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Rehab shoulders rotator cuff load
While Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld recovers from surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, he can take solace knowing he has many fellow sufferers – among them sports pros, recreational athletes and weekend warriors. But if athletes (even occasional ones) play their cards right, surgery isn’t always necessary. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:16:21 GMT)

Sun, Sep 24 2006
Helen Stockhoff, 92, of Greenville died Saturday at Greenville Health & Rehab. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kavanaugh United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:06:45 GMT)

On Monday, dome is home again
After a $185-million rehab, the symbol of everything wrong in New Orleans will become a symbol of recovery. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:09:58 GMT)

New Addiction Treatment Draws Addicts to Clinics In Canada, Mexico
(PRWEB) September 24, 2006 -- Ibogaine, a powerful new agent in the fight against drug and alcohol addiction is being offered by a growing number of treatment centers in Canada and Mexico. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Hilton offered alcohol counselling
Paris Hilton could avoid a driving ban if a sympathetic Los Angeles rehab centre gets its way. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:45:04 GMT)

'Virtual Stomach' Reveals Central Road That Helps Explain Drug Activation Variability
A computer model or "virtual stomach" revealed a central "road" in the human stomach, dubbed the Magenstrasse, that could explain why pharmaceuticals sometimes have a large variability in drug activation times, according to a team creating computer simulations of stomach contractions. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 13:00:17 GMT)

Women drug abusers top agenda
"Reaching the New Untouchables: Women Who Use Drugs" will be the keynote talk Wednesday at the annual dinner meeting of the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 13:42:33 GMT)

Malaysians to raise P15B for SLEX rehab
KUALA LUMPUR – The MTD Group of Malaysia is raising a total of P15 billion for the rehabilitation and extension of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) up to Santo Tomas, Batangas. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:00:04 GMT)

Senate allots P2.05 B for rehab of Guimaras, other disaster-stricken areas
The Senate has earmarked a total of P2.050 billion for the rehabilitaton of disaster-stricken areas in Western Visayas and Bicol, Senate finance committe chairman Franklin Drilon said yesterday. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:37:28 GMT)

Co-defendant of York County coroner to enter drug rehab program
(Rock Hill-AP) September 21, 2006 - The girlfriend of the suspended York County coroner indicted on drug charges has agreed to enter a court-run drug rehabilitation program. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:56:15 GMT)

Yap: Halsema rehab to open markets, attract investments
BUGUIAS, Benguet -- Secretary Arthur Yap, head of the Presidential Management Staff, surveyed on Thursday the construction of a major highway to be used by trucks transporting vegetables to Metro Manila. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:15:09 GMT)

A Hard Day's Night
I should be sleeping like a dog. I'm not. My monthlong rehab plan. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:08:27 GMT)

The Glenn Hotel recognized for historic rehab
After sitting vacant for more than 20 years, the old office building at the corner of Marietta and Spring streets has made quite a change. The Glenn Hotel's amazing transformation makes it one of two finalists for the Urban Land Institute's Excellence in Development category. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:19:08 GMT)

Mercy Suburban gets $1.5M for expansion, rehab projects
Mercy Suburban Hospital received a $1.5 million state grant through the Pennsylvania redevelopment assistance capital program for its emergency department renovation and expansion project. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:32:10 GMT)

Treatment center shut out of Flagler budget funds
BUNNELL -- As Flagler County's population continues to grow faster that any other county in the United States, drug- and alcohol-addiction is following suit, according to the president of the Stewart-Marchman Center for Chemical Independence. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:47:42 GMT)

Auctions to Round-up funds for Rehab center
Round-Up for Rehab, a fundraising auction to benefit the West Texas Rehabilitation Center, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Producers Livestock Auction. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 06:32:17 GMT)

Koolhaas to design rehab
Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize and one of the world's leading contemporary architects, will design the rehabilitation of 111 First St., it was announced last week. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 06:56:05 GMT)

Tuneups Not Helping Performance
The Yankees are still looking for that middle ground, somewhere short of full-throttle intensity, balancing the need to rest key players, rehab others and hold final auditions for the postseason roster. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:07:59 GMT)

Addict gets prison for stealing from grandfather
Bethlehem Township woman will serve 1-2 years for taking $28,500. A 35-year-old Bethlehem Township woman who stole $28,500 from her grandfather sobbed in court Friday and blamed her actions on her drug addiction and her mother's lack of love. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:20:05 GMT)

