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Winehouse ditches friends in rehab row
Amy Winehouse reportedly stormed out of a restaurant after ordering huge amounts of alcohol and ignoring her friends' attempts to encourage her to seek medical help. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:50:12 GMT)

Convalescent, Rehab Center wins Award of Excellence
Westland Convalescent and Rehab Center recently received the prestigious Michigan Award of Excellence for Improving Care in the Nursing Home Setting from MPRO, Michigan's Quality Improvement Organization. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 11:02:55 GMT)

Myers moves closer to rehab assignment
After making it through another throwing session with no setbacks on Saturday, Myers could be just one more pain-free bullpen outing away from beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:08:39 GMT)

Teixeira to rehab, return to Rangers after break
Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira will play in the minors and return to Texas after the All-Star break. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:55:43 GMT)

Slash Thanks His Wife For Drug Recovery
Guitarist SLASH has credited his wife with helping him kick his drug habit - after she showed him it was possible to beat an addiction. The Velvet Re (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:44:48 GMT)

Finnish Drug Offers New Strategy To Counter Problem Drinking
Problem drinkers who took a craving-curbing drug whenever they felt the desire to imbibe reported fewer heavy drinking days each month than drinkers who took a look-alike placebo pill, but both groups reported marked reductions in heavy drinking days. These findings come from a study of 403 heavy drinkers in Finland, who took either a placebo or the drug nalmefene on an "as needed basis." (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 23:09:40 GMT)

Bear rehab center breaking ground
ATLANTA, Idaho — Jabbed with tranquilizers, her ear pierced with a green ID tag, “Twister” finally traded her steel transport box for freedom after a bumpy 90-mile ride into central Idaho’s mountains. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:12:44 GMT)

Firefighter facing drug charges may apply for special court program
SPOKANE -- A Spokane firefighter may soon be charged with a pair of drug related felonies, but the charges may be delayed if the 32-year-old can complete an intense court-sponsored rehab program. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:19:02 GMT)

Piper to play anti-drugs tune
Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Keith Piper is to be used to educate county cricketers about drug addiction as part of a nationwide programme to be introduced by the Professional Cricketers' Association and England and Wales Cricket Board. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:49:13 GMT)

ETC.: Ravenel, speed limits and more
• Ravenel will not repeat his mistake The political implications of Thomas Ravenel’s drug charges raise questions, as if opponents preyed upon his known personal addiction, planning an attack on his public office. Disgusting remarks from Ravenel opponents are far too political for comfort. The Ravenel family are loyal, honest, conservative servants of South Carolina. But the bottom line is: ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 04:18:26 GMT)

A mother’s reflection on addiction
Editor’s note: This story is the second part in an on-going series that will follow a participant in the Warrick County Drunk Driving/Drug Court. Due to federal law, the participant’s last name, as well as all those associated with him, will not be published. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:46:14 GMT)

Life no longer has Robertson over a barrel
Former Rams linebacker, who once battled crack cocaine addiction, now dedicates his life to the residential drug and alcohol recovery center he founded. One early evening in Long Beach in the mid-1980s, back when he was in the throes of a wicked addiction to crack cocaine, former Pro Bowl linebacker Isiah Robertson says he found himself staring into the barrel of a shotgun. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:17:20 GMT)

Zimbabwe: 'Assist Ruwa Rehab Centre'
THE corporate world has been urged to assist Ruwa National Rehabilitation Centre where teething water problems are making it difficult for patients to successfully undergo rehabilitation. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:22:25 GMT)

Bear rehab center draws wide attention
ATLANTA, Idaho -- Jabbed with tranquilizers, her ear pierced with a green ID tag, "Twister" finally traded her steel transport box for freedom after a bumpy 90-mile ride into central Idaho's mountains. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:15:31 GMT)

Hadley Freeman talks to Pearl Lowe
Interview: 'The indie Victoria Beckham' Pearl Lowe seemed to have it all, but her new memoir reveals a wretched life of drug addiction. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:38:52 GMT)

Housing scheme cash boost
COUNCIL bosses look set to give the thumbs-up to a £200,000 cash boost for a scheme to house people recovering from drug addiction. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:03:00 GMT)

