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A's Piazza to begin rehab assignment
Mike Piazza has no plans of interfering with the Oakland Athletics' winning ways of late when he gets back in the lineup. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:45:25 GMT)

Computer lab starts rehab at center
Defense company's investment targets troubled Robinwood It's a worn brick building surrounded by a well-used playground and basketball courts where most of the hoops are missing nets. But inside the Robinwood Community Center, youths and other residents can find a top-of-the-line computer laboratory with 10 19-inch flat screens, wireless Internet, printers and a projector. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:46:55 GMT)

'Nobody should have to suffer this'
Despite being a police officer, Jack Krecker didn't recognize the heroin addiction that helped take his son's life. Kate Patton is another parent who failed to see her child's drug use. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:13:09 GMT)

Briefs: Piazza to begin rehab with Triple-A club
OAKLAND, Calif. – Mike Piazza has no plans of interfering with Oakland’s winning ways of late when he gets back in the lineup. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:09:25 GMT)

Computer Lab Starts Rehab at Center: Defense Company's Investment Targets Troubled Robinwood
By Rochelle McConkie, The Baltimore Sun Jun. 17--It's a worn brick building surrounded by a well-used playground and basketball courts where most of the hoops are missing nets. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:10:23 GMT)

WildBird rehab center gives failing foul a second chance
HOUSTON - The young eagle crouched in the corner of the enclosure, scared. In better times she'd be soaring, but an injury and infection incapacitated the 15-pound raptor and threatened her life. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:13:28 GMT)

IUP to host addiction conference in July
IUP’s Mid-Atlantic Addiction Training Institute (MAATI) will hold its 19th annual summer school July 9-13, with topics to include treatment for children of all ages and especially high-risk youth. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:48:09 GMT)

Sheen asks Congress to fund drug court
Martin Sheen says a drug court saved the life of a friend of his who was self-destructing from drug and alcohol abuse. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:09:52 GMT)

Sheen Asks Congress to Fund Drug Court
Martin Sheen Asks Congress to Fund Drug Courts, Which Provide Addicts Alternatives to Prison (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:22:41 GMT)

Martin Sheen urges Congress to pay for drug courts
WASHINGTON (AP) - Martin Sheen says a drug court saved the life of a friend of his who was self-destructing from drug and alcohol abuse. The actor was in Washington this past week to urge Congress to provide funding for drug courts, which provide addicts with lifesaving alternatives to prison. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:45:05 GMT)

A's Piazza to ease back from DL as catcher, DH
The Oakland Athletics have decided to bring Piazza back from his stint on the disabled list as a catcher and a designated hitter, postponing the scheduled start of his rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Sacramento to give him more time to get his ar (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:10:21 GMT)

Sheen asks Congress to fund drug court
Martin Sheen says a drug court saved the life of a friend of his who was self-destructing from drug and alcohol abuse. The actor was in Washington this past week to urge Congress to provide funding for drug courts, which provide addicts with lifesaving alternatives to prison. Sheen told George Stephanopoulos in an interview that aired Sunday on ABC's "This Week" that he used his friend, whom he ... (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:19:08 GMT)

Piazza will catch for A's after DL stint
So much for the end of Mike Piazza's career as a catcher. The Oakland Athletics have decided to bring Piazza back from his stint on the disabled list as a catcher and a designated hitter, postponing the scheduled start of his rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Sacramento to give him more time to get his arm in shape. The 38-year-old Piazza has been sidelined since May 3 with a sprained right ... (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:21:31 GMT)

Rehab for terror-hit women, kids in J&K
The Union home ministry has initiated steps to set up a committee for rehabilitation of women and children affected by militancy in J&K. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:48:29 GMT)

Martin Sheen urges U.S. Congress to fund drug courts
Actor Martin Sheen urged U.S. legislators to provide funding for drug courts, an alternative to incarceration for addicts prone to committing crimes to support their habits. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:52:48 GMT)

No development before rehab: Kadam
Maharashtra relief and rehabilitation minister Patangrao Kadam has said that the issue of rehab of farmers displaced by cargo hub project will be taken up by the cabinet sub-committee. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:14:57 GMT)

