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Back in a Flash? Phillies' Gordon makes rehab start
Tom Gordon threw two scoreless innings in his first minor-league rehab appearance Thursday night since being sidelined by a strained right shoulder. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:25:18 GMT)

State lawmaker threatened by gun-toting sister
A state lawmaker said he was threatened by his pistol-wielding sister in what the politician described as a step in his family's continuing battle against her drug addiction. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:37:38 GMT)

Center Responds to Teen Drug Problem: Treatment Home Will Open Next Week.
By Janese Heavin, Columbia Daily Tribune, Mo. Aug. 31--A new residential drug treatment facility for teens -- the first of its kind in Columbia -- is opening early next week, and organizers have a dire prediction about demand for its services. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:52:56 GMT)

Phillies Gordon makes rehab start
Philadelphia Phillies closer Tom Gordon threw two scoreless innings in his first minor league rehab appearance Thursday night since being sidelined by a strained right shoulder. Gordon, who hadn't pitched since Aug. 12, could rejoin the Phillies soon. ``I guess I'll find out tomorrow,'' Gordon said. ``I'll go to Philadelphia tomorrow morning, get evaluated and go from there. I think I'm not too (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 01:08:01 GMT)

Village People Cop Plans Rehab Stint As He Awaits Sentencing
LATEST: Disgraced former VILLAGE PEOPLE star VICTOR WILLIS is planning a stint in rehab after pleading no contest to drug possession charges. The YMC (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 01:46:21 GMT)

Gordon makes rehab start
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Philadelphia Phillies closer Tom Gordon threw two scoreless innings in his first minor league rehab appearance Thursday night since being sidelined by a strained right shoulder. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 03:45:48 GMT)

Nixon scuffles in PawSox rehab start
Nixon scuffles in PawSox rehab start (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 03:56:53 GMT)

Local groups honored for anti-drug efforts
Eleven area organizations that help reduce substance abuse in Iowa were honored this afternoon by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America and Iowa. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 05:24:07 GMT)

Village People cop wants rehab
The policeman in the '70s disco band The Village People, plans to enter rehab following his no contest plea to drug possession charges. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:11:14 GMT)

New residential center treats addicted teens
Columbia’s first residential treatment facility for teens with drug and alcohol problems opened Wednesday, making it possible for 12- to 17-year-olds to stay closer to their families while going through the process of overcoming addiction. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:53:25 GMT)

Village People cop to enter rehab
The cop from the Village People is heading to rehab. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 15:28:45 GMT)

PSNI allowed to use child informers
Police in Northern Ireland have sanctioned the use of child informers, it has been revealed. The sensitive step came despite the force`s fears that children may be reckless with their own safety and that paying them for information could encourage drug addiction or prompt more crime. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 15:49:55 GMT)

Homeless in chance to kick bad habits
NATHANIEL Ling kicked a "pretty nasty" amphetamine habit and is now about to captain Australia at the next soccer World Cup. His teammates and opponents have battled their own demons - drug and alcohol addiction, mostly, and all the trappings that go with it: crime and homelessness. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 16:11:05 GMT)

Recovery Month 2006
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Join the Voices for Recovery and build a stronger, healthier community. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 16:18:26 GMT)

Breathe in: Biotechs go inhalable route in battling nicotine addiction
A Colorado biotech company has won a federal grant to develop an inhalable version of a vaccine that Nabi Biopharmaceuticals is developing to battle nicotine addiction. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 19:11:29 GMT)

City declares September National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month
McPherson Mayor Bill Goering declared September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month for all citizens in McPherson during Wednesday's City Commission meeting. (Fri, 01 Sep 2006 19:57:05 GMT)

Book Review: Journey Back by Dan Martin
Richard Jones is a paranoid schizophrenic and recovering drug addict who also seems to be more than a tad bit obsessed with sex. That said, he actually comes off as a relatively likeable guy in Dan Martin's Journey Back , which seeks to explore the impact of schizophrenia and drug addiction. Yet Jones still can't save this debut novel. When we first meet Jones, he leaves New York City and (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 01:21:02 GMT)

Varitek gets home run in rehab game
Boston catcher Jason Varitek got a solo home run Friday in his first trip to the plate in a rehabilitation assignment with the Triple A Pawtucket Red Sox. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 03:10:14 GMT)

Varitek joins Nixon in Triple-A rehab
Varitek joins Nixon in Triple-A rehab (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 03:41:53 GMT)

