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Story of heroin addiction escapes predictability
Memoirs of addiction usually trace a familiar arc: The innocent subject starts using and rapidly descends into the pits, only to be saved by the grace of God or a self-help group. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 13:50:02 GMT)

Angels Team Report
Bartolo Colon has begun throwing in the next phase of his rehab from a shoulder injury, which is goo... (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:18:12 GMT)

Franco A Factor In Lohan Rehab?
Lindsay Lohan reportedly checked herself into rehab on Wednesday after Spider-Man star James Franco rejected her romantic advances. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:10:35 GMT)

Is James Franco the reason Lindsay’s in rehab?
Reportedly, Lohan offered the actor interest a pricey watch, which he refused, leaving Lindsay to wear it as a second watch — as a reminder of him. (Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:52:36 GMT)

Lindsay stays glued to the TV while in rehab
Mean Girls star Lindsay Lohan is spending her time in rehab watching American Idol. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 02:12:51 GMT)

Report: Drug deaths on the rise
Study shows Venango County residents are using more addictive, dangerous drugs than ever before. (Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part series on drug overdose deaths and drug use in Venango County). (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:39:35 GMT)

Lohan Wont Be Released From Rehab
LATEST: LINDSAY LOHAN will not be allowed to leave her rehab facility to attend the premiere of her new movie at the Sundance Film Festival. Media re (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:32:02 GMT)

Lohan not to leave rehab for Sundance film festival
Washington, Jan 22: American actress Lindsay Lohan will not be allowed to leave rehab to attend the screening of her new film at Sundance Film festival in Utah. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:49:23 GMT)

addressing drug abuse: Lawmakers keeping close eye on clinics
Sunday, January 21, 2007 3:13 PM CST CHARLESTON (AP) - A spate of fatal overdoses has prompted lawmakers to examine drug abuse in West Virginia, starting with methadone. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:58:21 GMT)

Sixers Notes | Randolph is ready to rehab his ankle
Shavlik Randolph still has a way to go in his recovery from a dislocated and fractured left ankle, but he is happy to at least be back in the locker room to cheer on and joke with his teammates on the 76ers. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:18:22 GMT)

Corrections
* Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. is seeking $4.5 million for addiction treatment and drug courts. A headline in Sunday's edition of The Salt Lake Tribune gave an incorrect figure. * The suggested minimum computer memory for running Windows Vista is 512 megabytes of RAM. A different figure appeared in a Sunday business story. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:22:09 GMT)

A strong dose of treatment
Mike Wulf's drug addiction began at age 14 atop a building, when a relative offered him methamphetamine - dubbed "go fast" - to help him get a roofing job done quickly. Mark Naylor was a returned missionary when he was introduced to Ecstacy at a club, then got hooked on heroin. Steve Fenstermaker began using drugs after his wife died, leaving him three young children to raise. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:22:48 GMT)

Cost of rehab puts limits on patients
Whether she's tired or not, Cortney Hoffman wakes up before dawn, three days a week, to make the one-hour trip to the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit for therapy meant to coax her damaged body to move. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:33:37 GMT)

Speaker: U.S. needs new approach to drug problem
Journal Times David Liners believes there are alternatives to the United States' current war-like approach to dealing with the country's drug problems. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:40:05 GMT)

Is rejection the reason Lindsay Lohan landed in rehab?
According to rumors, Lindsay has had a longtime (by her standards) crush on hottie actor James Franco (“Spider-Man”); he previously refused to accept a watch she bought him as a love offering. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:40:48 GMT)

Report: Miss USA Tara Conner Checks Out of Rehab
Tara Conner is out of rehab and will be soon be ready to resume her Miss USA duties, the New York Daily News reported Monday. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:58:18 GMT)

Breakthrough for Heroin Addiction Treatment
University of Adelaide researchers have made a breakthrough in the treatment of heroin addiction which could improve treatment success rates for millions of heroin users around the world. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:23:39 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Won't be Released From Rehab
Lindsay Lohan will not be allowed to leave her rehab facility to attend the premiere of her new movie at the Sundance Film Festival. Media reports claimed the 20-year-old was taking a break from her treatment to attend the famous film festival, only days after checking herself in. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:42:27 GMT)

Strickland adds three more to cabinet
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has appointed directors for the state's Public Safety, Agriculture and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services departments, as well as a chairman for the Ohio Industrial Commission. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:05:48 GMT)

Miss USA Out Of Rehab
Miss USA Tara Conner checked out of a rehab clinic yesterday and went back to her Trump Place apartment in New York City, the New York Post reported Monday Slideshow: Stars In Rehab Slideshow: Miss Universe 2006 (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:28:00 GMT)

