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Fictive learning may play a role in addiction
"What might have been" or fictive learning affects the brain and plays an important role in the choices individuals make, and may play a role in addiction, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers and others in a report that appears online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Thu, 17 May 2007 00:15:33 GMT)

Briefs: Phillies' Howard nears rehab start
Wednesday's MLB news briefs: Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, on the 15-day disabled list with a left quadriceps strain, started running and could begin a rehab assignment next week. (Thu, 17 May 2007 00:51:41 GMT)

Phils MVP Howard runs, set for rehab assignment
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, on the 15-day disabled list with a left quadriceps strain, started running Wednesday and could begin a rehab assignment next week. (Thu, 17 May 2007 01:10:21 GMT)

Notes: Lester to resume rehab
Notes: Lester to resume rehab (Thu, 17 May 2007 01:34:12 GMT)

Tully team wins annual drug quiz competition
Six students from Tully Central School District were named champions of the 21st annual Eckerd Drug Quiz show earlier this month. This is the third year in a row Tully has made it to the final four, said Superintendent Karl Pritts. (Thu, 17 May 2007 04:07:32 GMT)

Hamels, Phils top Brewers; Howard to rehab with BlueClaws
Cole Hamels came up short in his bid for a perfect game, but Philadelphia completed its season-long climb to .500. (Thu, 17 May 2007 08:39:23 GMT)

Ohio's high court suspends rights lawyer's license over drug use
Cincinnati- The Ohio Supreme Court has temporarily suspended the law license of a civil-rights lawyer who has acknowledged his recent addiction to painkillers and cocaine and its effect on his performance in court. (Thu, 17 May 2007 08:54:24 GMT)

Phillies' Howard set for rehab
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, who has been sidelined with a left quadriceps strain, will begin a rehab assignment in the minors next week. (Thu, 17 May 2007 14:46:41 GMT)

Ryan Howard to Rehab with BlueClaws
LAKEWOOD, N.J. - 2006 National League MVP and 2002 Lakewood BlueClaws first baseman Ryan Howard will have a rehab assignment at FirstEnergy Park May 23rd and 24th. (Thu, 17 May 2007 15:07:11 GMT)

SOUTH AFRICA: The drug trade's bitter taste
Source: IRIN South Africans are changing their hard-drug habits, but the fallout from substance abuse remains the same: the destruction of lives, families and communities. (Thu, 17 May 2007 16:34:52 GMT)

Former Clinton nursing home worker gets probation in drug theft case
TODAY: (Updated 12:27 p.m.) CLINTON, Iowa — A former Clinton nursing home employee was sentenced to three years of probation Thursday after pleading guilty to taking prescription drugs from her employer to support her drug habit. (Thu, 17 May 2007 17:38:26 GMT)

Clemens has last workout before rehab start
Roger Clemens spent almost four hours working out at the Yankees' minor league complex Thursday, one day before his first minor league start. (Thu, 17 May 2007 19:25:39 GMT)

Rehab center unable to save eagle
They aren’t all happy endings at Wings of Wonders. Earlier this spring, the bird rehab center in Empire was brought into the case of an adult bald eagle who was hit by a car south of Mesick. The big female was likely 6 years old or older, believes center director Rebecca Lessard. (Thu, 17 May 2007 19:43:37 GMT)

Madson to rehab out of 'pen
RHP Ryan Madson will make rehab appearances with the Reading Phillies on Friday (7:05) and Sunday (1:05) vs. Portland. He will pitch out of the bullpen and not start for an inning or two as was announced yesterday. (Thu, 17 May 2007 20:07:41 GMT)

Howie Day Back In Rehab
US singer/songwriter HOWIE DAY is reportedly back in rehab, just one month after he checked out of California's Promises facility. Day met Britney Sp (Fri, 18 May 2007 01:16:21 GMT)

Addiction impact to be discussed
Milwaukee will join other cities across the country in a frank discussion about addiction, the impact that alcohol... (Fri, 18 May 2007 03:25:23 GMT)

Jennings solid in first rehab outing
Jennings solid in first rehab outing (Fri, 18 May 2007 04:22:54 GMT)

The Reliable Source
A pileup of celebrity advocates in town yesterday presented some hard choices. Did we want to hear a dignified and beloved two-time Oscar winner describe her struggles with osteoporosis? Or watch a scruffy boy-bander known for rehab, family squabbles and starlet girlfriends try to save the dolphins? (Fri, 18 May 2007 06:18:08 GMT)

Embera Scientific Advisory Board is Formed with Distinguished Professors Renowned in Addiction Research
Charles O'Brien, MD, Phd; Kathleen Brady, MD, PhD and Rajita Sinha, PhD have joined Embera's newly formed Scientific Advisory Board and will lend their expertise to the company as they begin the drug development process for a novel product to treat addiction. (Fri, 18 May 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Cocker Physically Damaged By Drug And Alcohol Addiction
Singer JOE COCKER was "physically damaged" after his performances in the 1970s because of his drug and alcohol addiction. The Up Where We Belong star (Fri, 18 May 2007 07:16:31 GMT)

