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Drug and Alcohol Rehab News Feb 2007

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Spears back in rehab; K-Fed postpones family court date
Spears' third time in rehab may hurt her child custody battle. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:16:16 GMT)

MDI Drug and Alcohol Abuse Group celebrates new home
SOUTHWEST HARBOR â€” What could be nicer a breezy winter day than to come in from the cold to brand new yellow walls the color of daisies and offices like nooks, with overstuffed couches and chairs? The MDI Drug and Alcohol Abuse Group welcomed the community into just that setting with a reception at its new home at1 Fernald Point Road last Thursday, followed by its first board meeting at the new ... (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:33:49 GMT)

Rehab could help Spears keep children
Britney Spears' decision to check into rehab could help her in court as she to tries to retain custody of her two young children with estranged husband Kevin Federline, according to family law attorneys. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:57:20 GMT)

Rx drug addiction on rise locally
Cheap, available and addictive, prescription and over-the-counter medications have fast become the drug of choice for many, local and national health officials say. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:04:04 GMT)

Rehab could help Britney keep her kids
Britney Spears' decision to check into rehab could help her in court as she to tries to retain custody of her two young children with estranged husband Kevin Federline, according to family law attorneys. That is, of course, if she actually completes a rehab program. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:17:08 GMT)

China mounts crusade against teen Internet addiction
DAXING, China -- Sun Jiting spends his days locked behind metal bars in this military-run installation, put there by his parents. The 17-year-old high school student is not allowed to communicate with friends back home, and his only companions are psychologists, nurses, and other patients. Each morning at 6:30, he is jolted awake by a soldier in fatigues shouting, "This ... (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:29:53 GMT)

Rehab Could Help Britney Keep Her Kids
Decision to Check Into Rehab Could Help Britney Spears Retain Custody of Kids, Attorneys Say (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:37:19 GMT)

Britney in Rehab: Round Three
Britney Spears has entered rehab...one more time. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:26:25 GMT)

Federline takes kids; Britney back to rehab
Spears and Federline reportedly agreed Wednesday night that he would keep their two young children while Spears was in rehab. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:37:44 GMT)

Judges explain drug court at Chamber lunch
Phelps County will soon have a drug court designed to help non-violent offenders succeed in treatment and become productive members of the community. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:16:25 GMT)

End the failed drug war
In response to The Sun's editorial of Feb. 15 titled "Politics and prison": Florida is one of many states grappling with overcrowded prisons. Throughout the nation, states facing budget shortfalls are pursuing alternatives to incarceration for non-violent drug offenders. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:29:03 GMT)

Experts: Rehab Could Help Britney Keep Her Kids
Britney Spears' decision to check into rehab could help her in court as she to tries to retain custody of her two young children with estranged husband Kevin Federline, according to family law attorneys. That is, of course, if she actually completes a rehab program. Slideshow: Britney Spears, Then To Now Slideshow: Stars In Rehab (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:45:00 GMT)

Attorneys: Rehab could help Spears keep kids
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Britney Spears' decision to check into rehab could help her in court as she to tries to retain custody of her two young children with estranged husband Kevin Federline, according to family law attorneys. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:58:26 GMT)

Rehab could help Britney keep her kids
Singer trying to retain custody of her two young children Britney Spears' decision to check into rehab could help her in court as she to tries to retain custody of her two young children with estranged husband Kevin Federline, according to family law attorneys. That is, of course, if she actually completes a rehab program. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:26:43 GMT)

Spears Rehab Could Help Her Keep Kids
Britney Spears' decision to check into rehab could help her in court as she to tries to retain custody of her two young children. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:54:17 GMT)

Lindsay's post-rehab partying
Lindsay Lohan has continued her late night partying since leaving rehab. The 20-year-old actress was seen leaving Hollywood nightclub Winston's on Wednesday night (21.02.07) wearing one outfit, only to arrive at the Mondrian Hotel at 3.45am in different clothes to continue partying. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:09:54 GMT)

