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AMA may let psychiatrists make call on video game addiction
Amid a backlash over a report that would classify excessive video game playing as an addiction, the American Medical Association appears on the verge of making a referral to the nation's psychiatrists. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:01:47 GMT)

MS hope from heroin addiction drug
A Scottish doctor is raising money to fund his own drug trial, testing a treatment for heroin addicts on multiple sclerosis patients. The pill, naltrexone, is available free on the NHS to substance abusers. It blocks the pleasurable effects of opioids and helps the battle against cravings. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:17:20 GMT)

State delays rehab of severly polluted land, loses $1 billion tax revenue
The failure to rehabilitate land once used by a military factory is costing the state $1 billion in revenues. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:59:40 GMT)

New therapeutic 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 by Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) researchers at the Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence in Quebec City, Canada. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:15:03 GMT)

The Longest Odds
Struggle has not been unusual for jockey Andrew Lakeman, who has battled with drug addiction in the past. Yet now he must reckon with yet another obstacle: paralysis. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 03:06:54 GMT)

Giles to Rehab with Storm
Lake Elsinore, CA June 24, 2007 - San Diego Padres outfielder Brian Giles is scheduled to begin his rehabilitation assignment Monday night in Lake Elsinore as a member of their Single-A affiliate Lake Elsinore Storm. Giles has been sidelined since May 20 with a bruised bone in his right knee. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 03:14:28 GMT)

Civic Plaza developer to take on $30M Mebane rehab project
Niemann Capital LLC, the Durham company that was selected nearly two years ago to be the preferred developer of the Civic Plaza project in downtown Winston-Salem, is finalizing plans for that large development. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:20:42 GMT)

Rehab center hosts open house
Nancy Heagy exited the spotless $13 million facility Sunday and appeared satisfied with her visit.She was just one of a few hundred people who flocked to the open house of the county's first free-standing inpatient rehabilitation hospital.Heagy, 74, said she was "very impre... (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 05:03:52 GMT)

Florida Rehab Center Offers New Specialized 'Freedom Rings' Program for their LGBT Clients
Lakeview Health Systems offers "Freedom Rings," a new specialized addiction treatment program aimed at providing a safe, nurturing, and gay-friendly environment. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

AMA debates policy on video game addiction
A committee of the American Medical Association meeting in Chicago to consider its future legislative and public health agenda has asked its House of Delegates to determine whether to back a policy that would put video game addiction in a widely used handbook on mental illness. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:17:37 GMT)

Dual Diagnosis Significantly Decreases Relapse in Drug Rehab Centers
Recently, there have been many advances made in the treatment of patients with multiple disorders, including the development of niche rehab centers, which cater towards specific demographics, and dual diagnosis centers. Rehab centers offering dual diagnosis are more likely to help patients with mental illness compounded by substance abuse. Recoveryconnection.org, a database of affordable, ... (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:24:56 GMT)

AMA may identify excessive video game play as addiction
CHICAGO — An American Medical Assn. committee meeting in Chicago to consider its future public health agenda asked its policymaking body Sunday to determine whether to support adding video game addiction to a key handbook on mental illness. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:25:36 GMT)

Pete Doherty "not ready" to quit drug use
Washington, June 25 (ANI): Troubled rocker Pete Doherty has no plans to let up on his drug use in the near future. Doherty's mother, Jacqueline, recently revealed that her son will keep on using drugs because he is "not ready" to give up. The Babyshambles frontman's fight with substance addiction is well-known, but his mother insists that once he puts a full stop on the habit, ... (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:30:41 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. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:57:04 GMT)

Carmen Copper draws $100-M to rehab Toledo mine
Carmen Copper Corp. (CCC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp., has drawn down in full a $100-million syndicated loan guaranteed by state-run Trade and Investment Development Corp. for the rehabilitation of the Toledo copper mine in Cebu province. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:11:10 GMT)

Stripper Lohan extends rehab
THE actress has decided to put in some extra time battling her demons, postponing her planned exit next week from Promises rehab clinic. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:00:00 GMT)