Lohan won't leave rehab for premiere
Lindsay Lohan will remain in rehab over the premiere of her new film, Chapter 27. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:56:28 GMT)

Keith Urban shares rehab story with fans
Country music star Keith Urban said on Monday that his extended stay in rehab was "one of the most impactful times of my whole life." (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:26:14 GMT)

Tyson pleads not guilty to drug charges
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs. Tyson was indicted earlier this month on felony drug possession and paraphernalia possession counts and two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of drugs. If convicted of all four charges, he could be sentenced to up to 7 years in prison. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:56:39 GMT)

Tyson pleads not guilty to drug charges
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs. Tyson spoke only to give his name and his birth date during the brief hearing before Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Lisa Vandenberg, who entered the plea on Tyson's behalf. Tyson stood with his arms crossed while Vandenberg spoke to his lawyers. He ... (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:27:21 GMT)

Urban talks about rehab on his Web site
Keith Urban praised his wife, Nicole Kidman, and thanked his fans for their support during his three-month stay at a rehab center for alcohol abuse treatment, in a video posted on his Web site. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:45:18 GMT)

Urban Talks About Rehab on His Web Site
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Keith Urban praised his wife, Nicole Kidman, and thanked his fans for their support during his three-month stay at a rehab center for alcohol abuse treatment, in a video posted on his Web site. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:49:47 GMT)

Tyson Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, left, arrives at Maricopa County Superior Court with attorney David Chesnoff, right, for arraignment where he pleaded not guilty on charges of drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs on Monday, Jan. 22, 2007 in Phoenix. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:53:18 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan to Leave Rehab for Filming Every Day
Lindsay Lohan will be allowed to leave her rehab facility during the day to film new movie I Know Who Killed Me. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:01:07 GMT)

Urban Talks About Rehab on His Web Site
Urban Tells Fans Why He Spent 90 Days in a Rehab Center for Alcohol Abuse, in Web Site Posting (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:07:25 GMT)

Keith Urban: Rehab an 'impactful time'
Just 90 days after checking into the Betty Ford Center, Keith Urban surfaced Monday in a video message to fans in which he says rehab was "one of the most impactful times of my whole life." (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:08:10 GMT)

Urban tells fans why he spent 90 days in rehab for treatment of alcohol abuse
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Keith Urban praised his wife, Nicole Kidman, and thanked his fans for their support during his three-month stay at a rehab centre for alcohol abuse treatment in a video posted on his website. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:36:00 GMT)

Utah Moves to Address Meth Addiction Among Women
More Utah women enter drug treatment for methamphetamine than alcohol, and female meth addicts outnumber males in public treatment programs, the Salt Lake Tribune reported Jan. 18. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:12:27 GMT)

Tyson pleads not guilty to drug, DUI charges
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:13:24 GMT)

Tyson Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
Mike Tyson Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges in Arizona (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:37:52 GMT)

Keith Urban talks about rehab on his Web site
Country music star Keith Urban has made his first public statement since his release from an alcohol rehab clinic. (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:15:19 GMT)

Urban recounts rehab stint to fans
Country music star Keith Urban says his extended stay in rehab was "one of the most impactful (sic) times of my whole life". (Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:41:49 GMT)

Urban thanks Kidman over rehab
Keith Urban has thanked his wife, Nicole Kidman, for staying "extraordinarily strong and loving" through his three month stint in rehab. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:56:35 GMT)

'Moral panic' threat to children of drug addicts
HUNDREDS of children whose parents are drug addicts face the risk of being taken into care because of a "moral panic" over the issue, Scotland's drug and alcohol tsar has warned. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:25:57 GMT)

Keith Urban tells fans why he spent 90 days in a rehab center for treatment of alcohol abuse
Keith Urban praised his wife, Nicole Kidman, and thanked his fans for their support during his three-month stay at a rehab center for alcohol abuse treatment, in a video posted on his Web site. Urban entered the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Oct. 19 for what he thought would be a 30-day stay. The 39-year-old country singer, who has publicly acknowledged a former addiction to ... (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:06:59 GMT)

Tara Conner Out of Rehab
The website www.tmz.com is reporting that Miss USA, Tara Conner, was supposed to get out of rehab yesterday, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007. The 21-year-old Russell Springs native has been in a Pennsylvania treatment facility after almost being dethroned in December of 2006. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:32:12 GMT)