AZERBAIJAN GRAPPLES WITH GROWING DRUG ADDICTION
A EurasiaNet Photo Story. Photos by Rena Effendi. Text by Rovshan Ismayilov Drug addiction is growing rapidly in Azerbaijan, experts and physicians say, and although the government has made important strides to fight the trend, lingering trouble areas could hamper a correction of the trend. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:30:20 GMT)

Former boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith tells of miscarriage and drug abuse
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Court TV) - A man who claims he is the biological father of Anna Nicole Smith's daughter struggled for composure on the witness stand Wednesday as he recalled their tumultuous relationship, which included a miscarriage and a hospital visit to help her kick a prescription drug addiction during her pregnancy. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:21:31 GMT)

Britney reportedly is back in rehab
Britney Spears' in-again out-again rehab saga continued on Thursday. Short version: she's in. As in back in a Malibu treatment facility. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:46:15 GMT)

What Do Britney, Lindsay, Other Stars Do In Rehab?
Sure, Britney's in rehab, but what does that mean? MTV News toured a treatment facility to learn patients' daily routine. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:13:40 GMT)

Lindsay's post-rehab partying
Lindsay Lohan has continued her late night partying since leaving rehab. The 20-year-old actress was seen leaving Hollywood nightclub Winston's on Wednesday night wearing one outfit, only to arrive at the Mondrian Hotel at 3:45am in different clothes to continue partying. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:20:52 GMT)

Rehab Could Help Britney Spears Keep Custody of Her Kids
Rehab could help Britney Spears keep custody of her two kids. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:51:41 GMT)

Bucs' Gerut staying focused on rehab
Bucs' Gerut staying focused on rehab (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:30:03 GMT)

State Rehab funding crisis
Some mental health leaders in the state say they're in the middle of a funding crisis. They say it's leaving thousands of alcoholics and drug addicts with "nowhere" to turn. Before hurricanes Katrina and Rita, on average, 600 people per month were on waiting lists to enter state-run rehab programs. Now that number is up to 1500 per month. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:38:04 GMT)

Researchers: Pill Could Help Cure Marijuana Addiction
There are drugs to treat all kinds of addictions such as alcohol and gambling, and now a pill is being tested to help people quit smoking marijuana. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:12:32 GMT)

Rehab door swings 3rd time for Spears
Ono looks back ... Jackson kid claimant has setback. Out-of-control pop diva Britney Spears' revolving-door approach to rehab kept spinning Thursday, with the pop star checking into a center for what was said to be the third time in a week. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:02:15 GMT)

Britney Spears Back in Rehab a Third Time
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Start the office pools. How long will Britney Spears stick with rehab this time? She's in for the third time in less than a week. The first two stays lasted only several hours. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:36:44 GMT)

Kevin Federline Visits Britney Spears in Rehab
Kevin Federline has visited his estranged wife Britney Spears in rehab. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:06:36 GMT)

China locks up online "addicts" for harsh rehab
Techniques for drug addiction and alcoholism are used at military-run clinics for youth who spend a lot of their time on the Internet. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:37:03 GMT)

K-Fed calls off kid feudafter seeing Brit in rehab
Britney Spears' estranged hubby, Kevin Federline, visited her in rehab yesterday and vowed to set aside the nasty custody fight over their two kids until she gets better, the Daily News has learned. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:11:13 GMT)

Britney Picked Luxurious Rehab Center
Britney's Luxurious Malibu Rehab Center Is the Choice of Stars (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:07:49 GMT)

Harding University to host seminar on treatment of sexual addictions
The seminar “Sexual Addiction: The Culturally Acceptable Drug of Choice” will be Tuesday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Harding’s American Heritage Center Auditorium. Richard Blankenship, a counselor specializing in sexual addictions, will host the seminar. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:47:18 GMT)

K-fed visits Britney Spears in rehab
Britney Spears's estranged husband, Kevin Federline, visited her at the Promises rehab center in Malibu, Calif., People magazine reported Saturday. ... (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:54:01 GMT)

