Addiction Recovery News 07/2007 (Page 3)

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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 Due to federal law, the participant’s last name, as well as all those associated with him, will not be published. (Jul 6, 2007)

Drug abuse experts say the arrest of Al Gore's son underscores the growing problem of prescription drug abuse among America's youth. College students use the stimulant Adderall, an attention deficit drug, to get a speedy high or pull all-nighters. (Jul 6, 2007)

AMuslim-born Malaysian woman who was held at an Islamic rehabilitation center for six months because she tried to live as a Hindu insisted Friday she will never return to her original faith. (Jul 6, 2007)

One war appears to be going well for the United States and its allies these days: the drug war. (Jul 6, 2007)

Ben Kingsley plays vile gangsters so well, no one blinked when his character in Sexy Beast ended up in hell snarling at demons. Everyone just laughed. (Jul 6, 2007)

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. (Jul 6, 2007)

Dr. Harry Black, the DeWitt physician charged in June with felony counts of illegally prescribing narcotics, has been kicked out of a Pennsylvania rehabilitation facility a week after arriving. (Jul 6, 2007)

By CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press Writer CHICAGO -- Drug abuse experts say the arrest of Al Gore's son underscores the growing problem of prescription drug abuse among America's youth. (Jul 6, 2007)

She might be one of the world’s biggest stars, but Fergie doesn’t take anything for granted. After overcoming an addiction to the drug crystal meth and getting her life back on track by joining the Black Eyed Peas, Fergie says she’s grateful but is still human and recognises her weaknesses. (Jul 6, 2007)

Britney is spending lots of time with her rehab counsellor, fuelling rumours they are dating. (Jul 6, 2007)

Drug abuse experts say the arrest of Al Gore's son underscores the growing problem of prescription drug abuse among America's youth, and they want parents to do something about it. (Jul 6, 2007)

Tom Gordon threw one inning, allowing no runs while striking out one and walking one in his first rehabilitation start for the Clearwater Threshers Thursday night in Lakewood. (Jul 6, 2007)

Drug abuse experts say the arrest of Al Gore's son underscores the growing problem of prescription drug abuse among America's youth. (Jul 6, 2007)

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. (Jul 6, 2007)

New Delhi, July 6: The Rs 4,500-crore special purpose tea fund (SPTF) floated by the government is expected to revive 33 closed tea gardens which employs more than 30,000 workers. (Jul 6, 2007)

The arrest of Al Gore's son is bringing national attention to a growing problem among young people. Some drug abuse experts say prescription drugs are now more common than marijuana and cocaine among high school and college students. (Jul 6, 2007)

Battered and bruised, Malaysian wildlife is in dire need of sanctuary. (Jul 7, 2007)

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Mark Mulder exited his latest bullpen session on Friday optimistic he can help the St. Louis Cardinals' makeshift pitching staff at some point this season. (Jul 7, 2007)

Stuart Ho has retired as president and CEO of the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. (Jul 7, 2007)

Notes: Rehab stint for Lidge (Jul 7, 2007)

TRENTON -- Thunder fans, Yankees fans, and baseball fans in general might want to circle Saturday, July 14 on their calendars. If all goes as expected, that could mark the return of pitching phe nom Phil Hughes to Waterfront Park. (Jul 7, 2007)

BRITNEY Spears is romancing a recovering alcoholic who has been helping with her rehab. The pop star fell for counsellor John Sundahl after meeting him at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (Jul 7, 2007)

The Delaware River Port Authority will spend $180 million over the next five years to rehab an aging PATCO rail system that has remained virtually untouched since the first Philadelphia-bound train rumbled along the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in 1969. (Jul 7, 2007)

One war appears to be going well for the United States and its allies these days: the drug war. (Jul 7, 2007)

Hollywood stars and other famous people enter drug-abuse treatment programs almost weekly, it seems. (Jul 7, 2007)

London, July 7 (ANI): It seems that rumours about pop star Britney Spears dating real estate investor John Sundahl might be true after all. The 'Toxic singer was spotted going out on a romantic dinner date with Sundahl, who recently made their romance public, reports The Sun. Sundahl, a recovering alcoholic, said that his romance with Spears began after their meeting at an Alcoholics ... (Jul 7, 2007)

