husband; Courtney Love ordered back to rehab; Jack White comforting Renee Zellweger? (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:07:08 GMT)

Penn off mark in rehab outing
He allows two runs in 2 innings at Bowie Hayden Penn left no doubt about his arm strength last night in a rehabilitation start for the Double-A Bowie Baysox at Prince George's Stadium. The 21-year-old right-hander buzzed a 96 mph fastball down the middle on his first pitch, then broke the webbing of catcher Raul Chavez's mitt on the second. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:39:06 GMT)

Drug-corner epidemic: Overdose
Neighbors saw the guy bolting from the back of a graffiti-stained, abandoned house as he shouted the word that soon would ring out on drug corners across the country. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:50:43 GMT)

Twist On Chest Pain Drug Improves Heart Attack Outcome
A new study in rat hearts suggests that combining antioxidants with a drug used to treat severe chest pain may help improve how a heart recovers from a heart attack. The primary goal after a heart attack is to return blood flow to blocked arteries as quickly as possible. But that sudden blood flow, or reperfusion, could further damage the tissue surrounding those arteries. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:15:28 GMT)

MOTHER FIGHTS TO HELP SON'S METH ADDICTION
Methamphetamine users are saturating our court systems, overloading our prisons, and destroying families. Jeremy Johnson spoke with a mother whose son is battling meth addiction and can't find the help she needs. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:26:49 GMT)

Wright Park rehab pushed
THE City Buildings and Architecture Office (Cbao) and the City Environment and Parks Management Office (Cepmo) were asked last Tuesday by the City Council to prepare a program of work for the rehabilitation of the Wright Park. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:39:10 GMT)

Pink Floyd Co-Founder Syd Barrett Dies
Syd Barrett. Day to Day , July 11, 2006 · Syd Barrett, co-founder of the influential British rock 'n' roll group Pink Floyd, has died. Musician and Day to Day contributor David Was of the group Was (Not Was) offers a remembrance of the talented but troubled Barrett, who struggled with mental illness and drug addiction and left Pink Floyd before the group hit it big. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:33:03 GMT)

Drug Abuse Could Be in the Genes
TUESDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Your genes could be key to how easily you could take up illicit drugs, a new study finds. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 21:02:48 GMT)

Ammunition plant to undergo $22.7M rehab
Goodfellow Acquisitions Inc. will receive about $3.5 million in Missouri state tax credits to help initiate a $22.67 million redevelopment effort of the former St. Louis Army Ammunition Plant. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 21:06:41 GMT)

Hospital trade group takes on rehab lobbying issues
The California Hospital Association is expanding its public policy and lobby effort to include medical rehabilitation services, the Sacramento-based trade group announced Tuesday. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 21:57:52 GMT)

$2 million boost for child rehab beds
BORN with her left leg 9cm shorter than her right, Jessica Altimari is looking forward to the day when both her feet touch the ground together. That day is one step closer for the four-year-old, who is recovering from a recent operation to lengthen her leg by 5cm. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:11:36 GMT)

Drug Abuse Could Be in the Genes
TUESDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Your genes could be key to how easily you could take up illicit drugs, a new study finds. The study looked at 1,400 pairs of young adult twins in Norway, which has a much lower rate of drug use than many other countries. (Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:59:59 GMT)

Migraine drug shows promise for treating addiction
A drug that is used to control seizures and prevent migraines is getting a new reputation as an addiction pill. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:13:23 GMT)

Ricksen checks into rehab clinic
FERNANDO RICKSEN was last night in the Sporting Chance rehabilitation clinic seeking help for alcohol-related problems. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:53:23 GMT)

Indigenous youth centre tipped to boost regions
The New South Wales Government says a new National Indigenous Youth Centre in the Sydney suburb of Redfern will help break the cycle of youth unemployment, drug addiction, despondency and crime in regional areas. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 01:00:00 GMT)

Blake homers on rehab assignment
Blake homers on rehab assignment (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 03:11:39 GMT)