Researchers: Pill Could Help Cure Marijuana Addiction
Researchers in San Diego are testing a pill that could possibly cure an addiction to marijuana. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:27:46 GMT)

Panel urges rehab over jail for drug crimes
New Jersey should make it easier for drug offenders to get into a special probation program that allows them to avoid prison time by getting rehab and staying clean, a blue ribbon commission will recommend next month. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:59:20 GMT)

IWVWD to rehab Well 17
The Indian Wells Valley Water District will soon rehabilitate Well 17. The IWVWD Board of Directors approved Wednesday to acquire bids to rehab Well 17 , which is near Inyokern Road and Pinto. The contract, not to exceed $100,000 will be awarded to the lowest bidder. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 06:28:10 GMT)

High-stakes addiction
Oregon State University student Craig Swart did not listen to his mother the first time she urged him to get help for his gambling. After sinking deep into gambling addiction, he’s glad he finally took her advice. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 06:43:41 GMT)

SMALL TOWNS, BIG PROBLEMS: San Angelo Bishop Michael Pfeifer says West Texas in the throes of a "drug epidemic"
The recent drug busts that netted some 50 drug dealers in the rural communities of Ozona, Big Lake, Rankin and McCamey-and perhaps others-have sparked comments by many that in these communities, and others, that the drug situation has reached epidemic proportions. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 07:14:48 GMT)

Suicide risk factors
On Feb. 3, 2006, Michelle Roskopp lost her long battle with drug addiction, with mental illness, with physical illness and with the circumstances of her short, troubled life. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 08:14:30 GMT)

Homeless shelter may not have a home in Asbury Park: Homeless shelter may not have a home
A gospel rescue mission seeking to operate a 40-bed homeless shelter in the city has been ordered by the state to stop providing alcohol- and drug-addiction services at its longtime shelter in Morristown because it is not licensed to do so, a lawyer said last week. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 09:29:23 GMT)

Spears' rehab shuffle may help win custody
LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears' revolving-door approach to rehab kept spinning Thursday, with the pop star checking into a center for what was said to be the third time in a week. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 10:06:45 GMT)

Addiction Expert Explains Life in Rehab
Rehab and the people entering and leaving it have been in the news constantly over the past few weeks. What are the signs of addiction? And if you find you are addicted, what is rehab like? (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:56:24 GMT)

Federline Visits Britney In Rehab
Kevin Federline has visited his estranged wife Britney Spears in rehab. The rapper, who reportedly took part in an intervention to persuade the troubled superstar to seek help for unspecified problems, paid the pop star a visit at the Promises treatment centre in Malibu, California. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:47:35 GMT)

The new hot spot? Rehab
Lindsay Lohan, Kate Moss, Miss USA Tara Conner? When I went to rehab (on June 29, 1989) there weren't nearly so many hot women. Or any. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:10:44 GMT)

Surgery or rehab? Wade to seek second opinion
Heat guard Dwyane Wade will seek a second opinion early this week before deciding whether to rehabilitate his dislocated left shoulder or have season-ending surgery to repair the joint. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:17:58 GMT)

Latifah brings heart to 'Life Support'
''I really felt like I really could relate to the characters, to the situations, a family disrupted by drug addiction. I could relate to that just in my own family,'' Queen Latifah said of playing an HIV-positive wife and mother in HBO's ''Life Support." (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 22:04:06 GMT)

K-Fed & The Kids Visit Britney In Rehab
LOS ANGELES (February 25, 2007) – Britney Spears found herself the recipient of a special visit this weekend in rehab – from her children. PEOPLE magazine reports Brit's soon to be ex-husband Kevin Federline brought their two children – Sean Preston and baby Jayden James for a visit Saturday... (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:02:40 GMT)