Miss USA Out of Rehab
When Tara Conner puts her tiara back on, she'll have a clean, dry surface on which to place it. The reigning Miss USA checked out of a Pennsylvania rehab facility Sunday and is back at her Trump Place abode, a rep for the Miss Universe Organization confirmed. Spokeswoman Lark-Marie Anton denied, however, a report that Conner was planning on attending a welcome back party at NYC nightspot ... (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 04:39:53 GMT)

Green Rehab Webinar: Single- and Multifamily Details
How can you apply the Green Communities Criteria to rehab projects? This is one of the most difficult questions in the field of Green affordable housing. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 04:42:19 GMT)

elbion acquires drug candidates from French firm
elbion NV, a leading European drug discovery and development company, has acquired a number of product candidates from the French biotechnology company DrugAbuse Sciences. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 05:48:40 GMT)

Drug Court sends off first graduate
"Stay honest," Davina Reasons said Monday speaking to the remaining Hamilton County Drug Court participants. She is the first graduate in the program here that offers substance abuse treatment rather than incarceration to nonviolent offenders with drug and alcohol problems. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:42:41 GMT)

Urban thanks Kidman for staying "strong and loving" during his rehab stint
Washington, Jan 23: Now that he's successfully completed his stint in rehab, Keith Urban is thanking all those who supported him through the tough times – especially wife Nicole Kidman. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:10:36 GMT)

Urban tells fans why he spent 90 days in rehab
Keith Urban praised his wife, Nicole Kidman, and thanked his fans for their support during his three-month stay at a rehab centre for alcohol abuse treatment in a video posted on his website. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:42:59 GMT)

Urban talks about his 90 days in rehab
Keith Urban praised his wife, Nicole Kidman, and thanked his fans for their support during his three-month stay at a rehab center for alcohol abuse treatment, in a video posted on his Web site. Urban entered the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Oct. 19 for what he thought would be a 30-day stay. The 39-year-old country singer, who has publicly acknowledged a former addiction to ... (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:09:33 GMT)

TYSON FIGHTS DUI RAP
PHOENIX - Mike Tyson yesterday pleaded not guilty to drug and DUI charges in Maricopa County Superior Court. Later, lawyer David Chesnoff said the former heavyweight champ was seeking professional help. "Drug addiction is a victimless crime . . ... (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:29:58 GMT)

Mike Tyson Pleads 'Not Guilty' To Drug & DUI Charges
PHOENIX (January 23, 2007) -- He didn't say much inside court -- and said nothing to reporters outside it. But former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson is back in the legal system. He has pleaded not guilty to charges of drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs.... (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:05:18 GMT)

Miss USA out of rehab and future plans
Moldova.ORG -- Miss USA Tara Conner checked out of a Pennsylvania rehab facility, where she went through treatment, and returned to New York, UPI reports. As People magazine notes the Kentucky native was in rehab since Dec. 21. Conner entered rehab after reports of drinking and partying surfaced. She didn’t have to give up her title. Conner is set to start again public appearances once she ... (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:20:54 GMT)

Urban back from rehab; thanks wife Kidman, fans for support
SYDNEY: An overwhelmed Keith Urban thanked his wife and fans for their support while he was in rehab. He called his 3-month stay at the Betty Ford Center in California one of the most impactful times of my whole life. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:42:23 GMT)

Lohan no rehab breaks and Simpson secret cookery lessons
Moldova.ORG -- Lindsay Lohan will not be taking a break from rehab to attend the premiere of her new film “Chapter 27” at the Sundance Film Festival this week, as Fametastic reports. The actress was rumored to be setting up to attend despite checking into the Wonderland Center on Wednesday but her spokesperson Leslie Sloane Zelnick has now told E! Online that Lindsay will not be at the screening. ... (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:35:56 GMT)

OVATION to Collaborate with National Institute on Drug Abuse to Study Vigabatrin in Treating Cocaine Addiction
DEERFIELD, Ill.----OVATION Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has signed a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the National Institute on Drug Abuse , a division of the National Institutes of Health, to study the company's novel anticonvulsant product, vigabatrin, for the treatment of cocaine and methamphetamine dependence. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT)

Resistance to the Use of Prescription Drugs to Treat Addiction Disorders is a Significant Barrier to Market Growth
Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that resistance to the use of prescription drugs to treat addiction in favor of cognitive-behavioral therapy alone, particularly among addiction counselors and in the primary care setting, is a significant barrier to growth in the addiction drug market. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:28:00 GMT)

Miss USA Out of Rehab, Back in NYC
Kentucky native Tara Conner had been in rehab since Dec. 21. She entered rehab after reports of drinking and partying surfaced. She did not have to relinquish her title. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:51:09 GMT)