Piazza Will Have a Position Waiting for Him
The Athletics decide to bring Mike Piazza back from his stint on the DL as a catcher and a designated hitter, postponing his rehab to give him more time to get his arm in shape. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:16:23 GMT)

Cornell Shot Audioslave Video In The Middle Of Rehab Recovery
Rocker CHRIS CORNELL's rehab recovery from alcoholism was a surreal experience - because he shot AUDIOSLAVE's first video in the middle of it. The fo (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:32:01 GMT)

SA rapidly becoming rehab haven
A godson of Prince Charles is the latest "celebrity" to book into a drug rehabilitation centre in South Africa. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:09:21 GMT)

Sheen urges Congress: pay for drug court
Martin Sheen says a drug court saved the life of a friend who was self-destructing from drug and alcohol abuse. The actor was in Washington this past week to urge the US Congress to provide funding for drug courts, which give addicts alternatives to prison. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:33:46 GMT)

Drug rehab not as glamorous as Hollywood makes it look
Rehab. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:54:43 GMT)

PEOPLE: Martin Sheen urges drug court funding
says a drug court saved the life of a friend of his who was self-destructing from drug and alcohol abuse. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:54:57 GMT)

Drug rehab not as glamorous as Hollywood makes it look
Rehab. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:09:43 GMT)

Youths in five regions inept due to drug addiction, smuggling
Continued smuggling and consumption of illicit drugs has rendered hundreds of young people inept in five regions, which have recorded more drug addicts in the country. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:34:26 GMT)

SA rapidly becoming rehab haven
A godson of Prince Charles is the latest "celebrity" to book into a drug rehabilitation centre in South Africa. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:39:58 GMT)

Continue rehab -- here's a mask
Mike Piazza -- designated hitter, catcher, designated catcher, or ghost? That's one of the little mysteries that make the Oakland A's so interesting. Piazza was scheduled to be in Sacramento on Sunday to begin a short triple-A rehab assignment,... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:20:36 GMT)

Courtyard hotel rehab done
The Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown finished a $7 million renovation -- one in a growing number of hotel makeovers in Center City. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:28:53 GMT)

'Candy Man' patients flock to rehab center
Saturday marks one month since Dr. Warren Stack was arrested by Salt Lake County sheriff's investigators at his Murray office. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:01:33 GMT)

Sheen Urges Congress To Fund Drug Courts
Screen veteran MARTIN SHEEN appealed to U.S. congress to continue to fund drug courts in Washington D.C. last week (ends15Jun07). The former West Win (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:17:01 GMT)

Campaign trail will be nothin' for Cindy
Campaigning pales in comparison to what John McCain's wife has already endured: several miscarriages, a minor stroke and a prescription drug addiction. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:27:47 GMT)

Legal dance drug faces ban amid fears over side-effects
A legal dance drug known could be banned following a report from the EU's drugs monitor calling for tighter controls because of the substance's side-effects. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:29:44 GMT)

Drug rehab not as glamorous as Hollywood makes it look
Rehab. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:51:06 GMT)

Rehab provides pathways to success
XENIA — Nearly 3,000 women have completed the substance abuse treatment program at the Women's Recovery Center since it opened 20 years ago this summer. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:05:37 GMT)

State prepares for rise in gambling addiction
Associated Press - June 18, 2007 10:54 AM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - State officials are preparing for a potential rise in gambling addiction, should four new casinos open in Kansas. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:00:57 GMT)

Piazza asked to ready for backup-catcher duty
Mike Piazza never made it to Sacramento on Sunday, and there's no telling when he'll ever get back in the A's lineup. The A's have asked their designated hitter to go on a rehab assignment to prepare for catching duties as well as DH-ing, so Piazza is taking... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:36:18 GMT)

Plaza owner wants 86 million in aid to help fund shopping center rehab
The owner of Northwest Plaza is asking for more than 80 million in public assistance to help make the landmark into a completely renovated, vibrant, modern shopping center. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:11:34 GMT)

Wall Street's bad deal — drug addiction
Wall Street’s push for record profits is ruining careers, tearing apart families and keeping drug dealers busy, mental health experts say. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:49:01 GMT)