Robberies aided drug use, man says
WHEATON -- An area man who claimed he turned to robbery to bankroll his drug addiction faces a mandatory prison term in connection with two of his crimes. (Fri, 18 May 2007 09:34:55 GMT)

Britney's rehab flame, Howie Day, checks into rehab, again
Washington, May 18 (ANI): Pop star Britney Spears' rehab flame, singer Howie Day of 'Collide' fame, has reportedly checked into rehab again. The 26-year-old, who met the Toxic singer at the Promises Rehab Clinic, had checked out of the facility only a month ago. A source said that the singer decided that he needed to do some more time in rehab because he had many more issues to deal ... (Fri, 18 May 2007 10:00:35 GMT)

Britney's rehab flame, Howie Day, checks into rehab, again
Washington, May 18 : Pop star Britney Spears' rehab flame, singer Howie Day of 'Collide' fame, has reportedly checked into rehab again. The 26-year-old, who met the Toxic singer at the Promises Rehab Clinic, had checked out of the facility only a month ago. (Fri, 18 May 2007 11:05:12 GMT)

America needs to break its addiction to oil
Our nation is an addict, and our drug is oil. Of course, it wasn't always this way. We were clean once, and, like most addicts, our addiction began slowly, gradually, until it eventually overwhelmed us. (Fri, 18 May 2007 11:28:18 GMT)

Smith begins rehab from knee operation
Graeme Smith has undergone surgery on his left knee and now faces a careful period of rehab before he will be considered for a return to action. (Fri, 18 May 2007 15:49:02 GMT)

Baby fox dies while in rehab at local nature center
Baby fox dies while in rehab at local nature center (Fri, 18 May 2007 18:29:58 GMT)

New drug class to broaden treatment options for insomnia
Estimated to be worth $6.1 billion in 2006, the insomnia market is set to grow to $7.7 billion by 2016. This growth will be driven by the continued uptake of existing brands such as Sanofi-Aventiss Ambien CR and the entrance of a new drug class, the serotonin antagonists, which represent the most significant improvement on currently available treatments in some years. (Sat, 19 May 2007 02:16:58 GMT)

George Michael says global weed addiction can heal the world!
London, May 19 (ANI): Troubled British pop star George Michael believes that the world would be a better place if more people smoked marijuana. In a recent interview with ITV chat show host Michael Parkinson, Michael even admitted that he is addicted to prescription drugs. "I'm not going to pretend that my drug of choice is not marijuana, because it is. We could sit here with any number ... (Sat, 19 May 2007 07:11:55 GMT)

Smith begins rehab from knee operation
South African faces spell on the sidelines (Sat, 19 May 2007 07:45:54 GMT)

Wild Bird Rehab Haven Needs New Home
HAWAII KAI (KHNL)- They spend their time helping save Hawaii's wild birds. Now, they need your help. The Wild Bird Rehab Haven is looking for a new home. The non-profit works out of Pucks Alley right now, but its lease is up at the end of this month. (Sat, 19 May 2007 08:17:08 GMT)

Paint the Town comes out in force on rehab week
Northside resident Georgia Witsell had been on the city's home repair waiting list for five years to have an old, leaky roof replaced. Witsell, 79, lives on a fixed income and was unable to afford a new roof. (Sat, 19 May 2007 08:26:33 GMT)

George: My Habit
GEORGE Michael has confessed he is caught up in a spiral of prescription drug addiction - taking one to balance out another. (Sat, 19 May 2007 09:15:51 GMT)

George: Me & Drugs
By NICOLA METHVEN, TV Editor GEORGE Michael has confessed he is caught up in a spiral of prescription drug addiction, taking one type after another to balance out their effects. (Sat, 19 May 2007 09:15:58 GMT)

George Michael Admits Drug Addiction
Troubled star George Michael has revealed he is addicted to prescription drugs. (Sat, 19 May 2007 10:04:55 GMT)

Chilly weather but spicy eats at Rehab cookoff
MANSFIELD -- Jana Mulherin felt like having a night out. "I think everybody's ready for summer," the Mansfield woman said Friday at the Rehab Center's Chili and Hot Wings Cookoff at Snow Trails. "We came down to see what the chili cookoff was like." (Sat, 19 May 2007 11:09:07 GMT)

Reds' star rookie taken to hospital in ambulance
CLEVELAND -- Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder Josh Hamilton , who has made an inspiring comeback from alcohol and drug addiction, was taken to a hospital Saturday with a stomach problem. Hamilton was transported by ambulance to Luthera... (Sat, 19 May 2007 19:32:01 GMT)

Reds' Hamilton suffers stomach ailment
Cincinnati rookie outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has made an inspiring comeback from alcohol and drug addiction, was taken to a hospital Saturday with a stomach problem. (Sat, 19 May 2007 20:09:36 GMT)