Father of murder victim arrested on drug charges
The father of 19-year-old murder victim Vincelina Howard of Davenport is facing felony drug charges after Davenport police allegedly seized a small cache of marijuana from his home. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 05:18:23 GMT)

Gritton heads rehab services
VALENCIA - Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital has appointed Dr. Raymond Gritton medical director for rehabilitation services. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 07:27:25 GMT)

Probe widens in firetruck drug thefts
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has been called in to help investigate the theft of morphine from sealed vials on several Sacramento Fire Department engines, the county's emergency medical services director said Friday. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 08:03:04 GMT)

Tories say no decision on drug injection site until end of 2007
VICTORIA -- Health Minister Tony Clement said Friday any decision on the future of the Vancouver drug injection site has been put off until Dec. 31, 2007, a move that will keep the site open for another 16 months. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 14:15:27 GMT)

Drug dealer’s seen the light?
ST. ALBANS CITY –– A St. Albans drug dealer with a checkered childhood could not convince a judge on Tuesday that she deserved a sentence lower than one suggested by the Corrections Department. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 15:04:51 GMT)

Village People cop eyes rehab
The policeman in the '70s disco band The Village People, plans to enter rehab following his no contest plea to drug possession charges. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 15:11:42 GMT)

Sox trio complete rehab assignments
Sox trio complete rehab assignments (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 21:56:53 GMT)

Sox trio complete rehab assignments
Sox trio complete rehab assignments (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 22:01:32 GMT)

Drug Court seeks funding for rehab program
BLOOMINGTON - Drug court organizers in McLean County are looking for a few offenders who want to conquer their addictions to illegal drugs. (Sat, 02 Sep 2006 22:43:31 GMT)

Phillies closer Gordon solid in final rehab appearance
Philadelphia Phillies closer Tom Gordon pitched two scoreless innings in his final rehab start for Class-A Clearwater on Saturday. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:40:21 GMT)

Gordon strong in final rehab appearance
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Philadelphia Phillies closer Tom Gordon pitched two scoreless innings in his fin... (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:55:01 GMT)

'Extreme' Rehab for Injured Vets
The Pentagon is testing a new approach to mending the growing number of severely injured soldiers: extreme sports. A ride on the rugged road to recovery. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 01:31:53 GMT)

Volunteers rehab Ishpeming park
ISHPEMING — A small, nearly forgotten park near Ishpeming’s downtown area has been undergoing an extended facelift over the past few years — thanks to the hard work and donations of volunteers who wanted to add to the beauty of the city. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 02:06:03 GMT)

White House Drug Czar Gives Local Treatment Shelter Thumbs-Up
A small pile of crystals often proves a big problem and can start a dangerous cycle. "I was out running all over town, basically I didn't have a place to live, was into very heavy everyday use," said Tifani Saunders, a woman recovering from an addiction to methamphetamine. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 02:09:35 GMT)

Drug court seeks funding for rehab program
BLOOMINGTON - Drug court organizers in McLean County are looking for a few offenders who want to conquer their addictions to illegal drugs. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 05:13:51 GMT)

At Least 17 People Have Died From Fentanyl Drug Overdose In New York City
At least 17 New Yorkers have died from fentanyl-related drug overdose since May 2006, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) reported today. The deaths appear to be accidental overdoses of illegal drugs, such as heroin or cocaine, laced with the prescription painkiller fentanyl. There have been clusters of these deaths in other areas including Philadelphia, Chicago, St. [click link (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 07:09:51 GMT)

Gordon ends rehab strong
Tom Gordon worked a pair of scoreless innings in his final rehab appearance for Class-A Clearwater on Saturday. Gordon, who has been on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder, allowed one hit to Dunedin and struck out two. He threw 22 strikes out of his 26 pitches. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 07:18:18 GMT)

Life after addiction
Their August wedding a commitment not just to each other, Nick and Nichole Dial also renewed vows to stay drug-free. Despite eight years together and two daughters, methamphetamine always kept the Dials from formalizing their relationship before last month's celebration with family and friends. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 09:17:12 GMT)

Rehab of Shelton High starts in earnest
The $25 million renovation includes new heating and air conditioning units, additional classrooms and a modernized auditorium. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 13:38:55 GMT)

Drug fight faces new challenges, experts say
CLEAR LAKE — Americans are making progress in combatting drug abuse, but new challenges and some of the old ones remain, a federal official told North Iowa anti-drug partners Thursday in Clear Lake. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 14:17:33 GMT)