The Rush to Rehab; Stop Rehab Abuse!
The Mayor of San Francisco announces that he’ll enter rehab and counseling for alcohol after it’s revealed that he had an affair with the wife of his campaign manager. Isaiah Washington is undergoing counseling for his use of a homophobic slur. Michael Richards is in counseling for yelling racist epithets. Met Gibson enters rehab for alcoholism after making anti-Semitic remarks when stopped by ... (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:16:43 GMT)

Britney Spears Checks Into Promises: The Ritz of Rehab
Bald, but Not Broken, Britney Embarks on the 12-Step Program in Style (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:52:19 GMT)

Rehab is quick if you have $1,500
Drug addicts arrested on possession charges in Northern Kentucky are routinely sent to court-mandated rehab, but only if they can pay for it. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:08:13 GMT)

John Heinz Rehab participates in ‘Go Red for Women’ event
John Heinz Rehab employees and volunteers participated in the recent ‘Go Red for Women’ event benefiting the American Heart Association. In addition to selling pins and holding a bake sale, many departments participated by decorating and developing educational material to reinforce the Go Red theme and message. Pictured at left, from left, are: John Heinz nurses Teresa Flynn, CRRN; Sue Schwartz, ... (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:15:25 GMT)

Queen Latifah to play an HIV-positive woman in HBO show
To play Ana, a peer counselor at an AIDS facility in Brooklyn whose past drug addiction has put a strain on her family relationships, Latifah channeled the muse of the New York streets where the New Jersey girl hung out as a teenager. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:40:47 GMT)

Britney Spears Demands Entire Wing at Rehab Center
Troubled pop star Britney Spears has reportedly demanded an entire wing at the California rehab center where she is undergoing treatment be cleared--for her privacy. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:37:27 GMT)

Drew warns Lindsay
Drew Barrymore has warned Lindsay Lohan not to follow in her troubled footsteps. The 'Music and Lyrics' actress was a child star in 'E.T.' and entered rehab at 13 for drink and drug addiction - and is worried Lindsay will end up the same way, just older. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:36:23 GMT)

Britney Receives Rehab Visit From Estranged Hubby
Kevin Federline reportedly visited the troubled pop star at a Malibu rehab facility, according to PEOPLE. He has two sons with Spears, five-month-old Jayden James and 17-month-old Sean Preston. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:50:21 GMT)

K-Fed, kids visit Britney in rehab
Britney Spears saw her children during a weekend visit to Promises, People magazine reports. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:52:21 GMT)

Britney's Emotional Rehab Reunion
Hard partying pop princess Britney Spears got a special surprise in rehab over the weekend: a visit from sons Sean Preston and Jayden James at the Promises rehab center in Malibu. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:37:25 GMT)

Drew's Lindsay warning
The 'Music and Lyrics' actress was a child star in 'E.T.' and entered rehab at 13 for drink and drug addiction - and is worried Lindsay will end up the same way, just older. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:08:56 GMT)

Attorneys: Being In Rehab Might Help Britney Keep The Kids
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- If Britney Spears completes a term in a rehab facility, it might help her become the primary custodian of her children. So says family law expert Jason Adess. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:28:17 GMT)

Federline & Sons Visit Spears In Rehab
Latest: Kevin Federline played the perfect estranged husband on Saturday evening when he took his baby sons to visit their troubled mother in rehab. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:17:36 GMT)

Spears Demands Entire Wing At Rehab Centre
Troubled pop star Britney Spears has reportedly demanded an entire wing at the California rehab centre where she is undergoing treatment be cleared - for her privacy. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:47:56 GMT)

We're not safer?
How the state spends its money to help drug abusers released from prison battle their addiction isn't making Kansas communities safer, a Junction City law official on Monday told the Kansas Secretary of Corrections. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:54:06 GMT)

Privacy Laws Help Drug Seekers
GRAND RAPIDS — A federal law meant to safeguard medical records may actually be making it easier for prescription drug addicts. Kevin Rowland has been clean five years. But before he hit rock bottom, he hit doctor's offices and emergency rooms saying whatever he had to, in order to get drugs. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:01:14 GMT)