Rehab facility awaits council approval
LINCOLN -- A $1.4 million complex for a group that helps people with disabilities is planned for Lincoln and is awaiting formal approval from the City Council. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:49:21 GMT)

Increase in casinos could mean more money spent on addiction counseling
State officials are preparing for a potential rise in gambling addiction if four new casinos open in Kansas. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:19:21 GMT)

Horst takes SSM Rehab interim president post
Vickie Horst is interim president of SSM Rehab, effective immediately, the hospital said Monday. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:04:33 GMT)

Mojo bash salutes the mad, the bad and the addicts
If Amy Winehouse ever does go to rehab it will look a lot like the Mojo awards. The singer joined a lineup of rock’s casualties and “caners” who were inducted into the magazine’s Roll of Honour last night. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:34:07 GMT)

City runs out of psychotropic drugs
The Wholesale Chemists' Association has stopped the sale of habit-forming or psychotropic drugs to retailers in the city for over a month now. The move follows a crackdown by the health authorities against medical stores selling psychotropic drugs on charges that the latter are promoting drug abuse. "Though there are only about five per cent customers who take these medicines for addiction, we ... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:42:06 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan cancels 21st
THE Mean Girls star, who is in rehab has decided to pull out of her vodka-sponsored birthday bash at Las Vegas nightclub, Pure next month. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT)

Attorney: Moonda offered $1 million divorce
AKRON, OHIO - Crippled by a drug addiction, vulnerable and ripe for the picking little more than three years ago, Donna Moonda turned to the man who she thought could give her love and attention - Damian Bradford. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:38:59 GMT)

PM’s Rehab Call
Prime Minister John Howard as Member for Bennelong has called upon State Planning Minister Frank Sartor to return planning powers for the Royal Rehabilitation Centre redevelopment back to Ryde City Council. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:08:55 GMT)

A'S NOTEBOOK / Piazza agrees to catch, but doesn't know when
Mike Piazza said Monday that he is on board with the A's request to delay his rehab so that when he returns, he can catch as well as DH, though he admitted that the sudden change in plans was "a little weird," especially because he didn't get a message that... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:20:36 GMT)

DNR urges use of animal rehab center
It may be natural for many people to react the way Larry Griggs and his family did after finding a baby squirrel that fell out of its nest -- make an attempt to nurture the animal and save its life. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:01:57 GMT)

G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment, Inc. Opens New 62-Bed Facility
South Florida drug and alcohol rehabilitation center and addiction treatment program offers a breakthrough holistic substance abuse treatment program. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Ryan Adams Its A Miracle I Didnt Die From Drug Overdose
Cult rocker RYAN ADAMS is grateful he was able to overcome his drug addiction last year (06), declaring it was "a miracle I did not die". The So Aliv (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:46:22 GMT)

Lohan's back to rehab
Lindsay Lohan has returned to rehab following her recent arrest for drunk-driving, her publicist said. "Lindsay admitted herself to an intensive medical rehabilitation facility on Memorial Day," the publicist said in a statement. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:18:04 GMT)

Push for rehab centers bill
The bill would give community boards a say about whether substance-abuse centers can move into their neighborhoods. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:25:28 GMT)

Westbrook pitches final rehab start
UPDATED: 04 :51 a.m. EDT, June 19, 2007 Carsten Charles Sabathia III plays catch with his father C.C. Sabathia as part of Father's Day festivities at Jacobs Field. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:56:31 GMT)

Fake attorney pleads guilty
Chicagoan blames drug addiction, gets 2 years in prison A man with a lengthy record of larceny and other crimes pleaded guilty Monday to falsely posing as a lawyer for defendants in four court cases and was sentenced to two years in prison. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:01:06 GMT)

Westbrook pitches final rehab start
UPDATED: 07 :08 a.m. EDT, June 19, 2007 Josh Barfield snags a ground ball hit by Philadelphia's Chase Utley in the fourth inning Monday. How's the Tribe doing so far this season? (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:17:00 GMT)