Reds outfielder Hamilton in the hospital
Cincinnati rookie outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has made an inspiring comeback from alcohol and drug addiction, was taken to a hospital Saturday with a stomach problem. (Sat, 19 May 2007 20:12:59 GMT)

Reds' Josh Hamilton taken to hospital with stomach disorder
Cincinnati rookie outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has made an inspiring comeback from alcohol and drug addiction, was taken to a hospital Saturday with a stomach problem, the club said. A Reds spokesman said Hamilton was diagnosed with gastroenteritis, an inflammation or infection of the gastrointestinal tract. Hamilton returned to the team's downtown hotel and was resting. (Sat, 19 May 2007 20:36:23 GMT)

Braves' Aybar treated at rehab clinic
Boston — Suspended Braves infielder Willy Aybar is a patient in a substance-abuse rehabilitation clinic, a baseball official familiar with the situation told the Journal-Constitution on Saturday. The length of his stay is supposed to be determined by doctors there, according to the official, who would not disclose the location and would speak only on condition of anonymity. The Braves have not ... (Sat, 19 May 2007 22:10:42 GMT)

BoSox's Lester sent to Pawtucket for more rehab
The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Josh Beckett on the disabled list Saturday, and recalled righty Devern Hansack from Triple-A Pawtucket in time for him to start the second game of a day-night doubleheader against Atlanta. (Sun, 20 May 2007 00:25:21 GMT)

Beckett to DL, Hansack recalled, Lester continues rehab
BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Josh Beckett on the disabled list Saturday, and rec... (Sun, 20 May 2007 00:50:35 GMT)

Skynyrd rules, but Williams looks ready for rehab
Usually when Lynyrd Skynyrd plays a concert these days, a fan can be assured he's within spitting distance of a slot machine, rib stand or hog barn - not sitting in a basketball arena with a $67 ticket stub in his pocket. (Sun, 20 May 2007 05:07:54 GMT)

O'Malley's veto a big setback to drug reform
Dan Rodricks Six weeks ago, it looked as if the governor of Maryland was willing to inject some common sense into the costly and asinine war on drugs. Instead of forcing low-level drug dealers to serve a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison -- at a cost to Maryland taxpayers of $24,000 a year -- O'Malley appeared to support parole for these offenders after a couple of years behind bars. ... (Sun, 20 May 2007 07:59:14 GMT)

W.T. White Launches All-Out Assault on 'Cheese': When Drug Hit School, Principal Enlisted Everyone
By Tawnell D. Hobbs, The Dallas Morning News May 20--The teenage girl knew it was time to help rid W.T. White High School of the addictive heroin mix called "cheese." A student using the drug had told her of kids targeted by dealers to receive free hits, in hopes they'd get addicted. (Sun, 20 May 2007 08:17:58 GMT)

Animals get second chance with rehab
Burlington, Ia. - The cardboard box heaved and bumped as Anne Remmers reached in with leather-gloved hands. (Sun, 20 May 2007 09:12:42 GMT)

Walk nets $30,000 for drug center
VALPARAISO -- This year, the fourth annual Walk Away From Drugs had a specific fundraising goal. The approximately 50 volunteers participating in the downtown walk, sponsored by Community Action Drug Coalition, raised about $30,000 for Pathway Family Center. (Sun, 20 May 2007 09:18:19 GMT)

Summer of Love: 40 Years Later / Dr. David Smith
DR. DAVID SMITH, recently left the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic to start his own practice specializing in addiction medicine. THEN: An academic drug expert who happened to live on the edge of the Haight-Ashbury, Dr. Smith became transformed after an LSD... (Sun, 20 May 2007 11:47:06 GMT)

Seal rehab shutdown comes at bad time - harbor seal pup season
The shutdown of New England's largest seal rescue and rehabilitation organization as harbor seals begin having their pups has other organizations scrambling to fill the void. (Sun, 20 May 2007 16:21:58 GMT)

Rehab organization expands to Jefferson County
Rebuilding Together, a volunteer organization that rehabs homes for those in need, has expanded to Jefferson County. (Sun, 20 May 2007 17:19:46 GMT)

NL MVP Howard eyes return this week after rehab stint
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - NL MVP Ryan Howard, on the disabled list with a left quadriceps strain, fielded grounders today and is on target to return to the Philadelphia Phillies this week in Atlanta. (Sun, 20 May 2007 23:44:07 GMT)

NL MVP Howard eyes return this week after rehab stint
PHILADELPHIA -- NL MVP Ryan Howard , on the disabled list with a left quadriceps strain, field grounders Sunday and is on target to return to the Philadelphia Phillies this week. SPORTSBETTING.com lists the Phillies at +1500 to win the NL Pennan... (Sun, 20 May 2007 23:46:51 GMT)