Palmer leads 3-0 Bengals past Steelers
Carson Palmer made no secret of his hatred for the Pittsburgh Steelers during his rehab. After the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback sent the defending Super Bowl champions to a 1-2 start, the feeling might be mutual. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:25:00 GMT)

Paint Guggenheim's rehab ready to start
Restoration work on the Guggenheim Museum could begin by the end of the year now that it'sclear the famous Frank Lloyd Wright building doesn't need "major surgery," it was reported. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:26:52 GMT)

Gordon Ramsay's drug agony
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay paid for heroin for his drug-addict brother to get him to attend their father's funeral. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:32:49 GMT)

Carroll's journey may help others with alcohol
Commendations are due for Jerry Carroll for being willing to speak openly with Pat Crowley in the article. The timing of the article was perfect in a month designated as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month." (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:30:28 GMT)

Winehouse Went Into Rehab For Dad
British jazz singer AMY WINEHOUSE only agreed to go into rehab to keep her worried father happy, despite being convinced she was perfectly in control (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:02:33 GMT)

World-wide Warning Of Highly Drug-resistant Tuberculosis
New forms of highly drug-resistant tuberculosis are emerging and action must be taken soon before they become widespread globally, says an editorial in this week's British Medical Journal. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:02:33 GMT)

Drug rehab program for suspended driver
A BALLARAT man avoided a jail sentence for driving offences because he was about to enter a drug rehabilitation program, a court heard yesterday. Police intercepted Dusty Bower, 26, at 7.35pm on the Western Fwy near Invermay on April 18. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:52:32 GMT)

A new twist on an old drug
Fibromyalgia affects one in nine people and leaves its victims in constant pain. It's difficult to diagnose, and there is no cure. But there is hope. An ingredient found in a common over-the-counter drug may ease patients' pain. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:05:24 GMT)

Will you marry me?
Kate Moss has been so impressed with Pete Doherty's battle to beat his drug addiction that she has agreed to marry him. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:05:46 GMT)

Kate and Pete reunited after rehab
Kate Moss and Pete Doherty were reunited after his discharge from rehab. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:50:56 GMT)

Thumbs up/down: HealthNet, charitable birthday parties, home rehab
To HealthNet's vision program. The free clinic at 23 W. Milwaukee St. in Janesville has reinstated its vision care, thanks to the Nowlan & Mouat Charitable Fund and Mercy Health System. The charitable fund will buy new eyeglasses for patients, and Mercy will offer free exams. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:48:31 GMT)

Oregon School Will Study Many Facets of Methamphetamine Addiction
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has given $5 million to the Oregon Health & Science University and the Portland VA Medical Center to launch the Methamphetamine Abuse Research Center (MARC), Medical News Today reported Sept. 22. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:19:53 GMT)

Govâ€™t assures speedy rehab of Guimaras
MalacaÃ±ang yesterday reiterated its assurance of a speedy rehabilitation of the tourism and livelihood areas in Guimaras Island and other provinces that were affected by the MT Solar I oil spill last month. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:26:29 GMT)

Washington Firefighters Turn To Rehab
WENATCHEE, Wash. -- Although the 267-square mile Tripod Complex fire northwest of Winthrop is 70 percent contained, more than 600 firefighters remain at the scene. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:38:19 GMT)

Rehab package: schools in shifts
BANGALORE: Displaced students, get ready to study in shifts. As part of the rehabilitation package worked out for students in 1,020 Bangalore schools which have been asked to shut down, the deputy directors of public instruction (DDPI) worked out an action plan on Monday. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:55:46 GMT)

Pharmaceutical Drug Use Dangerous New Trend For Teens
There is a new and dangerous trend in teenage drug use. Teens call it "pharming," the abuse of legal pharmaceuticals. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:01:06 GMT)

Cicinho Wants To Rehab In Brazil
Real Madrid right-back Cicinho plans to ask the club for permission to return to Brazil as he recovers from a knee ligament injury. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:03:15 GMT)

Nats MPs at war over rehab unit
LISMORE MP Thomas George has blasted his Ballina colleague Don Page for backing plans to move the region’s rehabilitation unit from Lismore to Ballina. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:29:48 GMT)