Raptors Go To Rehab In Arkansas
“It had a big gash in his chest, a toe was hanging off,” says Rodney Paul as he describes what happened to the red tail hawk he holds. Paul helps save the birds of prey at Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas. Someone found the one he showed off in a field in Marion with a crippled foot. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:13:16 GMT)

Are Vaccines for Addiction on the Horizon?
Therapies that block the high of addictive drugs are finally making their way from the lab into reality. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:14:54 GMT)

In Focus: Bored to Death: Chronically Bored People Exhibit Higher Risk-Taking Behavior
An ill-understood emotion may play a role in everything from drug addiction to how satisfied we are with our lives. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:53:29 GMT)

Young Adult Drug Rehab Residents from Gatehouse Academy Learn the Meaning of Giving
Gatehouse Academy uses service work to teach young adult drug rehab residents the meaning of giving. [PR.com - February 27, 2007] (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:12:32 GMT)

Report: Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences Unfair To Blacks
A new report said Maryland's mandatory sentences for repeat drug offenders disproportionately imprison blacks and don't necessarily deter crime. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:44:08 GMT)

Special training offered by mental health board
Editor's note: The Crawford Marion Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMH Board) is statutorily responsible for funding, evaluation, planning and monitoring of public mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services in Crawford and Marion Counties. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:36:57 GMT)

San Antonio Fighting Back, Inc. to Showcase HBO's New Documentary ADDICTION at 'Town Hall Meeting'
HBO has produced ADDICTION, a hard- hitting, 14-part, multi-media documentary series to draw attention to this very misunderstood medical disease. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:43:00 GMT)

'The Lushan Addiction': An Action-Packed Tale of Intrigue, Espionage and Revenge
In "The Lushan Addiction" , author Warren Shulman weaves a saga of intrigue, espionage and revenge that includes a fallen agent's return to the fold, his love of two women and the vengeance of his sworn enemy. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:47:00 GMT)

Pop Tarts: Kevin Federline Visits Britney Spears in Rehab
Pop Tarts: Kevin Federline visits ex-wife Britney Spears in rehab, the U.K. Sunday Mirror reports. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:22:01 GMT)

'Do Not Disturb' Spears in Rehab
Spears Books Entire Wing for Herself at Promises Rehab Facility (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:07:29 GMT)

Do Not Disturb: Britney Books Entire Wing at Rehab Center
The troubled Britney Spears may be in rehab, but even behind closed doors she's raising a stir. MSNBC reports the pop star booked an entire wing for herself at the posh Malibu clinic Promises where she is undergoing treatment. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:07:33 GMT)

UN drug watchdog ignores HIV, rights groups say
The U.N. drug control watchdog is hindering efforts to fight the global AIDS pandemic and the agency should be independently reviewed, human rights groups and a former U.N. AIDS envoy said on Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:28:18 GMT)

Senators weigh tobacco regulation bill
It is time to rein in the addiction and harm caused by tobacco products, lawmakers were told Tuesday as they reviewed legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate tobacco products. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:39:32 GMT)

Britney's rehab friend
Britney Spears is "doing great" in rehab, according to actor Daniel Baldwin. Daniel, 46, claims he bumped into the troubled 'Toxic' singer at Malibu's Promises rehab centre as he was leaving the facility after completing his own treatment for drug addictions. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:10:51 GMT)

Mexican drug gains U.S. following
Native Americans have known about the therapeutic powers of "divine sage" for centuries, and it is still legal in most parts of the United States. But there are moves afoot to outlaw what some describe as a mind-altering drug similar to LSD. (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:11:35 GMT)

Spears Rehab Request
Britney is back in rehab and wants to be as secluded as possible while attending. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:05:35 GMT)

Britney's Privacy Demands in Rehab
Britney Spears reportedly demanded an entire wing to herself at the Promises rehab facility in Malibu. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:06:25 GMT)