Letter From Afghanistan: A Bumper Crop of Opium Poppies Has Led to an Epidemic of Heavy Drug Addiction
KHOSAN—With widespread unemployment in this Afghan border town has come a growing epidemic of drug abuse. Khosan, 10 miles from Iran, is a transit point for smugglers, and residents here say that their town is awash in hashish and opium that is available in nearly every market shop. Two bean-size rocks of the newest and most popular drug here, crystal opium, sell for $2. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:05:16 GMT)

County officials to consider new inmate drug rehab
Negotiations are underway to bring new drug rehab services to Kings County. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:09:09 GMT)

June 21: Gossip! Weekly 'Rag Mags Wrap-Up'
With Lindsay in rehab and Paris still behind bars the Hollywood club scene has been such a bore! But, just in time! She's baaaack! Britney Spears is on the party scene and she's putting an old spin on "out" and about. Slideshow: Gossip, Gossip, Gossip! WCBSTV.com's Weekly 'Rag Wrap-Up' (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:06:00 GMT)

Pirates recall Wasdin from rehab assignment
Reliever John Wasdin has been recalled from his injury rehabilitation assignment and will replace Jonah Bayliss in the Pirates' bullpen. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:50:45 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, 25 Jun 2007 16:59:39 GMT)

Vaccines For Addiction?
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 by Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) researchers at the Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence in Quebec City, Canada. [click link for full article] (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:15:10 GMT)

Drug sellers target schoolchildren
Srinagar, June 25: Drug smugglers and traffickers have found soft targets for their vicious trade: School going children. This has come to light after a random survey conducted by an NGO on the rise in drug addiction in Kashmir. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:53:12 GMT)

'Unified efforts needed to eradicate addiction'
Government, social organisations and the society should all work towards eliminating addiction from the society, said Dr Narendra Dabholkar, secretary of Satara-based Parivartan Vysan mukti Sanstha. Speaking at a function held at the Sadhana Media Centre in Shaniwar Peth on Monday on the eve of International Drug and Drug Trafficking Prevention Day, Dabholkar said that at the moment it is alcohol ... (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:25:38 GMT)

Rehab cheer for projects
Statesman News Service KOLKATA, June 25: Having burnt its fingers in Nandigram and Singur, the state government appears to be taking a different, more generous, approach to compensation for land-losers in future projects. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:25:29 GMT)

Clapton Guitars To Raise Funds For Rehab Facility
ERIC CLAPTON is teaming up with guitar firm Fender to create a series of limited edition guitars and amplifiers to raise funds for his Crossroads Cent (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:17:01 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. (Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:20:40 GMT)

Notes: Miner continues rehab at Triple-A
Notes: Miner continuing rehab (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:53:05 GMT)

Global Drug Use and Production Slowing, U.N. Finds
Although opium production is up in Afghanistan, cocaine consumption is rising in Europe and trafficking is growing in Africa, drug abuse is being brought under control. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:03:08 GMT)

No return in sight as Schilling begins arm rehab
The Boston Red Sox medical staff is evaluating Curt Schilling's sore shoulder, and the frustrated veteran isn't enjoying the wait. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:51:22 GMT)

Water Authority completes Forest Park rehab project
The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) recently resumed work on its water-main rehabilitation project, focusing on aging pipes in Forest Park and Jonesboro. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:49:19 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan extends rehab stay
POOPED party girl Lindsay Lohan has extended her stay in rehab at Malibu's Promises centre, her mother says. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:43:00 GMT)

New Vaccines Help Stop Drug Addiction?
Two new vaccines have been developed to relieve cocaine and methamphetamine addiction also minimize withdrawal symptoms, researchers say. The vaccines cause the body to produce antibodies which attack the... (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:26:47 GMT)

Star turn for rehab patient
Royal Rehab patient Gordon Cox is Ryde’s latest television star after scoring a roll on part in one of Australia’s most popular drama series, Home and Away. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:57:29 GMT)

Furniture Rehab restores lives for those overcoming addiction
At first glance, Furniture Rehab, a weeks-old addition to the stores on Magazine Street, appears indistinguishable from similar enterprises on the charming New Orleans thoroughfare lined with small businesses. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:14:48 GMT)