Kate Moss agrees to Pete's proposal
Kate Moss has agreed to marry Pete Doherty. The 32-year-old supermodel has been so impressed with Pete's battle with his drug addiction she has reportedly accepted his latest marriage proposal. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:40:11 GMT)

'Cottonland,' 'Wedding' top Canadian fest
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- The short film "Punch-Up at a Wedding" and the drug addiction documentary "Cottonland" garnered the most awards at Canada's annual Atlantic Film Festival. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:53:05 GMT)

Jack Osbourne: Learned addictions from dad
LONDON, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Jack Osbourne said in a recent interview with Britain's Mirror that the behavior of his rocker father, Ozzy Osbourne, led him to drug addiction. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:08:05 GMT)

Community briefs
Wednesday Balancing hormones: The Holistic Moms Network of Chicago Southwest Suburbs hosts a presentation by Dr. Vida Puodziunas of Healthy Connection Chiropractic and Rehab Center on "Balancing Hormones Naturally: Healthy Solutions for PMS and Menopause." (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:18:00 GMT)

Fighting addiction
TWIN FALLS — Idaho’s first drug czar said the state must not fail in its fight against rising methamphetamine addiction. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 04:54:45 GMT)

Keane's Tom Chaplin Labeled A "Knob" by Zutons' Frontman
LOS ANGELES, CA Tuesday Sep.26.2006 /netmusiccountdown.com/ -- Dave McCabe seems to be kicking poor Tom Chaplin while he's down. The Zutons' frontman recently expressed his less than encouraging feelings about Tom's stint in rehab. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:14:32 GMT)

Kate, Pete reunited after rehab
Supermodel Kate Moss and troubled rocker Peter Doherty were reunited on Monday after the singer checked out of a drug rehabilitation clinic, while one report suggested they could be set to marry. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:34:57 GMT)

Parents blind to drug use, study says
Parents are clueless when it comes to drug and alcohol use among teenagers. A new study by Washington University researchers and others quantifies just how deeply in the dark parents are. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:49:11 GMT)

Rehab fundraiser is full
An October fundraiser for Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific has sold out, sponsor AIG Hawaii said Monday. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:37:25 GMT)

Tee time stays same for Giambi
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jason Giambi's hopes of speeding up his rehab schedule and swinging off a tee yesterday were put to rest not too long after he showed up in the clubhouse. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 07:42:09 GMT)

Healthy Perspectives
It's been at least 15 years, but I can still see Dana standing triumphantly on the auditorium stage at Greenfield (Mass.) High School, hugging his son and daughter in front of more than 750 high school students. He is crying tears of joy, the tears of a father too long absent from his son and daughter's life because of his years of drug addiction. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:13:36 GMT)

Blue Ridge Rehab Center: Officials say quick response stopped blaze
About 12 residents were briefly evacuated to another room after a small fire at the Blue Ridge Rehab Center on Monday, a situation officials said could have been worse if not for the quick actions of staff and local fire departments. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:15:23 GMT)

Heartburn Drug May Help To Slow Progression Of Chronic Heart Failure
An over-the-counter medication used to treat heartburn and acid reflux also appears to help decrease the debilitating effects of chronic heart failure, preliminary research shows. But more testing must be done before the drug is recommended for use by heart failure patients, doctors say. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:01:29 GMT)

New Generation Of Drug-eluting Stent: A Wire Mesh Tube
Researchers have developed a new generation of stent -- a wire mesh tube. This medical device keeps the coronary artery open while controlling the dose of medication and preventing blockage and excessive scaring. Coating the stent in biodegradable polymer containing the exact dose of medication ensures its total release and avoids potentially toxic drug retention. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:02:20 GMT)

Munson nursing award a sign of mutual respect
They're the face — and the hands and heart — of any hospital. Nurses are the people who do those most personal of things for us when we're ill. They see us at our worst and most vulnerable, they share our triumph and despair. They ease our pain. They push us to stick to the rehab even when it hurts. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:05:58 GMT)

Drug 'may reverse liver disease'
Scientists discover a cheap drug may cure liver disease - even in patients who can't give up boozing. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:16:50 GMT)