Parents, teens grow together after drug rehab program folds
Dozens of parents were stunned Saturday to hear that Growing Together Inc., a well-known drug treatment program for teens, was out of money and would close down within hours. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 05:03:12 GMT)

Central East Alcohol and Drug Council outlines services for Coles County meth coalition
CHARLESTON Representatives of a local organization called the Central East Alcohol and Drug Council, which specializes in helping people overcome drug and alcohol addictions, presented an overview of its services and locations to the Meth Awareness Coalition of Coles County on Tuesday. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 05:15:47 GMT)

Hoppers Report: Rehab homer helps to sink Grasshoppers
Captains 5 (Credit: "") (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:04:09 GMT)

Bayview closes its drug detox center
Hospital to expand methadone program, reflecting shift in city policy Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center has closed its well-regarded drug detoxification center and is expanding its methadone treatment program, a move that reflects a shift in the city's drug treatment policy. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:23:27 GMT)

Wolf looks rusty in latest rehab start
LAKEWOOD, N.J. -- All along, Randy Wolf planned to spend Tuesday night watching the All-Star Game while packing for a West Coast trip with the Phillies. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:31:54 GMT)

Wolf up and down in rehab start
Wolf up and down in rehab start (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:34:09 GMT)

Torrington City Hall rehab possible
TORRINGTON -- A reconstructed central core of City Hall and a new parking garage for municipal employees near police headquarters are part of a $20 million project proposed by the Municipal Buildings Committee. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:02:42 GMT)

07/12/06 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, 12 Jul 2006 09:16:38 GMT)

National Hyperbaric Rehab Center Signs Final Agreement with Texas Partners
SALT LAKE CITY----July 12, 2006--National Hyperbaric Rehab Center, Inc. "NHRC" announced today the signing of the final Joint Enterprise Agreement with the Texas Partners. They have illustrated the combined abilities to become the forerunners in achieving the expansion objectives of the Company to expand its services through the joint venture hospital facility expansion program. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:15:00 GMT)

Minister pays visit to Rehab centre
REHABCARE Castlebar held an open day yesterday to mark their tenth anniversary. Major of Castlebar town council, Cllr Brendan Heneghan was present at the open day to address service users and present their annual awards. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:30:14 GMT)

Family members recount troubled lives of suspect, victim in Rockwell murder
The father of a Rockwell woman charged with murder says his daughter had a serious drug and alcohol problem. But the man Julia Craig is accused of stabbing to death — her stepbrother Phillip Miller — had the same addiction, according to Tom Davis, who for a time helped raise Craig and Miller. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:05:50 GMT)

REHAB not just for drugs anymore
According to a report from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the sale of video games in the United States has more than doubled in the past 10 years, from $2.6 billion in sales in 1996 to $7 billion in 2005. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:19:11 GMT)

Rehab is a softer option if career is in danger
REAL or imagined, politically correct or contrived, the pressures of a life in professional sport may appear to be overwhelming. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:15:30 GMT)

Study: 10% of London gay men have tried crystal meth
Approximately 10% of gay men in London have used the recreational drug methamphetamine, according to a study published in the online edition of the journal Addiction . Methamphetamine use by gay men has been linked to HIV risk behaviors by researchers in the United States, and although investigators from the City University in London also found a link between use of methamphetamine and unsafe (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:49:27 GMT)

Big-leaguer Bigbie to rehab with Swing
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Larry Bigbie will join the Swing and play six games with team while on a major league rehab assignment, the Swing of the Quad Cities announced on Wednesday. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:47:46 GMT)

Stockman stays in Class A
Rome — Although his rehab appearance went well Wednesday night, Phil Stockman won't be rejoining the Braves for the start of the season's second half Friday in San Diego. The 6-foot-8 reliever from Australia pitched a scoreless inning for Rome against Charleston, but is scheduled to make two more appearances for the Class A South Atlantic League team. Stockman, who injured his left hamstring just (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:16:46 GMT)

Raptor Rehab
News crews, community members and bird watchers assembled at the Raptor Rehabilitation Project at an east campus building that includes administrative offices, barns, cages and enough space to allow injured birds to spread their wings. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:20:50 GMT)

