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Sense of urgency on rehab plan
New Delhi, Jan. 8: The Centre is speeding up a “more humane” rehabilitation policy for those who lose their land to special economic zones and other industrial projects. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:02:56 GMT)

Erratic driver on drug rehab programme
A woman whose driving was so erratic two other motorists used their vehicles to pull her over is on a drug rehabilitation programme, police say. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:17:15 GMT)

WAITE: Too-thin models take a turn off the catwalk
In a world where eating disorders have replaced rehab as the new celebrity "it" problem and "plus" sizes start somewhere between 8 and 16 (depending on whom you talk to), when the average woman is a size 14, it's invigorating to know there are countries trying to revamp the fashion industry's projection of body image. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 05:27:21 GMT)

Miss Tennessee To Teach At Oprah's South African School
| Oprah Winfrey's South African school for girls is getting lots of buzz. | | The reining Miss Tennessee, Rachel Smith, is set to teach at Oprah’s South African school for one month. | | Rachel did a nine month internship with Oprah's Harpo Productions in Chicago last year. | | Rachel is on her way to South Africa now. | | | Keith Urban is finishing up alcohol rehab, and it... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 05:28:22 GMT)

Showtime for 'Makeover'
Action begins on a reality show rehab of a Tampa home that was destroyed by an airplane. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 06:19:16 GMT)

City Officials Hope Restoration Is Contagious
EVANSVILLE - Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel unveils a new plan to rehab houses in the central city. You could call it a booster shot. Pump thousands of dollars into an old house with high hopes it will spread renewal in other homes. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 07:38:25 GMT)

Half Nelson
(2006) Starring: Ryan Gosling , Shareeka Epps Director: Ryan Fleck Synopsis: A well-respected teacher battles alcoholism and drug addiction. At the same time, he establishes a special friendship with one of his students. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:17:36 GMT)

Gary L. Fisher Calls for Change with New Book "Rethinking Our War on Drugs"
With drug abuse and addiction persisting, Gary L. Fisher has released Rethinking Our War on Drugs: Candid Talk About Controversial Issues (Praeger Publishing). (PRWeb Jan 9, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:30:18 GMT)

TARA'S ONE HOT PUPPY
MISS USA Tara Conner's hormones seemed to have been on permanent overdrive since she won the coveted crown last year. Before Conner went into rehab for drugs and alcohol last month, rumors of her dalliances with Stereo owner Mike Satsky, Travis... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:34:43 GMT)

Gallagher Slams Lightweight Music Stars
OASIS frontman LIAM GALLAGHER has slammed today's rock stars as "lightweights" because most of them end up in rehab at an early age. The WONDERWALL h (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:10:28 GMT)

Samurai Sword Murder Witness Ordered To Rehab
The son of former Mets baseball star Bud Harrelson pleaded guilty Tuesday for his part in a Samurai sword killing by his friend. The judge ordered Troy Harrelson to enter an in-patient drug treatment program by February 8. Harrelson will be sentenced on March 8th for his plea to hindering prosecution. Outside the court, Bud Harrelson, told reporters that the judge managed to do what he and his ... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:38:58 GMT)

27 lands eyed for rehab program
There are already 27 private and public lands that have been pre-identified for reassessment to align with the Brownfields Program's requirement for a grant. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:15:46 GMT)

City to seek grant to help
A rehab in the future of downtown building? Some downtown Ludington apartments are in for cosmetic changes and more, possibly with the help of a state grant. The Wm. Stram building, 210 S. James St., is currently home to eight second-floor apartments that will be renovated to seven apartments. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:54:39 GMT)

Mesa center opens 14-bed detox wing
A Mesa treatment center opened a new 14-bed medical detox wing Monday for alcohol and drug addiction, easing the crunch left when the Banner Desert Behavioral Health Center closed last month. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:16:03 GMT)

Drug taker steals charity money
A man high on drugs steals charity boxes raising money for the grieving family of school boy Jack Anderson. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:23:17 GMT)

The Drug Situation Report - 2005
The Drug Situation Report - 2005 provides a strategic overview of the illicit drug trade in Canada. In the past few years the problem of illicit synthetic drugs has evolved from a concern for Canadian law enforcement to a national priority. To accurately reflect the ever growing role that Ecstasy, methamphetamine and chemical precursors play in the Canadian illicit drug trade, a full section has ... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:08:23 GMT)

