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Lindsay Lohan checks out of Malibu rehab
Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu rehab centre 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 website. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:48:42 GMT)

Fresh From Rehab, Lohan Heads To Vegas
Lindsay Lohan got out of rehab over the weekend and was seen partying with friends at a Las Vegas club. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:53:56 GMT)

Lohan Leaves Rehab, Heads To Vegas
Lindsay Lohan got out of rehab over the weekend and went straight to Vegas. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:59:37 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan leaves rehab, agrees to wear alcohol-detecting ankle bracelet
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu rehab centre after a stay of more than six weeks. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:15:00 GMT)

Kate funds Pete's drug implant
Supermodel Kate Moss may have dumped rocker Pete Doherty but it seems she still cares about him. The 33-year-old is reportedly funding another anti-heroin implant for the troubled singer who has struggled with an addiction to drugs. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:02:54 GMT)

Man sentenced in Adams burglaries
Kyle K. Lindsey said in court that the crimes stemmed from a drug addiction. Jul 16, 2007 — A Hanover man will spend at least six years in prison for four Adams County burglaries, and will face five additional burglary charges in York County later this month. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:12:44 GMT)

Lohan Checks Out Of Rehab, Heads Straight To Vegas
After a six-week stay, Lindsay Lohan checked out of a Malibu rehab center -- and went straight to Las Vegas. Slideshow: "It Girls" Gone Bad (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:34:25 GMT)

Lohan out of rehab, into club
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu rehab centre 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 website Sunday. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:43:37 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan checks out of rehab center
Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu rehab center after a stay of more than six weeks. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:58:36 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan checks out of rehab
LOS ANGELES -- 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 13:03:22 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Leaves Rehab
Lindsay Lohan has ended her six-week stay in rehab, checking herself out of the Promises Clinic in Malibu, California. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:30:34 GMT)

Lohan Leaves Rehab, Heads To Vegas
Lindsay Lohan got out of rehab over the weekend and went straight to Vegas. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:43:07 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan reportedly checks out of rehab
Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu rehab center after a stay of more than six weeks and will voluntarily wear an alcohol-detecting ankle bracelet as part of an intensive outpatient program. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:48:07 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan checks out of rehab, agrees to wear alcohol-detecting ankle bracelet
Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu, Calif., 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. She will voluntarily wear an alcohol-detecting ankle bracelet as part of an intensive outpatient program, said her ... (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:37:48 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Leaves Rehab After 45 Days, Celebrates In Vegas
Lindsay Lohan checked out of Promises rehab facility Friday after a six-week-plus stay. She celebrated by partying soberly at a Las Vegas nightclub. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:51:12 GMT)

Substance Abuse and Addiction Among Most Serious Workplace Issues
A national survey of human resources professionals conducted by the nonprofit Hazelden Foundation shows that while substance abuse and addiction are recognized as among the most serious problems faced in the workplace, employer policies and practices are not fully addressing the problem. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:06:00 GMT)

Ryder Music Saved My Life
HAPPY MONDAYS frontman SHAUN RYDER has credited his musical career with saving his life. The singer, who has battled with severe drug addiction, beli (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:31:00 GMT)

Kate Moss pays Pete Doherty's anti-heroin implant
Kate Moss has paid for ex-lover Pete Doherty to have an anti-heroin implant. The supermodel, who recently split from the troubled rocker after he cheated on her, still has feelings for Pete and wants to help him beat his drug addiction. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:46:15 GMT)

NIDA to Study Treatment for Painkiller Addiction
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is investigating whether Suboxone -- a mix of buprenorphine and naloxone -- is effective in treating patients addicted to prescription opiate-based painkillers, HealthDay News reported July 13. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:28:33 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan checks out of rehab center
Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu rehab center after a stay of more than six weeks and will wear an alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:17:58 GMT)

Lohan checks out of rehab, heads to Vegas
Lindsay Lohan left rehab on Friday following the completion of a 45-day residential treatment program, and was seen at a Las Vegas club the following night. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:32:44 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. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:09:07 GMT)