Policy Panel Calls for Advisory Role for Recovering Community
Deborah Beck, a longtime advocate for addiction treatment, prevention and recovery and president of the Drug and Alcohol Service Providers of Pennsylvania (DASPOP), says it seems "odd, and inappropriate on the face of it, to have groups making decisions on the future of a population without having that population at the table." (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:34:52 GMT)

Methodist Rehab receives donation
JACKSON — The Wilson Research Foundation has donated $457,866 to advance neuroscience research at Methodist Rehabilitation Center. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:51:07 GMT)

Fighting Addiction: Drug Czar Asks for Cooperation Among Agencies
By Joshua Palmer, The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Sep. 26--TWIN FALLS --Idaho's first drug czar said the state must not fail in its fight against rising methamphetamine addiction. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:07:22 GMT)

Kurt Angle Notes: WWE Pay, Wife Status, Rehab?, More
Kurt Angle is back with his wife Karen. Angle is not going to rehab, but is going to see a doctor on pain management. Until reaching a deal with TNA, Angle was scheduled to be paid by WWE until February 25, 2007. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:12:32 GMT)

Teenage Alcohol And Drug Use: At Best, Parents Know About It Only Half Of The Time
* During some assessments of child psychopathologies, parental observations can be helpful. * New research looks at how helpful parents may be in terms of assessing their children's alcohol and/or drug use and abuse. * Findings indicate that parents do not provide valuable information about their children's use of alcohol and drugs because they are often unaware of it. [click link for full (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:10:07 GMT)

Nats 1B Johnson to move rehab to N.Y.
Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson will transfer to a rehabilitation hospital in White Plains, N.Y., on Wednesday as he recuperates after breaking his right leg in a collision with a teammate last week. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:43:52 GMT)

Johnson to move to rehab hospital
Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson will transfer to a rehabilitation hospital in White Plains, N.Y., on Wednesday as he recuperates after breaking his right leg in a collision with a teammate last week. Johnson will stay at that facility for a week to 10 days, then return to Washington and be examined by team doctor Ben Shaffer, before heading home to Sacramento, Calif., for offseason rehab (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:55:30 GMT)

Johnson to move to rehab hospital
WASHINGTON -- Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson will transfer to a rehabilitation hospital in Whi... (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:37:51 GMT)

Kurt Angle Notes: WWE Pay, Wife Status, Rehab?, More
Kurt Angle Notes: WWE Pay, Wife Status, Rehab?, More Kurt Angle is back with his wife Karen. Angle is not going to rehab, but is going to see a doctor on pain management. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:52:25 GMT)

Health experts test treatments for amphetamine addiction
TONY EASTLEY: As Australia grapples with the growing problem of amphetamine addiction, some experts say a legal substitute for the drug needs to be urgently developed. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:12:16 GMT)

Barbaro better, still facing months of rehab
Read full story for latest details. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:37:58 GMT)

Richie Slams Rehab Reports
NICOLE RICHIE has slammed rumours she has entered a rehabilitation facility to treat an eating disorder. Media reports on Monday (25SEP06) claimed TH (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:05:35 GMT)

Tyler Tricked Model Mia Into Rehab
AEROSMITH frontman STEVEN TYLER tricked his unhappy daughter MIA to go into rehab in California by telling her he was sending her to a top spa. The L (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:06:15 GMT)

Improving treatment for people with addiction's
'Improving treatment for people with addiction problems in Aotearoa New Zealand'. University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine & Health Sciences (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:12:33 GMT)

Rehab center wants to expand Flagler facility
BUNNELL -- As Flagler County's population continues to grow faster than any other county in the U.S., drug- and alcohol-addiction is following suit, according to the president of the Stewart-Marchman Center for Chemical Independence. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:35:56 GMT)

Co-pilot expected to leave hospital next week for rehab
The co-pilot and sole survivor in the Comair crash will undergo surgery today to stabilize a spinal fracture and could leave the hospital next week for rehab, according to his doctor, who said he "wants very much to get better." (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:02:42 GMT)

Tyler tricked daughter Mia into rehab
London, Sep 27: Steven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith, tricked his troubled daughter to get into rehab by telling her he was sending her to a spa. According to contactmusic.com, Tyler was aware that things were seriously wrong with his daughter Mia when she called and said she was losing her mind. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:22:32 GMT)

Drug court to extend program
BALLSTON SPA -- For three years, Saratoga County has allowed felons with drug and alcohol addictions to avoid prison by going through a year to 18 months of rigorous rehabilitation under the eye of County Court Judge Jerry Scarano. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:32:48 GMT)