Drug use in U.S. down, studies say
WASHINGTON -- One war appears to be going well for the United States and its allies these days: the drug war. The availability of all major illegal drugs except Afghan heroin is flat or down, according to newly released global figures. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:23:32 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, 09 Jul 2007 10:35:45 GMT)

Carpenter is sharper
In his second rehab start, Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter saw an increase in innings if not a substantial increase in pitches. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:38:23 GMT)

Tabloid hell: Is Pete Doherty now a sex addict?
Just when it seemed Pete Doherty had his hands full beating his drug vices--a court told him last week he must attend a detox clinic ahead of his next appearance--today (July 9) the tabloids have found him a new addiction. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)

Sewer Rehab Moves Forward
FOREST—Signs of progress for a major sewer rehabilitation project were seen last week as construction crews dig up areas along U.S. Highway 80 across from St. Michael’s Catholic Church on the eastern side of the city. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:04:50 GMT)

New Black Hawk rehab plant opened
A new facility will speed up refurbishing of U.S. Black Hawk helicopters used by the Army in Iraq as well as the National Guard's domestic missions. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:27:50 GMT)

Yale Hosts Historic Conference on Food and Addiction
In what is believed to be the first meeting of its kind, Yale University is convening nearly 40 experts on nutrition, obesity, and addiction tonight and Tuesday to discuss the controversial topic of food and addiction. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:06:08 GMT)

20 yrs on, ex-MNF cadres ask where's rehab, invoke info Act
In what could well be the first instance of its kind, former militants of the Mizo National Front (MNF) have applied under the Right To Information Act to find out details of Government rehabilitation schemes for them, that they say is yet to reach them even 20 years after laying down arms. The former Mizo Army insurgents have come together to form the Peace Accord MNF Returnees' Association ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:10:20 GMT)

NIDA Launches First Large-Scale National Study to Treat Addiction to Prescription Pain Meds
Researchers funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, launched the first large-scale national study evaluating a treatment for addiction to prescription opioid analgesics (i.e., painkillers) such as Vicodin and OxyContin. NIDA's National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (CTN) is conducting the multi-site study, known as the ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:27:42 GMT)

NASCAR reviewing the case; stands by drug policy
NASCAR is investigating an incident where Craftsman Truck Series driver Aaron Fike was arrested over the weekend on charges for possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia while at Kings Island, an amusement park in Ohio. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:34:20 GMT)

Drug used to help kick smoking could curb alcohol dependence
WASHINGTON — A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:39:05 GMT)

Anti-addiction pill may curb bad habits
A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:16:48 GMT)

Anti-smoking pill may also help fight alcoholism
Drug counters addictive habits by binding to related receptors in the brain A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:35:08 GMT)

Drug that helps smokers quit may help drinkers too
A drug already approved to help smokers quit may also help curb drinking, according to new research. Rats trained for months to consume high amounts of alcohol cut their drinking in half after taking just one dose of the drug, and scientists have hope the same will be true for humans. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:34:44 GMT)

Smoking cessation drug can also curb alcohol addiction
A drug recently approved for smoking cessation may also help combat alcohol dependence, according to a new animal study released Monday in the newest edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Drinking and smoking o ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:08:43 GMT)

Hughes makes first rehab start
New York Yankees rookie Phil Hughes pitched two innings Monday for Class A Tampa in his first minor league rehab start since being sidelined more than two months by ankle and hamstring injuries. Hughes didn't allow a hit, gave up an unearned run and walked two. He struck out three against the Dunedin Blue Jays. His next start is scheduled for Saturday with Double-A Trenton. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:20:28 GMT)

Does food 'addiction' explain explosion of obesity?
Obesity has long been blamed on weak willpower, overeating, genetics and lack of exercise. Now scientists increasingly are seeing signs that suggest there may be an additional contributor: food addiction. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:21:09 GMT)

Yankees rookie Hughes makes rehab start
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- New York Yankees rookie Phil Hughes pitched two innings Monday for Class A Tampa in his first minor league rehab start since being sidelined more than two months by ankle and hamstring injuries. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:48:07 GMT)

