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Drug court to host third tournament
TWENTYNINE PALMS — Joshua Tree Drug Court is hosting its third annual golf tournament Sept. 15. This is the main fund-raising event to support the local area drug court, which serves all of the communities in the Morongo Basin. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:01:23 GMT)
Drug czar will visit Dallas to chat about 'cheese'
WASHINGTON – President Bush's drug czar will get a front-line tour Wednesday of Dallas' battle with "cheese" heroin, a potentially lethal form of the drug often targeted at teenage users. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:16:15 GMT)
Schilling Strong In 3rd Rehab Start
Curt Schilling pitched seven scoreless innings Tuesday night in his third rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, putting himself in position to rejoin the Boston rotation this weekend. Dan Roche's Red Sox Blog More Red Sox News More Sports (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:33:00 GMT)
Schilling strong in 3rd rehab start
Curt Schilling pitched seven scoreless innings Tuesday night in his third rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, putting himself in position to rejoin the Boston rotation this weekend. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:33:42 GMT)
Schilling throws seven strong in third rehab start
Curt Schilling pitched seven scoreless innings in his third rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, putting himself in position to rejoin the Boston rotation this weekend. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:40:32 GMT)
Schilling strong in 3rd rehab start
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Curt Schilling pitched seven scoreless innings Tuesday night in his third rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, putting himself in position to rejoin the Boston rotation this weekend. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:56:40 GMT)
Schilling strong in third rehab start
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Curt Schilling pitched seven scoreless innings in his third rehab start for AAA Pawtucket. He probably will to rejoin the Boston Red Sox rotation this weekend. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:18:41 GMT)
Schilling strong in third rehab start
Associated Press - July 31, 2007 11:03 PM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Curt Schilling pitched seven scoreless innings in his third rehab start for AAA Pawtucket. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:21:58 GMT)
Prescription Drug Addiction: A Utah Epidemic
Utah’s prescription drug problem is being called an epidemic. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:02:00 GMT)
Drug items were found at Beck's home
PHOENIX (AP) – Police found evidence of cocaine and drug paraphernalia at former major league pitcher Rod Beck's home on the day he died. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:16:31 GMT)
Drug addiction killed pitcher according to ex-wife
On the front page of the police report under injury it lists, cardiac arrest. A medical examiner will determine the official cause but Stacey Beck, Rod's ex-wife, will tell you Rod's addiction to cocaine is what killed him. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:42:16 GMT)
Schilling strong in 3rd rehab start
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -Curt Schilling pitched seven scoreless innings Tuesday night in his third rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, putting himself in position to rejoin the Boston rotation this weekend. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 06:00:01 GMT)
Health officials alarmed by spike in state's fatal prescription drug overdoses
Nearly every day, the state medical examiner performs an autopsy on at least one Utahn who died of a prescription-drug overdose. Gripped by what Todd Grey says is a prescription-drug-overdose "epidemic," Utah now loses more people each year to lethal combinations of drugs - such (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:14:29 GMT)
Diamond Jaxx: Cubs' Wood pitches 1.2 innings in rehab stop
Oft-injured Kerry Wood declined to talk with the media before his relief outing Tuesday night with the Double-A Tennessee Smokies. The right-hander, though, was happy to talk after pitching 1.2 innings at Pringles Park in what could be his final rehab outing before rejoining the Cubs. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:34:07 GMT)
Culture Club: Lohan can rise above her rehab woes
Rehab for Hollywood's hottest celebrities is more like a stop at the Starbucks drive-through on the way to buy the latest Prada bag. That is especially true if that bag is big enough to store a weekend supply of cocaine and booze. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:02:10 GMT)
Loaiza might make another rehab start
Esteban Loaiza will throw 60 pitches for Triple-A Sacramento tonight, and his next step from there is uncertain. Loaiza had hoped that he might start at Texas on Monday, but he is under the impression he might have to make another rehab start. Loaiza... (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:51:10 GMT)
Wood sparkles again in rehab
Kerry Wood went 1 2/3 inning Tuesday night in a rehab stint for Double-A Tennessee against West Tenn. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:00:25 GMT)
NIDA’s Scientific Journal to become Journal of Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health announced today that it is changing the name of its scientific journal Perspectives to the Journal of Addiction Science & Clinical Practice , beginning with the November issue. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:01:25 GMT)
Court rules insurance companies must cover rehibilitation costs
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvanians battling drug and alcohol addiction will not need a second opinion from their HMO before entering treatment programs, a state appeals court ruled. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:21:19 GMT)
Beck's ex: cocaine addiction killed him
The ex-wife of deceased baseball player Rod Beck said she believes cocaine addiction is to blame for his death in Phoenix. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:34:58 GMT)
Beck's ex: cocaine addiction killed him
The ex-wife of deceased baseball player Rod Beck said she believes cocaine addiction is to blame for his death in Phoenix.A medical examiner's report has yet to be published on the former San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs relief pitcher's June 23 death, but Stacy Beck said it was a cocaine addiction he had battled for three years that claimed his life, the Arizona Republic reported ... (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:05:49 GMT)
Canopus BioPharma's StatC Drug Shows Superior Results for Treatment of Avian Flu and Other Influenzas
LOS ANGELES----Canopus BioPharma, Inc. , a biotechnology company developing pharmaceutical products and assay methods for patients suffering from infectious disease, bio-terrorism, cancer, and addiction, announced today groundbreaking results in animal trials for its drug candidate StatC against Avian Flu, Spanish Flu and Hong Kong Flu strains. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:02:00 GMT)
Schilling Strong In Third Rehab Start