Lohan opts to extend stay at rehab centre
Starlet Lindsay Lohan is extending her stay at a California rehab centre, her mother said today. The 20-year-old actress has decided to put in some extra time battling her demons, postponing her planned exit next week from the Promises rehab clinic in Malibu. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:33:35 GMT)

Street drug packaged as kids' candy
OKANAGAN - Ruthless Okanagan drug dealers are packaging crystal meth to look like the popular candy Pixy Stix to try to lure youngsters into addiction. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:39:38 GMT)

DeWitt doctor out of jail for drug treatment
Harry R. Black, the DeWitt doctor accused of illegally prescribing narcotics, agreed Monday in U.S. District Court to all conditions allowing him to move from jail to a treatment facility to get help for his drug addiction. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:23:30 GMT)

Online directory for drug addicts
A new national online directory aimed at helping drug users quit their addiction will be officially launched on Tuesday. The directory provides addicts and their families with information on more than 220 community-based and residential services offering drug treatment throughout Scotland. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:43:56 GMT)

Directory for drug addicts launched
A new national online directory aimed at helping drug users quit their addiction has been launched. The directory provides addicts and their families with information on more than 220 community-based and residential services offering drug treatment throughout Scotland. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:29:05 GMT)

Lohan To Complete Extended Rehab Programme
Troubled star LINDSAY LOHAN will carry out an "extended programme" in rehab - but will not spend her 21st birthday in the facility, according to her m (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:47:51 GMT)

Govt To Amend Act To Reinstate Civil Servants Cured Of Drug Addiction
PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The government plans to amend the Public Service Department Act to enable civil servants who are cured of drug addiction after undergoing rehabilitation programme to be reinstated, said Deputy Internal Security Minister Datuk Johari Baharum. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:14:50 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan plans to stay in rehab
Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. "She's going to be doing extended care," Dina Lohan said in Tuesday's editions of the Daily News. "It was her choice." The "Mean Girls" actress, who turns 21 on July 2, checked into rehab in Malibu, Calif., after she crashed her Mercedes Benz into a curb and was ... (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:42:07 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan to Complete Extended Rehab Program
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan will carry out an "extended program" in rehab--but will not spend her 21st birthday in the facility, according to her mother, Dina. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:04:18 GMT)

South Africa: Drug Addiction Can Be Prevented, Treated
Drug addiction is an illness that can be prevented and treated, says Deputy Minister of Social Development Jean Swanson-Jacobs, Tuesday. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:10:27 GMT)

Lohan to complete extended rehab programme
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan will carry out an "extended programme" in rehab - but will not spend her 21st birthday in the facility, according to her mother Dina. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:45:13 GMT)

Report: Lindsay Lohan will 'be doing extended care' in rehab treatment, her mother says
Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. "She's going to be doing extended care," Dina Lohan said in today's editions of the Daily News. "It was her choice." The "Mean Girls" actress, who turns 21 on July 2, checked into rehab in Malibu, Calif., after she crashed her Mercedes Benz into a curb and was ... (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:59:03 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Plans to Stay in Rehab
Report: Lindsay Lohan Will Be `Doing Extended Care' in Rehab Treatment , Her Mother Says (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:07:56 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan plans to stay in rehab
Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:23:02 GMT)

Lohan To Extend Rehab Stay, Mother Says
Dina Lohan says her daughter, actress Lindsay Lohan, chose to extend her stay at a rehab facility in California. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:24:43 GMT)

Lohan's Mom: Lindsay To Extend Rehab Stay
Actress Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab just after Memorial Day, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:27:05 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan plans to stay in rehab
NEW YORK -- Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. "She's going to be doing extended care," Dina Lohan said in Tuesday's editions of the Daily News. "It was her choice." (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:56:48 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Plans to Stay in Rehab
(New York)—Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. "She's going to be doing extended care," Dina Lohan said in Tuesday's editions of the Daily News. "It was her choice." (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:27:36 GMT)

Report: World addiction to drugs is slowing
A U.N. report released on June 26 shows that the "runaway train of drug addiction" has slowed. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:31:29 GMT)