Hughes makes first rehab start
TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Yankees rookie Phil Hughes pitched two innings Monday for Class A Tampa in his first minor league rehab start since being sidelined more than two months by ankle and hamstring injuries. Hughes didn't allow a hit, gave up... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:50:49 GMT)

Health news
KICK THE HABIT WITH A SINGLE PILL? A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, said researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. The drug, called varenicline, is already sold to help smokers kick the habit. New but preliminary research -- published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:03:48 GMT)

Hughes Makes First Rehab Start
The Yankees rookie Phil Hughes pitched two innings for Class A Tampa on Monday in his first minor league rehabilitation start since being sidelined for more than two months. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:09:46 GMT)

Atlanta's Sturtze gets rehab start
Tanyon Sturtze was in a Braves’ uniform Monday night, but not the one he’d planned on wearing at this stage of the season.When he signed as a free agent with the Atlanta Braves this past December, Sturtze was hopeful of being back in the major leagues and pitching for the Atlanta Braves by the MLB All-Star break.Instead, he’s spending the next few days at State Mutual Stadium, rehabbing a ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:25:51 GMT)

Crede to start rehab in Arizona
(Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:10:26 GMT)

Hughes rehab Friday
For anyone who happened to miss Phil Hughes dominate the Eastern League with the Thunder last season, the Yankees are prepared to offer a second chance. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:31:44 GMT)

Yankees' Hughes makes his first rehab start
Rookie pitcher goes two innings for Class A Tampa following two months on the sidelines (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:41:11 GMT)

First rehab stint goes well for Hughes
TAMPA, Fla. -- Phil Hughes took a big step last night toward his return to the Yankees rotation by beginning his minor-league rehabilitation assignment with Class-A Tampa. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:51:51 GMT)

Hughes solid in rehab start
Tampa, Fla. — Yankees rookie Phil Hughes pitched two innings yesterday for Class-A Tampa in his first minor-league rehab start since being sidelined more than two months by ankle and hamstring injuries. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:08:49 GMT)

Yankees' Hughes makes first rehab start
New York Yankees rookie Phil Hughes pitched two innings Monday for Class A Tampa in his first minor league rehab start since being sidelined more than two months by ankle and hamstring injuries. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:38:52 GMT)

Pill holds potential to curb addiction
A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:38:05 GMT)

Drug may wean alcoholics off sauce
A drug already approved to help smokers quit may also help curb drinking, according to new research. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:46:13 GMT)

Smokers' drug also may help alcoholics
A drug already approved to help smokers quit may also help curb drinking, according to new research. Rats trained for months to consume high amounts of alcohol cut their drinking in half after taking just one dose of the drug, and scientists have hope the same will be true for humans. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:29:44 GMT)

Smokers' pill might snuff urge to drink
Study suggests drug can curb addictions A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:36:59 GMT)

Study: Pfizer Drug May Do Double Duty
Washington — A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:41:31 GMT)

Rehab changed my life, says Lindsay
Hollywood wild child Lindsay Lohan says rehab has changed her life. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:52:19 GMT)

Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre Partners With Silverchair Learning Systems to Enhance Employee Training and Education
Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre, a leading Michigan senior care facility, has partnered with Silverchair Learning Systems to provide its employees with a comprehensive learning management system and superior online training. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:50:00 GMT)

South Africa: "Tik Off" Drug Abuse Campaign Kicks Off
Drug abuse in the Western Cape has increased in recent years, and as a result Premier Ebrahim Rasool has unveiled the "Tik off" Campaign which calls on the province's youth to tell drug dealers to "Tik off". (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:10:55 GMT)

Hughes makes first rehab start
Hughes makes first rehab start (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:38:47 GMT)

Hughes makes first rehab start
Hughes makes first rehab start (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:28:04 GMT)

Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre Partners With Silverchair Learning Systems to Enhance Employee Training and Education
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. ( Map ) - Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre, a leading Michigan senior care facility, has partnered with Silverchair Learning Systems to provide its employees with a comprehensive learning management system and superior online training. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:41:30 GMT)