Study: Drug Chat Pervasive Online
By Donna Leinwand Ashley Duffy, 18, knew her parents wouldn't tap into her online journal so she wrote freely about her drug use. She says she used the Internet to contact her dealer and connect at parties with people who had drugs. "Kids are really open about it. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:12:14 GMT)

Rocker Ryan Adams admits to drug addiction
Rocker Ryan Adams has admitted to a drug addiction that almost killed him. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:04:00 GMT)

Community Rehab supports clinic proposal
The Kincardine Community Rehab Services is supportive of a rehabilitation and sports medicine clinic at the Davidson Centre, if it’s included as part of the project. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:35:47 GMT)

Piazza agrees to catch, but doesn't know when
Mike Piazza said Monday that he is on board with the A's request to delay his rehab so that when he returns, he can catch as well as DH, though he admitted that the sudden change in plans was "a little weird," especially because he didn't get a message that... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:52:12 GMT)

Holbrook cops request detective to curtail drug use
HOLBROOK — Responding to complaints of drug activity in town after hypodermic needles were discovered on Woodlawn Road last Friday, police said Monday there is little they can do about drugs without a detective on the force. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:06:24 GMT)

Review: Amy Winehouse - Rehab
It's a pretty safe bet that no one has generated a huge pop hit out of refusing to enter alcohol rehabilitation...until now. According to Amy Winehouse there's nothing she... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:01:13 GMT)

Stark’s health, alcohol and drug boards to merge
CANTON Stark County commissioners decided this morning to merge the county’s Mental Health Board with the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board despite officials from the two agencies objecting to the consolidation. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:29:33 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan cancels July 2 birthday bash
Actress Lindsay Lohan's 21st birthday bash in Las Vegas has been canceled following her recent return to a substance abuse rehab program. Lohan had a big party planned for July 2 at PURE Nightclub, but has now canceled the event, People magazine reported (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:34:44 GMT)

Land acquisition: GoM to work out rehab policy
In the backdrop of the ongoing row over land acquisition at Nandigram and Singur in West Bengal, the Group of Ministers (GoM) is set to meet on Wednesday for the first time under the chairmanship of Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar to discuss the policy of resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) of people affected by land acquisition for industrialisation and other purposes. The meeting will be ... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:05:47 GMT)

Rich Harden Scheduled to Begin Rehab Appearance Wednesday at Raley Field
Oakland A's pitcher Rich Harden is scheduled to begin his Major League Rehabilitation assignment with a relief appearance for the River Cats on Wednesday, June 20th against the Tacoma Rainiers (Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners) at Raley Field. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:14:41 GMT)

Stars in Crisis: Richie Sambora's Rehab Confession and the Latest Paris News
Paris Hilton is “settling in” to jail, said her parents, and now her friends are weighing in! “Paris, we’re thinking of you – and we love you,” said former N’Sync member Lance Bass. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:00:21 GMT)

Ryan Adams: 'It's A Miracle I Didn't Die From Drug Overdoes'
Ryan Adams: 'It's A Miracle I Didn't Die From Drug Overdoes' (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:59:52 GMT)

New Drug Czar Visits Area
BENTONVILLE -- The state's new drug director is preparing for battle on all fronts, using her background in mental health to cultivate programs that compassionately address the illness of drug and alcohol addiction -- while devising a strategy to curb drug trafficking and manufacturing. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:52:15 GMT)

Rehab Center nears closure
Students (from left) John Osbourne, David Fisher of South Charleston, Patricia Gregory of Craigsville and Adrienne Michaud of Wheeling are graduating on Friday from the hotel/motel and janitorial program. The state Rehabilitation Center in Institute will close to students this weekend. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 05:01:14 GMT)

A drug-war setback
Red tape, doctors say, cuts buprenorphine prescriptions Faced with Medicaid's low payments and bureaucratic red tape, some Maryland doctors are reluctant to prescribe buprenorphine for heroin addicts, even though the drug has been promoted as a potential magic bullet in the war against addiction, according to a survey set for release today. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:39:22 GMT)

Athlete's rehab leads him to restore others
Deryck Toles spends six hours a day, five days a week rehabbing in his quest for a comeback in the NFL. His motivation for the rigorous strengthening and conditioning routine is simple: He loves the game. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:23:19 GMT)