Brain injury cognitive rehab not covered by many insurers
The Wall Street Journal on Monday examined how many brain injury patients who experience subsequent problems with memory, mental processing or behavior often do not receive cognitive rehabilitation because their health insurers do not cover the treatment. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:20:27 GMT)

Stricken boy makes progress
Life is improving for 10-year-old James Haines. He was scheduled to have casts removed from his feet today, and he has a new van in which to travel to rehab therapy. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:41:02 GMT)

Osbourne Blames Depression On Her Money
Kelly Osbourne blames her privileged lifestyle for her substance abuse and depression, because luxury living brings about extreme boredom. The 22-year-old has successfully overcome her demons following several spells in rehab - but is always on the lookout for the signs of a relapse. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:11:54 GMT)

Govt is ready with Cabinet note on kinder rehab policy
Days before the Prime Minister's assurance of a more "humane" rehabilitation policy, the Rural Development Ministry circulated a Cabinet note to the ministries concerned on the new policy for those displaced by Special Economic Zones and other industrial projects. This policy proposes to make it mandatory for all state governments to set up state-level "rehabilitation councils" which will ... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:42:10 GMT)

Govt is ready with Cabinet note on kinder rehab policy
Days before the Prime Minister's assurance of a more "humane" rehabilitation policy... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:46:54 GMT)

Foot surgery, shoulder rehab will delay Edmonds' spring
The achy toe that needed daily cortisone shots during the Cardinals postseason run did not respond well to rest this offseason, sending outfielder Jim Edmonds in for surgery last Friday. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:57:29 GMT)

Coyotes put Ricci on injured reserve
Phoenix Coyotes center Mike Ricci was placed on injured reserve Tuesday because of recurring neck problems. The 16-year NHL veteran had off-season surgery and had missed the previous 10 games while considering retirement. The 35-year-old has played in only seven games this season, but will try rehab in an effort to return to the ice. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:34:29 GMT)

Legislators investigate cost of drug treatment for inmates
PROVIDENCE — With Rhode Island’s prison population at an all-time high, lawmakers are asking whether the state can move some inmates into drug treatment programs to save money and address a social problem at the same time. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:05:23 GMT)

On the boulevard
Sports Specialty and Rehab Center has opened in The Shoppes of Lehigh, 4316 Lee Blvd., Suite 12-B. The plaza is at Lee Boulevard and Gunnery Road. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:31:14 GMT)

OregonLive.com: Blazers Forum
TANK TANK it now. No chance of saving this season might as well tank. Give Zach the season off to "rehab" his knee with miles. Start LMA, Pryz, Roy, Web, JJ = no more wins which is a plus. Come back next season w/ Durrant or Oden. Then pick a style of basketball and trade anyone who doesn't fit. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:40:38 GMT)

Area addiction counselors ready for gambler influx
Local drug and alcohol counselors are preparing for an expected influx in slot machine gambling addicts, state and Luzerne County officials say. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:09:56 GMT)

Winehouse Men Are Scared Of Me
British soul star AMY WINEHOUSE recently discovered why men never approach her - they are afraid of her. The REHAB singer recently asked a male frien (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:11:47 GMT)

Memory's Link To Recovering From Addiction
New research on the brain is showing that addiction is a matter of memories, and recovery is a slow process in which the influence of those memories is diminished, reports the January 2007 issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter.Studies have shown that addictive drugs stimulate a reward circuit in the brain. [click link for full article] (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:17:22 GMT)

(1/10/2007) Plugging Leaks
News (NEWS STORY) A troubled contractor's continued work on Macy's rehab angers a union and sets up a legislative showdown. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:23:42 GMT)

MetroPac-DMCI eyeing early rehab exit for Maynilad
The Metro Pacific-DMCI consortium said on Wednesday it plans to get Maynilad Water Services Inc. out of rehabilation in its first year of managing the water supplier, five years earlier than its scheduled 2013 exit. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:58:11 GMT)

Counselors train to treat slot machine gambling addiction
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Twenty counselors from Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services are due to complete training today to treat possible slot-machine gambling addictions. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:17:31 GMT)

Lily Allen to guest on top producer's new record
The man behind 'Rehab' is also to remix Coldplay and Britney (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:31:43 GMT)

Hadley celebrates 105 years
105-year-old Pauline Hadley poses for a photo Saturday during her 105th birthday party at Point Lookout Nursing and Rehab. When the residents of Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab gathered Saturday to wish Pauline Hadley a happy birthday, it was obvious she has a lot of friends. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:09:45 GMT)