Holcim embarks on P1-B rehab of Davao line
HOLCIM PHILIPPINES will invest up to P1 billion over the next 12 months to bring its cement manufacturing facility in Davao City back to full operating capacity by mid-2007. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 14:18:13 GMT)

Youth grants tackle drug addiction, obesity
Youth as Resources of central Indiana, a program of United Way of central Indiana, will be giving away grants of up to $1,500 each to youth interested in volunteer service projects. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 16:35:18 GMT)

City Hall takes Plan B for SF market rehab
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The City Government here shelved an earlier proposal of constructing the old public market through a bond flotation scheme and instead took Plan B, which is the rehabilitation of the market's wet section. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:20:25 GMT)

Gordon strong in final rehab appearance
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Philadelphia Phillies closer Tom Gordon pitched two scoreless innings in his final rehab start for Class-A Clearwater on Saturday. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 20:02:17 GMT)

Marine rehab, recovery may take 10-25 yrs, say UP experts
GUIMARAS ISLAND -- Even as residents of this island grapple with the loss of their livelihood and suffer from illnesses due to exposure to the black sludge along their shores, they may feel the oil spill’s impact on the environment and rich marine life for a long time. (Sun, 03 Sep 2006 20:57:52 GMT)

Hogan battled a 'nightmare of addiction,' his father says
In August 2004, Greg Hogan’s parents dropped him off on South Mountain to begin his education at Lehigh. They were excited to provide so many opportunities in life for their high-achieving son, excited they were enabling Greg to pursue great things. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:22:28 GMT)

Osbourne Doherty Doesnt Want Help
JACK OSBOURNE is 'saddened' by Brit rocker PETE DOHERTY's addiction to drugs - and finds it frustrating he refuses help. Osbourne spent time in rehab (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 01:46:42 GMT)

Phillies Scoop: Gordon feels stronger after last rehab outing
PHILADELPHIA -- Tom Gordon knew his team needed him back as soon as possible. However, he also knew they needed him back for all of September, and hopefully beyond. That was why Gordon chose to make a second two-inning rehabilitation appearance with Class A Clearwater Saturday night, even though that decision left the Phillies without their closer for their pair of doubleheaders against the (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 03:16:21 GMT)

Addiction on call
Something was seriously wrong with Dr. Robert Berry as he administered anesthesia to a mother of three who was having her tubes tied. The anesthesiologist's face was flushed. He was coughing and sweating, and he kept dropping things. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 06:57:36 GMT)

Phillies Notes | Gordon says he's ready to close again
The Phillies finally have their closer back. Tom Gordon rejoined the team yesterday after he threw two innings Saturday in his second rehab appearance for single-A Clearwater. Gordon, who was not available to pitch in yesterday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park, has not pitched for the Phillies since Aug. 12 because of a strained right shoulder. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 07:12:55 GMT)

Doherty: 'Rehab? It's more like a holiday'
Pete Doherty's Babyshambles bandmate Adam Ficek has reassured fans their idol is doing well in rehab - branding it a "holiday camp". (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 07:30:06 GMT)

Doherty Rehab Its More Like A Holiday
PETE DOHERTY's BABYSHAMBLES bandmate ADAM FICEK has reassured fans their idol is doing well in rehab - branding it a "holiday camp". Doherty, who has (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 08:16:41 GMT)

Doherty charged with drug possession
Singer Pete Doherty has been charged with seven counts of possessing drugs including heroin, cocaine and cannabis. Scotland Yard said the musician, who has a long history of drug addiction, is in custody and will appear before Thames Magistrates' Court, in Bow, east London, tomorrow. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 08:55:27 GMT)

Norwich gardens give new life to addicts
NORWICH -- Sixteen months ago, the last thing on Dave Munroe's mind was a garden full of pumpkins. He had just joined Reliance House's Transitional Living Community for drug and alcohol addiction, and had never gardened a day in his life. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 10:51:01 GMT)

Doherty drug sentencing deferred
Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty has his sentencing on several counts of possession of drugs deferred. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 11:54:42 GMT)

Restaurateur offers help to drug addicts
Vincent Kwon has not moved all that far from the Chinatown alleys where he scrounged out a living as a homeless drug addict just 22 months ago. "I wasn't a nice drug addict. I was a mean drug addict. If you walked down an alley, I would take your purse," he said. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 11:57:46 GMT)

Singer Pete Doherty Sentencing Postponed
Singer Pete Doherty's Sentencing Deferred, but He Must Continue Drug Rehab (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:39:28 GMT)