Wade to choose surgery or rehab by end of week
Miami guard Dwyane Wade intends to decide by the end of the week whether he'll rehabilitate his dislocated left shoulder and try to return to the Heat lineup or have season-ending surgery to repair the joint. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:26:16 GMT)

Wade to pick rehab course by end of week
WASHINGTON -- Miami guard Dwyane Wade intends to decide by the end of the week whether he'll rehabil... (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:50:23 GMT)

Man Takes Journey From Drug Addict To BPCC Honor Student And Mascot
A cheerleader and mascot for Bossier Parish Community College, an honor role student, and a homecoming king. It's difficult to imagine but just 15 months ago Chris Brannon was a drug addict, addicted to crystal meth. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:12:02 GMT)

Movie Review: Half Nelson
Combined Rating: 83% (S:84%; P:83%) - Ryan Gosling has truly arrived. But, Half Nelson is no revelation, atleast not to me. I knew this kid was going to be great one day and that day has simply arrived. A riveting, emotional, turbulent performance that is never overstated, Gosling in Half Nelson paints a human portrait of addiction that illustrates all that is wrong with our drug culture. Drug ... (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:12:10 GMT)

Benson Is Finding Rehab to Be a Pain
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kris Benson says he continues to feel pain in his injured right shoulder after almost a week of rehabilitation. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:27:14 GMT)

Wade leaning to rehab
Heat guard may delay surgery on injured shoulder WASHINGTON · Heat guard Dwyane Wade gave a strong indication Tuesday that he plans to return from his dislocated left shoulder before the end of the season. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:31:13 GMT)

Once a solution to addiction, methadone's now a problem
Methadone, a potent opiate once used to treat heroin addicts, is increasingly being abused by drug users searching for a cheap way to get high, say physicians and federal drug officials. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:16:48 GMT)

Anastasio pleads not guilty, hopes to avoid prison
FORT EDWARD, N.Y. -- Vermont music legend Trey Anastasio is fighting substance addiction and is prepared to accept consequences from his arrest late last year on drug and impaired-driving charges, his attorney said Tuesday at the performer's arraignment in upstate New York. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:23:56 GMT)

Web of Addiction?
If you’re reading this article on the Internet, you may have exposed yourself to something that is potentially addictive. According to some in the medical and psychological professional world, Internet addiction is a real and growing danger. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:48:06 GMT)

Phish frontman pleads not guilty to drug charges
FORT EDWARD, N.Y. -- Arrested on drug charges during a Dec. 15 traffic stop, former Phish singer Trey Anastasio pleaded not guilty Tuesday and was released on bail. ... - Associated Press (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:15:34 GMT)

Britney tackles rehab with a wing and a prayer
Britney Spears is going about rehab in style — and privacy. The singer booked an entire wing at Promises, the Malibu, Calif., clinic where she’s hoping to undergo detox, London’s Sun reports. "It will cost her hundreds of thousands," one source said. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:28:57 GMT)

'Do Not Disturb' Spears in Rehab
Britney Spears reportedly payed hundreds of thousands of dollars to secure her privacy at Promises rehab facility in Malibu. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:21:25 GMT)

Heroin addiction program in Audubon
The Audubon Police Department is sponsoring a heroin and drug addiction awareness program on March 22 and 23 at the high school. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:58:50 GMT)

Rehab dollars
The clientele base is rapidly increasing along a 94-mile railroad line that runs from Hanley Falls east to Norwood. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:20:25 GMT)

Downey Jr's Rehab Helped Him With New Movie
Robert Downey Jr claims his time spent in rehab helped him during the filming of new movie Zodiac - because it was like working on a forced labour camp. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:02:36 GMT)

360 View: Rehab vs. Punishment
And now onto 360 View, our nightly in-depth look at significant issues facing the valley. All this week, we're focusing on crime in the area. Tonight, Gerry Ricciutti looks at the issue of Rehab versus Punishment, with some of the alternatives now being used for those who break the law. (Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:47:56 GMT)