Mark Mulder exited his latest bullpen session on Friday optimistic he can help the Cardinals' makeshift pitching staff at some point this season. Meanwhile, Chris Carpenter is scheduled to make his second rehab start on Sunday coming off surgery in May. (Jul 7, 2007)

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. (Jul 7, 2007)

BRITNEY Spears is romancing a recovering alcoholic who has been helping with her rehab. (Jul 7, 2007)

A BURNIE drug addict who has been screaming for help for six weeks says it's time the State Government got serious about addressing the state's growing drug-addiction problem. (Jul 7, 2007)

TASMANIA'S drug rehabilitation system is in crisis with addicts unable to access treatment. (Jul 7, 2007)

• Second in a series of articles. (Jul 7, 2007)

British singer AMY WINEHOUSE reportedly stormed out of a restaurant after ordering huge amounts of alcohol and ignoring her friends' attempts to encou (Jul 7, 2007)

Yankees right-hander Jeff Karstens threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings Saturday in his first minor league rehab start since breaking his right leg two months ago. (Jul 7, 2007)

New York Yankees right-hander Jeff Karstens threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings Saturday in his first minor league rehab start since breaking his right leg two months ago. (Jul 7, 2007)

Drug abuse experts say the arrest of Al Gore's son underscores the growing problem of prescription drug abuse among America's youth. College students use the stimulant Adderall, an attention deficit drug, to get a speedy high or pull all-nighters. (Jul 7, 2007)

In Robin Williams' latest film, License to Wed, the Oscar-winning actor plays an over-the-top pastor. (Jul 7, 2007)

The risks of cannabis are so great that it should be reclassified as a class B drug, says report. (Jul 8, 2007)

Pop icon Elton John has talked of his darkest days addicted to drugs and alcohol, on an interview with Andrew Denton to air on ABC TV on Monday. (Jul 8, 2007)

SYDNEY - Pop icon Elton John has talked of his darkest days addicted to drugs and alcohol, his most outrageous outfits and being disgusted at himself for not being able to operate a washing machine. (Jul 8, 2007)

Health risks of cannabis so great it should now be reclassified as a class B drug, says David Cameron. (Jul 8, 2007)

The health risks of cannabis are so great that it should now be reclassified as a class B drug, carrying much greater penalties for possession and trafficking, says David Cameron's new blueprint for dealing with Britain's growing addiction problems. (Jul 8, 2007)

In Robin Williams' latest film, License to Wed, the Oscar-winning actor plays an over-the-top pastor who puts a young, ready-to-marry couple through an intrusive pre-wedding prep course. (Jul 8, 2007)

Weems Community Mental Health Center now offers drug and alcohol assessments required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Harry “Pat” Tucker was recently accredited as a Substance Abuse Professional by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). (Jul 8, 2007)

COLUMBIA -- Actor Michael Douglas has stayed there. So have former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, golfer John Daly, actor Rob Lowe and singer Whitney Houston. (Jul 8, 2007)

Some residents who live near a proposed site where a Rutherford County ministry wants to build two group homes to treat adults recovering from drug addiction don't want the homes in their neighborhood. (Jul 8, 2007)

London, July 8 (ANI): Amy Winehouse's old school friends have reportedly suggested her to check into rehab. The jazz singer met her pals at London's Mem and Laz restaurant on July 5, but was aghast when her friends asked her to ditch her wild behaviour by seeking treatment in any facility. "It turned serious pretty quickly. They were huddled around in deep conversation. At around ... (Jul 8, 2007)

Increasing drug deaths in Alabama are part of a larger picture, one in which there is a proliferation of drugs and a lack of addiction treatment services, authorities said. (Jul 8, 2007)

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. (Jul 8, 2007)

PITTSBURGH -- The Cubs have faced several difficult roster decisions the last couple of weeks. They may soon have another tough choice to make in the near future. (Jul 8, 2007)

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