Miss USA Out of Rehab, Back in NYC
Miss USA Tara Conner has checked out of a Pennsylvania rehab facility, where she was undergoing treatment, and returned to New York. The Kentucky native had been in rehab since Dec. 21, People magazine said. She entered rehab after reports of drinking and partying surfaced. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:57:27 GMT)

Drug Treatment Seekers More Likely To Use Needle Exchange
A new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health examined the connection between Baltimore City's needle exchange program and drug treatment programs. Individuals who enter treatment programs for drug addiction were more likely to be HIV-positive females who use the Baltimore City needle exchange programs. [click link for full article] (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:04:29 GMT)

OVATION to Collaborate With National Institute on Drug Abuse to Study Vigabatrin in Treating Cocaine Addiction
OVATION Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today t (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:12:24 GMT)

Vancouver Mayor Touts Drug Maintenance Programs
The mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia has unveiled a sweeping plan to address the city's social ills -- from addiction to litter -- including a proposal to set up a drug-maintenance program for cocaine and methamphetamine addicts. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:41:46 GMT)

Keith Urban Opens Up About Rehab Stint in Moving Web site Video
Troubled country star Keith Urban has opened his heart about his decision to enter a rehab facility to curb his alcoholism in a moving new video message. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:52:07 GMT)

Miss USA Out Of Rehab, Resuming Press Duties
LOS ANGELES (January 23, 2007) -- Miss USA Tara Conner is out of rehab Access Hollywood has learned. Sources tell Access, the pageant queen checked out of Pennsylvania based Caron Foundation rehabilitation facility last Friday and headed back to her Trump Place apartment, in New York City. The 21-year-old... (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:17:50 GMT)

People column: Life was 'unmanageable' before rehab, Urban says
It's Tuesday and time to check in with Keith Urban , who recently checked out of rehab. Urban praised his wife, Nicole Kidman , and thanked his fans for their support during his three-month stay at a rehab center for alcohol abuse treatment, in a video posted on his Web site. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 20:01:11 GMT)

Keith Urban tells fans about time spent in rehab
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Keith Urban praised his wife, Nicole Kidman, and thanked his fans for their support during his three-month stay at a rehab center for alcohol abuse treatment, in a video posted on his Web site. (Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:34:18 GMT)

Urban Opens Up About Rehab Stint In Web Video
Urban Opens Up About Rehab Stint In Web Video (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:01 GMT)

Anti-smoking drug triples success
An anti-smoking drug improves the odds of people quitting threefold, according to trials. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 01:25:10 GMT)

Brother's role in killing is denied
Jaramy and Luis Alford say they're more than brothers. They're best friends, and when Luis was 14, he moved from Iowa to live in the Twin Cities area with his older brother, who became his surrogate father. But Luis Alford followed his brother into a life of drug addiction and sometimes homelessness that led them to seek temporary shelter with Douglas Miller in his New Brighton mobile home. On ... (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 03:40:09 GMT)

Bush presses US to break its gasoline addiction
President George W. Bush, intensifying a campaign to break America's reliance on foreign oil, has unveiled plans to slash US gasoline usage and make its gas-guzzling cars greener. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 04:26:49 GMT)

Identifying drug users one part of two-pronged equation
Benson, Sierra Vista and U.S. Drug Enforcement officers this month conducted a random search at the Benson school district and came up with two students in possession of marijuana. While it is unfortunate that drugs were found, we think the random searches are a good idea and should be continued. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:47:11 GMT)

Sideshow | Urban comes clean about his rehab
Seems Keith Urban doesn't have problems expressing his feelings. The very pretty, nicely voiced trophy husband to the one true love of gossiper hacks the world over, that brilliant, cosmic flame, Nicole Kidman, has posted a video testimonial on his Web site (keithurban.net) sharing of himself as a recovering addict. Keith, who just finished a 90-day rehab stint for alcohol abuse, said "there was ... (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:21:35 GMT)

Keith Urban tells fans about time spent in rehab
Moldova.ORG -- Keith Urban praised his wife, Nicole Kidman, and thanked his fans for their support during his three-month stay at a rehab center for alcohol abuse treatment, in a video posted on his Web site. According to AP, the country singer, who has publicly acknowledged a former addiction to cocaine, said he decided to stay for three months because he realized that learning to abstain was ... (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:51:28 GMT)