Quincy hospital rehab unit to change: Short-term center to be replaced by long-term beds
QUINCY - Quincy Medical Center hopes to close a popular short-term rehabilitation unit and replace it with long-term-care beds for sicker patients by March 31, a hospital spokeswoman says. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:36:51 GMT)

Cameron Waits 10 Years For Sci-fi Blockbuster
Taking a break from the film industry nowadays generally means a couple of months in a rehab clinic. But as TITANIC director JAMES CAMERON has simply (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:40:16 GMT)

Counselors are training to treat slot-machine gambling addiction
WILKES-BARRE -- Twenty counselors from Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services are completing training to treat possible slot-machine gambling addictions, said Carmen Ambrosino, the agency's chief executive officer. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:56:00 GMT)

Blues' Sanford to begin rehab stint
St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - The St. Louis Blues assigned goaltender Curtis Sanford to Peoria of the American Hockey League on Wednesday for a conditioning stint. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:04:27 GMT)

OregonLive.com: Blazers Forum
318595.1. No, U R a rehab all-star! We expect you to perform amazing feats next year..... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:35:13 GMT)

Blues' Sanford to begin rehab stint
The St. Louis Blues assigned goaltender Curtis Sanford to Peoria of the American Hockey League on Wednesday for a conditioning stint. The 27-year-old Sanford suffered a groin injury early in the first period on December 1 against the Chicago Blackhawks and was expected to be out six to eight weeks. In 12 games this season, Sanford is 2-5-2 with a 2.93 goals-against average. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:36:41 GMT)

Poor rehab post-Katrina: US expert
Hurricane Katrina, which hit the north-central Gulf Coast of the United States of America in August 2005, particularly the city of New Orleans in Louisiana, caused wide-spread devastation. However, the effects of the deadly storm continue to haunt the lives of the victims. According to professor Michael Burawoy - he teaches Sociology at the Berkeley University and is vice-president of the ... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:37:14 GMT)

Frazier Rehab's Jeffersonville location now accepts Anthem
The Frazier Rehab Institute-YMCA facility in Jeffersonville, Ind., now is accepting Anthem insurance. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:57:35 GMT)

Robin Williams: Rehab Was ‘A Gift’
Funnyman Robin Williams hit the red carpet at the People’s Choice Awards Tuesday night. And one adoring fan just had to know how the downs of his life span will impact the actor’s future. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:10:24 GMT)

Heroin, Ecstasy Flood China as Drug Gangs Target Growing Rich
Jan. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Guo Chunlei earns the equivalent of $64,000 a year from the driving school he owns in Beijing. It pays for his heroin habit. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:23:13 GMT)

'I Decide' to campaign against drug abuse, HIV
"There is only one reason why John is preferred over Sharukh Khan, for the 'I Decide' campaign, due for a nation-wide launch soon. John has a clear image with no smoking habits," said Pratik Kumar, project coordinator of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), who was in town to promote the campaign, which is designed to keep a check on the ever-increasing problem of drug abuse and ... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:44:22 GMT)

Manatee now in rehab at Tampa Zoo
The manatee that was found last week in the Port of Corpus Christi has reached it's new home. The marine mammal is now in rehab at the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:14:25 GMT)

J.R. Simplot recuperating at Boise rehab hospital
BOISE -- Idaho billionaire J.R. Simplot was flown back to Boise in a private air ambulance today after spending more than a week in a Phoenix hospital with a head injury. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:13:52 GMT)

Hwy. 152 rehab project begins
A massive State Highway 152 rehabilitation project will begin Monday and will affect streets throughout Watsonville, CALTRANS officials announced this week. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:27:09 GMT)

Osbourne Replaced Drugs With Shopping
Singer KELLY OSBOURNE replaced her drug addiction with a dangerously expensive shopping habit. After curing her addiction to painkillers, the reality (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:40:31 GMT)

Colon is on track in rotator-cuff surgery rehab
Bartolo Colon has successfully completed the first two phases of his rehabilitation from a rotator-cuff tear and is scheduled to begin throwing in Arizona this week, Angels General Manager Bill Stoneman said Wednesday. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 03:40:30 GMT)