Lots of reading
Campbell's day begins with a 6:30 a.m. count. After breakfast, he attends a drug program, where he learns how to confront his addiction and take the proper steps to avoid a relapse. He also participates in a program that helps inmates make the transition to the outside. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 12:58:12 GMT)

Singer Pete Doherty's sentencing deferred, but he must continue drug rehab
LONDON (AP) - Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty skirted a jail sentence on drug charges Monday when a judge ordered him to continue rehabilitation and, complimented one of his songs. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:06:00 GMT)

Singer Pete Doherty's sentencing deferred, but he must continue drug rehab
Baby Shambles singer Pete Doherty, centre, arrives at Thames Magistrates Court in east London Monday. (AP Photo/ Fiona Hanson, PA) LONDON (AP) - Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty skirted a jail sentence on drug charges Monday when a judge ordered him to continue rehabilitation and, complimented one of his songs. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:28:08 GMT)

New York Yankee star Hideki Matsui to rehab in Trenton
(Trenton, NJ)- The Trenton Thunder, Double A affiliate of the New York Yankees have confirmed that OF Hideki Matsui is scheduled to make a rehabilitation appearance on September 6th and 7th as the Thunder host the second place team in the Eastern League Northern Division Championship Series. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 17:19:45 GMT)

System growing with more courts and graduates
JACKSON, Miss. Johnnie Wells' descent into drug addiction is no different than most _ he began with liquor, moved on to marijuana and graduated to crack. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 17:25:50 GMT)

Red tape stalled rehab unit offer
AN OFFER from St Vincent’s Hospital to replace Lismore’s public rehabilitation unit was rejected by the North Coast Area Health Service, the service’s chief executive Chris Crawford has confirmed. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 22:29:42 GMT)

Addiction is theme in new Showtime series
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Following the success of its marijuana-based TV series, "Weeds," the Showtime premium network has ordered two more series dealing with addiction. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:08:05 GMT)

Liriano could be ready to pitch by Sept. 14
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Francisco Liriano remained on track to return to the Twins' rotation Sept. 14, reporting no elbow pain in a 73-pitch bullpen session Monday. Liriano will throw a simulated game against Twins hitters Wednesday, and if that goes well, he will be ready for a minor league rehab appearance Saturday. That would come for Class AAA Rochester, assuming they play a Game 4 in the (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 03:35:21 GMT)

CONVICTED VILLAGE PEOPLE COP WANTS REHAB: Victor Willis hopes judge will let him seek treatment in lieu of prison.
*With a two-year bid in state prison looming in the distance, former Village People singer Victor Willis is hoping that a judge will instead allow him to seek rehabilitation treatment when he is sentenced in the coming weeks on a drug charge. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 07:14:05 GMT)

Addiction facility sought for Manatee: County looks into establishing care center for substance abusers
Ruth Lyerly heard the gunshot that killed her son. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 07:15:43 GMT)

Judge sends Doherty back to rehab
Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty skirted a jail sentence on drug charges Monday when a judge in London ordered him to continue rehabilitation. The 27-year-old singer appeared for sentencing on charges of possessing heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis. He pleaded guilty on Aug. 18 to charges that stem from arrests in April and August, in which drugs were found in his vehicle and home and (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 07:17:22 GMT)

Thailandt reports drop in drug trafficking, use
BANGKOK, Sept. 5 (TNA) - The Thai government reported on Monday 'a satisfying drop' in drug trafficking and narcotics addiction during the past six months as the country has continued its war on drugs. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 07:23:40 GMT)

Tulalip drug court in line for award
An alternative drug court on the Tulalip Indian Reservation is among 14 programs from around the country considered for a top award from Harvard University. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 07:30:48 GMT)

Martinez returns from rehab, but not ready to start yet
NEW YORK — The 29 active members of the Mets roster weren't the only ones who returned to Shea Stadium on Monday. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:26:16 GMT)

Pedro won't strain self
Pedro Martinez was back at Shea last night, rejoining the Mets as he continues rehab for a calf injury, and is targeting a rotation return in the middle of the month. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:37:27 GMT)

Doherty skips jail but stays in rehab
LONDON -- Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty skirted a jail sentence on drug charges yesterday when a judge ordered him to continue rehabilitation and complimented one of his songs. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:45:35 GMT)