Frey Adds Apology To Book
The author made famous by Oprah is repenting, in print. He's added a forward, saying he's sorry he lied, to his best-selling memoir about recovering from drug addiction. Tracy Smith reports. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:09:07 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan 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 18:38:54 GMT)

Ryder Im Boring
HAPPY MONDAYS star SHAUN RYDER insists old age has made him boring. The 44-year-old singer, who was famed for his hell raising and drug addiction in (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:45:28 GMT)

Out of rehab, Lohan wearing alcohol-detection bracelet
Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan is wearing an alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet after checking out of a Malibu rehab centre. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:44:59 GMT)

Schilling passes first rehab test
Red Sox righty Curt Schilling threw 31 pitches in a two-inning simulated game Monday and pronounced himself ready to take the next step in his rehabilitation from shoulder tendinitis. The 40-year-old Schilling will throw about 45 pitches in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday. He is then scheduled to travel with the PawSox to Toledo for his next outing five days later. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:05:38 GMT)

New York Mets outfielder Moises Alou hits home run in first rehab game
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - New York Mets outfielder Moises Alou homered in his first rehab game Monday and said he is only one or two weeks away from returning to the majors. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:34:00 GMT)

Mets OF Alou hits home run in first rehab game
New York Mets outfielder Moises Alou homered in his first rehab game today and said he is only one or two weeks away from returning to the majors. The 41-year-old left fielder has been out since tearing a quadriceps muscle in his left leg on May 12. He went 2-for-3 Monday, with a solo homer and a walk, for the Gulf Coast League Mets. "It was nice to be out there batting," he said. "Right now, ... (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:52:37 GMT)

Health: Illegal Drug Use
In health, there is a new report on drug use and chances are someone you work with is partaking. Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more details. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:00:00 GMT)

Alou homers in first rehab game
Mets outfielder Moises Alou homered in his first rehab game Monday and said he is only one or two weeks away from returning to the majors. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:03:00 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan out of rehab
LINDSAY Lohan has checked out of a Malibu rehab centre, and straight into party mode. But she has to wear an alcohol monitoring bracelet. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:46:00 GMT)

Addiction said behind motel shooting
The South Carolina man charged with fatally shooting his adopted son at a Milford hotel last week was a devoted father who was trying to help his son beat drug addiction, friends said Monday. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:54:20 GMT)

Alou hits home run in first rehab game
SAN DIEGO -- Left fielder Moises Alou, who has missed more than two months with a left quadriceps strain, went 2-for-3 with a walk, single and a solo home run yesterday as the designated hitter for the rookie-league Gulf Coast Mets in his first rehab appearance in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:06:53 GMT)

Lohan leaves rehab center, wears an ankle bracelet
Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu, Calif., rehab center after a stay of more than six weeks and will wear an alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:27:38 GMT)

Rehab saved Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's marriage
Washington, July 17 (ANI): Country star Keith Urban insists that his 90 day stint at the Betty Ford clinic in Palm Springs, California, is what saved his marriage to Nicole Kidman from collapsing. The singer entered rehab for alcoholism in October 2006, shortly after the couple wed in June that year. Urban however, insists that entering rehab at the time was one of the wisest decisions that he ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:30:32 GMT)

OUT OF REHAB, INTO NIGHTCLUBS
Lindsay Lohan is out of rehab and wearing an alcohol-detector bracelet, but that hasn't kept her out of the nightclubs. Lohan, 21, checked out of a Malibu rehab center last weekend after a stay of more than six weeks, People magazine's Web site reported Sunday. On Saturday, Lohan reportedly was partying at Pure Nightclub in Las Vegas with friends. The alcohol ankle bracelet is voluntary, her ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:02:29 GMT)

Substance Abuse And Addiction Among Most Serious Workplace Issues
A national survey of human resources professionals conducted by the nonprofit Hazelden Foundation shows that while substance abuse and addiction are recognized as among the most serious problems faced in the workplace, employer policies and practices are not fully addressing the problem. [click link for full article] (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:14:41 GMT)

Lohan leaves rehab with new accessory
People and Places Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu, Calif., rehab center after a stay of more than six weeks and will wear an alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:40:37 GMT)