Lawsuits swirl around sheriff
Besides the woman ravaged by her meth addiction, the other thing you notice in Sheriff Phil Mask's office is the huge flatscreen television screen with Fox News on. It was confiscated earlier this year from a 25-year-old drug dealer Mask said was "living the lifestyle of the rich and famous" in the quiet, upscale East End community near the border with Pulaski County. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:16:05 GMT)

Anti-smoking drug triples success
An anti-smoking drug launched in Britain last month improves the odds of people quitting threefold, say trials. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:08:21 GMT)

Urban speaks out about rehab
Keith Urban speaks out about the dangers of alcoholism and his recent stint in rehab. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:26:13 GMT)

Vice-President visits Evin prison
Iran - Prison - Visit Vice-President and head of Iran's Drug Campaign Headquarters Fada-Hossein Maleki visited the Evin prison in northern Tehran on Wednesday to study situation of prisoners suffering from addiction. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:17:44 GMT)

New bid to beat drug addiction
An addiction specialist today admitted a reorganisation of the drugs problem service in Dundee was several months behind schedule (writes Marjory Inglis, medical reporter). (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:44:44 GMT)

Where were the parents?
You are the front line of defense. Parents need to step up. District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett has been warning you about the dangers of youthful drug addiction for years. Editorials and columns in this newspaper have done the same. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:27:32 GMT)

Lebanon Rehab redesigned
Nursing homes aren't just for the elderly anymore. Lebanon Rehab & Specialty Care Administrator Chad Martin said a greater need for short-term physical rehab facilities in recent years has changed the nursing home industry. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:02:33 GMT)

Special Report: Juvenile Drug Court Making Positive Changes
Since October of last year the Bradley County Juvenile Drug Court has been in existence and working laboriously to make an impact on the juveniles in the program, their families and to our community. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:22:01 GMT)

Federline Urges Spears To Enter Rehab
BRITNEY SPEARS' estranged husband KEVIN FEDERLINE is desperately trying to convince the pop star to check into rehab, according to media reports in th (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:25:16 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 (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:33:04 GMT)

Brit needs rehab, says K-Fed
KEVIN Federline has reportedly begged estranged wife Britney Spears to go into rehab. The wannabe rapper - who split from Britney last November after two years of marriage - has been trying to persuade the singer to clean up her life and threatened to take their two sons away from her. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:53:47 GMT)

AHL All-Stars to visit patients at Bloorview Kids Rehab
TORONTO, ON... Patients at Bloorview Kids Rehab will be receiving a special visit from members of the AHL All- Star teams this Monday, January 29 beginning at 10 a.m., thanks in part to the Toronto Marlies and the American Hockey League, hosts of the 2007 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:26:39 GMT)

Brit needs rehab, says K-Fed
WANNABE rapper Kevin Federline has reportedly begged ex-wife Britney Spears to check into rehab, while his role flipping burgers in a TV ad faces the axe. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:52:33 GMT)

Experts tout Canada's $40-billion addiction plan
Addiction experts have launched a cross-Canada bid to gather specialists, policy wonks and lawmakers to draft a treatment model that they hope governments will fund. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:16:22 GMT)

K-Fed's rehab wish for Britney
Kevin Federline has begged estranged wife Britney Spears to go into rehab, it has been reported. The wannabe rapper - who split from Britney last November after two years of marriage - has been trying to persuade the singer to clean up her life and threatened to take their two sons away from her. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:50:38 GMT)

New Drug Treatment Program
Calhoun County law enforcement is gearing up for a new drug treatment program that will work hand in hand with the court system. It's based on scientific research, to provide a stable environment and reduce the number of people in jail for minor drug offenses. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:45:27 GMT)

Aldermen say addiction recovery centre needed
A city alderman is calling on the province to fund an addiction recovery centre, saying emergency rooms are a revolving door for addicts, who are tying up paramedics at hospitals. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:41:18 GMT)

Washington takes the rehab route
Apologies were not enough. Meetings with offended groups were not enough. In the latest step on his celebrity road to redemption, Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington announced Wednesday he is undergoing treatment to transform his "negative actions into positive results," he said in a statement. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:34:12 GMT)

Brit needs rehab, says K-Fed
KEVIN Federline has reportedly begged estranged wife Britney Spears to go into rehab. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:52:49 GMT)

What to Tell Children About a Parent's Addiction
Children living in homes where there is parental substance abuse can find life difficult, unpredictable and confusing. Sometimes they even believe the alcohol or drug abuse is their fault.... (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:59:17 GMT)