NL MVP Howard eyes return this week after rehab stint
Associated Press - May 20, 2007 7:44 PM ET PHILADELPHIA (AP) - NL MVP Ryan Howard, on the disabled list with a left quadriceps strain, fielded grounders today and is on target to return to the... (Sun, 20 May 2007 23:49:29 GMT)

Hensley goes four innings in rehab start
Clay Hensley's first rehab start ended with manager Rick Renteria's 500th career win as Portland topped Las Vegas, 7-2, in Sunday's rain-shortened game. (Mon, 21 May 2007 02:22:25 GMT)

NL MVP Howard eyes return this week after rehab stint
NL MVP Ryan Howard, on the disabled list with a left quadriceps strain, fielded grounders Sunday and is on target to return to the Philadelphia Phillies this week. (Mon, 21 May 2007 02:34:29 GMT)

Rallying to Keep Rehab Center Open
Folks speak out about needed services. (Mon, 21 May 2007 02:39:24 GMT)

Rehab group shutdown comes at bad time for pups
WESTBROOK, Maine – The shutdown of New England's largest seal rescue and rehabilitation organization as harbor seals begin having their pups has other organizations scrambling to fill the void. ... - By DAVID SHARP The Associated Press (Mon, 21 May 2007 04:11:05 GMT)

South African drug trade's bitter taste
South Africans are changing their hard-drug habits, but the fallout from substance abuse remains the same: the destruction of lives, families and communities. (Mon, 21 May 2007 05:30:56 GMT)

NL MVP Howard eyes return this week after rehab stint
PHILADELPHIA - NL MVP Ryan Howard, on the disabled list with a left quadriceps strain, field grounders Sunday and is on target to return to the Philadelphia Phillies this week. (Mon, 21 May 2007 06:05:28 GMT)

Actor Martin Sheen Speaks at Addiction Service’s Anniversary
A Berkeley-based service offering help to those plagued by drug and alcohol addictions celebrated its tenth anniversary Saturday night with a fundraising event hosted by actor Martin Sheen. (Mon, 21 May 2007 07:09:33 GMT)

Put to the test
More schools are asking students to take drug tests, saying it gives them a reason to 'say no.' Addiction experts contend results are unreliable. ONCE a year or so, Roy Tialavea is summoned from his classes at Oceanside High School to report to the athletic director's office bathroom. He receives a urine specimen cup and heads for a stall. (Mon, 21 May 2007 07:10:16 GMT)

Drug tests a hit with parents
The mother in Boulder, Colo., had been down this road with one child and swore she would never make a return trip. When she became suspicious her youngest son was trying drugs, she went to Walgreens, plunked down $38 for a home drug-test kit and told him to pee in a cup. (Mon, 21 May 2007 08:33:45 GMT)

Home drug abuse report worries PM
The Prime Minister says he is distressed by a new study which shows one in eight Australian children is exposed to binge drinking and drug abuse at home. (Mon, 21 May 2007 09:09:40 GMT)

Seal rehab shutdown comes at bad time harbor seal pup season
Associated Press - May 21, 2007 5:45 AM ET WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) - The shutdown of New England's largest seal rescue organization is happening at the worst time of the year -- when harbor seals... (Mon, 21 May 2007 09:55:56 GMT)

Seal rehab shut down as new pups are born
WESTBROOK, Maine (AP) — The shutdown of New England's largest seal rescue and rehabilitation organization as harbor seals begin having their pups has other organizations scrambling to fill the void. (Mon, 21 May 2007 10:05:56 GMT)

Kotsay begins rehab today
Seems like it's been forever since Mark Kotsay has stepped onto the baseball field for live action. The A's center fielder will take his first steps toward recovery today as he suits up for Triple-A Sacramento to begin his rehab assignment when the River Cats take on the Salt Lake Bees. Kotsay is eligible for reinstatement to the A's roster on May 31st. (Mon, 21 May 2007 10:28:09 GMT)

Political mark on AFL drugs
THE AFL is bracing for an election-year battering as the Howard Government and federal Opposition square off over the league's "three strikes" policy for illicit drug use, against the backdrop of former West Coast captain Ben Cousins's battle with ice addiction. (Mon, 21 May 2007 14:00:00 GMT)

Prescription drug theft, abuse a growing problem
MARQUETTE — The growing problem of prescription drug theft was the focus of a recent public meeting in Marquette that included officials representativ... (Mon, 21 May 2007 14:45:41 GMT)

NIDA Offers Psychiatrists a Look at State-of-the-Science on Addiction and Mental Illnesses
The Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today challenged psychiatrists to learn more about the importance of substance abuse as a factor in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. (Mon, 21 May 2007 14:47:49 GMT)

Landis' ex-manager set to enter rehab
Floyd Landis' former manager was set to enter rehab Monday, a revelation made in the hours before the Tour de France champion was to take the witness stand for what promised to be a hostile cross-examination. (Mon, 21 May 2007 16:50:20 GMT)