Site Provides Free Information on Conducting a Drug or Alcoholism Addiction Intervention to Help Loved Ones
Free Advice on effective drug and alcoholism addiction interventions at http://www.druginterventions.net (PRWEB Sep 27, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/ (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:33:04 GMT)

Drug treatment center for teens makes pitch
VALPARAISO -- The president of a company which grew out of one parent's fight to free her child from drugs outlined the company's successes to the Porter County Council on Tuesday evening in hopes of bringing an adolescent drug treatment facility to Porter County to fight the growing problem with heroin and other addictive drugs. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:26:52 GMT)

Richie slams rehab reports
Nicole Richie has slammed rumours she has entered a rehabilitation facility to treat an eating disorder. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:30:09 GMT)

Daniel Smith's exit; Whitney's return from rehab; stars' tummies
Whitney Houston graduates (again) from rehab. Ah, the circle of life! Here we go: (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:36:55 GMT)

Nicole Slams Rehab Goss
Nicole Richie has stamped on chat that she's entered rehab to sort out an eating disorder. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:36:40 GMT)

Site Provides Free Information on Conducting a Drug or Alcoholism Addiction Intervention to Help Loved Ones
(PRWEB) September 27, 2006 -- Drug and alcohol addiction is a problem that plagues families and individuals worldwide. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Arizona Bankers Association Selects Identity Rehab As Associate Member
DENVER----The Arizona Bankers Association has selected Identity Rehab Corporation as an associate member and the only member exclusively providing identity theft detection and resolution services. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

Addiction service is one of the best
Drug and alcohol misuse services in Sutton have been recognised as among the best in the country. The National Treatment Agency awarded Sutton the accolade for the number of problematic drug users in the borough engaging in treatment, staying in for a specified time and completing the course. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:37:55 GMT)

Workers hooked on party drug
BUS, truck and taxi drivers are among the biggest users in the workforce of amphetamines, including "ice", a party drug known to cause psychotic episodes. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:02:38 GMT)

Nicole Richie Slams Rehab Reports
"Contrary to CNN's false accusations, I did not check myself into an eating disorder rehab. I don't know why or how this rumor started, but I am home, in LA, and very happy. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:17:01 GMT)

Richie Slams Rehab Reports
Nicole Richie has slammed rumours she has entered a rehabilitation facility to treat an eating disorder. Media reports on Monday claimed The Simple Life star checked herself into rehab, but she was photographed on Tuesday strolling with boyfriend Brody Jenner in Malibu, California. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:45:02 GMT)

Drug Court: Is it for Plymouth County?
A nun, a lawyer, a recovered drug addict and a housewife sit down at a table . . . Waiting for the punchline? This is no joke. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:21:13 GMT)

County Council mulls funding for new drug addiction center
A new treatment center for teens addicted to drugs is scheduled to open in Porter County in less than a year, though it remains to be seen exactly where all the money is going to come from to get the Pathway Family Center off the ground locally. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:03:57 GMT)

Workers hooked on party drug
BUS, truck and taxi drivers are among the biggest users in the workforce of amphetamines, including 'ice', a party drug known to cause psychotic episodes. - (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:11:18 GMT)

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Transport workers biggest drug takers
Bus, truck and taxi drivers are among the biggest users in the workforce of amphetamines, including "ice", a party drug known to cause psychotic episodes. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:05:18 GMT)

Pathologist: Drug combo killed Smith son
Anna Nicole Smith's 20-year-old son died from a lethal combination of methadone and two antidepressant drugs, a U.S.-based pathologist who conducted a private autopsy said Wednesday. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:25:45 GMT)

Chow adds tang to Rehab's round-up
Authentic culinary delights from Archie Jobe's chuckwagon, reminiscent of cattle round-ups in the American West of old, will welcome patrons to the West Texas Rehab sale at Producers Livestock Auction today. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:02:06 GMT)

Clement facing tough rehab but will return
Read full story for latest details. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:33:42 GMT)

Son of Anna Nicole Smith Killed by Drug Overdose
A private pathologist hired by Anna Nicole Smith has told People Magazine the model’s son Daniel Smith was killed by a lethal combination of antidepressants and methodone, a drug most commonly used to combat heroin addiction. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:42:46 GMT)