Forum to focus on rehab Tuesday, September 5,2006
LEWISTON - The State Rehabilitation Council, a governor-appointed advisory board, will hosting a free public forum on Vocational Rehabilitation from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Ramada Inn. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 09:06:16 GMT)

Drug court system expands
Johnnie Wells' descent into drug addiction is no different than most - he began with liquor, moved on to marijuana and graduated to crack. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 10:07:13 GMT)

Orphaned Eagle Released After Rehab Stay at Clinic
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) - A juvenile bald eagle that looked malnourished and couldn't fly when it was found in a couple's back yard three months ago was released into the wild on Monday after being fattened up on fish and rodents and taught to fly. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:41:24 GMT)

Doherty to be in rehab until December
Pete Doherty will rest more time to spend in rehab to try to beat his addiction to heroin and crack-cocaine. He was due to be sentenced for five counts of drugs possession, but Judge Jane McIvor has deferred the sentencing for three months, until 4 December, according Fametastic. Doherty had tested negative for heroin in two tests and passed a check for cocaine. “I obviously want my life back (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:47:08 GMT)

Seabrook House Opens New Women and Children Treatment Program During HHS' National Recovery Month
As the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' 17th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month begins, Seabrook House announces the grand opening of a new treatment program that accommodates women with children. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:56:00 GMT)

Wagaman returns after grueling rehab
Nicole Wagaman had big dreams for 2005. Then, the volleyball season became a never-ending nightmare. Going into her junior year at Hanover High, Wagaman loved the sport. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:17:06 GMT)

Pete Doherty ordered to stay in rehab
LONDON (AP) — Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty skirted a jail sentence on drug charges Monday when a judge ordered him to continue rehabilitation — while complimenting him on one of his songs. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:09:40 GMT)

No trust, no rehab
If Chief of Staff Dan Halutz does not manage to resolve the crisis caused by the lack of confidence that some top Israel Defense Forces officers, and many reservists, have in him, it is doubtful that he will be able to focus on the necessary post-war rehabilitation of the IDF. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:20:27 GMT)

Expert Available as Recovery Month Begins
September is Recovery Month, an effort to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment. Dr. Kitty Harris, director of the Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery, is available to speak to issues involving college student substance abuse and recovery. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:19:34 GMT)

Ex-Village People Singer Sentenced To Probation, Drug Treatment
A judge sentences former Village People singer Victor Willis to drug treatment and three years probation. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:22:13 GMT)

EDITORIAL: Open communities help addicts recover
There's no hiding from Douglas County's drug problems. Experience has also taught local residents that it usually takes a good treatment program to lift someone out of addiction and into a productive life. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 22:12:14 GMT)

Village People 'cop' is in rehab and on probation
REDWOOD CITY, California (AP) -- Victor Willis, the original policeman in '70s disco band The Village People, was sentenced to three years' probation Tuesday on drug possession charges after he agreed to enter a treatment program. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:09:27 GMT)

Village People 'cop' sentenced to drug rehab
REDWOOD CITY — Nearly three months after the grisly murders of Fernand and Suzanne Wagner, Joseph George Cua, the man accused of slaying the Millbrae couple at their home in June, pleaded not (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:30:54 GMT)

School children main drug users in Nepal: Report
About 70 percent of drug addicts in Nepal are schoolchildren as per the latest research, thehimalyantimes.com, a leading Nepali web news portal, reported on Tuesday. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:34:08 GMT)

Pedro's bullpen throwing session goes ‘fine’
Mets ace gearing his rehab with an eye toward the playoffs (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:45:09 GMT)

My Son With The Drug Problem Is Coming Home
I think many families, regardless of income levels or profession can relate to having a family member, friend or someone we know struggling with a drug problem. I've encountered people from all walks of life who have drug related or have drug addiction or alcohol related problems. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:48:30 GMT)

Addiction is a tough act to quit, but counselor knows how hard it is
For seven summers now, she's counseled men and women in the throes of drug and alcohol addiction. To her, their tales of life in the shadows were nothing new. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:13:56 GMT)

Site Provides Free Information on Dual Diagnosis, Addiction Treatment and Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
Free resources on dual diagnosis and addiction treatment are now being provided at www.Dual-Diagnosis.net. (PRWEB Sep 6, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/ (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:15:59 GMT)

Efforts to aid drug addicts redouble after recent deaths
When approaching drug users on the street, staff at Brandywine Counseling once focused on safe sex, using clean needles and avoiding the risk of HIV and AIDS. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:32:03 GMT)