Cycling star's former manager enters rehab
MALIBU - Floyd Landis' former manager was set to enter rehab Monday, a revelation made in the hours before the Tour de France champion was to take the witness stand for what promised to be a hostile cross-examination during an arbitration hearing to determine whether Landis could be stripped of his Tour championship. (Mon, 21 May 2007 17:30:20 GMT)

Landis' manager enters rehab
Floyd Landis' former manager was set to enter rehab Monday, a revelation made in the hours before the Tour de France champion was (Mon, 21 May 2007 17:39:28 GMT)

Former Landis manager enters rehab program
Floyd Landis' former manager was set to enter rehab Monday, a revelation made in the hours before the Tour de France champion was to take the witness stand for what promised to be a hostile cross-examination. Landis' new manager Brent Kay acknowledged Will Geoghegan is "entering a rehabilitation program today in an effort to address his problems." (Mon, 21 May 2007 18:34:31 GMT)

Geoghegan to rehab
The ongoing saga of Floyd Landis's business manager Will Geoghegan took another twist Monday when it was announced he was entering rehab. That news came via an e-mail letter from Dr. Brent Kay, who is stepping in to Geoghegan's role. (Mon, 21 May 2007 19:02:11 GMT)

Landis' Ex-Manager Reportedly Enters Rehab
The former manager of Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has reportedly entered rehab. (Mon, 21 May 2007 19:09:13 GMT)

Landis' ex-manager to enter rehab
MALIBU, Calif. — Floyd Landis' former manager was set to enter rehab today, a revelation made in the hours before the Tour de France champion was to take the witness stand for what promised to be a hostile cross-examination. (Mon, 21 May 2007 19:17:58 GMT)

Former Landis manager enters rehab
Floyd Landis's former manager was set to enter rehab, a revelation made in the hours before the Tour de France champion was to take the witness stand. (Mon, 21 May 2007 19:24:58 GMT)

Internet Drug Pushing Up Again
Title: Internet Drug Pushing Up Again Category: Health News Created: 5/21/2007 Last Editorial Review: 5/21/2007 (Mon, 21 May 2007 19:37:29 GMT)

Testimony continues, and former manager heads for rehab
While Floyd Landis' former manager prepared to enter rehab Monday, a friendly witness for Landis testified he had grave concerns about the evidence being used to prove the Tour de France champion's positive doping test. (Mon, 21 May 2007 20:39:41 GMT)

Landis' Ex-Manager Set to Enter Rehab
Floyd Landis' Former Manager Set to Enter Rehab Ahead of Cyclist Taking the Witness Stand (Mon, 21 May 2007 21:35:07 GMT)

Landis' Ex-Manager Reportedly Enters Rehab
The former manager of Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has reportedly entered rehab. (Mon, 21 May 2007 22:28:43 GMT)

What's Behind Addiction? -- ThirdAge
What's Behind Addiction? David had been a normal, happy child, growing up in an English seaside town. But by the time he was 18, he was miserable, withdrawn and rebellious. He skipped school, got angry when confronted, and stole from family and friends. (Mon, 21 May 2007 23:41:17 GMT)

Australian kids surrounded by drugs
A report showing one in eight children have parents with a substance addiction may underestimate the extent of the problem, Australia's drug advisory authority says. (Tue, 22 May 2007 01:20:15 GMT)

Urban: 'Rehab Helped Me Find The Real Keith Urban'
Urban: 'Rehab Helped Me Find The Real Keith Urban' (Tue, 22 May 2007 01:55:36 GMT)

New drug-treatment facility sought in southern Utah County
The time for needing two or maybe even three county-government sponsored drug treatment facilities in Utah County is here. In fact, depending on to whom you speak, it's been here for a while. (Tue, 22 May 2007 06:28:19 GMT)

Director Speaks on Substance Abuse Treatment, Addiction Treatment to UCLA's American Medical Students Association
Michael Cahlin was recently a guest speaker for the ASMA (American Students Medical Association), where he spoke of substance abuse treatment and addiction treatment to the premed chapter in Franz Hall on the UCLA campus. Cahlin is the academic director of Sober College. (Tue, 22 May 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Online Resource Helping Individuals Find effective Drug Rehab Programs Launches New Powerful Blogging Resource
While more and more individuals are turning to the web for information on drug rehab, RecoveryConnection.org introduces a new comprehensive blog updated daily by recovering addicts and drug rehab professional. (Tue, 22 May 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Daniels Fund boosts kids' Betty Ford program
Children with addicted parents are twice as likely to develop some type of drug or alcohol addiction as adults, experts say. (Tue, 22 May 2007 07:52:36 GMT)

Former Landis manager in rehab
MALIBU, Calif. -- While Floyd Landis' former manager prepared to enter rehab Monday, a friendly witness for Landis testified he had grave concerns about the evidence being used to prove the Tour de France champion's positive doping test. ... - Associated Press (Tue, 22 May 2007 08:05:53 GMT)