Heroin, Ecstasy Flood China as Drug Gangs Target Rich (Update2)
Jan. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Guo Chunlei earns the equivalent of $64,000 a year from the driving school he owns in Beijing. It pays for his heroin habit. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:08:40 GMT)

Former drug addicts go 'green'
A PIONEERING gardening scheme is being used to help former drug addicts build a new life. (11/01/2007 07:48:02) (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:04:39 GMT)

THE Q&A: MARK URMAN SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT THINKFILM
Tiny ThinkFilm is lately getting more attention than it has had in its young life, thanks to accolades for “Half Nelson” and the performance of star Ryan Gosling as an urban teacher struggling with drug addiction. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:12:09 GMT)

Get help with addiction
More than 22 million Americans struggle with drug/alcohol addiction. Narconon can help. Start the New Year right by calling Narconon at (800) 4686933 for free counseling, assessments and referrals to centers nationwide. For more information, visit www.stopaddiciton.com. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:31:59 GMT)

Gatehouse Academy Adds Acting Classes to Young Adult Drug Rehab Programs
Gatehouse Academy's long-term residential drug rehab facility for young adults age 17 - 25 introduces acting classes to its programs. (PRWeb Jan 11, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/ (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:38:28 GMT)

Final draft ready for rehab policy
The Prime Minister's rehabilitation policy is in the last stage and the rural development ministry is preparing a package on it. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:11:34 GMT)

Calera park plans have big price tag
The Calera Parks and Recreation Department on Wednesday unveiled a master plan for a $15.6 million rehab and expansion of the city's two parks, including a skate park, BMX bike track and disc golf field. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:35:37 GMT)

Fire station rehab moves ahead
Hoagland firefighters will be able to finish renovating their station, even though the Federal Emergency Management Agency has concerns about its location in the floodway. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:44:03 GMT)

Gatehouse Academy Adds Acting Classes to Young Adult Drug Rehab Programs
Wickenburg, AZ (PRWeb) January 10, 2007 -- Gatehouse Academy, a long-term residential drug rehab facility exclusively for young adults, recently added acting classes to its weekly curriculum. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:00:00 GMT)

Out of hospital, Fox begins rehab
Butler County Commissioner Mike Fox will spend the next several weeks at Chesterwood Village in West Chester to continue recovering from a near-fatal E. coli infection. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:31:19 GMT)

China to Open 22 New Methadone Clinics in Yunnan to Tackle Drug Addiction, HIV
Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency) Kunming, 11 January: Twenty-two methadone clinics are set to open in southwest China's Yunnan Province in response to rising drug addiction and the spread of HIV/AIDS in the region. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:15:07 GMT)

Osbourne Rehab Failed To Cure Me
KELLY OSBOURNE insists rehab failed to cure her addiction to illegal drugs, and was shocked clean by the cost of the process. The 22-year-old underwe (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:25:49 GMT)

Drug smuggler needed to have surgery
A drug smuggler who swallowed 150 pellets of cannabis resin had to have surgery to remove some of them after developing complications. Derrick Hart, of WB’s Way, Hamilton Parish, bought the drugs in Amsterdam and ingested them with a drink of water and honey. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:29:53 GMT)

Clinical Alert On Drug-eluting Stents And Late Thrombosis
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) today released a clinical alert advising physicians on practical steps for reducing the risk of a rare but serious complication associated with drug-eluting stents. The document follows hearings held by the FDA's Circulatory Systems Device Panel. SCAI's clinical alert focuses on careful patient selection, meticulous stent ... (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:05:47 GMT)

Connecticut Officer Wounded In Line Of Duty In 2002, Dies
After intensive rehab, Fumiatti returned to the job in January 2004. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:47:03 GMT)

Answers hard to come by from rehab facility; Weymouth neighbors say questions are still unanswered
WEYMOUTH - Neighbors of a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center under construction across from South Shore Hospital want the health service company building it to tell them what will go on there. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:55:58 GMT)

Consultant urged end of rehab unit at Quincy hospital
QUINCY - A management consultant hired by Quincy Medical Center last year recommended closing the popular transitional-care unit, a spokeswoman said. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:56:18 GMT)

Man tried for murder had been upset about daughter's addiction
A Yorkton, Sask. man on trial for the murder of his daughter's boyfriend was upset because of her addiction to drugs, court heard Wednesday. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:35:05 GMT)

Osbourne Replaced Drugs With Shopping
Singer Kelly Osbourne replaced her drug addiction with a dangerously expensive shopping habit. After curing her addiction to painkillers, the reality TV star confesses she hit the shops hard. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:10:14 GMT)