Drug treatment facility open house
Aegis Medical Systems, a Stockton narcotics treatment facility, will host an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday to celebrate the 17th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:11:17 GMT)

Drug court: How about more of a good thing?
Dan Rodricks Icalled the other day for an expanded attack on the drug addiction that fuels the drug trade that fuels the violence that fuels the decline - or at least delays the progress - of the quality of life in Baltimore. It's a burden on the entire metropolitan area, on the whole state. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:38:52 GMT)

Pete Doherty shops for syringes stepping out of rehab!
London, Sep 28: It seems ‘Babyshambles’ front man Pete Doherty’s latest trip to rehab may not be his last, for just three days and 15 hours after leaving the rehab centre, he was yet again spotted buying syringes. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:08:08 GMT)

Moss addiction keeps Pete Doherty off drugs
Kicking the drug habit is easier than kicking the Kate Moss habit for rocker Pete Doherty. The 27-year-old Babyshambles rocker has decided to reform after candid photos of his 32-year-old supermodel girlfriend appeared in public and almost ruined her career. Following the fiasco, Moss dumped her druggie boyfriend and went into rehab to kick her own addiction. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:43:20 GMT)

No easy fix: treatment uncertain for addicts of party drug
THERE is no proven drug treatment for amphetamine addiction and health professionals remain unsure of the best therapies for users dependent on party drugs such as speed and ice. - (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:05:17 GMT)

Pete Doherty Spotted Buying Syringes After Leaving Rehab
Pete Doherty Spotted Buying Syringes After Leaving Rehab The Babyshambles singer reportedly purchased two hypodermic needles just three days after a stint in a rehab clinic. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:11:09 GMT)

Drug Rehab Program Founder Arrested On Drug Charge
CLAYTON, Ala. -- The man who founded Southeast Alabama Rehabilitation Services in Clayton after kicking his own drug addiction now faces a felony cocaine possession charge. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:15:41 GMT)

Clayton drug rehab program founder arrested on drug charge
CLAYTON, Ala. The man who founded Southeast Alabama Rehabilitation Services in Clayton after kicking his own drug addiction now faces a felony cocaine possession charge. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:19:38 GMT)

Clayton drug rehab program founder arrested on drug charge
CLAYTON, Ala. (AP) — The man who founded Southeast Alabama Rehabilitation Services Inc. in Clayton after kicking his own drug addiction is now facing a felony cocaine possession charge. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:22:53 GMT)

Judge says drug addicts belong in treatment, not court
A provincial court judge in Moncton is calling on the new Liberal government to provide more treatment for drug addiction and mental illnesses. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:50:34 GMT)

Central Georgia Health System Resumes Operation of Central Georgia Rehab Hospital
MACON (September 28)―Central Georgia Health System (CGHS) has decided to not renew its lease and management contract with HealthSouth for the operation of Central Georgia Rehab Hospital (CGRH). The current contract with HealthSouth ends September 28, 2006. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:15:11 GMT)

Clayton drug rehab program founder arrested on drug charge
CLAYTON, Ala. (AP) - The man who founded Southeast Alabama Rehabilitation Services Inc. in Clayton after kicking his own drug addiction is now facing a felony cocaine possession charge. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:17:19 GMT)

Injured Bishop Kenny Student's Condition Upgraded
The Bishop Kenny High School student seriously injured in a wreck in St. Johns County earlier this month was moved to a rehab center on Thursday. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:50:55 GMT)

Veterans hospitals key users of rehab video game device
Rehab is serious work, but for wounded soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, a Mesa company is trying to make it more enjoyable. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 03:43:50 GMT)

Senator inspects New Iloilo Airport, rehab center
SENATOR Franklin Drilon arrives Friday to inspect two new projects of the Iloilo Provincial Government--the New Iloilo International Airport Project in Sta. Barbara and the New Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC) in Nanga, Pototan. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 03:52:54 GMT)

Realty Q&A: Something fishy about rehab-at-close scheme
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Question: One of my friends put his house on the market, but the buyer wants to do some upgrades from a third-party contracting company. The buyer wants to pay for the upgrades by raising the sales price of the house. My friend put the property on the market for $450,000 and upgrades will cost $40,000. So the buyer is saying he will pay $490,000 and my friend needs to (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 06:31:15 GMT)