Wounded Indiana deputy goes to rehab
Floyd County Sheriff's Deputy Joel White was transferred to the Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital in New Albany this morning from University Hospital in Louisville. White and fellow Deputy Frank Denzinger were shot June 18 after responding to a call near Georgetown about an unruly teenager. The teenager, Tyler Dumstorf, 15, shot himself to death after shooting the officers, authorities said. ... (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:45:55 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. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:15:27 GMT)

Report: Lohan 'doing extended care' in rehab
NEW YORK (AP) -- Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:48:12 GMT)

Tories target waiting times for drug addicts
Long waiting times to get treatment for drug addiction are to be targeted by Tory leader Annabel Goldie when she meets First Minister Alex Salmond today to discuss how they can work together on the problem. (Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:42:43 GMT)

People in the News: Lohan's extending her rehab
Lindsay Lohan extends her stay in rehab ... Carrie Underwood and Kevin Eubanks named the "world's sexiest vegetarians" ... and more. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:32:08 GMT)

Counselling marks day against drug abuse
The Drug De-addiction and Treatment Centre of the Department of Psychiatry, PGI, today organised a programme to commemorate International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. A week-long programme of awareness campaigns at Derabassi and Balongi, Mohali, Kharar Civil Hospital, village Khanpur, Mohali and Hallo Majra, Chandigarh also concluded today. Puppet shows and poster sessions were ... (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:49:57 GMT)

Entertainment Update: Nancy Grace Is Pregnant, Lindsay Lohan Extends Rehab Stay & More
CNN anchor Nancy Grace is pregnant; Lindsay Lohan has extended her rehab stay; and Larry King will be celebrating the Beatles. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:02:32 GMT)

Lohan to complete Extended rehab program
Troubled star Lindsay Lohan will carry out an extended program in rehab--but will not spend her 21st birthday in the facility, according to her mother, Dina. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:23:45 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan will 'be doing extended care' in rehab, her mother says
Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, said her mother, Dina Lohan. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:33:16 GMT)

Lohan decides to extend rehab
NEW YORK -- Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. "She's going to be doing extended care," Dina Lohan said in yesterday's editions of the Daily News. "It was her choice." (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:27:04 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan plans to stay in rehab
Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan, in a statement to AP. "She's going to be doing extended care," Dina Lohan said in Tuesday's editions of the Daily News. "It was her choice." The "Mean Girls" actress, who turns 21 on July 2, checked into rehab in Malibu, Calif., after she crashed her Mercedes Benz into a ... (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:31:48 GMT)

Lohan decides to remain in rehab
Oh, where to begin today? The streets of L.A. will be a little safer what with word that actress Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay getting sober. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:29:12 GMT)

Lohan to extend her stay at rehab facility
NEW YORK (AP) - Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. "She's going to be doing extended care," Dina Lohan said in Tuesday's editions of the Daily News. "It was her choice. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:06:36 GMT)

McLean county drug courts assisting criminals battle addiction
Initiated in August of last year, the McLean County Drug Court is currently assisting several accused criminals in battling their substance addictions while avoiding a jail sentence. The innovative new program has around 19 clients already working through their substance abuse treatment but is arranged to accommodate up to 40. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:07:36 GMT)

Lindsay extends time in rehab
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has decided to prolong her stay at a rehab centre for her substance abuse treatment. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:15:22 GMT)

Injured deputy sent to rehab hospital
Wounded Floyd County Sheriff's Deputy Joel White was transferred to the Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital in New Albany yesterday from University Hospital of Louisville. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:06:49 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan extends stay in rehab
"She's doing great," her mother says. NEW YORK (AP) — Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:22:36 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan extends stay in rehab
Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. "She's going to be doing extended care," Dina Lohan said in Tuesday's editions of the Daily News. "It was her choice." The "Mean Girls" actress, who turns 21 on July 2, checked into rehab in Malibu, California, after she crashed her Mercedes Benz into a curb and was ... (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:31:48 GMT)

Fire at Louisiana Rehab Center Causes almost One Million Dollars in Damage
Baton Rouge firefighters were very busy with a fire on North Lobdell, Wednesday morning. It happened at 1033 North Lobdell, the Louisiana Rehab Center. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:13:40 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan extends rehab stay
Actress chooses to stay in rehab for extensive care (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:17:41 GMT)