Breakthrough For Heroin Addiction Treatment
University of Adelaide researchers have made a breakthrough in the treatment of heroin addiction which could improve treatment success rates for millions of heroin users around the world.Researchers in the Discipline of Pharmacology have discovered a genetic variation that may help determine the most effective methadone dosage levels for individual heroin addicts. [click link for full article] (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:04:37 GMT)

TARA CONNER IS OUT OF REHAB
Happy day in Donald Trump's Miss USA-land: Reigning Miss USA Tara Conner, of Russell Springs, Ky., who was ordered by Trump to go to rehab after partying in a most scandalous way, has completed her re-education and reassignment program, checking out of a treatment center in Berks County, Pa. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:10:22 GMT)

Kevin Federline urges Britney Spears to go into rehab
Kevin Federline is reportedly urging estranged wife Britney Spears to go into rehab for her own sake as well as for their children. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:11:16 GMT)

K-Fed wants Britney to go into rehab
Is Kevin Federline playing the role of responsible parent? The aspiring rapper is urging estranged wife Britney Spears to get into rehab, reports MSNBC.com. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:33:04 GMT)

K-Fed begs Britney to check into rehab
Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Rapper Kevin Federline reportedly has begged estranged wife pop star Britney spars to check into rehab, before it is too late. Federline, who earlier threatened to take away her two sons Sean Preston and Jayden James if she did not clean up her act, has been trying to convince the 'Toxic' singer to get help. "Kevin has tried to convince Britney to check herself into ... (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:03:25 GMT)

Alderman seeks addiction centre
A city alderman is calling on the province to fund an addiction recovery centre, saying emergency rooms are a revolving door for addicts, who are tying up paramedics at hospitals. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:43:00 GMT)

ISAIAH IN 'REHAB'
"GREY'S Anatomy" star Isaiah Washington has checked himself into rehab for psychological counseling following the nasty gay slur he made against fellow cast member T.R. Knight, who subsequently came out of the closet. "This is a necessary... (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:40:19 GMT)

K-Fed begs Britney to check into rehab
Washington, Jan 25 : Rapper Kevin Federline reportedly has begged estranged wife pop star Britney spars to check into rehab, before it is too late. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:40:24 GMT)

Drug treatment: alternatives to incarceration
It takes time and hard work -- but it can change lives. Several professionals and recovering drug addicts shared this view on drug treatment programs with the Times-Standard. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:45:18 GMT)

Federline wants Spears to check into rehab
Kevin Federline has reportedly begged estranged wife Britney Spears to go into rehab. According to media reports in the US, Federline, who reportedly threatened to take away her two sons if she did not clean up her act, has been trying to convince the singer to get help. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:23:23 GMT)

Audit finds rehab center far behind on collection of its bills
Depending on whom you ask, it's either a very serious situation or a typical business occurrence that the Jackson County Rehab and Care Center hasn't collected at least 700,000 in bills in the last few years. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:47:08 GMT)

Kevin Federline urges Britney Spears to enter rehab
Moldova.ORG -- Britney Spears' estranged husband Kevin Federline is desperately trying to convince the pop star to check into rehab, according to media reports in the US. Since filing for divorce in November, the Toxic star has been out on the town almost every night and Federline is concerned about her well-being. A source tells American publication The Star, "He's afraid she's going to hurt ... (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:35:59 GMT)

Drug deaths spiked in '06 in Wayne County
DETROIT -- The epidemic of deaths caused by heroin spiked with the painkiller fentanyl caused drug overdose deaths to surge 20 percent in Wayne County last year, the Department of Health and Human Services reported today. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:44:05 GMT)

Federline begs Britney to attend rehab - report
Kevin Federline has begged estranged wife Britney Spears to go into rehab, it has been reported. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:08:09 GMT)

The Fix: "Grey's" star goes to rehab ... for slurs. Cruise's sit-down with Scooter Libby. Plus: Jennifer Garner's horny ...
Morning Briefing: "Grey's" star goes to rehab: In a classic Hollywood move, "Grey's Anatomy" actor Isaiah Washington, in the midst of really bad P.R. after his repeated use of the term "faggot," has checked himself into some kind of treatment facility. In a statement he released yesterday, Washington said: "With the support of my family and friends, I have begun counseling. I regard this ... (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:16:32 GMT)

Wayne County Officials Report Increase Drug Deaths
Heroin and cocaine laced with fentanyl are causing drug deaths in Wayne County to soar, the Department of Health and Human Services reported Thursday. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:34:29 GMT)