Sharing what works in fighting addiction
Participants at a conference aim to learn new skills to help them make a difference in the lives of their clients. Davy Naylor contends that reaching children at an early age is the best way to prevent them from developing an addiction to drugs and alcohol, because if there is successful prevention, then there is no need to worry about recovery. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:20:31 GMT)

Money needed to renovate Rehab Center facilities
MANSFIELD -- The Rehab Center needs to be rehabbed. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:16:05 GMT)

MLB | Schilling passes rehab test
Schilling passes rehab test. Red Sox righty Curt Schilling threw 31 pitches in a two-inning simulated game and pronounced himself ready to take the next step in his rehabilitation from shoulder tendinitis. Schilling will throw about 45 pitches or three innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday. Tourist who suffered broken neck at Yankee Stadium out of hospital. Paul Robinson ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:34:54 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan's Post-Rehab Club-Hopping Could Lead To Relapse, Experts Warn
Experts like Dr. Drew Pinsky warn that Lindsay Lohan's post-rehab (sober) visit to a Las Vegas nightclub could be an early sign of relapse. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:05:58 GMT)

Doherty 'Not in rehab'
Pete Doherty's lawyer has dismissed reports the troubled rocker has quit rehab - insisting the star is not due to begin a detox program until next week. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:20:19 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan's Post-Rehab Club-Hopping Could Lead To Relapse, Experts Warn
You're a high-profile young celebrity who has just completed your second stint in rehab in six months. You're psyched to get out and get on with your sober life. So what's the first thing you do when you get sprung? (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:28:34 GMT)

Rehab Strengthened Keith Urban's Marriage to Nicole Kidman
Country star Keith Urban credits rehab with saving his marriage to actress Nicole Kidman. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:00:54 GMT)

Wade May Not Rehab in Time for Camp
Dwyane Wade Says Knee, Shoulder Rehab Going Well, but He May Not Be Ready by Training Camp (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:58:29 GMT)

Substance abuse, addiction top work issues
More than two-thirds of human resource professionals believe substance abuse and addiction is one of the most serious issues they face in their companies. Absenteeism, reduced productivity and a lack of trust are also major problems stemming from substan... (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:53:13 GMT)

Sturtze to Rehab in Mississippi
The Mississippi Braves announce that RHP Tanyon Sturtze will make two rehab appearances in Mississippi this week. Sturtze, who's recovering from right rotator cuff surgery, is scheduled to pitch on Wednesday, July 18th, and Friday, July 20th. (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:53:01 GMT)

Daniel Baldwin Talks About His Addiction
Daniel Baldwin opened up about his cocaine addiction in a series of confessional video diaries, taped at various stages of his treatment, that were to be shown Tuesday night on ABC News'"Primetime." Baldwin, brother of actors William, Stephen and Alec... (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:42:06 GMT)

Daniel Baldwin allows ABC News' 'Primetime' to follow him through 90 days of drug rehab
Daniel Baldwin opened up about his cocaine addiction in a series of confessional video diaries, taped at various stages of his treatment, that were to be shown tonight on ABC News' "Primetime." Baldwin, brother of actors William, Stephen and Alec Baldwin, allowed "Primetime" to chart his progress through a three-month drug treatment program at Renaissance Malibu, in Malibu, Calif. He taped more ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:52:38 GMT)

Daniel Baldwin talks about his addiction
Daniel Baldwin opened up about his cocaine addiction in a series of confessional video diaries, taped at various stages of his treatment, that were to be shown Tuesday night on ABC News' "Primetime." Baldwin, brother of actors William, Stephen and Alec Baldwin, allowed "Primetime" to chart his progress through a three-month drug treatment program at Renaissance Malibu, in Malibu, Calif. He taped ... (Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:14:49 GMT)

Baldwin Films Drug Recovery For News Special
Movie star DANIEL BALDWIN has opened up about his cocaine addiction in a series of confessional video diaries, taped for news special PRIMETIME. The (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:16:39 GMT)

Dempster throws scoreless inning in rehab outing
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Dempster pitched a perfect inning in a rehab outing for AAA Iowa tonight. Dempster has been on the disabled list since June 23rd with a left oblique strain. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:45:18 GMT)

