Addiction Recovery News 09/2006 (Page 3)

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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. (Sep 6, 2006)

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. (Sep 6, 2006)

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). (Sep 6, 2006)

Michelle Kwan is taking the 2006-07 season off to attend college. (Sep 6, 2006)

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. (Sep 6, 2006)

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. (Sep 6, 2006)

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. (Sep 6, 2006)

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. (Sep 6, 2006)

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. (Sep 6, 2006)

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. (Sep 6, 2006)

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. (Sep 6, 2006)

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? (Sep 6, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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). (Sep 7, 2006)

Notes: Liriano to make rehab start (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

DRUG abuse is more dangerous than the threat of contracting dengue fever, cholera or other illnesses, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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). (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

*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. (Sep 7, 2006)

Mumbai, Sep 7: United Western Bank (UWB), presently under a RBI-imposed moratorium, has submitted its rehabilitation package to the apex bank here today. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

When licensed psychologist David Hill was studying for a doctorate, he did a rotation in a drug-and-alcohol unit at a treatment center. (Sep 7, 2006)

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 (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

National Hyperbaric Rehab Center Inc. announced Thursday that it has started construction on its first wound care center in Tucson. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 7, 2006)

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. (Sep 8, 2006)

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. (Sep 8, 2006)

TERRE HAUTE — Becky Travioli says the people who run the Vigo County Drug Court are “awesome. They didn’t give up on me.” (Sep 8, 2006)

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. (Sep 8, 2006)

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. (Sep 8, 2006)

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 (Sep 8, 2006)

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. (Sep 8, 2006)

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. (Sep 8, 2006)

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. (Sep 8, 2006)

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