New Utah Law Requires Prisoner Drug Screenings
Every convicted felon in the Utah state prison system is being screened and assessed for addiction problems under a new state law, KCPW reported July 9. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:14:30 GMT)

Lohan says rehab was life-changing
Lindsay Lohan admits that her stint in rehab was "life-changing". (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:27:22 GMT)

Red Sox Pitcher Joel Pineiro To Rehab In Lowell
LOWELL, MA - The Lowell Spinners, Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, announced today that Red Sox pitcher Joel Pineiro is scheduled to make a rehab appearance in Lowell on Wednesday. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:38:41 GMT)

Sowers of Seeds spreads message about addiction
For years, it has sown the seeds of hope for those struggling with addiction. Now Sowers of Seeds Counseling Inc. is cultivating awareness. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:14:41 GMT)

National study to treat addiction to prescription pain medications
Researchers funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, launched the first large-scale national study evaluating a treatment for addiction to prescription opioid analgesics (i.e., painkillers) such as Vicodin and OxyContin. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:10:50 GMT)

WCNC Investigators: Prostitutes driven by addiction 11:05 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Drug addiction has a tight grip, and there's no place where it is more evident than in Charlotte's prostitution industry. WCNC spent months looking at the hard life of the city's prostitutes and their struggle to get off drugs. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:19:43 GMT)

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Addiction Treatment Results That Count at The G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment ...
Remarkable 90% success rate at G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment, Inc., attributable to use of innovative technologies within the holistic drug and alcohol rehab treatment milieu. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Care Rehab Extends Free Cervical Traction Offer
Firm provides complimentary Starr Traction device to physical therapy clinics who schedule in-service with a Care Rehab representative. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Lohan Rehab Has Changed My Life
Hollywood star LINDSAY LOHAN has given up on her partying ways, and credits rehab for changing her life. The Mean Girls actress checked into rehab fa (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:08:21 GMT)

Smoking Cessation Drug Also Works Against Alcohol Dependence, New Study
A drug that is already approved for use against nicotine addiction also works against alcohol dependence, suggests a new US study on rats. The effect is yet to be tested on humans. [click link for full article] (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:15:41 GMT)

Perez impresses in rehab outing, returns Sunday
As the Mets look forward to the second half of the season, they received some good news yesterday when Oliver Perez cruised through a four-inning rehab stint for their Gulf Coast League affiliate. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:21:36 GMT)

'Rehab changed by life' says Lindsay Lohan
London, July 11 (ANI): Actress Lindsay Lohan has revealed that her latest stint in rehab has 'changed her life'. The 'Mean Girls' star said that she had too much of pressure on her shoulders, and that she had to check into rehab to be 'happy'. "It changed my life. I didn't have a good grip on it and I needed to get my s*** together. I was going out too much and I ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:33:00 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan says rehab was life-changing
Lindsay Lohan has admitted that her stint in the Promises rehabilitation clinic was a life-changing experience, announces Life Style Extra. The Mean Girls actress decided to check into rehab after she was arrested on drink and drugs charges in May. She has revealed that the experience taught her to use meditation and prayer during stressful periods in her life. "It changed my life. I didn't have ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:41:28 GMT)

Yale Hosts Historic Conference On Food And Addiction
In what is believed to be the first meeting of its kind, Yale University is convening nearly 40 experts on nutrition, obesity, and addiction on July 9th and 10th to discuss the controversial topic of food and addiction. Nora Volkow, M.D., director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, will be the keynote speaker Monday evening at the private meeting in New Haven. [click link for full article] (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:16:21 GMT)

Rehab saved Lindsay Lohan's life
Actress Lindsay Lohan has revealed that her latest stint in rehab has 'changed her life'. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:03:11 GMT)

Jamieson 'betrayed' over drug addiction
Grinspoon frontman Phil Jamieson says he feels his right to privacy has been "completely raped" after a nurse outed his drug addiction. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:37:14 GMT)

Lohan: 'Rehab has changed my life'
Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan has given up on her partying ways, and credits rehab for changing her life. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:40:11 GMT)