Four Arrested On Suspicion of Drug Use and Stolen Property
The San Benito County Sheriff's Office arrested four area residents on suspicion of injecting methamphetamine and possession of stolen property Monday night in a case that law enforcement officials say illustrates the connection between drug addiction and theft. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:00:53 GMT)

SIMPLOT RETURNS TO IDAHO TO REHAB
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Billionaire potato magnate J.R. Simplot has been released from a Phoenix hospital and flown to the Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital in Boise where he will continue to recuperate from a head injury. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:50:21 GMT)

Life Skills graduates 19 students
Some worked full time, some raised children and some beat drug addiction. Many challenges were overcome by the 19 students who earned high school diplomas Thursday night during a graduation ceremony at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church for the Life Skills Center of Springfield. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:03:36 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, 11 Jan 2007 23:03:52 GMT)

Osbourne: "Rehab Failed To Cure Me"
Kelly Osbourne insists rehab failed to cure her addiction to illegal drugs, and was shocked clean by the cost of the process. The 22-year-old underwent several spells in clinics to kick her habit, but claims she cured herself. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:10:14 GMT)

Mothers 'killing babies with drug ice'
Dr Ross Wilson, a former GP of the year, said the number of unborn babies affected by ice was most notable in the suburbs of western Sydney where the drug had replaced heroin. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:18:28 GMT)

Mothers 'killing babies with drug ice'
PREGNANT women addicted to the drug ice are killing their unborn children in a plague worse than the cocaine epidemic of the 1980s, a doctor has warned. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:20:26 GMT)

Driver agrees to enter rehab
FLEMINGTON | A former Union Township school board member charged with swerving her SUV at the daughter of another board member agreed to enter a program for first-time offenders on Thursday. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:24:33 GMT)

Pine Ridge drug-ring conspirator sentenced to 14 years
Jean “Chick” Merrival has vowed to leave behind a life of drug use and dealing. She has 14 years to work on it. Merrival, 36, was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier to 168 months in federal custody for supplying drugs to Pine Ridge cocaine dealers. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:53:25 GMT)

Deeds: Rock, baseball voters take vastly different stances on drug use
You've gotta feel for Mark McGwire. In the same week the Popeye-armed slugger was brutally rejected by the Baseball Hall of Fame — ostensibly for suspected drug use — the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 07:10:28 GMT)

Stringer named director of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Mark Stringer, interim deputy director of the state Mental Health Department since July, was named Thursday as director of the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:00:18 GMT)

Addiction, recovery forum set Thursday at Beach Club
Renaissance Institute of Palm Beach, a Caron Treatment Center, will present a free forum, Living in the Solution: Addiction and the Family, Healing and Recovery, at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Beach Club. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:25:44 GMT)

Amy Takes Drink Break
She's sung about going to rehab... (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:13:23 GMT)

DONALD W. MORRIS –
CHRISMAN – Donald W. Morris, 80, of Gardner, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, at the Morris Healthcare and Rehab Center, Morris. He was a former teacher and principal of Chrisman Grade School and then was superintendent of Gardner Grade School for 14 years, retiring in 1986. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:20:21 GMT)

Roebling rehab on track
Detours around the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge do not appear to have hurt Covington businesses near the foot of 140-year-old span that is shut down to vehicular traffic until April. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:31:57 GMT)

Shelby County looks for solutions to drug problem
Local officials met Wednesday in Frankfort to talk about the drug problem in Shelby County. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:38:42 GMT)

Quake-hit rehab issue stirs uproar in LA
Jammu, Jan 12: The legislative assembly Friday witnessed uproarious scenes and pandemonium when opposition members accused the government of turning a blind eye towards the earthquake survivors of Kupwara district. They were demanding a half an hour discussion on the matter. (Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:55:18 GMT)

Taiwan Legislature Approves Draft Bill That Would Provide HIV-Positive People With No-Cost Treatment For Drug Addiction
Taiwan's legislative branch on Monday approved a draft bill that would allow HIV-positive people to receive no-cost treatment for drug addiction, the Taipei Times reports. The draft bill, which also would provide no-cost treatment for drug addiction to people with mental illnesses, was written by the Ministry of Justice and approved by the Judiciary Committee. [click link for full article] (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:14:05 GMT)