Fallen Heroes Fund golf tourney to raise money for rehab center
COPPERAS COVE – Councilman Fred Harris is spearheading a local effort to collect $10,000 for the national Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, which has already raised $35 million for the construction of a 60,000-square-foot state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 04:11:57 GMT)

Home helps teens' dreams come true
BRIDGEWATER -- Nicole was removed from her home at age 13 because of her mother's drug addiction. This teen had no idea what her future would hold and never thought college would be a part of it. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 04:14:05 GMT)

A case of tough love for suspect's mom
A mother says she tipped off the FBI after seeing a picture of her son robbing a bank. CHAMPION — The mother of bank robbery suspect Adam Carson says her son deserves punishment behind bars, but treatment for his drug addiction as well. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 05:43:43 GMT)

Physical rehab for Fido
PASADENA - Four months ago, Ford, an American pit bull terrier, was born with Swimmer's Syndrome, a disease that left him with splayed legs and unable to walk. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 07:18:55 GMT)

Court to review Doherty rehab order
A court is to review a drug-testing and treatment order for troubled rock singer Pete Doherty. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:04:39 GMT)

Governor OKs jail for drug offenders
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a measure Wednesday that rewrites a voter-approved initiative to allow short-term jail sentences for drug offenders who fail to complete court-ordered treatment programs. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:37:44 GMT)

Training for drug units mixes procedures, street smarts
``Switch it up." ``Switch -- it -- up." (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:55:53 GMT)

Villagers rise up against rehab Management puts repair costs at $2.8 million
SOUTHBURY -- There is disagreement in Heritage Village over a plan to replace landscaping, siding, roofs, pavement and a handful of trucks. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:00:59 GMT)

Drug law changes spark suit
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday signed a bill that supporters say will improve California's treatment-not-jail law for drug users, but which foes say actually guts the law's original intent. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:47:50 GMT)

Drug law reform brings lawsuit
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday signed a bill that supporters say will improve California's treatment-not-jail law for drug users, but which foes say actually guts the law's original intent. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:59:56 GMT)

Hooked On Games? Here's A Rehab Center
AMSTERDAM, July 13 (Reuters) - Addiction expert Keith Bakker hopes the serenity of a 16th century townhouse on one of Amsterdam's canals will coax those snared in the fantasy world of online games back to reality. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 10:59:34 GMT)

Anti-drug implant for Pete Doherty
Singer Pete Doherty will have an implant fitted to help him kick his drug habit. The troubled Babyshambles star told Thames Magistrates' Court, in east London, that he wants to get the opiate-suppressing implant within the next two weeks. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:58:11 GMT)

Anti-drug implant for Pete Doherty
Singer Pete Doherty will have an implant fitted to help him kick his drug habit. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:35:35 GMT)

New drug fights alcoholism
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- For most of us, a drink of alcohol is a way to relax or socialize, but for some, drinking can be dangerous and even deadly. Alcoholism is the third-leading preventable death in this country. Now, a new drug could help. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:55:08 GMT)

Drugs return man to prison
At 44, Loren Trout has spent half of his life in prison for felonies stemming from drug addiction. A judge Wednesday added another 10 to 20 years for one more crime Trout blamed on his endless quest for drug money. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:24:32 GMT)

Robert J. Elisberg: Republican Party Enters Rehab. Photos on Page 6
I have uncovered the truth. It's all a plot by the Republicans. Just not the plot you think. But it's mad genius. Everything disastrous about the George W. Bush administration - Iraq, Katrina, domestic spying, Harriet Miers, Terri Schiavo, Dubai Ports, torture, Social Security privatization, no WMD's - all the actions that make the soul of the American public cringe in shame and pray that the (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:47:01 GMT)

Pete Doherty appears in court, announces plan for drug rehab
LONDON (AP) - Singer Pete Doherty told a London court Thursday that he plans to have an implant surgically inserted into his body to help wean him off drugs. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:18:00 GMT)

