Addiction Recovery News 03/2007 (Page 4)
Rehab program allows inmates to give back (Point Pleasant Register)
LAKIN - There is a new group of residents at the Lakin Correctional Facility for Women. But these have four legs. Since last November, inmates at the center have been participating in a program called Rover Rehab, which allows them to train dogs to work with those who have special needs.
(Mar 7, 2007)
Drug czar to visit N.O. school that drug-tests students (KPLC)
NEW ORLEANS When De La Salle High School resumed drug testing after Hurricane Katrina, officials were surprised to find that eight percent of the student body tested positive for marijuana or other illegal substances.
(Mar 7, 2007)
Drug czar to visit N.O. school that drug-tests students (KATC 3 Lafayette)
NEW ORLEANS When De La Salle High School resumed drug testing after Hurricane Katrina, officials were surprised to find that eight percent of the student body...
(Mar 7, 2007)
Britney Spears: Trouble In Rehab? (AccessHollywood)
LOS ANGELES (March 7, 2007) – She's only been in residence a short time, but reports have already begun to surface suggesting Britney Spears may be struggling with rehab. Sources tell US Weekly that the pop singer has been "getting in tons of trouble" since she checked into Malibu-based...
(Mar 7, 2007)
Drug Czar To Visit N.O. School That Drug-Tests Students (WDSU.com)
When De La Salle High School resumed drug testing after Hurricane Katrina, officials were surprised to find that 8 percent of the student body tested positive for marijuana or other illegal substances.
(Mar 8, 2007)
AH: Britney chafing at rehab, US Weekly reports (MSNBC)
She's only been in residence a short time, but reports have already begun to surface suggesting Britney Spears may be struggling with rehab.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Committee sets date for public forum on community violence (Dayton Daily News)
The Montgomery County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services is joining in the discussion about the problem of community violence.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Grafton takes alternate route in drug battle (New Hampshire Union Leader)
Next month, Grafton County will launch an alternative sentencing program that uses treatment, frequent drug testing and mandatory job requirements to keep nonviolent drug offenders out of jails.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Britney Spears Struggling in Rehab (News Channel 6 Paducah)
Troubled pop star Britney Spears is struggling to cope with life in rehab and her family is worried she may drop out of treatment, according to media reports.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Cody crowd sees graphic meth presentation (Billings Gazette)
CODY - Many have heard the statistics and official accounts of the dangers of methamphetamine, but the horrors of the drug were personalized Tuesday when former meth users spoke about their battles with addiction.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Cody crowd sees graphic meth presentation (Billings Gazette)
CODY - Many have heard the statistics and official accounts of the dangers of methamphetamine, but the horrors of the drug were personalized Tuesday when former meth users spoke about their battles with addiction. "I never planned on being an addict, ...
(Mar 8, 2007)
Szoke bothered by negative publicity on his retire/rehire (Dayton Daily News)
DAYTON — Joe Szoke said he struggles not to be bitter over negative publicity about his retirement and rehiring as executive director of the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services, and a payout he received from the county last year.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Robbie Williams leaves rehab (EARTHtimes.org)
Pop singer Robbie Williams has checked out of rehab, his spokeswoman confirmed yesterday. However there was no reason given on why Williams checked out prematurely.
(Mar 8, 2007)
National Study: Treat Addiction to Prescription Pain Medications (Kansas City InfoZine)
Researchers funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, are launching the first large-scale national study evaluating a treatment for addiction to prescription opioid analgesics (i.e., painkillers) such as Vicodin and OxyContin.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Study: Britain's drug policy has failed (AP via Yahoo! News)
Britain's drug policy has failed and should be replaced with a system that recognizes drinking and smoking can cause more harm than some illegal drugs, according to an independent study published Thursday.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Atlanta to Showcase HBO's New Documentary ADDICTION at 'Town Hall Meeting' (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
HBO has produced ADDICTION, a hard- hitting, 14-part, multi-media documentary series to draw attention to this very misunderstood medical disease.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Addiction documentary features Austin teens (News 8 Austin)
Some Austin teens in recovery are a part of a revolutionary new project by HBO Films. The 14-part documentary series called Addiction shines an even brighter light on drug and alcohol addiction. The first episode debuts March 15 on HBO.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Rehab Is Rocky For Britney Spears (CBS 4 Miami)
Britney Spears has been in Promises rehab center in Malibu for two weeks now, after two other visits that lasted less than a day. Slideshow: "It Girls" Gone Bad Slideshow: Famous Celebrity Crushes
(Mar 8, 2007)
Addiction documentary features Austin teens (News 8 Austin)
A revolutionary 14-part HBO documentary about addiction features a segment on adolescent addiction with Austin kids.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Rehab Is Rocky For Britney Spears (CBS 2 Los Angeles)
Britney Spears has been in Promises rehab center in Malibu for two weeks now, after two other visits that lasted less than a day. Slideshow: "It Girls" Gone Bad Slideshow: Famous Celebrity Crushes
(Mar 8, 2007)
Atlanta to Showcase HBO's New Documentary ADDICTION at 'Town Hall Meeting' (Broadcast Newsroom)
ATLANTA , March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- HBO has produced ADDICTION, a hard- hitting, 14-part, multi-media documentary series to draw attention to this very misunderstood medical disease.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Study: UK Drug Policy Is Failure (Time Magazine)
Britain's drug policy has failed and should be replaced with a system that recognizes drinking and smoking can cause more harm than some illegal drugs, according to an independent study
(Mar 8, 2007)
Study: UK Drug Policy Is Failure (Time Magazine)
Britain's drug policy has failed and should be replaced with a system that recognizes drinking and smoking can cause more harm than some illegal drugs, according to an independent study
(Mar 8, 2007)
NIDA Study Seeks Treatment for Prescription Drug Addiction (Join Together Online)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has launched what's being called the first large-scale national study aimed at developing treatments for addiction to prescription pain medications like OxyContin and Vicodin.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Woman Blames Drug Habit for Robberies (WNEP 16 Pennsylvania)
A woman already charged with two robberies was charged with a third today. In court papers she said she did the crimes to pay for her drug habit.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen heads to rehab (USA Today)
Just in -- a statement from Eddie Van Halen announcing that he's going to rehab: I would like Van Halen fans to know how much I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Without you there is no Van...