Ramirez begins rehab with Tacoma assignment Saturday
Starting pitcher Horacio Ramirez, on the disabled list since May 25 with left shoulder tendinitis, will pitch for the Class AAA Tacoma Rainiers on Saturday as he begins a minor league rehab assignment. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:43:45 GMT)

Drug Court planned for 2 counties
Darrell Todd Maurina ROLLA — A special “drug court” program in the 25th Judicial Circuit could break substance abusers of their addiction, area judges said Friday afternoon during a meeting of regional court officials. (Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:23:17 GMT)

SC treasurer in 30-day rehab program
The state treasurer, suspended after an indictment last week on a cocaine distribution charge, has entered a 30-day rehabilitation program in Arizona, according to a court document filed Thursday. A lawyer for Treasurer Thomas Ravenel said in a letter to the judge that Ravenel will not attend his July 9 court appearance because he is in rehab. The letter to Magistrate Joseph McCrorey was ... (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:11:49 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan plans to stay in rehab
NEW YORK -- Lindsay Lohan, who checked into rehab after a wild Memorial Day weekend, plans to extend her stay, says her mother, Dina Lohan. (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:24:37 GMT)

Personal tragedy led man to drug addiction
An Attard man was jailed for five years for dealing in cocaine after a magistrate heard that it was a personal tragedy that led him onto the drug path. (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:03:46 GMT)

Merger creates huge outpatient rehab company
Benchmark Medical and Physiotherapy Associates finalized a merger deal Thursday to create one of the nation's largest outpatient rehabilitation services companies. (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:12:52 GMT)

AP NewsBreak: Indicted SC treasurer in 30-day rehab program
COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina Treasurer Thomas Ravenel will not attend his scheduled court appearance on a federal cocaine distribution charge because he is in rehab, according to court documents obtained by The Associated Press. (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:14:18 GMT)

Ravenel In Rehab
Court documents obtained by The Associated Press show the 44-year-old Ravenel is at an Arizona treatment center in a 30-day program. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Suspended state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel will not attend his court appearance on a federal cocaine distribution charge because he is in rehab. (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:29:03 GMT)

Isaiah: No Such Thing as Rehab for Homophobia
When they say he went to rehab, Isaiah Washington says no, no, no. (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:37:15 GMT)

Indicted S.C. treasurer in 30-day rehab program
Suspended state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel will not attend his court appearance on a federal cocaine distribution charge because he is in rehab. (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:49:27 GMT)

Notes: Upton takes big step in rehab
Notes: Upton takes big step in rehab (Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:19:57 GMT)

Isaiah: No Such Thing as Rehab for Homophobia
When they say he went to rehab, Isaiah Washington says no, no, no. "I went into an executive counseling program which many people in this industry know about and go to," the actor... (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:38:26 GMT)

Lohan opts to continue to lie low in rehab
Lindsay Lohan's recent decision to extend her stay in rehab might have more to do with her trying to stall her legal problems than kicking a habit. The celebrity Web site TMZ. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:44:27 GMT)

From 'grieving widow to worried'
AKRON, OHIO - When word of Donna Moonda's drug addiction surfaced in the media six days after her husband's slaying, her demeanor changed from "grieving widow to worried," her brother-in-law said Thursday. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:53:59 GMT)

Former ICE addicts demonstrate recovery at Bondi
About 22 former drug and alcohol addicts are taking part in a 12-hour continuous run along Sydney's Bondi Beach today, to demonstrate that the cycle of addiction can be broken. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:40:41 GMT)

Former Rehab Center Employee Arrested on Theft Charges
Wednesday, fire investigators told 9NEWS it was no accident the Louisiana Rehab Center on North Lobdell caught fire. Now, a former employee at the rehab center is in Parish Prison on theft and forgery charges. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:43:20 GMT)

Band intervenes to stop bootlegging and drug-dealing on coastal B.C. reserve
AHOUSAT, B.C. (CP) - The small native community of Ahousat, B.C., has welcomed home dozens of alleged drug dealers and bootleggers who earlier this month were given an option: clean up or get out. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:49:00 GMT)