Dempster throws scoreless inning in rehab outing
Associated Press - July 17, 2007 10:34 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Dempster pitched a perfect inning in a rehab outing for AAA Iowa tonight. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:59:50 GMT)

Dempster throws scoreless inning in rehab outing
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Dempster pitched a perfect inning in a rehab outing for Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday night. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:18:10 GMT)

Daniel Baldwin opened up about his cocaine addiction in a series of confessional video diaries, taped at various stages ...
Baldwin, brother of actors William, Stephen and Alec Baldwin, allowed "Primetime" to chart his progress through a three-month drug treatment program at Renaissance Malibu, in Malibu, Calif. He taped more than 19 video entries for "Primetime." (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:42:47 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan checks out of rehab center, will wear alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet
LOS ANGELES - Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a Malibu rehab center after a stay of more than six weeks and will wear an alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:43:11 GMT)

Drug treatment boost urged
Wed, July 18, 2007 Drug treatment boost urged By MEGAN GILLIS, SUN MEDIA Vanier residents fed up with the scourge of drugs on their streets will take crack house mattresses to their MPP tomorrow, demanding that they be replaced with drug treatment beds. Vanier members of ACORN -- the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now -- will be at MPP Madeleine Meilleur's Montreal Rd. office ... (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:27:28 GMT)

Substance Abuse And Addiction Among Most Serious Workplace Issues - Disparity Between Severity Of Problem And Employer ...
A national (USA) survey of human resources professionals conducted by the nonprofit Hazelden Foundation shows that while substance abuse and addiction are recognized as among the most serious problems faced in the workplace, employer policies and practices are not fully addressing the problem. [click link for full article] (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:13:30 GMT)

Yankees' Karstens Makes a Rehab Start
New York pitcher Jeff Karstens goes five innings Tuesday in a rehab start for Class AA Trenton, allowing four hits and one earned run. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:46:36 GMT)

Daniel Baldwin opens up about rehab
Actor Daniel Baldwin found love with the chef at his rehab facility. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:56:00 GMT)

Celebrity news
Baldwin: 'I'm truly powerless over cocaine' Daniel Baldwin opened up about his cocaine addiction in a series of confessional video diaries, taped at various stages of his treatment, that were to be shown last night on ABC News' "Primetime." Baldwin, brother of actors William , Stephen, and Alec , allowed "Primetime" to chart his progress through a three-month drug treatment ... (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:40:43 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Released From Rehab
Lindsay Lohan's out of rehab...and back on the party circuit. The 21-year-old actress completed a 45-day residential substance abuse treatment program July 13, and the following night was seen at a Las Vegas nightclub. In a statement to Access Hollywood, publicist Leslie Sloan Zelnick said Lohan is now in an outpatient program comprising daily attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, ... (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:04:31 GMT)

Salvia, an addiction that drives people to suicide
Salvia, the drug comes cheap, is legal and easily available. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:24:58 GMT)

Schilling set to make rehab start for Pawtucket Red Sox
BOSTON— Curt Schilling moved one step closer to returning to the Boston Red Sox rotation on Monday afternoon. After throwing 31 pitches without any problems in a simulated game at Fenway Park, Schilling is on target to make a rehab start Saturday night for the Pawtucket Red Sox. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:53:22 GMT)

Daniel Baldwin Films Drug Recovery for News Special
Actor Daniel Baldwin has opened up about his cocaine addiction in a series of confessional video diaries, taped for news special Primetime. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:46:15 GMT)

Author shares her story of addiction, recovery
It was not until Gail M. DeWitt hit rock bottom as a teenager that she realized she had to do something about her alcohol and drug abuse problems. The Newport native did just that and turned her life around by joining a recovery program. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:14:16 GMT)

Painkiller addiction can be tough to swallow
Drug addiction is a term that is easy to define but hard to pinpoint. Most medical literature says that drug addiction occurs when a person compulsively seeks to use a substance despite potentially negative consequences. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:57:08 GMT)