Just locking up drug offenders costly, ineffective
The issue: It is ineffective and expensive to merely lock up drug offenders. We say: Treatment alternatives must be found and used. Illinois didn't set out to be second only to California in the number of people being imprisoned for drug offenses. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:57:32 GMT)

Adult drug deaths soaring
Drugs are killing aging baby boomers in Arizona at unprecedented rates, a trend fueled by increases in both prescription and illegal drug use. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:45:51 GMT)

Member of Village People sentenced to drug rehab
REDWOOD CITY — Victor Edward Willis, known as "the cop" in the 1970s disco group The Village People, was sentenced to a residential drug-treatment program Tuesday in lieu of prison. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:49:12 GMT)

Village People cop sentenced to rehab
REDWOOD CITY — Victor Edward Willis, known as "the cop" in the 1970s disco group The Village People, was sentenced to a residential drug-treatment program Tuesday in lieu of prison. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:54:20 GMT)

Village People cop gets drug rehab
REDWOOD CITY — Victor Edward Willis, known as "the cop" in the 1970s disco group The Village People, was sentenced to a residential drug-treatment program Tuesday in lieu of prison. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:59:24 GMT)

Village People 'cop' to go into rehab
REDWOOD CITY — Victor Edward Willis, known as "the cop" in the 1970s disco group The Village People, was sentenced to a residential drug-treatment program Tuesday in lieu of prison. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:04:35 GMT)

REDWOOD CITY / Ex-Village People 'cop' gets break from judge / Sentence of rehab, probation called last chance to skip
Victor Willis, the former Village People lead singer and "cop," avoided prison Tuesday, when a San Mateo County judge sentenced the faded disco star to substance-abuse treatment and three years of probation for a host of drug and other charges.... (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:47:10 GMT)

'Drug-addiction patients becoming younger '
The profile of patients attending the Aurora Alcohol and Drug rehabilitation centre in Bloemfontein has become younger over the years, the centre's director, Gert Kruger has said. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:33:04 GMT)

September is alcohol, drug abuse recovery month
When a person throws a rock into a lake, the rock falls to the bottom as the ripples continue across the far reaches of the water — just like the waves of addiction. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:01:17 GMT)

UWB accepts SICOM's rehab package, to submit it to RBI
The first phase of the politically-sensitive issue of rehabilitating the under-moratorium United Western Bank (UWB) will get underway tomorrow with the Satara-headquartered bank gearing up to submit its proposal to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:22:37 GMT)

Kwan to rehab by the book, study instead of skate
Michelle Kwan is taking the 2006-07 season off to attend college. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:02:11 GMT)

Rehab unit moves a step closer to opening
The finishing touches are being put on the brand new rehabilitation unit at the Wauchope hospital in preparation for its official opening in two weeks. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:05:12 GMT)

IFC to lend $50M for expressway rehab
International Finance Corp., the investment arm of the World Bank, is expected to approve a $50-million loan for the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) rehabilitation project, IFC country manager Vipul Bhagat said. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 19:01:52 GMT)

Commissioners consider funding for drug addiction center
County funds might be used to help the non-profit Community Action Drug Coalition realize its goal of opening a local treatment center for teens addicted to heroin and cocaine. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:50:55 GMT)

Heart-defect kids do well with rehab: report
For children born with serious heart disease, a 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program leads to improvements in exercise capacity that are "consistent, substantial, and sustained," cardiologists at Children's Hospital in Boston report. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:56:27 GMT)

Victor Willis, The Village People policeman, to enter rehab
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Victor Willis, the original policeman in the '70s disco band The Village People, plans to enter a treatment program following his no contest plea to drug possession charges, his publicist said. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:15:25 GMT)

Bobby Brown: Every Little Step
Bobby Brown: Every Little Step Don’t call it a comeback. Bobby Brown ’s been here for years. But is the "King of Stage" really ready to reclaim his realm? While his wife struggles with drug addiction and he tries to work his issues out onstage, one painful question remains: can Bobby and Whitney face the music—together? (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:53:50 GMT)

Drug Rehab Program Helps Women Through Faith
Morgan's Mercy Mansion in Winnsboro helps women from all over East Texas. The program has weeks to come up with money to stay afloat. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 23:12:03 GMT)

Yankees' Matsui makes rehab appearance in Trenton
New York Yankees left fielder Hideki Matsui, one of the biggest baseball stars from Japan, was to make a rehab start with the minor league Trenton Thunder as he works his way back from the broken wrist he injured in May. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 23:25:49 GMT)