Rocker Pete Doherty beating addiction
LONDON, July 13 (UPI) -- Rocker Pete Doherty announced in court that he will get an implant within the next two weeks to help him stop his addiction to drugs. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:25:05 GMT)

British Rocker Pete Doherty Appears in Court, Announces Plans for Drug Rehab
Pete Doherty is to have an implant surgically inserted into his body to help wean him off drugs, the singer told a British court Thursday. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:34:05 GMT)

Doherty announces plan for drug rehab
Pete Doherty is to have an implant surgically inserted into his body to help wean him off drugs, the singer told a British court. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:06:54 GMT)

Stockman begins rehab at Rome
Stockman begins rehab at Rome (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:51:26 GMT)

Court blocks new drug law
An Alameda County judge on Thursday blocked implementation of a new law allowing judges to issue short-term jail sentences to drug offenders who fail to complete court-ordered treatment programs. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:11:24 GMT)

Anti-drug implant for Pete Doherty
Singer Pete Doherty will have an implant fitted to help him kick his drug habit. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 06:49:41 GMT)

Judge Bars Measure to Tighten Law on Treating Drug Offenders
SACRAMENTO — A Northern California judge on Thursday blocked, at least temporarily, sweeping changes to the state's landmark treatment program for drug offenders signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger this week. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:03:39 GMT)

Cardinals pleased with Mulder's rehab
Cardinals pleased with Mulder's rehab (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:10:20 GMT)

ANTI-DRUG IMPLANT FOR PETE
SINGER Pete Doherty will have an implant fitted to help him kick his drug habit, he told a court yesterday. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:11:19 GMT)

'A Scanner Darkly': Finely Controlled Substance
Without its animation, "A Scanner Darkly" would have made a fine cautionary tale about drug addiction, paranoia and institutional treachery in a foundering police state. But with a technique that turns live action into a two-dimensional cartoon, the movie goes one -- maybe even 10 -- better. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:20:18 GMT)

Sports Media | Gammons improving, to begin rehab soon
Updating several developing stories during a year of tragedy, tumult and turnover in TV sports: Peter Gammons, one of the best and most distinguished baseball reporters in history, remains in the intensive care unit of a Boston-area hospital after surgery for a brain aneurysm June 27. His wife, Gloria, told The Boston Globe that he's conscious, conversational and increasingly mobile. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:27:16 GMT)

City agency helps rehab homes
Surprise is using grants and city and federal funds to rehabilitate homes in the community. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:30:50 GMT)

Detention unit for mentally ill aims for rehab
With room for up to 20 inmates, staff will try to break 'arrest and rearrest' cycle Over the past two decades, thousands of beds at psychiatric hospitals have closed across Maryland, part of a trend of reducing care for the mentally ill that has shifted much of the burden onto the criminal justice system. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:50:11 GMT)

Court halts new law on drug terms
An Alameda County judge on Thursday blocked implementation of a new law allowing judges to issue short-term jail sentences to drug offenders who fail to complete court-ordered treatment programs. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:38:25 GMT)

Doherty to Get Anti-Drug Implant
Pete will get an implant to help him kick his habit... Pete Doherty is to have an implant fitted to help him kick his drug addiction, he has told the judge at a review of his drug treatment programme. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:52:01 GMT)

Drug-addiction drama focuses on characters instead of cliches
"Journalists have a romantic idea of self-destruction," says Nick Nolte in "Clean," this weekend's big premiere at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:03:53 GMT)

Rehab rocker
LONDON -- Singer Pete Doherty told a London court yesterday he plans to have an implant surgically inserted into his body to help wean him off drugs. Doherty, ex-boyfriend of model Kate Moss, said he wants to have the device fitted within the next two weeks. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:33:50 GMT)

ANTI-DRUG IMPLANT FOR PETE
SINGER Pete Doherty will have an implant fitted to help him kick his drug habit, he told a court yesterday. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:24:05 GMT)

Fellowship Supports Addiction Treatment in Bermuda
The first Duperrealt Fellowship, a leadership training program for alcohol and drug use treatment and prevention professionals in Bermuda, was awarded to educator Christine Chiappa, the Royal Gazette reported on July 13. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:20:10 GMT)