K-Fed Urges Brit to go to Rehab
Subtitle Does he wants his ex to follow in Li.Lo's footsteps..? Subject Matter Kevin Federline and Britney Spears Body According to reports from the US, Kevin Federline is desperate for Britney to check herself into rehab a la Lindsay Lohan . A close source told Star magazine, "He's afraid she's going to hurt herself. Kevin has tried to convince Britney to check herself ... (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:26:05 GMT)

Brain Region That Fuels Addiction Found
THURSDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A small area of the brain nestled inside the cerebral cortex might explain why smoking is such a hard habit to break. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:02:51 GMT)

NIDA Launches Centers of Excellence for Drug Abuse Information
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today announced the establishment of four Centers of Excellence for Physician Information — these Centers will serve as national models to support the advancement of addiction awareness, prevention, and treatment in primary care practices. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:27:15 GMT)

Damage to specific part of the brain may make smokers 'forget' to smoke
Preliminary research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health, has found that some smokers with damage to a part of the brain called the insula may have their addiction to nicotine practically eliminated. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:37:00 GMT)

Brain-damaged smokers provide clues to anatomy of addiction: study
Smokers who suffered damage to one of the brain's pleasure centers were able to kick the habit effortlessly, according to a study which may point to new treatments for people seeking to beat nicotine addiction. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:49:38 GMT)

Federline begs Britney to attend rehab - report
Kevin Federline has begged estranged wife Britney Spears to go into rehab, it has been reported. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:52:48 GMT)

Health: Celebrities And Rehab
In health, an alert about the changing face of rehab; a growing number of celebrities are seeking treatment for bad behavior. Is it just an excuse? And can personality flaws be fixed? Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl checks in with the experts. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:00:00 GMT)

Scientists find source of nicotine addiction
A HEAVY smoker whose addiction to cigarettes was quickly broken after suffering a stroke has enabled scientists to pinpoint the source of nicotine addiction. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:09:31 GMT)

Lauer Scores First Post Rehab Interview with Miss US
(Broadcasting & Cable) _ NBC's Matt Lauer has landed the first interview with Miss USA Tara Conner since her stay in a rehab center in Pennsylvania. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:28:55 GMT)

Lauer Scores First Post Rehab Interview with Miss USA
NBC’s Matt Lauer has landed the first interview with Miss USA Tara Conner since her stay in a rehab center in Pennsylvania. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:30:20 GMT)

Brain structure key to smoking addiction
Scientists who noticed that one heavy smoker suddenly lost all desire for cigarettes after suffering brain damage in a stroke have identified a structure deep in the brain as a key player in smoking addiction. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:44:28 GMT)

Miss USA Gives Matt Lauer First Post-Rehab Interview
NEW YORK (January 25, 2007) - Embattled Miss USA Tara Conner is ready to talk and she's granting her first post-rehab interview to Matt Lauer. Conner will appear on NBC's "Today" show on Thursday, February 1st, Access Hollywood has learned. "Dateline NBC" will also air her first network primetime... (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 01:03:00 GMT)

Miss USA hits the post-rehab circuit
TARA CONNER will talk to NBC's "Today" co-host Matt Lauer in her first - and only - live television interview since checking out of rehab. In order to keep her Miss... (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:28:32 GMT)

Brain-damage discovery may hold addiction clues
A longtime smoker, a patient code-named Nathan, simply forgot his two pack-a-day addiction after a stroke. He had no cravings, no desire to quit. "My body forgot the urge to smoke," he told his doctor nonchalantly. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:40:38 GMT)

Court honors judge's efforts vs. juvenile drug use
Day after day in court, with three of every four children who come before her showing signs of some kind of problem related to drugs, Judge Lauren Brodie knows no one will ever defeat drug addiction. But she's trying anyway. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:02:44 GMT)

NEW THERAPIES FROM STROKE DATA?: Brain damage offers clue to addiction, how to break it
Damage to a silver-dollar-sized spot deep in the brain seems to wipe out the urge to smoke, a discovery that may shed important light on addiction. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:09:54 GMT)

Sideshow | Urban, out of rehab, eyes the road
Keith Urban is flyin' high, baby - and on a high-speed sobriety bullet train to boot. The popular country crooner, who just graduated from a three-month stint in rehab, yesterday announced he'll launch the 33-city, 36-show leg of his North American world tour June 8 in Phoenix. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:16:11 GMT)

Brain region intimately associated with smoking addiction identified
Washington, Jan. 26 (ANI): US researchers have discovered that a silver dollar-sized region deep in the brain insula is intimately involved in smoking addiction, and damage to it can completely erase the body's urge to smoke. Although brain damage is not a treatment option for nicotine addiction, the researchers believe that their findings may offer leads for therapies to help smokers kick the ... (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:43:42 GMT)