Psychiatrists Look at State-of-the-Science on Addiction and Mental Illnesses
Addiction is Key Topic at American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting (Tue, 22 May 2007 09:57:32 GMT)

Walker Shares Her Story of Addiction and Recovery
Jadah Walker has been through much in her short life. She is a recovering drug addict. Walker’s father, Kim, is currently serving a minimum of 10 years in prison for the second-degree murder of her drug-dealer boyfriend, James Hayward. (Tue, 22 May 2007 16:52:33 GMT)

Flat Rock cop charged in federal drug case
DETROIT --A Flat Rock police officer was arraigned in federal court in Detroit today on charges he illegally trafficked in prescription drugs and used a firearm in committing a drug offense. (Tue, 22 May 2007 20:08:13 GMT)

Ex-basketball star nearly beaten to death
Howard Porter, who reached the NBA then fell to drug addiction before renewing himself as a probation officer, clung to life Tuesday after being beaten.Porter, 58, disappeared Friday night from near his St. Paul home and was found Saturday morning in a Minneapolis alley, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported. St. Paul police said recent televised media reports that Porter was removed from life ... (Tue, 22 May 2007 21:14:24 GMT)

Addiction to gambling blamed for drug crimes
WAILUKU – Saying he sold methamphetamine in an attempt to pay off gambling debts, a 19-year-old Wailuku man was sentenced as a youthful offender last week to an eight-year prison term. (Tue, 22 May 2007 21:19:41 GMT)

Plant extract may block cannabis addiction
A compound derived from a plant in the buttercup family reduces rats' desire for marijuana and may provide a treatment for human addicts of the drug (Tue, 22 May 2007 21:31:50 GMT)

FEATURE-Iran, like the West, has a drugs problem
Source: Reuters By Fredrik Dahl TEHRAN, May 23 (Reuters) - Young Iranians queue for methadone to help end years of drug addiction. Elsewhere in the building, a pale, bearded man lies motionless on a bed, ... (Tue, 22 May 2007 23:14:34 GMT)

Iran, like the West, has a drugs problem
Young Iranians queue for methadone to help end years of drug addiction. Elsewhere in the building, a pale, bearded man lies motionless on a bed, his eyes closed, after starting detoxification. (Tue, 22 May 2007 23:43:52 GMT)

Fresh out of rehab, country singer Keith Urban greeted with alcohol in Australia
Country music singer and recovering alcoholic Keith Urban knew he was back in Australia when a Qantas flight attendant welcomed him with a bottle of wine. The Grammy winner and country music chart topper, who has publicly acknowledged a former addiction to cocaine, recently completed a three-month stint in rehab for alcohol abuse. Urban, 39, who grew up in Australia, was offered a complimentary ... (Wed, 23 May 2007 01:02:25 GMT)

Iran, like the West, has a drugs problem
Young Iranians queue for methadone to help end years of drug addiction. (Wed, 23 May 2007 01:06:00 GMT)

Nicole Richie in Rehab
Actress and celebutante Nicole Richie has entered rehab for treatment of an eating disorder and substance abuse, according to media reports. Sydney's Daily Telegraph claims the couple secretly split after attending the MTV Australia Video Music Awards last month. (Wed, 23 May 2007 03:18:42 GMT)

Jennings fights control in rehab outing
Jennings fights control in rehab outing (Wed, 23 May 2007 03:20:45 GMT)

Pharmacist charged in drug scam
A Johnstown pharmacist allegedly managed an elaborate drug-diversion scheme for years, using altered prescriptions and the names of an accomplice’s daughter and parents to feed his narcotics addiction. (Wed, 23 May 2007 03:26:32 GMT)

Nicole Richie reportedly in rehab
Nicole Richie. A dangerously emaciated Nicole Richie is in rehab. That’s the shocking claim of the National Enquirer and Star magazine, which are reporting this week that Richie is being treated for an eating disorder and substance abuse. (Wed, 23 May 2007 03:40:48 GMT)

Notes: Another rehab start for Hensley
Notes: Another rehab start for Hensley (Wed, 23 May 2007 03:50:49 GMT)

Notes: Another rehab start for Hensley
Notes: Another rehab start for Hensley (Wed, 23 May 2007 04:03:42 GMT)

A'S NOTEBOOK / Kotsay's Sacramento rehab is trouble-free, so far
Mark Kotsay woke up Tuesday feeling "the aches and pains of competition," and it was great news for the A's. Kotsay is two games into his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento and hopes to rejoin the A's June 1 for a game against the Twins at the... (Wed, 23 May 2007 04:38:31 GMT)

Lawyers make final pleas in drug killing
Lawyers for two Mingo County residents convicted in the 2005 murder of a federal drug informant asked federal jurors to spare their clients’ lives and sentence them to life in prison on Tuesday. (Wed, 23 May 2007 05:01:51 GMT)

Out of rehab, Australians greet Urban with wine
Fresh out of rehab, country singer Keith Urban greeted with alcohol in Australia. (Wed, 23 May 2007 05:20:19 GMT)