Rehab Practice Management acquires Calif. clinic
Rehab Practice Management LLC has acquired a physical therapy clinic in California. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:32:12 GMT)

5 busted in drug raid
LEOMINSTER -- Police arrested five people during a bizarre drug raid on Central Street -- where investigators found frozen animals in the freezer -- sparking cries of relief from residents who are fed up with addicts in the neighborhood. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:11:40 GMT)

Man sentenced to 50 years for assaulting teen
A Fenton man got 50 years in prison today for kidnapping, beating and attempting to sodomize a 17-year-old male co-worker suspected of stealing from a rehab project. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 17:26:25 GMT)

A new drug to help Alcoholics?
For most of us, a drink of alcohol is a way to relax or socialize. But for some, drinking can be dangerous, even deadly. Alcoholism is the third-leading preventable death in this country. Now, a new drug could help. (Fri, 14 Jul 2006 21:51:09 GMT)

U.S. Rep. Harris uses campaign contributions for house rehab
U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris used $100,000 in campaign contributions during the last quarter to finish renovations of what her campaign describes as her "historic home in Washington D.C." (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 01:32:22 GMT)

Concern over impact of ACT drug rehab funding cuts
A Canberra lobby group says cuts to drug rehabilitation funding could result in more users being put in jail. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 02:31:00 GMT)

Concern over impact of ACT drug rehab funding cuts
A Canberra lobby group says cuts to drug rehabilitation funding could result in more users being put in jail. Funding for the Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy was axed in the ACT Budget last month. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:12:20 GMT)

Backe makes fourth rehab start
Backe makes fourth rehab start (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:55:07 GMT)

Ohka and Sheets make rehab starts
Ohka and Sheets make rehab starts (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 03:55:27 GMT)

PawSox Notebook: DiNardo's rehab off to rough start
PAWTUCKET -- It's been almost two months since Red Sox pitcher Lenny DiNardo has faced live hitting, and it showed last night. The left-hander has been on the disabled list since May 22 due to a neck strain, which he referred to as a bulging disk yesterday.He began his 30-day rehab assignment with the Pawtucket Red Sox, and was scheduled to throw 45 pitches or three innings, but lasted just 16 (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 04:18:07 GMT)

Center faces 'paper war'
The legal battle over whether to allow a drug and alcohol addiction recovery center in Erlanger is likely to be a "paper war," according to two attorneys involved in the case. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 05:23:25 GMT)

Drug rehab leader accused of harassment will resign
The women said Smith had made repeated crude, sexually oriented comments over a period of time that made them feel uncomfortable, county attorney David Walker said. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 05:44:49 GMT)

Women's hobby turns into Rehab raffle
About 13 years ago, Dottie Frerich decided to weave her hobby into the fabric of a local fundraiser. Frerich gathered a group of women with sewing skills to help the West Texas Rehabilitation Center's Annual Silver Spur Ball. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 06:17:16 GMT)

Company plans medical rehab center
A corporation that operates health care facilities in five states plans to build a medical center in Billings. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 06:41:53 GMT)

Lee drug coalition to offer addiction counseling training
Keral Kronseder-Vogt didn’t need a report to tell her about the regional need for narcotics prevention and addiction counselors. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 06:54:06 GMT)

Suspected in an act of evil
Man who police say blew smoke from drug in face of infant son to quiet him is charged in the child's death A Brentwood man with a long history of violence, drug addiction and Satanic worship was charged Friday with killing his 5-month-old son, an infant he often subdued by blowing marijuana laced with PCP into his mouth, authorities said. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 08:02:40 GMT)

Judge freezes drug-treatment law changes
An Alameda County Superior Court judge Thursday blocked changes to the state's treatment-not-jail law for drug users from taking effect. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 11:00:09 GMT)

A Life Dedicated to Helping Others
Clair Vainola has dedicated her life to helping others after overcoming her own addiction to alcohol. The 31-year-old has been working in Beirut since November as senior counsellor at the Nour Al Shorouk Centre, which treats people suffering from drug and alcohol addictions. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:45:14 GMT)