Supervised drug-injection facility in Vancouver, Canada, to remain open until December 2007
A supervised drug-injection facility in Vancouver, Canada, will remain open until December 2007 after it received a reprieve on Friday from Health Minister Tony Clement, Toronto's Globe and Mail reports (Fong, Globe and Mail, 9/2). (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 23:43:06 GMT)

Notes: Liriano to make rehab start
Notes: Liriano to make rehab start (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:16:42 GMT)

Matsui starts rehab assignment in Trenton
The moment Pete White stepped out of his car and crossed the street toward Mercer County Waterfront Park on Wednesday afternoon, groups of Japanese photographers and reporters rushed toward him, microphones extended, asking questions he only partly understood. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:43:56 GMT)

Yanks' Matsui rehabbing at Double-A level
New York Yankees left fielder Hideki Matsui, one of the biggest baseball stars from Japan, made a rehab start with the minor league Trenton Thunder on Wednesday as he works his way back from the broken wrist he injured in May. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:55:57 GMT)

Old state hospital buildings tapped for drug abuse center
The way has been cleared for a developer to renovate several abandoned buildings at the former Massillon state hospital into an alcohol and drug treatment center. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 02:16:14 GMT)

Rehabbing Matsui draws crowd in Trenton
Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and an intentional walk Wednesday in his first rehab start, for the Yankees' Double-A Eastern League affiliate. Matsui batted cleanup as the designated hitter for the Trenton Thunder in their 3-1 victory over the Portland Sea Dogs in the first game of the Eastern League Northern Division championship series. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:58:05 GMT)

Third party in SICOM,GoM rehab package for UWB could be HDFC
Mumbai, Sep 6: With the under-moratorium United Western Bank (UWB) managing to secure a rehabilitation package from SICOM, the Government of Maharashtra and a leading financial institution, speculation is rife in banking circles as to the identity of the white knight. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:29:22 GMT)

Drug abuse ‘worst of the lot’
DRUG abuse is more dangerous than the threat of contracting dengue fever, cholera or other illnesses, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:34:02 GMT)

Matsui begins Double-A rehab assignment
TRENTON, N.J. -- When Hideki Matsui was asked on Wednesday night when he'd be ready to return to New York, the veteran outfielder from Japan said wanted the Yankees to make that decision for him. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 05:16:09 GMT)

Helping Frenchtown's forsaken
Inside the Frenchtown Outreach Center, Cassie Hammock has heard drug abusers confess their struggles with addiction. Her nightly support groups, facilitated by recovering drug abusers, are often an outlet for those seeking a better life. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 06:11:00 GMT)

UWB accepts SICOM's rehab package, to submit it to RBI tomorrow
Mumbai, Sep 6: The first phase of the politically-sensitive issue of rehabilitating the under-moratorium United Western Bank (UWB) will get underway tomorrow with the Satara-headquartered bank gearing up to submit its proposal to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 07:01:00 GMT)

A Clay County woman indicted last month on federal drug charges along...
A Clay County woman indicted last month on federal drug charges along with Manchester's assistant police chief and two others entered a plea agreement this week and will assist prosecutors. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 07:10:00 GMT)

VILLAGE PEOPLE COP GETS REHAB INSTAD OF JAIL: Victor Willis to dry out at Betty Ford.
*Victor Edward Willis, the former lead singer of 70s disco phenomenon the Village People, was sentenced Tuesday to a rehab facility in lieu of prison after being convicted on a series of drug and traffic charges. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 07:13:55 GMT)

UWB submits rehab package to RBI
Mumbai, Sep 7: United Western Bank (UWB), presently under a RBI-imposed moratorium, has submitted its rehabilitation package to the apex bank here today. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 08:54:05 GMT)

Video describes drug, alcohol treatment in Brown County
Brown County will unveil a new video today describing treatment programs for people addicted to drugs and alcohol. The video "Recovery Happens in Brown County" will focus on five county residents who overcame addiction with the help of county and community programs. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 09:33:46 GMT)

DEA agent brought anti-drug message
A veteran federal Drug Enforcement Agency employee was in Petersburg, recently, as party of an effort to boost school system employee awareness about illegal substances. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:31:27 GMT)

The Village People 'cop' must enter drug rehab
REDWOOD CITY — Victor Edward Willis, known as "the cop" in the 1970s disco group The Village People, was sentenced to a residential drug-treatment program Tuesday in lieu of prison. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:16:46 GMT)