Rehab preferred in mine appeals
State mine safety officials stressed drug rehabilitation over rejection yesterday as they reviewed appeals by coal miners who tested positive on company drug tests. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:12:49 GMT)

Breaking the cycle of drug addiction and crime
Long-term treatment for addicts in US prisons may offer a way out for a million drug users (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:35:00 GMT)

Crash Survivor Has More Surgery, May Leave Hospital Soon For Rehab
(AP) -- The co-pilot who survived Comair Flight 5191 underwent another surgery Wednesday and could be released from the UK hospital as early as next week. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:55:41 GMT)

Board stresses drug rehab for fired miners
FRANKFORT - State mine safety officials stressed drug rehabilitation over rejection Thursday as they reviewed appeals by coal miners who tested positive on company drug tests. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:57:20 GMT)

New Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise
FRIDAY, Sept. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Patients taking an investigational weight-loss drug called Contrave lost an average of more than 7 percent of their weight in the first 24 weeks of a phase III clinical trial, according to interim findings released this week by the company that developed the drug. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:13:46 GMT)

Rehab center to pay $1.9M to settle lawsuit
The company that used to run O'Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation has reached a deal with state and federal officials to settle a nearly 2-year-old case involving Medicare and Medicaid claims. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:03:40 GMT)

Robin Williams Talks About His Rehab
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mel Gibson's DUI arrest was a "big wake-up call" for Robin Williams, the funnyman tells "Access Hollywood" in an interview scheduled to air Monday. "If you're violating your standards faster than you can lower them, time to go away," he said. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 01:10:37 GMT)

Robin Williams talks about his rehab
Mel Gibson's DUI arrest was a "big wake-up call" for Robin Williams, the funnyman tells "Access Hollywood" in an interview scheduled to air Monday. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 01:28:04 GMT)

Robin Williams Talks About His Rehab
Robin Williams Says Mel Gibson's Arrest Inspired Him to Seek Treatment for Alcoholism (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 01:54:29 GMT)

Robin Williams Talks About His Rehab
Mel Gibson's DUI arrest was a "big wake-up call" for Robin Williams, the funnyman tells "Access Hollywood" in an interview scheduled to air Monday. Slideshow: Stars In Rehab (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 02:19:38 GMT)

Robin Williams Talks About His Rehab
LOS ANGELES - Mel Gibson's DUI arrest was a "big wake-up call" for Robin Williams, the funnyman tells "Access Hollywood" in an interview scheduled to air Monday. "If you're violating your standards faster than you can lower them, time to go away," he said. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 04:16:29 GMT)

Couple Who Sought Drug rehab Found Only Tragedy
Christopher R. Durand and Valerie E. Young discovered each other but did not find lasting sobriety when they checked into a drug rehabilitation facility to ... (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 06:59:31 GMT)

Investors get help to rehab buildings
In late 2004, Elena Koshkina bought a building in West Collingswood as an investment. Last October, she purchased the building next door in partnership with Alexandra Makhova. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 07:21:10 GMT)

Making a Difference: Woman tells of life in Elko after beating methamphetamne addiction
ELKO — Breaking away from a drug addiction is difficult enough without talking about it publicly. But, for Mona Thompson, becoming the local face of a former methamphetamine user was worth the interview. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 14:29:45 GMT)

Robin Williams Inspired By Gibson Rehab
Mel Gibson's DUI arrest was a "big wake-up call" for Robin Williams. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:00:28 GMT)

Sneakers in Support of Recovery
It was a major show of support for those on the road to recovery and a chance to remember those lost to addiction. Local members of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence walked to remember those who died because of drugs and alcohol. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 19:26:05 GMT)

Robin Williams riffs on rehab stint
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Actor Robin Williams says his entry into a substance-abuse program was made easier by Mel Gibson's high-profile drunken driving arrest on the same day. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 19:38:15 GMT)

Rehab is making Oden a more complete player
Greg Oden is recovering from surgery to repair a ligament tear in his right wrist, but that doesn't ... (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 20:25:20 GMT)

Afghanistan mulls herbicide in drug war
With profits from this spring's record opium crop fueling a broad Taliban offensive, Afghan authorities say they are considering a once unthinkable way to deal with the scourge: spraying poppy fields with herbicide. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 23:47:12 GMT)