City OKs $2M arts-warehouse rehab
The historic Steinfeld Warehouse will be stabilized and refurbished at a cost of up to $2 million so in two years it can again become a home for artists, the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:40:55 GMT)

Bentonville : Drug chief: ‘Just say no’ not enough
BENTONVILLE — The state’s self-described “drug czarina” said Tuesday that it’s old-style thinking to consider substance abuse a moral issue or to believe that a slogan such as “just say no” is enough to stop it. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:47:04 GMT)

A.M. Surf Report: Christina Aguilera Nests In Ozzy's Home; Lindsay Lohan's In Rehab For The Long Haul
Christina Aguilera buys the Osbournes' Beverly Hills mansion, Ozzy and Sharon reportedly told a U.K. tabloid. Meanwhile gossip column "Page Six" reports that Aguilera is telling friends that she is pregnant. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:29:25 GMT)

LONGER REHAB
LINDSAY Lohan won't be celebrating her birthday at Pure in Las Vegas over the Fourth of July holiday - because she may still be in rehab. A close friend of Lohan said, "She is staying in Promises for longer than a month. We don't know how much... (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:10:02 GMT)

S.C. Care and Rehab seniors enjoy busy National Nursing Home Week
The residents at Spring City Care and Rehab Center thoroughly enjoyed an adventurous National Nursing Home Week, May 13-19, according to activity director Linda Loden. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:14:47 GMT)

Rehab center raises funds
Visitors who came out to support a fund raiser for The Rehabilitation Center tapped their toes to the music of the Willy Kickit Band while enjoying a barbecue dinner with all the fixings. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:29:37 GMT)

Roadrunner Rehab/Grant Insurance in first place of softball league
Ten men’s teams and 12 coed teams are deep into action in an adult softball league at the Graham County Fairgrounds in Safford. The teams play Monday through Thursday nights each week. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:52:56 GMT)

Rehab forces Lohan to cancel 21st party
Lindsay Lohan has cancelled her 21st birthday party. The Mean Girls star - currently in residence at Malibu's Promises rehab centre - had been planning to celebrate the milestone with a lavish party at Las Vegas' Pure nightclub on July 2. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:11:57 GMT)

Rush Limbaugh Deal Includes Drug Tests
Rush Limbaugh must submit to random drug tests under an agreement that will dismiss a prescription fraud charge against the radio talk show host after 18 months if he complies with the terms. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:37:30 GMT)

Rehab 'round the swimming pool: Does it buy sobriety?
Optimism is one of the main things offered stars like Lindsey Lohan in luxury rehab. The quiet truth in the rehabilitation industry is that $49,000 a month may buy lots of things - including views of the Pacific, massage therapy and blue-ribbon chefs. But evidence on these programs' effectiveness is hard to come by. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:03:00 GMT)

Is Lindsay Extending her Stay in Rehab?
She's been criticized for not taking her rehab seriously, but Lindsay Lohan is proving that she's in it for the long haul! According to the New York Post, the troubled star was supposed to leave next week but may decide to extend her stay at Promises in Malibu. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:15:11 GMT)

Rehab outing clears way for Harden's return to A's
Right-hander Rich Harden gave up one hit in one inning of relief for Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, clearing the way for his return from the disabled list. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:40:21 GMT)

Rehab boss admits drink-driving charge
The former boss of a high-profile rehab centre in Christchurch has pleaded guilty to a drink-driving charge. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:47:08 GMT)

A's Harden sharp in rehab tuneup
Oakland Athletics right-hander Rich Harden gave up one hit in one inning of relief for Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, clearing the way for his return from the disabled list. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:55:48 GMT)

Rehab boss admits drink-driving
The former boss of a high-profile rehab centre in Christchurch has pleaded guilty to a drink-driving charge. Ewen James McLeod, 59, who had been working as a real estate agent, also admitted driving while forbidden and driving with excess-breath alcohol. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:17:49 GMT)

Senate cuts drug-sentencing prison terms
PROVIDENCE — The state Senate voted yesterday to give judges more discretion in sentencing drug offenders by eliminating mandatory minimum sentences. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:57:08 GMT)