Daniel Baldwin's rehab chef pregnant with his child
Actor Daniel Baldwin impregnated the chef who cooked his meals during a recovery stint in rehab, according to U.S. reports. The “Mulholland Falls” star revealed all about his battle to get clean after 18 years of drug addiction in a series of confessional video diaries, which aired on the TV news show Primetime on Tuesday night. However what he didn't reveal is his live-in lover is the woman who ... (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:41:31 GMT)

Rocker Pete Doherty Leaves Rehab After 5 Minutes
LONDON, England (July 18, 2007) -- They tried to make him go to rehab, but British rocker and modelizer Pete Doherty said no, no, no -- this week anyway. The frontman for the British band Babyshambles, who was dating fashion icon Kate Moss until their recent split earlier this... (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:22:05 GMT)

Addiction Seen as Big Workplace Issue, But Often Goes Unaddressed
Hazelden surveyed more than 1,000 senior HR professionals and found that while 67 percent said addiction is among the top workplace issues, and most employers have employee-assistance programs, few refer workers to treatment. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:58:51 GMT)

Yankees' Hughes impressive in rehab start
Phil Hughes made his second rehab appearance for the Trenton Thunder Wednesday, five days after putting injury concerns to rest with a noteworthy debut for the Yankees' Double-A club. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:07:46 GMT)

Hughes impressive in rehab start
Hughes impressive in rehab start (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:38:27 GMT)

Keith on Nicole, marriage and rehab
Country star Keith Urban says going to rehab saved his marriage to Nicole Kidman. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:46:00 GMT)

Henry Blanco to Rehab in Peoria on Saturday
Peoria, IL- The Peoria Chiefs in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs have announced that Cubs catcher Henry Blanco will rehab for the Chiefs Saturday July 21st when Peoria hosts Ft. Wayne at 6:30 PM. Blanco is expected to catch five innings and it is not yet known if he will play more than one game in Peoria. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:37:29 GMT)

Yanks' Hughes impresses in rehab start
TRENTON, N.J. -- Phil Hughes took another step toward a Bronx return Wednesday, allowing two hits over four innings in his second rehab start for Trenton, which defeated Binghamton, 5-1, in a rain-shortened affair. (Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:08:02 GMT)

Hughes makes third rehab start
Yankees fans fond of symbolism might appreciate how the sun shone through just as Philip Hughes took the mound in Trenton Wednesday, and how the thunderstorms held off until he had completed his third rehab start -- with at least two more starts to go before the Yankees consider bringing him back to the majors. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:35:22 GMT)

Nielsen In Rehab
SYLVESTER STALLONE's statuesque ex-wife BRIGITTE NIELSEN has checked into rehab in North Hollywood following a family intervention. New husband Matti (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:30:58 GMT)

2 N.Y. Yanks rehab starts set for here
New York Yankee pitchers Jeff Karstens and Phil Hughes will make rehab starts for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday and Monday at PNC Field against the Charlotte Knights. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:53:21 GMT)

Robber with fake gun gets 20 years
Ryan J. Gwynne grew up in a loving family and attended good schools, but his drug addiction sparked a crime spree that terrorized store clerks across southern DuPage County. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:55:19 GMT)

DEA fears spread of new drug
Federal and state officials are stepping up efforts to block the spread of an emerging drug menace called cheese heroin, which has been blamed for the deaths of at least 20 young people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area over the past two years. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:11:12 GMT)

More youngsters 'abusing drugs'
About 35 children aged 15 years and under - two per cent of 1,714 clients - received treatment for drug abuse in 2005, a report, compiled by the National Focal Point for Drugs and Drug Addiction shows. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:48:54 GMT)

Program for heroin addicts is lauded
Sharfstein says progress made on bupe treatment, but hurdles still remain Baltimore health officials are heralding early successes in their effort to combat heroin addiction with a new drug, but say that the novel program faces several obstacles to better achieve its objectives. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:56:55 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen in Rehab
Sylvester Stallone's statuesque ex-wife Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab in North Hollywood following a family intervention. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:45:34 GMT)

18 charged in Cape Breton drug probe
Eighteen people have been charged following a three-month drug investigation in all five Mi'kmaq communities in Cape Breton. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:01:01 GMT)