Rock star feels 'raped' over addiction outing
GRINSPOON frontman Phil Jamieson says he feels his right to privacy has been "completely raped" after a nurse outed his drug addiction. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:43:00 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan: 'Rehab Has Changed My Life'
Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan has given up on her partying ways, and credits rehab for changing her life. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:15:55 GMT)

'Potter' star Radcliffe: No rehab, jail for me 1:48 PM CT
NEW YORK - Don't get your hopes up, gossip hounds. Daniel Radcliffe, who turns 18 later this month, isn't planning any trips to rehab or jail. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:31:15 GMT)

Quit-Smoking Drug May Curb Alcoholism
Title: Quit-Smoking Drug May Curb Alcoholism Category: Health News Created: 7/11/2007 Last Editorial Review: 7/11/2007 (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:33:32 GMT)

Red Sox send RHP Joel Pineiro on rehab assignment to Lowell
Red Sox send Pineiro on rehab to Lowell (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:38:03 GMT)

Doggie Rehab
Most of us go to the gym if we need to lose some weight, but now fido may have the chance to get fit at doggie rehab. Wednesday night the Byron City Council is looking at a plan for a Canine Rehabilitation and Fitness Center. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:13:05 GMT)

Lidge retires side in final rehab start
Lidge retires side in final rehab start (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:08:02 GMT)

Astros reliever Lidge throws perfect rehab inning
Brad Lidge made a successful rehab appearance as he comes back from a strained oblique muscle. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:25:32 GMT)

Astros' Lidge retires side in rehab outing
Astros righthander Brad Lidge, who has been on the disabled list since June 20, threw a perfect inning in a rehab outing for Class AA Corpus Christi on Wednesday night. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:46:11 GMT)

Astros right-hander Brad Lidge throws scoreless inning in rehab
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Astros right-hander Brad Lidge threw a perfect inning in a rehab outing for double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday night. Lidge, who has been on the disabled list since June 20 with a strained left oblique, threw eight pitches in the first inning against Frisco. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:52:26 GMT)

Astros' Lidge has perfect inning in rehab
Astros right-hander Brad Lidge threw a perfect inning in a rehab outing for Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday night. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:08:11 GMT)

Grinspoon Star Betrayed Over Addiction Revelation
Grinspoon frontman Phil Jamieson has lashed out at the tabloid media, as well as the nurse who leaked details of his treatment for drug addiction. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:41:01 GMT)

Teixeira: 'Everything felt good' after rehab game
Mark Teixeira felt good after a rehab game on Wednesday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:25:42 GMT)

Exclusively on 'Extra:' Britney Spears Finally Gets Help, Enters Rehab
“Extra” has learned exclusively that after months of hard partying, pop princess Britney Spears has entered rehab. Our sources tell us that Brit, who has been notably absent from the paparazzi scene in recent days, is seeking professional help at Eric Clapton's Crossroads center in Antigua. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:45:11 GMT)

Potter's Radcliffe: No jail, rehab for me
Don't get your hopes up, gossip hounds. Daniel Radcliffe , who turns 18 later this month, isn't planning any trips to rehab or jail. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:22:04 GMT)

UGA's Brown ahead of schedule in rehab
When Georgia coach Mark Richt started to hear the reports on running back Thomas Brown's rehab he was not so much stunned as he was satisfied that what he believed about Brown was true. The running back who suffered a season ending injury against Vanderbilt last year was not just reaching his marks in rehab but far exceeding what anyone had done before him. "Because it's Thomas, I'm not that ... (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:44:18 GMT)

Is Celebrity Rehab Effective?
Not so long ago, alcohol and drug addiction in Hollywood were considered taboo, something shameful. But now hardly a week goes by without a celebrity announcing they've checked into rehab. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:00:08 GMT)

Injured St. Tammany deputy goes to Atlanta for rehab
A St. Tammany Parish sheriff’s deputy seriously injured in a freak accident last month while driving in the funeral procession for a fellow deputy traveled to Atlanta for rehab treatment Thursday morning. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:45:09 GMT)

The public school drug culture that drove misfit to butcher my daughter
The father of a fashion designer hacked to death by her drug-crazed neighbour has condemned Oxford University and Harrow School for failing to tackle his addiction. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:30:08 GMT)