Drug Rehab Not As Glamorous As Hollywood Makes It Look
By Margo Rutledge Kissell Staff Writer XENIA -- Rehab. It's become a Hollywood buzz word and a punch line on late night talk shows, thanks to well publicized stints by celebrities Britney Spears, Mel Gibson and Lindsay Lohan. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:14:50 GMT)

Red Carpet or Rehab, It All Sells
The image of Lindsay Lohan passed out in a car over Memorial Day weekend may have stalled her acting career, but it has done wonders for hoodie sales at American Apparel. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:50:07 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan is 'serious' about her rehab stint
New York, June 21 (ANI): It seems that actress Lindsay Lohan is taking her current rehab stint pretty 'serious' and doesn't want to 'mess around' this time. A friend of the 'Mean Girls' star said that the actress will be in the rehab for more than a month, and that there is no clear time frame for her stay due to her work schedule. "She is staying in Promises for ... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:38:26 GMT)

After OxyContin scare, Appalachian addicts turn to hydrocodone
CHARLESTON, W.Va. The drug OxyContin has been blamed for a wave of crime and drug addiction in Appalachia, but a less famous painkiller may actually be more harmful. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:28:56 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan to extend stay in rehab
Lindsay Lohan is reportedly set to extend her stay in rehab. The troubled actress - currently in residence at Malibu's Promises rehab centre - has decided to stay until she has fully recovered. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:46:03 GMT)

Doherty journal lifts lid on relationship with Moss
British rock star Pete Doherty lays bare his drug addiction, "unbearable and intolerable" relationship with supermodel Kate Moss and hopes of marrying her within months, in a journal published Thursday. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 16:01:13 GMT)

Crack addiction gets sitcom treatment
On the new comedy, "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," crack is wacky. That is, addiction to crack is a laughing matter on the TBS comedy (Wednesday nights), which premiered a few weeks ago to record ratings following an aggressive national blitz that included colorful advertising wraps over buses and marketing in churches. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:57:26 GMT)

Robertson gives up no hits in rehab start
Tigers starter Nate Robertson struck out six and didn't give up any hits in six innings of a rehab start today for Double-A Erie. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:52:18 GMT)

Vaccines help kick drug habits
A pair of new vaccines designed to combat cocaine and methamphetamine dependencies not only relieve addiction but also minimize withdrawal symptoms, according to study results presented today by Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) researchers at the Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence in Quebec City, Canada. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:49:19 GMT)

New Vaccines Help Kick Drug Habits
A pair of new vaccines designed to combat cocaine and methamphetamine dependencies not only relieve addiction but also minimize withdrawal symptoms. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:02:40 GMT)

Lindsay opens up in rehab
Troubled Lindsay Lohan has been spilling the beans about her personal life during rehab counseling sessions, according to US reports. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:09:00 GMT)

Robertson's rehab for Tigers
Nate Robertson has been on the disabled list since June 6 due to a tired arm, but the 29-year-old southpaw showed no signs of fatigue in a dominating rehab start for Double-A Erie on Thursday afternoon. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:53:33 GMT)

Tigers' Robertson shines in rehab
Nate Robertson has been on the disabled list since June 6 due to a tired arm, but the 29-year-old southpaw showed no signs of fatigue in a dominating rehab start for Double-A Erie on Thursday afternoon. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:04:44 GMT)

Addiction takes hold in the poppy fields of Afghanistan
A peaceful garden lies behind a high gate amid the bustle of Lashkar Gah's dusty streets, its walls decorated with Hogarthesque images proclaiming the evils of drug addiction. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:12:07 GMT)

State-funded drug treatment center to relocate into mostly residential neighborhood
PORT RICHEY - Residents in the city's east end have put up with crime, drug dealing and prostitution for years. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:41:47 GMT)

Mountain State Gets Big Boost From Drug Company
The fight against illegal drug use in West Virginia is getting a 44 (m) million-dollar boost from the maker of OxyContin. Governor Manchin's office announced today that the state will get a share of a 634-point-five (m) million-dollar fine paid by Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma and three of its current and former executives. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:00:20 GMT)