Yankees phenom Hughes sharp in rehab start
TRENTON, N.J. - Phil Hughes made his second rehab appearance for the Trenton Thunder yesterday, five days after putting injury concerns to rest with a noteworthy debut for the Yankees' Double-A club. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:22:56 GMT)

Drug Finds Success In Battling Heroin Addiction
Health officials in Baltimore say the city's latest effort to combat heroin addiction is showing some encouraging results. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:26:00 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen goes to rehab
Brigitte Nielsen Sylvester Stallone's statuesque ex-wife Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab in North Hollywood following a family intervention. New husband Mattia Dessi was among those who begged the Danish model/actress to seek help for alcoholism, according to the National Enquirer. Nielsen reluctantly checked into the Cri-Help facility on July 9. Insiders tell the publication Nielsen has ... (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:11:33 GMT)

New drug finds success in battling heroin addiction
BALTIMORE — A new drug is having some success in combatting heroin addiction, but health officials said the city's unusual program must overcome obstacles to meet its objectives. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:22:48 GMT)

Katona Checks Into Rehab
Former ATOMIC KITTEN singer KERRY KATONA has checked into rehab for severe depression. The British reality TV star and magazine columnist, 26, decide (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:45:18 GMT)

Insurers avoiding 'rehab' coverage
Celebrities are sure to make headlines when they enter "rehab" for alcohol and-or drug abuse. News stories often mention that the price tag for star treatment runs $40,000 or more a month. They seldom express doubt that the performers or sports stars can afford the cost. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:15:53 GMT)

Drug Court celebrates first graduate
Janet Morales/Monitor-Index “Participating in drug court involves changing everything about yourself, accepting that you have a problem and knowing that things don t happen in your time, but in God s time.” (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:03:35 GMT)

New drug finds success in battling heroin addiction
Health officials in Baltimore say the city's latest effort to combat heroin addiction is showing some encouraging results. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:52:15 GMT)

Report: Bridgette Nielsen in Rehab
Sylvester Stallone's statuesque ex-wife Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab in North Hollywood, according to entertainment website CelebTV.com. The 44-year-old Danish actress/model is best known for her role in the 1985 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie 'Red Sonja.' (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:34:28 GMT)

Group home for teens planned for Soudan
An organization that specializes in providing residential services to adolescents recovering from alcohol and drug addiction is looking to purchase the old Parkside Homes building in Soudan. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:51:52 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen checks herself into rehab
LOS ANGELES ( Map , News ) - Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab for treatment of an undisclosed condition, her manager confirmed Thursday. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:17:04 GMT)

18 charged in Cape Breton drug probe
Eighteen people have been charged following a three-month drug investigation in all five Mi'kmaq communities in Cape Breton. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:38:45 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen checks herself into rehab
Associated Press - July 19, 2007 5:34 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab for treatment of an undisclosed condition. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:41:02 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen checks herself into rehab
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab for treatment of an undisclosed condition. Her manager says the tall, blond actress and former model says he doesn't know why or when she checked in. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:45:33 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen enters rehab
Actress Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab in Los Angeles for treatment of an undisclosed condition, her manager says. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:41:30 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen enters rehab
Actress Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab in Los Angeles for treatment of an undisclosed condition, her manager says. "All I know is it's something she did on her own free will and we're proud of her and wish her very well," said her manager Steven Tempone. (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:48:05 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen Checks Herself Into Rehab
Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab for treatment of an undisclosed condition. SLIDESHOWS: View The Day's Top Photos VIDEO: Watch The Latest News (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:59:00 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen checks into rehab
Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab for treatment of an undisclosed condition, her manager confirmed Thursday. "All I know is it's something she did on her own free will and we're proud of her and wish her very well," her manager, Steven Tempone, told The Associated Press. He declined to say what the actress was being treated for or where she was staying. He said he didn't know when she ... (Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:59:49 GMT)

Actress Brigitte Nielsen in rehab
Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab for treatment of an undisclosed condition, her manager confirmed Thursday. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:47:21 GMT)