Drug court has impact, cop says
Sat, January 13, 2007 Drug court has impact, cop says By JON WILLING, OTTAWA SUN Ottawa's drug treatment court, which is coming up on its first anniversary, seems to be making progress at the street level, a downtown cop says. "We're seeing the results," Sgt. Rolly Campbell said while discussing his unit's latest prostitution sweep in the Centretown area. Seven undercover cops from the ... (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 07:44:05 GMT)

Team Notes
diamondbacks (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:04:53 GMT)

Pa. Hospital gets rehab grant
Pennsylvania Hospital yesterday announced that it had been awarded a $350,000 grant to help fund the restoration of the exterior of its 252-year-old Pine Building. (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:26:12 GMT)

Huntington Beach hostel may become teen rehab center
Some neighbors are concerned that teens with anger and substance issues could be destructive. (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 11:19:48 GMT)

All-American effort: Aptos' Heather Emswiler beats crystal meth addiction to become a two-time All-American at De Anza
Playing for the De Anza College women's soccer team this year, Aptos High grad Heather Emswiler helped her team reach the state's final four. Her spectacular save in the final seconds of regulation against Modesto kept the team alive. (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:12:36 GMT)

Shelby County looks for solutions to drug problem
Local officials met Wednesday in Frankfort to talk about the drug problem in Shelby County. (Sat, 13 Jan 2007 17:25:45 GMT)

Brodeur back for ninth All-Star game
Martin Brodeur is headed back to the NHL All-Star game. Banged-up forwards Jaromir Jagr and Jarome Iginla are not. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 05:14:25 GMT)

DAILY EXPRESS NEWS
SHAH ALAM: About 75 per cent of former inmates of drug rehabilitation centres (Pusat Serenti) who have been treated of their addiction return to their old habit, Deputy Internal Security Minister Datuk Mohd Johari Baharom said. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 05:15:42 GMT)

MARTI'S REHAB RETURN
POP star Marti Pellow is going back to rehab eight years after winning his battle with drugs and booze. But fans of the Wet Wet Wet singer do not need to worry... he is playing it for laughs in a new sitcom. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 06:16:07 GMT)

Catalyst focuses on drug to treat addicts
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners in Coral Gables has a single drug, but it has huge potential: It suppresses dopamine levels in the brain, which could be a major factor in battling cocaine and methamphetamine addiction -- and perhaps treat nicotine, alcohol, obesity and gambling problems as well. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:09:07 GMT)

Street drug cracks oilfield crowd
The isolation of the oil fields may be partially to blame for the changing face of crackheads in Alberta from the down-and-out to the affluent, says one local drug expert. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:11:38 GMT)

Bertuzzi hoping to be back for practice soon
Sunrise · Panthers forward Todd Bertuzzi took a significant step Saturday in his rehab from back surgery, and said he expects to start practicing with the team within two weeks. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:33:24 GMT)

CGH cardiac rehab program nears end
Hospital says exercise center lost $150,000 a year (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:08:20 GMT)

Pellows Tv Role Takes Him Back To Rehab
WET WET WET frontman and former heroin addict MARTI PELLOW is returning to rehab - to star in a new sitcom about a faded rock star. THE ABBEY is set (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:56:21 GMT)

Skipper death raises drugs fears
Concerns about the shortage of support for drug users are raised following an overdose death in Fraserburgh. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 16:06:16 GMT)

Shelby County looks for solutions to drug problem
Local officials met Wednesday in Frankfort to talk about the drug problem in Shelby County. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:25:34 GMT)

Up Next And Recaps
COVER: Bad Cars: American buyers have been turning their backs on "Big Three" cars in favor of Toyotas and Hondas because the Japanese have been making superior quality vehicles. Surprise! (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:35:39 GMT)

Lanka tops list in post-tsunami rehab work - Deputy Minister
TALAWA: Sri Lanka tops the list in whole world in rehabilitation activities in the wake of tsunami tragedy of 2004 December. It even has surpassed rehabilitation work of the giant USA after Typhoon Cathrina. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:45:38 GMT)

A new life: Mom reveals paths of addiction, recovery
She's no longer the woman with the faded blonde hair and gaunt cheekbones. No longer does she live for the next high or the next drink. (Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:29:51 GMT)

Notes: Encarnacion discusses injury
Notes: Encarnacion discusses injury (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:01:41 GMT)