Lidge returns from rehab stint
Lidge returns from rehab stint (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:53:02 GMT)

Bucs' Torres to begin rehab assignment
Reliever Salomon Torres (elbow inflammation) today will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:31:45 GMT)

Affordable housing – a rehab plan
It seems counterintuitive. America's in a housing slump, with real estate prices in some areas so low that homeowners owe more on their mortgages than their dwellings are now worth. And yet, the nation's biggest housing problem is affordability. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT)

Does food "addiction" explain the explosion of obesity?
Obesity has long been blamed on weak willpower, overeating, genetics and lack of exercise. Now scientists increasingly are seeing signs that suggest there may be an additional contributor: food addiction. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:38:48 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan turns to prayers and meditation in rehab
Lindsay Lohan has said she has no doubt that checking into rehab after her DUI arrest in May was the best thing to do, reveals News of the World. Lindsay went thought a 30-day treatment programme at Promises in Malibu during June and is currently in the facility’s extended care scheme to help her integrate back into her normal life. She told Tatler magazine recently: “[The arrest and subsequent ... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:41:42 GMT)

SOLID REHAB START MAY HELP KARSTENS BREAK BACK IN
Jeff Karstens started for the Staten Island Yankees yesterday in his first rehab start since breaking his right fibula on April 28. The 24-year-old right-hander threw 66 pitches over five innings, allowed one run on four hits and struck out eight in... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:34:33 GMT)

Video Games: The Newest Addiction?
(WSBT) Addictions to drugs, alcohol and food are common. Now the American Medical Association wants to classify video game addiction as a disorder. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:43:44 GMT)

Anger over drug unit near school
PARENTS are fuming over a mental health unit helping drug-users set up near their children's school, claiming they were not consulted about it. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:17:00 GMT)

Orioles Trachsel To Rehab In Frederick Saturday
Baltimore Orioles RHP Steve Trachsel will make a rehab start with the Frederick Keys against the Lynchburg Hillcats Saturday, July 14th at 6:30 p.m. at Harry Grove Stadium. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:37:20 GMT)

Donnelly to rehab in Lowell tonight
LOWELL, MA - The Lowell Spinners, Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, announced today that Red Sox pitcher Brendan Donnelly is scheduled to make a rehab appearance in Lowell today, Friday, July 13. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:37:39 GMT)

Behavioral Counseling is a Critical Alcohol Addiction Component
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.----The research results of a medication study led by Selena Bartlett, Ph.D., of the Gallo Clinic and Research Center may prove valuable in treating cravings associated with alcohol addiction, but neuroreceptor-targeted medication is just one component of effective treatment, says Dr. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:00:00 GMT)

This John Is A Regular Joe
Duddy doesn't have an exceptional backstory. No drug addiction or homelessness. Yet his persona still draws adoration from the public. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:05:54 GMT)

People in the News: Daniel Radcliffe turns 18, plans to skip rehab and jail
Daniel Radcliffe, soon to be 18, isn't planning a trip to rehab or jail ... Evel Knievel and Kanye West plan to kiss and make up ... and more. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:25:29 GMT)

Hughes sharp in Trenton rehab stint
TRENTON, N.J. - New York Yankees rookie right-hander Phil Hughes looked sharp in a rehab start for Double-A Trenton Thunder on Friday night, throwing three scoreless innings and striking out six. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:01:17 GMT)

Hughes sharp in Trenton rehab stint
New York Yankees rookie right-hander Phil Hughes looked sharp in a rehab start for Double-A Trenton Thunder on Friday night, throwing three scoreless innings and striking out six. Hughes, who was working on a pitch count against New Hampshire, allowed three hits and did not walk a batter while throwing a breaking curveball and a fastball that topped out at 93 mph. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:05:28 GMT)

Yanks' Hughes looks sharp in second rehab start
Rookie right-hander Phil Hughes looked sharp in a rehab start for Double-A Trenton Thunder, throwing three scoreless innings and striking out six. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:10:32 GMT)

Addiction may have caused son's death
MILFORD — The South Carolina man who died after his father allegedly shot him at a city motel had been struggling with addiction for some time, an acquaintance said Friday. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:10:10 GMT)