Actress Brigitte Nielsen in Rehab
(AP Photo, FILE) Actress Brigitte Nielsen is shown in this 1988 file photo. Nielsen has checked into rehab for treatment of an undisclosed condition, her manager confirmed. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:02:09 GMT)

Wood's third rehab start a success
Wood's third rehab start a success (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:09:07 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen checks herself into rehab
Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab for treatment of an undisclosed condition. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:15:38 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen Tries Rehab Life
Brigitte Nielsen is trading "The Surreal Life" for the sober life. The actress and reality-TV star's manager confirmed Thursday that she has checked into rehab, although he declined... (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:47:31 GMT)

Actress Brigitte Nielsen checks into rehab
Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab on her own free will for treatment of an undisclosed condition, her manager Steven Tempone confirmed Thursday. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:31:19 GMT)

Drug addict receives treatment instead of prison time for stealing busts
A drug addict who stole two historic bronze busts from the Cleveland Cultural Gardens begged for and received drug treatment instead of prison time Thursday, but a judge ordered him to pay for the recovered busts' reinstallation. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:50:58 GMT)

New grant a boon to anti-drug coalition
About a dozen people gathered Wednesday for the first organizational meeting of the Save Our Kids Coalition's United Front, a fledgling faith-based initiative aimed at protecting youth and families from drug abuse. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:20:00 GMT)

Katona praises Roehampton rehab
Former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona said she is already on the mend following 24 hours in rehab in Roehampton. The bubbly 26-year-old booked herself into the Priory Clinic after armed robbers held a knife to her throat during a raid on her £1.2million Cheshire home. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:39:19 GMT)

ALOU PLAYS REHAB GAME IN FIELD
LOS ANGELES - Moises Alou played the field for the first time yesterday in a rehab game, and Omar Minaya believes the injured outfielder could return to the Mets next week. Alou, playing in his third rehab game, went 1-for-4 with an RBI single... (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:42:17 GMT)

Ghana: Parents Challenged to Curb Drug Usage Among Youth
THE HEADMASTER of Ghana National College, Mr. Robert Koomson-Barnes, has charged parents to play a role in the national efforts to curb drug usage among children. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:38:50 GMT)

Edwards Secures Funding for Bryan Crime and Substance Abuse Prevention
(WASHINGTON) - U.S. Representative Chet Edwards announced Thursday that he has secured $150,000 for Project Focus in Bryan under the 2008 Labor, Education, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill, which passed the House Thursday. "Responsible efforts to help those who want to overcome alcohol and drug addiction will not only rebuild lives and strengthen families, it will save taxpayers ... (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:57:11 GMT)

Nude Lindsay Lohan shocked rehab patients, staff
Lindsay Lohan allegedly amused herself in rehab by wandering around naked to shock male patients and staff. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:46:35 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen Checks Into Rehab for Undisclosed Reason
Actress and former model Brigitte Nielsen checked into rehab for an undisclosed condition, her manager said. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:59:54 GMT)

Cubs Catcher Henry Blanco to Rehab on Homestand
The Peoria Chiefs in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs have announced that Cubs catcher Henry Blanco will rehab for the Chiefs Saturday, July 21st when Peoria hosts Ft. Wayne at 6:30 PM. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:37:38 GMT)

Four Researchers Receive $4.7 Million in Grants
Four UT Health Center at Tyler researchers recently received a total of $4.7 million in separate grants to study how genetic data about drug addiction might be used in the criminal justice system, how TB bacteria spread inside the body, how the blood-clotting process affects the growth of cancerous tumors, and how the effectiveness of a hemophilia drug might be improved. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:26:42 GMT)

Palo Duro Nursing and Rehab Shutting Down
Palo Duro Nursing and Rehab is closing down right now, working to get all of the residents out of the center. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:26:42 GMT)

OxyContin maker, execs fined $634.5M
Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of OxyContin, and three of its executives were ordered to pay a $634.5 million fine on Friday for misleading the public about the painkiller's risk of addiction. (Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:52:04 GMT)