School district leaders put focus on drug use
Columbia Board of Education members say they’ve "danced around" student drug use long enough and are ready to do something about it. "Maybe the time is right for the development of a community task force to talk about how we can get a handle on this," board member Chuck Headley said. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:56:32 GMT)

Cardiac Rehab picnic is Tuesday at Twining
MONROE -- The Cardiac Rehab support group's annual picnic is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 at Twining Park, Monroe. Bring a dish to pass and table service. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 14:15:12 GMT)

Kobe will likely sit out due to knee rehab
Kobe Bryant had minor surgery on his right knee Saturday and is highly unlikely to play for the United States in the world championships this summer. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:55:57 GMT)

Kellum moved to rehab
More than one month has passed since 22-year-old Austin College graduate Libby Kellum was critically injured in an car accident in Melissa, and she is making progress two weeks after coming out of a coma. (Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:35:12 GMT)

Yankees reliever Octavio Dotel resumes rehab assignment in Single A
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - New York Yankees reliever Octavio Dotel threw a scoreless inning Saturday night in his first minor league rehabilitation appearance since being shut down last month because of inflammation in his surgically repaired right elbow. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 02:13:40 GMT)

Dotel resumes rehab assignment
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- New York Yankees reliever Octavio Dotel threw a scoreless inning Saturday night ... (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 02:26:45 GMT)

Local man comes clean about drug addiction
When Michael Sutton recalls the last year of his life, the 20-year-old recovering drug addict can't help but repress a hard-earned smile. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 04:14:57 GMT)

Drug strategies debated
Tackling the Greater Vancouver drug problem requires a regional approach, a GVRD-led forum on drugs and crime heard last month. Tom Hetherington, addiction services manager for the Pacific Community Resources Society, was among the presenters who says local plans are often uncoordinated. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:06:09 GMT)

Black Eyes Peas' Fergie lied about bulimia to hide drug addiction
Washington, July.16 (ANI): Black Eyes Peas frontwoman Fergie was so desperate to hide the fact that she was addicted to drugs that she even lied and blamed her weight loss on bulimia. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:10:07 GMT)

Variety of experts on hand for drug forum
HUNTINGTON -- Panel members for a community forum on drug abuse prevention are bringing to the table a vast array of experience and expertise. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:12:53 GMT)

Most Effective Antipsychotic Drug Has Serious Health Consequences
Patients who take clozapine, the most effective antipsychotic drug, have significantly higher rates of metabolic syndrome, according to a first-of-a-kind study by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 16:14:56 GMT)

Ironman triathlon addicts train constantly
It's like a drug, and is definitely an addiction. There are times it feels like religion, making converts out of disbelievers. It is a weight-loss wonder and a mental high. (Sun, 16 Jul 2006 18:17:22 GMT)

City gets money for drug recovery center
Campbellsville is a step closer to being home to a drug recovery center. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:32:10 GMT)

Jordan drug efforts praised
Jordan's efforts in combating drug trafficking have been praised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the country also has no major problem with drug abuse, reported the Jordan Times. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 04:59:29 GMT)

Rehab hospital, medical offices set for Allen
Allen will soon have its own $13 million, 40-bed rehabilitation hospital and more medical office space as part of a push by economic development officials to attract more medical services. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 05:02:12 GMT)

$150 million development to fill Clayton hole
Orchard Development Group has three acres under contract just east of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and across from the new MetroLink light rail station in Clayton. The Chicago-based developer, which has completed several rehab projects downtown, plans to build a more than $150 million transit-oriented residential and retail development on the Clayton site. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 05:17:43 GMT)

Our View — Drug court cooperation would pay off
Blue Earth County has proof that drug court can work. The program is new, graduating just four participants in May, but it shows much promise. Its goal is to keep offenders out of jail or prison and get their lives back on track by using intense supervision, treatment and guidance. (Mon, 17 Jul 2006 05:42:52 GMT)