Brain region intimately associated with smoking addiction identified
Washington, Jan. 26: US researchers have discovered that a silver dollar-sized region deep in the brain insula is intimately involved in smoking addiction, and damage to it can completely erase the body's urge to smoke. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:59:34 GMT)

Washington: Study finds region of brain tied to addiction
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Damage to a silver dollar-sized spot deep in the brain seems to wipe out the urge to smoke, a surprising discovery that may shed important new light on addiction. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:04:11 GMT)

Celebrity Rehab: Sincere Act or Publicity Stunt?
People enter into rehab to resolve personal issues. These issues can include, but aren't limited to, drug and alcohol problems and psychological demons. Anyone who keeps track of the latest Hollywood gossip knows that many celebrities frequently undergo rehabilitation treatments, checking in and out of them like it's their job. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:19:39 GMT)

Lowell woman gets 32 months in drug sting
BOSTON -- A Lowell woman will serve 37 months in a federal prison for conspiring in drug deals with a Dracut man. Zuleima "Linda" Reyes, escaped a possible five-year prison term after she admitted feeding her drug addiction with proceeds from heroin sales arranged by Reynaldo Rivera. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:55:37 GMT)

Local News Epidemic of prescription drug use
An increase in addiction to prescription drugs like Oxycontin and Percocet has an addiction treatment coordinator in Fort Frances pleading for help. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:40:23 GMT)

Miss USA Completes Stint in Rehab
Posing with a teddy bear and all covered up, “Extra” snapped up the first pictures of Miss USA Tara Conner since completing her stint of rehab. Only “Today” show host Matt Lauer scored the first interview with Miss USA since her rehab controversy, which will air on Thursday, Jan. 30. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:07:45 GMT)

Lohan Upsets Rehab Residents
LINDSAY LOHAN has upset residents of the Los Angeles rehab facility she checked into earlier this month (JAN07) because they claim she's treating the (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:26:03 GMT)

Brain Region That Fuels Addiction Found
Title: Brain Region That Fuels Addiction Found Category: Health News Created: 1/26/2007 2:06:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2007 2:06:06 AM (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:38:19 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Upsets Rehab Residents
Lindsay Lohan has upset residents of the Los Angeles rehab facility she checked into earlier this month because they claim she's treating the facility like a hotel. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:51:37 GMT)

Drug shock-therapy trials 'hit' by lack of Executive cash
TRIALS of a controversial treatment for drug addiction will start today despite the failure of researchers to get funding from the Scottish Executive. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:58:29 GMT)

Yao to hit 'active rehab' in a few weeks
Rockets center Yao Ming, while reiterating he would attend the All-Star Game next month in Las Vegas, said his latest meeting with doctors suggested he could return in "three or four weeks." But that does not represent a change in his prognosis. The three to four weeks represents when he can begin "active rehab" as opposed to returning to NBA games. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 06:58:19 GMT)

Addiction conference to delve into psychology
The psychology of sex offenders, meth addicts and domestic abuse victims are just a few of the topics that will be addressed at the Western Colorado Addiction and Behavioral Health Conference this year. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:16:23 GMT)

Addiction speaker to focus on kids, drugs
Drug abuse among athletes is “more relevant today than it’s ever been,” said John Underwood, director of the American Athletic Institute. And one problem that perpetuates this type of abusive behavior in young athletes is in the way adults deal with it, he said. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:16:33 GMT)

Community News Briefs
The Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation has committed $1.125 million to help people with mental illness to stop smoking. The state Departments of Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services will orchestrate the effort by training behavioral health care providers. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:01:31 GMT)

Lohan upsets rehab residents
Lindsay Lohan has upset residents of the Los Angeles rehab facility she checked into earlier this month because they claim she's treating the facility like a hotel. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 10:45:03 GMT)

Tara Conner is a changed person post rehab
New York, Jan 27 (ANI): Post rehab, Miss USA Tara Conner is a changed person, for the tainted beauty claims to have gained sobriety after her 28 days stay in the Pennsylvania centre. The Kentucky based 21- year old, who checked out of rehabilitation on January 21, 2007, has said that she hardly knew who she was when she entered the rehab, adding that the stay has taught her the art of living a ... (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 12:19:59 GMT)

Manipur hunters flout wildlife laws
In the Churachandpur district of Manipur, hunting is a passion for many. It's also a source of income. A tribal household in that district is notorious for heroin smuggling, drug addiction, HIV prevalence and militant activity. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:16:15 GMT)