Drug Firm Fined Millions
OxyContin's Maker, Executives Liable Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of OxyContin, and three of its executives were ordered to pay a $634.5 million fine on Friday for misleading the public about the painkiller's risk of addiction. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:26:07 GMT)

Cuba: Drug dealer bribed Maradona?
An alleged Colombian drug trafficker reportedly bribed former Argentine soccer Maradona great to speak with Fidel Castro about his release. Hernando Gomez Bustamante reportedly wanted Castro to release him so he might return to Colombia, el Nuevo Herald n... (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:53:03 GMT)

OxyContin makers fined for downplaying addiction risk
Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of OxyContin, and three of its executives were ordered Friday to pay a $634.5 million fine for misleading the public about the painkiller's risk of addiction. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:53:45 GMT)

Cuba: Drug dealer bribed Maradona?
An alleged Colombian drug trafficker reportedly bribed former Argentine soccer Maradona great to speak with Fidel Castro about his release.Hernando Gomez Bustamante reportedly wanted Castro to release him so he might return to Colombia, el Nuevo Herald newspaper reported Friday.Gomez was extradited to Colombia in February. He was sent to the United States this week to face drug trafficking ... (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:01:34 GMT)

Johnson strong in rehab start
Johnson strong in rehab start (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 03:23:16 GMT)

OxyContin maker hid its risk of addiction
Drug company ordered to pay $634.5M fine. ABINGDON, Va. - Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of OxyContin, and three of its executives were ordered to pay a $634.5 million fine on Friday for misleading the public about the painkiller's risk of addiction. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 06:26:54 GMT)

Fresh from rehab, starlet Lohan
turns self in to face DUI charges Lindsay Lohan is facing the music. The starlet turned herself in to face charges of driving under the influence in connection with the Memorial Day weekend hit-and-run crash that sent her into rehab. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:21:29 GMT)

Brigitte Nielsen checks into rehab
LOS ANGELES - Brigitte Nielsen has checked into rehab for treatment of an undisclosed condition, her manager confirmed Thursday. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:25:10 GMT)

Lohan turns herself in after rehab stint
Beverly Hills, Calif. -- Lindsay Lohan turned herself in to face charges of driving under the influence in connection with the Memorial Day weekend hit-and-run crash that sent her into rehab. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:00:24 GMT)

Hollywood rehab: Not such a sobering experience
Remember the days when a stint in rehab could turn a hot Hollywood career cold? Or when talent, not addiction troubles, won big magazine covers? How times have changed. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:38:58 GMT)

Bay area family testifies in national drug hearing
The maker of the painkiller OxyContin will have to pay almost $635 million in fines. A judge made that ruling Friday after hearing testimony from people who said they were affected adversely by what they called the addictive nature of the drug. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:12:51 GMT)

Schilling to pitch in Pawtucket in rehab start
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) -- Curt Schilling is expected to make his first rehab appearance today for the Pawtucket Red Sox. The veteran has been on the disabled list for about a month with tendinitis in his right shoulder. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:44:04 GMT)

US drug firm fined $635m
Purdue Pharma LP, the maker of OxyContin, was ordered to pay a $634.5 million fine for misleading the public about the painkiller's risk of addiction. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:28:02 GMT)

Drug firm fined $635m
ABINGDON, VIRGINIA: Purdue Pharma LP, the maker of OxyContin, and three of its executives were ordered to pay a $634.5 million fine for misleading the public about the painkiller's risk of addiction. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:41:30 GMT)

Schilling strong in rehab outing
Curt Schilling pitched three scoreless innings in a minor league rehab outing for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, striking out six - including Mark Bellhorn, a teammate from Boston's 2004 World Series championship team. Schilling allowed two hits, walked none and threw 32 of his 40 pitches for strikes, fanning the side in the second inning. He left to a big cheer from the sold-out, 10,032-seat ... (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 23:20:39 GMT)

Baseball: Schilling pitches 3 shutout innings in rehab
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Curt Schilling pitched three scoreless innings in a minor league rehab outing for Triple-A Pawtucket today, striking out six — including Mark Bellhorn, a teammate from Boston's 2004 World Series championship team. (Sat, 21 Jul 2007 23:42:18 GMT)