Prisoners miss drug rehab
CRIMINALS are not adequately treated for drug abuse in jail and some are released without completing rehabilitation programs because of a staff shortage and blow-out in the prison population. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 06:00:00 GMT)

Mother convicted in baby's drug death is denied transfer
Baltimore County Digest A Dundalk woman serving an eight-year prison sentence for giving her infant daughter a fatal dose of methadone failed in her bid yesterday to be transferred to a residential drug-treatment facility. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:45:40 GMT)

Hughes fans six in Double-A rehab
Phil Hughes looked good in his second rehab start last night, throwing three scoreless innings and striking out six at Double-A Trenton before a crowd of 6,559 that included Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:19:05 GMT)

3 graduate from Drug Court
Staff Photo/James L. White Boone County Drug Court participants (from left) Chris Hatfield, Stan Clayborn and Skip Bowling graduated from the program during a ceremony last Friday. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 09:33:31 GMT)

Success of luxury rehab uncertain
Reliable statistics about drug rehabilitation is hard obtain, and harder for luxury-level rehab programs. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:09:53 GMT)

Insomniac Bedingfield Eyes Rehab
British singer NATASHA BEDINGFIELD is desperate to go to rehab - but not because she is ill. The Unwritten hitmaker enjoys a clean-living lifestyle (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:00:19 GMT)

It girl claims stars 'glamorise' rehab
Pearl Lowe, the 90s 'It girl' who kicked cocaine and heroin habits, believes stars have glorified rehab. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:59:17 GMT)

Piazza finally begins his rehab assignment
After a day or two of discussions, Mike Piazza began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Friday night -- no catching duties required. Piazza has been hitting for a month, so he probably could have returned to Oakland three weeks ago had he... (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 15:20:14 GMT)

Lowe concerned by rehab coverage
Pearl Lowe accuses Britney and Lindsay Lohan of creating the wrong impression of rehab. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 15:52:18 GMT)

Wade Miller to Rehab with Chiefs Sunday
Peoria, IL- The Peoria Chiefs in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs have announced that RHP Wade Miller will rehab at O'Brien Field on Sunday when the Chiefs face Quad Cities at 2:00 PM. The right-hander is expected to start and throw 40-50 pitches. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:44:28 GMT)

Wood fires Ks in first rehab outing
Wood fires Ks in first rehab outing (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:53:02 GMT)

Cubs pitcher Miller to rehab in Peoria Sunday
PEORIA â€” The Peoria Chiefs in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs have announced that right-handed pitcher Wade Miller will rehab at Oâ€™Brien Field today when the Chiefs face Quad Cities at 2 p.m. The right-hander is expected to start and throw 40-50 pitches. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:24:47 GMT)

Jim Bender helps youth battle drug addiction
Jim Bender was just leaving. And then he was just staying — at the Lancaster County Council on Drug & Alcohol Abuse. "I was out in the parking lot" after picking up some educational materials, recalled Bender of that warm summer's day nearly 17 years ago. "... (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:09:58 GMT)

Bedingfield thinking about rehab stint for publicity sake
London, July 15 (ANI): Natasha Bedingfield would love a spell in rehab, especially because of all the publicity it will get her. The singer seemed to be taking a pot-shot at celebs like Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan whose time in rehab was intensively covered by the media. Rehab sounds like a good idea. It seems like you get great publicity and you rest all day. I can do interviews all day ... (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:30:20 GMT)

Drug program money on rise
Alabama will nearly double spending for drug and alcohol treatment over the next year, but the state is still struggling to catch up with a runaway substance-abuse problem. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:40:59 GMT)

Son stole to feed mom's drug habit
He held a gun to a man's head and stole more than $60,000 from a dozen people in Severn, Glen Burnie and Brooklyn Park. But Jamar T. Isaac said he had a good reason; his mother was a drug addict and he had to pay the bills. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:04:44 GMT)

Bautista moves to DL, Torres returns from rehab
ATLANTA (AP) - The Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Jose Bautista on the 15-day disabled list and recalled reliever Salomon Torres from a rehab assignment before today's game against the Braves. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:14:06 GMT)