Nicole Richie in Rehab
Actress and celebutante Nicole Richie has entered rehab for treatment of an eating disorder and substance abuse, according to media reports. The news comes amid reports that Richie has split with rocker beau Joel Madden. (Wed, 23 May 2007 05:54:19 GMT)

Nicole Richie entered rehab for treatment of eating disorder and substance abuse
Nicole Richie makes media headlines again. The reality TV star and socialite was reported to have checked into rehab for treatment of an eating disorder and substance abuse. (Wed, 23 May 2007 06:06:22 GMT)

Cop faces drug charges
DETROIT -- A Flat Rock police officer was arraigned in federal court Tuesday on charges he illegally trafficked in prescription drugs and used a firearm in committing a drug offense. (Wed, 23 May 2007 06:13:45 GMT)

Now, Nicole Richie checks into rehab
Washington, May 23 (ANI): While Paris Hilton has been in news a lot lately, there has been a no-show for her best pal Nicole Richie, the reason being that she is in rehab reportedly to deal with anorexia and an addiction to pills. According to The National Enquirer and Star magazine, the 25-year-old, who has become stick thin to just 83 lbs, is taking treatment for her eating disorder and ... (Wed, 23 May 2007 06:43:00 GMT)

Family unaware of dead man's drug addiction
Family and friends of a man who died of an overdose were unaware he had a long-term drug addiction, an inquest has heard. (Wed, 23 May 2007 07:09:15 GMT)

Is Howard's rehab a draw, too?
Phillies slugger Ryan Howard is also working on rehab assignments, returning to the Lakewood (N.J.) BlueClaws to play two games, today and Thursday night, against the Hagerstown (Md.) Suns. But the reigning National League MVP's presence has not created the Internet fervor that The Rocket's has. (Wed, 23 May 2007 10:12:04 GMT)

Corzine pushes rehab, and his agenda
Governor Corzine says his once-broken body is healing well enough for him to push his rehab regimen and to start pushing the public on his plan to stabilize state finances. (Wed, 23 May 2007 10:56:25 GMT)

Rep: Nicole Richie Not in Rehab
Nicole Richie isn't in rehab; she's in Glendale. (Wed, 23 May 2007 11:22:51 GMT)

Pete Doherty before drug addiction took over
Before Kate Moss, The Libertines, Babyshambles, and drug addiction Pete Doherty was an average cocky teenager desperate to get his hands on his favourite band's new album (Wed, 23 May 2007 11:28:15 GMT)

Richie Is At Home Not In Rehab
Socialite NICOLE RICHIE has hit out at claims she is in rehab fighting anorexia and a lethal addiction to painkillers, insisting she is enjoying life (Wed, 23 May 2007 12:17:34 GMT)

General says buying Afghan drug crop would hurt Taliban
Western nations should club together to buy Afghanistan's drug crop and provide incentives to farmers to grow wheat instead, thereby starving the Taliban of funds, a U.S. general said. (Wed, 23 May 2007 12:52:00 GMT)

Maninder Singh gets bail, denies drug addiction charges
Former cricketer Maninder Singh, arrested for possessing cocaine, was today granted bail by a city court as the quantity of narcotics allegedly recovered from him was very small. (Wed, 23 May 2007 13:18:27 GMT)

High fliers treated at Thai drug rehab monastery
Source: Reuters By Ed Cropley THAM KRABOK, Thailand, May 23 (Reuters) - Besides its unique herbal potion and Buddhist mantras, Thailand's toughest rehab clinic offers Western addicts a chance to kick the ... (Wed, 23 May 2007 13:19:45 GMT)

FEATURE-Drug addicts vomit out their ills in Thai monastery
Source: Reuters By Ed Cropley THAM KRABOK, Thailand, May 23 (Reuters) - An obscure Buddhist monastery in central Thailand that advocates a secret herbal potion and ritual vomiting for drug addicts has become a ... (Wed, 23 May 2007 13:19:56 GMT)

Nicole Richie denies rehab reports
Nicole Richie denies reports that she is in rehab battling an addiction to painkillers. (Wed, 23 May 2007 13:49:52 GMT)

CELEBRITY ROLL CALL: Richie's Rehab Rumors & Myers' 'Mitty' Movie
Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans by Tommy VergasonMay 23, 2007NO REHAB FOR RICHIE: Nicole Richie's rep denies rumors that the "Simple Life" star has entered a rehabilitation facility, reports USMAGAZINE. COM. "She is not in rehab,” the rep reportedly tells US. “She is at home in Glendale. Sobriety... (Wed, 23 May 2007 14:14:44 GMT)

Drug addicts vomit out their ills in Thai monastery
An obscure Buddhist monastery in central Thailand that advocates a secret herbal potion and ritual vomiting for drug addicts has become a final source of hope for thousands of Thais and Westerners. (Wed, 23 May 2007 14:35:10 GMT)