Addiction Recovery Month event being planned
BENTONVILLE - Planning is underway for the 17th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in Northwest Arkansas, with a public event to be held in Carroll County, most likely in_Eureka Springs, in_Septeber. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:35:49 GMT)

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Marks its Seventeenth Year
A town meeting in Topeka gives individuals and their families the opportunity to share their stories about addiction and recovery. This year is the the 17th Annual National Alcohol and Drug addiction Recovery Month. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:11:53 GMT)

National Hyperbaric Rehab Center Begins Construction in Tucson
SALT LAKE CITY----Sept. 7, 2006--National Hyperbaric Rehab Center Inc. announced today the beginning of construction of the TMC Hospital build out of NHRC's first wound care center. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:57:00 GMT)

Pedaling against addiction
When licensed psychologist David Hill was studying for a doctorate, he did a rotation in a drug-and-alcohol unit at a treatment center. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 18:18:44 GMT)

Willis Plans for Treatment
Just like at the YMCA, in rehab you can get yourself clean. And that's what Victor Willis, who suited up as the original cop for disco hitmakers the Village People, plans to do after he's finally sentenced on a drug charge he pleaded no contest to in July. Willis' publicist, Alice Wolf, said Thursday that her client planned to enter a 90-day treatment program at the Betty Ford Center in (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 18:27:07 GMT)

Rehab Saad
TRAVEL is a monthly supplement of Al-Ahram Weekly appearing the last Thursday of the month. We welcome contributions and letters on subjects raised in this supplement. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:07:30 GMT)

Construction begins on wound-care center in Tucson
National Hyperbaric Rehab Center Inc. announced Thursday that it has started construction on its first wound care center in Tucson. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 22:03:19 GMT)

National Hyperbaric Rehab Center Begins Construction in Tucson
National Hyperbaric Rehab Center Inc. ("NHRC") (Pink Sheets: NHYB) announced today the beginning of construction of the TMC Hospital build out of NHRC's first wound care center. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 22:08:53 GMT)

Brunch toasts addicts' recovery
DOVER - This time last year, Dover resident Debra Moore was in the throes of an alcohol and prescription drug addiction. She had little interest in life, didn't take responsibility for herself and lost touch with her family and friends. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:25:17 GMT)

Attorney given breathalyzer ordered into rehab
Las Vegas attorney Joseph Caramagno was scheduled to appear in court Thursday on charges that he showed up for a previous court hearing while intoxicated. But for now, his day in court is on hold. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:52:42 GMT)

Vigo County Drug Court celebrates 10th anniversary
TERRE HAUTE — Becky Travioli says the people who run the Vigo County Drug Court are “awesome. They didn’t give up on me.” (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 02:07:38 GMT)

Matsui makes 2nd rehab start
Hideki Matsui was 0-for-3 but walked and scored a run in a rehab assignment with the Trenton Thunder, who lost 10-3 to the Portland Sea Dogs to knot the Eastern League's Northern Division championship series at a game apiece. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:55:18 GMT)

Yankees all-star outfielder Hideki Matsui goes 0-for-3 in second rehab start
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui was 0-for-3 but walked and scored a run in a rehab assignment Thursday with the Trenton Thunder, who lost 10-3 to the Portland Sea Dogs to knot the Eastern League's Northern Division championship series at a game apiece. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 05:14:12 GMT)

Matsui 0-for-3 in 2nd rehab start
Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui was 0-for-3 but walked and scored a run in a rehab assignment Thursday with the Trenton Thunder, who lost 10-3 to the Portland Sea Dogs to knot the Eastern League's Northern Division championship series at a game apiece. Matsui, who was the designated hitter and batted cleanup for the second straight game, is now 1-for-6 in the series. Jacoby Ellsbury's two-run (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 05:39:27 GMT)

Maharashtra CM says will give Rs 210-cr as rehab package to UWB
Mumbai, Sep 7: Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh today said that his government would stand by SICOM and help United Western Bank (UWB) stand once more on its feet. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 05:44:23 GMT)

Drug addicts need aid to quit
Substance abuse for many addicts runs in the family and starts at a young age. Unless they get the support they need, it is very hard to pull themselves out of addiction, said a counselor at the Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 07:06:28 GMT)

Woman accused of brokering sex between man and an underage girl has rehab
The woman accused of brokering a sexual relationship between a former North Miami city attorney and an underage girl has gone through drug rehabilitation and wants to regain custody of her four children, her lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 08 Sep 2006 07:17:35 GMT)