Man convicted in shooting arrested on drug charges
WORCESTER - A city man who pleaded guilty to the 1979 shooting death of boxer Willie J. Patton was arrested by vice squad officers yesterday on drug charges. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:32:09 GMT)

South Africa: Drug Abuse Can Be Prevented, Treated, Controlled
Drug abuse is a problem that can be prevented, treated and controlled, says United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:57:31 GMT)

Ravenel in rehab as hearing nears
The state treasurer, suspended after an indictment last week on a cocaine distribution charge, has entered a 30-day rehabilitation program in Arizona, according to a court document filed Thursday. A lawyer for Treasurer Thomas Ravenel said in a letter to the judge that Ravenel will not attend his July 9 court appearance because he is in rehab. The letter to Magistrate Joseph McCrorey was ... (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:32:29 GMT)

Don’t glamorize smoking and drug abuse, culture minister tells filmmakers
TEHRAN, June 29 (MNA) -- In a meeting on drug addiction with the top officials of the Drug Control Headquarters here on June 27, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammadhossein Saffar Harandi gave a warning to film producers who have depicted smoking in their works. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:07:28 GMT)

Washington I Did Not Go Into Rehab
Actor ISAIAH WASHINGTON has dismissed reports he was ordered to seek rehab following his homophobic slur. The Grey's Anatomy star infamously made an (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:47:51 GMT)

Isaiah Washington: 'I Did Not Go Into Rehab'
Actor Isaiah Washington has dismissed reports he was ordered to seek rehab following his homophobic slur. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:19:28 GMT)

Ravenel enters drug treatment facility in Arizona
In the wake of his indictment on federal drug trafficking charges, Thomas Ravenel has entered a drug treatment facility in Tucson, Ariz. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:26:00 GMT)

Washington: 'I Did Not Go Into Rehab'
Actor Isaiah Washington has dismissed reports he was ordered to seek rehab following his homophobic slur. The Grey's Anatomy star infamously made an offensive comment about castmate T.R. Knight last October and repeated it at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this year. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:20:36 GMT)

Indicted treasurer in 30-day rehab program
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Suspended state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel will not attend his court appearance on a federal cocaine distribution charge because he is in rehab. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:32:53 GMT)

'Maggie' saga leaves Annapolis
The Annapolis woman whose drug addiction and prostitution landed her on the front page of The Capital followed by "The Dr. Phil Show" is now clean and working in Texas with no plans to return to the area, relatives and friends said. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:05:24 GMT)

Drug court undergoing changes
The organization of the Sevier County Drug Court has changed, but the mission remains the same. Central Utah Counseling Center is taking on the responsibility of all case management and urinalysis, functions formerly shared with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office. (Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:00:02 GMT)

Ex-addict recounts his struggle against drugs
DUBAI — Ali Z.U. (name changed), a 25-year-old UAE national, is a hero in the true sense of the word. For, he has waged a heroic battle against his own self — against drug addiction — and overcome his difficulties against all odds. (Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:03:47 GMT)

Notes: Trio nearing rehab outings
Notes: Trio nearing rehab outings (Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:46:31 GMT)

Notes: Trio nearing rehab outings
Notes: Trio nearing rehab outings (Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:04:45 GMT)

Clark: Why can't all addicts be treated like Navy pilots?
Addicts are people with broken brains. That's the latest from experts on neuroscience and addiction studies at the University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies this week. (Sat, 30 Jun 2007 06:20:06 GMT)

Don’t glamorize smoking & drug abuse: Iran Min
LONDON, June 30 (IranMania) - In a meeting on drug addiction with the top officials of the Drug Control Headquarters on June 27, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammadhossein Saffar Harandi gave a warning to film producers who have depicted smoking in their works, MNA reported. (Sat, 30 Jun 2007 07:55:37 GMT)

Washington: 'I did not go into rehab'
Actor Isaiah Washington has dismissed reports he was ordered to seek rehab following his homophobic slur. (Sat, 30 Jun 2007 09:45:12 GMT)

Aurilia hopes rehab does the trick
SAN FRANCISCO -- Rich Aurilia hopes the road to wellville leads through Las Vegas. The disabled infielder took a Friday evening flight there to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Fresno. (Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:36:45 GMT)