Nicole Richie Is at Home, Not in Rehab
Socialite Nicole Richie has hit out at claims she is in rehab fighting anorexia and a lethal addiction to painkillers, insisting she is enjoying life at home. (Wed, 23 May 2007 15:19:28 GMT)

Drug-tripping Ozzy Osbourne thought horses talked to him
Ozzy Osbourne thought horses were talking to him when he took LSD. The former Black Sabbath rocker, who has battled drug and alcohol addiction for years, used to take so many drugs he began speaking to animals. (Wed, 23 May 2007 16:02:03 GMT)

Ophelia Ford to Rehab?
Eyewitness News Everywhere uncovers State Senator Ophelia Ford's family plans to go pick her up in Nashville and rush her into rehab. (Wed, 23 May 2007 18:13:59 GMT)

Rep: Nicole Richie Not in Rehab
Nicole Richie isn't in rehab; she's in Glendale. So said the "Simple Life" star's publicist Wednesday in response to tabloid reports that Paris Hilton's onscreen partner in hijinks was "back in rehab." "Yes, she did go see her therapist, but she is sober," Richie's rep, Nicole Perna, told E! News. "Sobriety is an ongoing process. She is not in rehab, [she] is home in Glendale. This is such ... (Wed, 23 May 2007 18:27:16 GMT)

High fliers treated at Thai drug rehab monastery
Besides its unique herbal potion and Buddhist mantras, Thailand's toughest rehab clinic offers Western addicts a chance to kick the habit far from the prying eyes of family, friends or the media. (Wed, 23 May 2007 19:16:27 GMT)

Addiction: Life in a Bottle
Whether it’s alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, addiction’s grasp can be hard to shake -- but it’s possible, and it’s worth it. (Wed, 23 May 2007 19:18:20 GMT)

NIDA Offers Psychiatrists A Look At State-of-the-Science On Addiction And Mental Illnesses
The Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today challenged psychiatrists to learn more about the importance of substance abuse as a factor in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. At the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Dr. [click link for full article] (Wed, 23 May 2007 19:18:29 GMT)

Phillies Ryan Howard bats well in rehab game
Consider Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard's first rehab game a smashing success. (Wed, 23 May 2007 19:47:33 GMT)

Howard hits homer in minor-league rehab
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard hit a game-winning home run and went 2-for-3 with four RBIs in a rehab start Wednesday at Class A Lakewood. (Wed, 23 May 2007 20:02:06 GMT)

Priory opens specialist addiction unit for children
Children as young as 12 are being treated in a new specialist addiction unit set up to deal with those hooked on alcohol and drugs. (Wed, 23 May 2007 23:18:52 GMT)

Howard goes deep in rehab stint
Howard goes deep in rehab stint (Thu, 24 May 2007 01:34:22 GMT)

Ophelia Ford's Family Wants Her In Rehab
| The family of State Senator Ophelia Ford wants to send the Memphis-based lawmaker to rehab. | | They say she has an alcohol problem. | | Ophelia Ford claims that's not true. | | Ophelia Ford's brother, Joe Ford, says he's coming to Nashville this weekend to convince his sister she needs help. | | “I don't know what that addiction is, like alcohol, but... (Thu, 24 May 2007 04:13:39 GMT)

Escondido drug, alcohol residential recovery center proposes second facility
OCEANSIDE -- An Escondido nonprofit that operates a residential drug and alcohol addiction recovery center has proposed opening a second facility next to Mission San Luis Rey Parish Church, but the plan is raising eyebrows. (Thu, 24 May 2007 04:41:08 GMT)

Nicole Richie slams rehab rumours
Washington, May 24 (ANI): Representatives for actress Nicole Richie have slammed recent reports that claimed that she had re-entered rehab to fight drug addiction. The actress' spokespersons were reacting to reports published in The National Enquirer and Star magazine, which suggested that she had started her stint at Beau Monde facility on May 11 to cope with anorexia and her dependence on ... (Thu, 24 May 2007 06:51:06 GMT)

TABLOIDS SWEAR NICOLE RICHIE IS BACK IN REHAB: But rep says it’s not true.
*Rival tabloids National Enquirer and Star magazine have both reported that Nicole Richie slipped up in her sobriety and returned to rehab more “helpless” than ever. But a rep for the “Simple Life” star tells TMZ.com that neither report is true. (Thu, 24 May 2007 07:13:59 GMT)

Meeting to address addiction issues
HUNTINGTON -- In an effort to spread awareness and education about drug and alcohol addiction, Prestera Center will co-sponsor a town hall meeting on addiction on May 29. (Thu, 24 May 2007 08:01:22 GMT)

Drug Court’s program claims over 80% success
More than 80 percent of the 1,400 defendants who have completed Amherst’s Drug Treatment Court program have remained drug free, Guy Marlette, a spokesman for the program said Wednesday. (Thu, 24 May 2007 11:25:53 GMT)