Risks of drink and drugs abuse examined
A study of the long-term risks posed to Scottish society by drug and alcohol abuse will be launched today at Holyrood. The parliament's Futures Forum is to set out its research plan at a conference looking at ways that both illegal and legal addiction is affecting many families and communities. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:08:28 GMT)

NHS licence for anti-smoking drug
The first drug designed to help smokers quit without the use of nicotine has been licenced for use in the Scottish NHS. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:15:43 GMT)

Brodeur Back for Ninth All-Star Game
Martin Brodeur is headed back to the NHL All-Star game. Banged-up forwards Jaromir Jagr and Jarome Iginla are not. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 02:13:08 GMT)

Rehab center makes new slot for gambling program
Calvary Center, which provides a 50-bed substance abuse rehabilitation program, is expanding into the gambling arena. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 05:31:04 GMT)

Q&A: Cards rightfielder Juan Encarnacion
With the cast recently removed, Cardinals outfielder Juan Encarnacion expects to meet with a doctor today to have his surgically repaired left wrist examined so that he can begin rehab this week. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:03:28 GMT)

The Big News in the Rehnquist FBI File: There is None
Revelations from the recently-released FBI file of the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist have had legal observers all atwitter over two particularly salacious details: First, that Rehnquist had a long-time addiction to a prescription drug; and second, that while he was hospitalized for back pain, his too-rapid detoxification rendered him temporarily paranoid. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:09:10 GMT)

City resurrects drug court
Denver's drug court once served as a model for the nation, but it sank five years ago amid judicial controversy, overcrowded criminal dockets and apathy. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 08:40:36 GMT)

Vocational rehab changes in the works
Providers of vocational rehabilitation services to injured workers are watching two state-level developments that could change the way they do business and boost worker retraining funds. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:41:00 GMT)

Rest easy, Hughes expected back
Los Angeles- The latest injury to Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes is not cause for major concern. Neither Hughes nor the team expects him out long. "This is just precautionary," said Cavs coach Mike Brown. "We'll make sure he gets some rest and continue to rehab." (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 09:58:15 GMT)

Blair Goes on Trial for War Crimes in U.K. TV Drama (Update1)
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- It's the year 2010. Hillary Clinton is president, George W. Bush is back in rehab, and Tony Blair is working on his memoirs, which aren't going well. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:09:01 GMT)

Drug courts help non-violent offenders mend lives
In two weeks, Casi Carden will tell a group of former drug addicts about her struggle with painkillers. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:10:42 GMT)

Kenner to Award $1M in Home Rehab Funds
By Anonymous The city of Kenner was recently awarded $1 million in housing rehabilitation money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that can be used to help rehab about 20 owner-occupied, single-family homes. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:24:10 GMT)

Army regiment honoured for post-tsunami rehab work
Panaji, Jan 15: Army's 203 Engineers Regiment was today conferred unit citation for their commendable rehabilitation task in the aftermath of the 2005 tsunami in Sri Lanka, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:24:52 GMT)

Orland Park man fatally shot during drug buy in Robbins
Recently out of rehab and building a new business, Jeff Grodetz wanted to stay away from drugs and turn his life around. "He was ready to grow up, and he was trying to change," friend Joe Sinacore said. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:32:20 GMT)

Weekly singles
Amy Winehouse, "Rehab" -- The British neo-soul crooner once refused to go to rehab, but thankfully she is not so shy about coming stateside. Winehouse's new album is set to land on American shores this spring; check this red-hot single in the meantime. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:00:35 GMT)

Blair is a war criminal, Bush in rehab and Arnie is the UN Secy. Gen!
London, Jan 15 (ANI): A new TV mockumentary shows British Prime Minister Tony Blair as a war criminal, US President George W Bush as a patient in a rehabilitation centre and California Governor and Hollywood Star, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the head of the UN. Written by Alistair Beaton and directed by the same team that lampooned David Blunkett in "A Very Social Secretary", "The ... (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:11:44 GMT)

Blair is a war criminal, Bush in rehab and Arnie is the UN Secy. Gen!
Home > News > Blair is a war criminal, Bush in rehab and Arnie is the UN Secy. Gen! (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:51:30 GMT)

Parete due at noted rehab center
Patricia Parete, the Buffalo police officer who survived being shot in the spine nearly six weeks ago, will be headed to the same rehabilitation center where "Superman" star Christopher Reeve was treated, her friends and family announced Sunday. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:03:47 GMT)