Lohan to extend rehab stay
Lindsay Lohan is reportedly set to extend her stay in rehab. The troubled actress - currently in residence at Malibu's Promises rehab centre - has decided to stay until she has fully recovered. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:41:46 GMT)

One on One With Cortney Gillam - Owner, NW Physical Medicine & Rehab
By CAMI JONER Besides owning NW Physical Medicine & Rehab, what's your professional occupation? I'm a massage therapist who specializes in manual therapy, which encompasses the more specific deep-tissue massage techniques. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:14:04 GMT)

Notes: Patterson makes rehab start
Notes: Patterson makes rehab start (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:34:54 GMT)

Lindsay to extend rehab stay
Lindsay Lohan is reportedly set to extend her stay in rehab. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:11:20 GMT)

Invisible Epidemic Of Pensioner Drug Users
An "invisible epidemic" of pensioners who misuse drugs is being ignored by mental health services, despite the fact that treatments work just as well for the over sixties, as for younger people. The older drug user is a far cry from the tabloid myth of the granny selling spare tranquillisers to young addicts to make a bit of extra cash. [click link for full article] (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:18:00 GMT)

Addiction Takes Hold in the Poppy Fields of Afghanistan ; WORLD
By Terri Judd A peaceful garden lies behind a high gate amid the bustle of Lashkar Gah's dusty streets, its walls decorated with Hogarthesque images proclaiming the evils of drug addiction. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:14:57 GMT)

HEY YOU: Dealing with drug addiction
Decades after the government declared “The War on Drugs,” the battle between keeping illegal substances off the streets of the United States continues. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:07:48 GMT)

Bruce Willis on Hollywood and rehab
Liz Smith "I'M CYNICAL about the media's point of view that rehab is all entertainment. But anybody who makes a choice to go into rehab - or go in and out of rehab, if that's what it takes - is brave. You fall down, you've got to get up!" (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:49:22 GMT)

Drug addiction to be solved by new drug
Scientists have designed two new vaccines that not only fight cocaine and methamphetamine addiction but also minimize withdrawal symptoms. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:32:38 GMT)

Nar-Anon panel to disuss drug addiction
Simi Nar-Anon Family Group will host a panel of recovering addicts at 7:30 p.m. Sat., June 30 in room 10 at the Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road. The addicts will share how the behavior of their friends and family influence their recovery and will answer questions from the audience. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:05:34 GMT)

Lebanon Woman Acquitted of Charge She Tolerated Drug Use
-- A Lebanon woman was acquitted yesterday of a felony charge that she knowingly allowed her home to be used as a hangout for young drug addicts. NEWS: Is Video Game Addiction Clinical? (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:19:07 GMT)

Addiction Treatment Offered to D.C. Prostitutes
The District of Columbia Superior Court is giving prostitutes a chance to get treatment for their addiction problems rather than going to jail, and a Baltimore group would like to replicate the program, the Baltimore Sun reported June 18. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:43:43 GMT)

Drug addiction slowing down: UN report
Drug addiction worldwide appears to be slowing down for almost every kind of illicit drug, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said on Friday. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:09:42 GMT)

UN: Drug addiction slowing down
Drug addiction worldwide appears to be slowing down for almost every kind of illicit drug, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:28:04 GMT)

Notes: Rehab stint in store for Tsao
Notes: Rehab stint in store for Tsao (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:19:44 GMT)

Final Graduates Get Their Diplomas from the West Virginia Rehab Center
The facility officially closes June 30. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:35:26 GMT)

Video game addiction may become medical diagnosis
The American Medical Association this weekend will debate adding video game addiction to the list of actual psychiatric disorders. Some experts believe it's a dependency as real as drug or alcohol addiction. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:08:26 GMT)

Ex-Mariner Guardado may need brief rehab
Eddie Guardado's return to Seattle wasn't as big as Ken Griffey Jr.'s, but Guardado did entertain the press in the dugout Friday. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:32:09 GMT)

HEY YOU: Dealing with drug addiction?
Drug addiction is an issue plaguing not only individuals, but their families. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:23:11 GMT)