(Mar 8, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen Enters Rehab (antiMUSIC)
(PR) The long awaited Van Halen reunion tour will be even longer-awaited -- Eddie Van Halen has checked himself into alcohol-related rehab.
(Mar 8, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen Jumps to Rehab (E! Online)
What began as a year of celebration is quickly turning sour for Van Halen. Founder and resident guitar god Eddie Van Halen has checked into rehab, according to a statement on his namesake band's Website Thursday, just days before VH was due to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "I have always and will always feel a responsibility to give you my best. At the moment I do not ...
(Mar 9, 2007)
Report: British drug policies failed (AP via Yahoo! News)
Britain's drug policy has failed and should be replaced with a system that recognizes drinking and smoking can cause more harm than some illegal drugs, according to an independent study published Thursday.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen Heading To Rehab (MTV Music Television)
Roughly a month after saying that rehearsing with a reunited Van Halen felt like "pure magic," Eddie Van Halen announced he's entering rehab.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen enters rehab (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen said on Thursday he would enter rehab "to work on myself," a move that appears to rule out a reunion by his troubled band when it is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next week.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen checks into rehab (14 WFIE Evansville)
UNDATED Guitarist Eddie Van Halen has checked into rehab. He has posted a statement on the Van Halen band Web site saying he has always felt a responsibility to fans to...
(Mar 9, 2007)
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen checks into rehab (KOIN News 6 Portland)
UNDATED Guitarist Eddie Van Halen has checked into rehab. He has posted a statement on the Van Halen band Web site saying he has always felt a responsibility to fans to give them his best, and at the moment he cannot do that.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen enters rehab (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Eddie Van Halen said on Thursday he would enter rehab "to work on myself," a move that appears to rule out a reunion by his troubled band when it is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next week.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen Enters Rehab (WPVI-TV Philadelphia)
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen has checked into rehab.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Addiction begins at a young age, panel says (Pasadena Star-News)
PASADENA - School officials, community activists and a panel of teens and young adults in recovery from substance abuse reached out to parents and peers at John Muir High School Wednesday evening, talking about the prevalence of drug culture in schools.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen says he plans to enter rehab (The San Francisco Examiner)
LOS ANGELES - Eddie Van Halen said Thursday he will enter rehab for unspecified reasons.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen says he'll enter rehab (AP via Yahoo! News)
Eddie Van Halen has said he will enter rehab for unspecified reasons.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen Says He'll Enter Rehab (The Houma Courier)
Eddie Van Halen has said he will enter rehab for unspecified reasons. In a statement addressed to fans Thursday on Van Halen's Web site, the guitarist said he decided to seek treatment because "at the moment I do not feel that I can give you my best."
(Mar 9, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen Says He'll Enter Rehab (ABC News)
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen Announces Plans to Enter Rehab for Unspecified Reasons
(Mar 9, 2007)
Not guilty plea in drug death (Daily Herald)
A man charged with supplying a Lake Zurich woman with the drug that led to her death pleaded not guilty Thursday in Lake County circuit court. Jason Brasic, 23, of 1119 Jackson Ave., Wauconda, faces a mandatory prison sentence of six to 30 years if convicted of drug-induced homicide.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen to Enter Rehab (Fox News)
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen said that he will be entering rehab for unspecified reasons, according to a statement on his website on Thursday.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Web of Addiction? (Hartford Advocate)
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.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen Checks Into Rehab (The Boston Channel)
Guitarist Eddie Van Halen has checked into rehab.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Four graduate from Jackson County Drug Court (Mississippi Press)
PASCAGOULA -- The Jackson County Drug Court conducted a graduation Thursday afternoon at the Jackson County Courthouse. Circuit Judge Robert Krebs presided as four people completed the program and spoke about how the Drug Court program chang-ed their lives.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Web of Addiction? (Hartford Advocate)
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.
(Mar 9, 2007)
The Ins and Outs of Britney's Rehab (E! Online via Yahoo! News)
Britney Spears seems to be sticking it out in rehab—most of the time.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen says he'll enter rehab (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Eddie Van Halen has said he will enter rehab for unspecified reasons. In a statement addressed to fans Thursday on Van Halen's Web site, the guitarist said he decided to seek treatment because "at the moment I do not feel that I can give you my best."
(Mar 9, 2007)
Drug court proposal may lighten legal load (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)
If funding is approved by the Legislature, a new intensive treatment program could be used as a last resort before incarceration for the area’s most serious drug law offenders.
(Mar 9, 2007)
Eddie Van Halen checking into rehab (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Eddie Van Halen is to go into rehab, the American hard rocker said in a statement on his website, amid uncertainty over a planned reunion tour with former lead singer David Lee Roth later this year.
(Mar 9, 2007)
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