Bautista moves to DL, Torres returns from rehab
ATLANTA - The Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Jose Bautista on the 15-day disabled list and recalled reliever Salomon Torres from a rehab assignment Sunday. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:35:50 GMT)

Bautista moves to DL, Torres returns from rehab
ATLANTA -- The Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Jose Bautista on the 15-day disabled list and recalled reliever Salomon Torres from a rehab assignment Sunday. Pittsburgh also purchased the contract of rookie infielder Don Kelly fr... (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:05:49 GMT)

Prescription addiction
More than 2,000 Floridians died by illegally overdosing on prescription drugs in a recent year, according to the Florida Office of Drug Control. One of the most often abused is Oxycodone. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:27:50 GMT)

Lindsay Leaves Rehab Behind
Lindsay Lohan's hoping Friday the 13th proves to be lucky when it comes to staying sober. The 21-year-old actress checked out of rehab on Friday, her publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed... (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:30:42 GMT)

Looking Ahead
COMPANY REPORTS Earnings season gets into full swing, particularly for technology, financial and drug companies. Reports will come from Charles Schwab and Mattel (Monday); Coca-Cola, I.B.M., Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Merrill Lynch, Novartis, Wells Fargo and Yahoo (Tuesday); Abbott Laboratories, Altria, AMR, Delta Air Lines, eBay, JPMorgan Chase, Pfizer, Southwest Airlines and United Technologies ... (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:56:19 GMT)

Lohan out of rehab, hits the clubs in Las Vegas
After more than six weeks in rehab, beleaguered movie star Lindsay Lohan is once again a free woman. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:24:29 GMT)

Sturtze Makes Rehab Appearance in Columbus
Atlanta relief pitcher Tanyon Sturtze continued his rehab from rotator cuff surgery Sunday night against the Columbus Catfish, allowing one run on one hit in one inning of work. Columbus won the game 8-1. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:36:17 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Out Of Rehab
Lindsay Lohan is out of rehab, her rep confirmed to The ShowBuzz Sunday. Slideshow: "It Girls" Gone Bad (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:08:00 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan out of rehab
Lindsay Lohan told the DJ to turn up the music and get the party started as she returned to the club scene following her stint in rehab. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:11:00 GMT)

Ecstasy not popular in Q-C despite arrests of alleged drug ring
The fact that a federal grand jury recently returned a 25-count indictment against 10 people accused in connection with an Ecstasy-dealing ring is significant, but the drug is seen infrequently in the Quad-Cities, law enforcement and drug treatment experts say. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 06:23:21 GMT)

Study looks at workers' drug use
One in 12 full-time workers in the United States acknowledges having used illegal drugs in the past month, the government reports. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:26:05 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan out of rehab, to wear alcohol-monitoring bracelet
Washington, July 16 (ANI): Singer/actress Lindsay Lohan has completed her course at Promises and is officially out of rehab. The 21-year-old's rep Leslie Sloane revealed that the actress has completed her 45-days rehab stint which she attended after her drunk driving car crash, and will now be attending an intensive outpatient program. "On Friday, July 13, 2007, Lindsay Lohan ... (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:32:07 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan checks out of rehab
Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu rehab center after a stay of more than six weeks. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:03:39 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Checks Out of Rehab
Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu rehab center after a stay of more than six weeks. The "Mean Girls" star, who turned 21 on July 2, left Promises Malibu Alcohol and Drug Rehab Treatment Facility on Friday, according to a report on People magazine's Web site Sunday. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:10:15 GMT)

Lohan heads to Vegas after rehab stint
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lindsay Lohan got out of rehab over the weekend and went straight to Vegas. The 21-year-old actress was seen partying with friends at a Las Vegas club. But her publicist says she wasn't drinking. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:23:31 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Checks Out of Rehab
Lindsay Lohan Checks Out of Rehab, Agrees to Wear Alcohol-Detecting Ankle Bracelet (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:24:52 GMT)

SA singer tells of drug past
Punk rocker Snotkop, formerly known as kwaito singer Lekgoa, has gone public with his addiction that landed him in rehab. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:32:30 GMT)