United Services buys Moosup house at foreclosure sale; plans to use it as rehab facility
PLAINFIELD — United Services Inc. today purchased the house at 249 Main St. in Moosup at a foreclosure sale, guaranteeing the site as the home for Plainfield House, United Services’ mental health rehabilitation facility. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:56:32 GMT)

1,500 children need rehab yearly
KUANTAN: Between 1,500 and 1,800 children under the age of seven are required to undergo early rehabilitation programmes every year due to disability, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:42:52 GMT)

Notebook: Rehab battery features Carpenter, Molina
The Cardinals’ have quite a lineup on the disabled list and the best battery of that group is making strides toward its return. On Saturday, Chris Carpenter threw a scheduled bullpen session to guest catcher Yadier Molina. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 01:52:02 GMT)

Harden sharp in rehab outing
Published Jun 21, 2007 - 20:32:05 CDT. WEST SACRAMENTO - Back in April, relief pitching was supposed to be the River Cats' biggest strength. But with each injury in Oakland and corresponding roster move, Sacramento's bullpen has had a revolving door and wildly varied results. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 06:35:33 GMT)

Paris Hilton first post-prison interview to Larry King
Washington, June 24 (ANI): Troubled socialite Paris Hilton will reportedly give her first post-rehab interview on 'Larry King Live'. The 26-year-old will sit or an hour-long interview with King himself. Hilton is very excited that she will be giving the interview to the award-winning American broadcaster. "I am thrilled that Larry King has asked me to appear on his program to ... (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 06:42:58 GMT)

Visible but unseen: drug users in India
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Asked to do a behavioural survey among intravenous drug users (IDUs) in the Indian capital, my first thought was: 'Where am I going to find them?' (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 06:46:22 GMT)

Lakeview Health Center's Controversial Rehab Programs Yield Positive Results
Lakeview Health Systems, a state of the art facility for drug rehab in Florida, proves innovative new treatment programs are successful. Separating mental disorders and providing demographically discreet facilities speeds recovery and reduces chances of relapse. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Visible but unseen: drug users in India
The problem of synthetic drugs is simmering in India and we have to be extra cautious, says UN official. Asked to do a behavioural survey among intravenous drug users (IDUs) in the Indian capital, my first thought was: "Where am I going to find them?" (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:20:46 GMT)

Visible but unseen: drug users in India
Asked to do a behavioural survey among intravenous drug users (IDUs) in the Indian capital, my first thought was: 'Where am I going to find them?' (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:49:25 GMT)

Lewis makes most of rehab stint in Fresno
He left a prospect and returned a major leaguer. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:30:04 GMT)

Decision Point
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a three-part series on Decision Point and what the organization means to those in the community who need treatment for alcohol or drug addiction. This first segment will focus on the staff. The second part will center on the clients and will be published the last Sunday in September. (Benton County Daily Record) (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:33:01 GMT)

Mehbooba demands rehab package for slain militants' widows
Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti today urged the Centre to announce a special rehabilitation package for the widows of slain militants in Jammu and Kashmir. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:18:18 GMT)

SafeWorks hopes to speed work place recovery through St. Mary's facility
DECATUR - After Phil Ronquest had knee replacement surgery, he required extensive rehab before returning to his job. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:29:44 GMT)

Rehab isn't just for people: Savoy vet works with dogs
Steve Jacobs leads one of his first patients of the day – a 4-year-old boxer named Riley – to an underwater treadmill for one of his twice-a-week physical therapy sessions. A dog barely able to limp outside to his own yard a few months ago, Riley is soon trotting steadily through hip-high water, working his recently repaired knee and well on the road back to the active dog he used to be. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:00:51 GMT)

Visible but unseen: drug users in India
By Harsheth Virk, New Delhi, June 24: Asked to do a behavioural survey among intravenous drug users (IDUs) in the Indian capital, my first thought was: "Where am I going to find them?" (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:05:56 GMT)

Zambo to construct rehab center
ZAMBOANGA City will soon have a rehabilitation facility for children in conflict with the law (CICL). (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 16:16:27 GMT)