Consumers to pay extra for Transco infra rehab
Electricity users will shoulder the cost of repair work for transmission lines toppled by strong typhoons late last year to be undertaken by Chinese power equipment firm Xian Electric Engineering Co., according to state transmission firm National Transmission Corp. (Transco). (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:18:33 GMT)

Call for fresh look at addiction
More than 250 experts take part in a Holyrood conference on drink and drug abuse in Scotland. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:24:05 GMT)

Call for fresh look at addiction
More than 250 experts are to take part in a Holyrood conference on drink and drug abuse in Scotland. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:27:27 GMT)

Pellow's TV role takes him back to rehab
Wet Wet Wet frontman and former heroin addict Marti Pellow is returning to rehab - to star in a new sitcom about a faded rock star. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:35:02 GMT)

Entering the Open Door
Paul Autry was a recreational alcohol and drug user when he was a teen. But what so many think is only a “recreational” thing when they are young soon turned his whole life into despair. He lost his wife and child to the addiction, along with his job and hope for a good life. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:04:33 GMT)

Local woman overcomes obstacles to help others heal
LOWELL -- Wielding a stick, Janice Lacroix has chased drug dealers off the block on Merrimack Street. Luckily, she didn't trip over the official rulebook for addiction counseling, because she threw that out the window long ago. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:54:44 GMT)

Shelby County looks for solutions to drug problem
Local officials met Wednesday in Frankfort to talk about the drug problem in Shelby County. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:25:32 GMT)

Md. school fighters may face rehab
WESTOVER, Md. — Students in sixth to 12th grade who fight more than once in Somerset County schools will go to a state rehabilitation program under a new school policy. First-time fighters face up to a five-day suspension under the policy that takes effect Feb. 1. After they return to school, they can't participate in extracurricular activities for five times the length of their suspension, said ... (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:35:03 GMT)

I screwed up; send me to rehab
It seems to happen almost every week, if not daily. Some well-known person does something galactically stupid, blames the behavior on controlled — or non-controlled — substances, then checks into a rehab clinic. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:29:12 GMT)

Briefly
A new outpatient rehab facility opened in Fort Thomas in December. Active Day is an outpatient rehabilitation agency located in the Active Day Adult Day Care at 725 Alexandria Pike, Suite 100. (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:42:00 GMT)

Activities planned to check depression among jail inmates
AS a measure to check depression and psychological problems amongst the jail inmates, the UT Administration has planned various new initiatives like scooter and refrigeration mechanic courses, beautician training programme, drug de-addiction counselling and spiritual discourses, etc, for their welfare. The schemes have been drawn as per the directions of the UT Administrator and would also ... (Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:54:14 GMT)

OregonLive.com: Blazers Forum
The Knicks are trying to balance their roster and have sent Francis to Houston to get his knee 100% for the season. Trade Magloire/Miles to NY for Francis/Lee tell Francis to come to Portland to Rehab knee until next season. Lee is a great 6th man taking scraps and hustle. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:52:35 GMT)

Drug Court idea in the works again
CLINTON - Derailed once by the former district attorney, the plan for an Anderson County Drug Court is back on track, a judge and the new top prosecutor say. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 05:34:58 GMT)

Athlete uses dips in pool to rehab injury
CLINTON — Sasha Goodlett admits she doesn't normally spend a whole lot of time in a swimming pool. And the 16-year-old Clinton High basketball player definitely isn't one who likes to wake up too early. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:04:10 GMT)

BROWSE CLASSIFIEDS
FARMINGTON — A woman featured for her methamphetamine addiction recovery in an article published in September by The Daily Times recently pleaded to new drug charges. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:18:15 GMT)

PM asks Gogoi to prepare rehab package
The Prime Minister acknowledged that the Rs 3 lakh compensation announced by the state and the Rs 2 lakh compensation from the PM's relief fund were not enough. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:31:08 GMT)

Pastor says 'journey not complete' at unity meeting
SCOTTSBORO - Dr. Wayne Snodgrass urged everyone at Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. memorial event in Scottsboro to unite in the struggle against apathy, drug and alcohol addiction and violence. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:32:28 GMT)

PM asks Gogoi to prepare rehab package
MORAN (SIBSAGAR): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met the members of violence-hit families of Assam on Tuesday and asked the state government to prepare a rehabilitation package. He also asked the Tarun Gogoi-led Congress government to beef up security. (Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:47:51 GMT)