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Curt Schilling pitched seven scoreless innings in his third rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket. He probably will to rejoin the Boston Red Sox rotation this weekend. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:26:42 GMT)
PMC moots rehab scheme for wada residents
THE Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) would soon seek the State government's approval for implementing the rehabilitation scheme for those living in old dilapidated structures (wada) in the city that are getting affected by the various infrastructure development projects. If implemented, the rehab scheme will come as a relief to both the owners and residents of the wadas who have been fighting ... (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:01:33 GMT)
Morris continues to push drug testing for mayoral candidates
Mayoral candidate Herman Morris recently provided hair and urine samples to a drug testing lab for a 10 panel drug screen of illegal and prescription drugs. The results in every category came back negative. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:04:49 GMT)
White House announces grants for school drug testing
Associated Press - August 1, 2007 6:35 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - White House drug czar John Walters today announced grants for random student drug testing for six Texas school districts. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:40:16 GMT)
White House announces grants for school drug testing
DALLAS (AP) - White House drug czar John Walters today announced grants for random student drug testing for six Texas school districts. Walters, during a stop in Dallas, said the funding totals nearly $1.7 million. (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:45:55 GMT)
Pedro's rehab start rained out
Pedro's rehab start rained out (Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:38:53 GMT)
Agency given addiction study role
A parliamentary inquiry asks a Scots agency to give evidence into the extent of prescription drug misuse. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:12:40 GMT)
White House Drug Czar Announces Grants For School Drug Testing
White House drug czar John Walters announces grants totaling $1.67 million for random student drug testing at six Texas school districts. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:41:18 GMT)
Beck tragedy illustrates why drug issues can't be overlooked
This story will not get the headlines that Barry Bonds or A-Rod or Tommy Glavine are getting. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:43:42 GMT)
Six school districts in line for drug grants
White House drug czar John Walters on Wednesday announced grants totaling $1.67 million for random student drug testing at six Texas school districts, including two in the Houston area. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:44:43 GMT)
ChiSox reinstate MacDougal from rehab assignment
The Chicago White Sox reinstated relief pitcher Mike MacDougal on Thursday from his rehab assignment in the minors. MacDougal, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 6 with right shoulder inflammation, went 2-0 with Triple-A Charlotte while not allowing a run in five innings. The 30-year-old MacDougal is 1-3 with a 6.23 ERA in 31 relief appearances this season for the White Sox. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:25:51 GMT)
ChiSox reinstate MacDougal from rehab assignment
The Chicago White Sox reinstated relief pitcher Mike MacDougal on Thursday from his rehab assignment in the minors. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:30:47 GMT)
Backe Ready for Rehab Start Tonight
Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Backe, who is working his way back to the Major Leagues after right elbow surgery last September, makes his initial 2007 rehab appearance in Corpus Christi tonight when the Hooks wrap up a their series with the San Antonio Missions. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:47:58 GMT)
Experts cite must-haves for effective rehab
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx says he used to love the thrill of freebasing cocaine. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:30:24 GMT)
Two Nicotine Addiction Puzzles Explained
The stranglehold of nicotine addiction leads to more than four million smoking-related deaths each year. Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have now explained two roots of that addiction. The discoveries may offer new hope not just for smokers, but eventually also for sufferers of Parkinson's disease, a debilitating movement disorder that affects some 40 million people worldwide. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:51:28 GMT)
Addiction needs to be seen as health issue: Davies
The Harper government’s policy on combatting drug abuse in Canada needs to recognize addiction is a public health issue instead of treating those affected as criminals, an NDP critic says. (Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:41:37 GMT)
Public Lives: Fighting Addiction, on a Variety of Fronts
A health official wants addiction treatment centers to provide clients with a program to cure nicotine dependence as well. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:22:21 GMT)
Backe looks solid in rehab outing
Backe impressive in rehab start (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:23:02 GMT)
Mets' Martinez Throws Simulated Game
A day after his first scheduled minor league rehab start was rained out, Pedro Martinez pitches 5 1/3 innings in a simulated game Thursday against Mets minor leaguers. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:37:32 GMT)
Pedro 'well' after rehab outing
Port St. Lucie, Fla. — A day after his first scheduled minor-league rehab start was rained out, Pedro Martinez pitched 5¤ innings in a simulated game yesterday against Mets minor-leaguers. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 06:08:00 GMT)
NIDA's Scientific Journal To Become Journal Of Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health, announced today that it is changing the name of its scientific journal Science & Practice Perspectives to the Journal of Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, beginning with the November issue. [click link for full article] (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:14:10 GMT)
Drug court to begin next month
A four-county court to handle drug-related offenses throughout southeast Nebraska is scheduled to be in session starting next month.The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court, essentially a coalition between Gage, Fillmore, Jefferson and Saline counties, is slated to begin next month in Wilber.In the drug court, participants who have either committed felony drug-related offenses or committed crimes ... (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:31:40 GMT)
Grant Memorial combines rehab services
The Physical Therapy Department and Occupational Therapy Department at Grant Memorial Hospital have been combined to form Grant Memorial Rehabilitation Services. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:19:35 GMT)
Drug court turns addicts' lives around
The Kitsap County commissioners’ chambers have never been this full, even for discussions about NASCAR or the comprehensive plan. But on July 27, 13 people graduated from Kitsap County Drug Court with friends, relatives and alumni cramming the room to cheer them on. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:40:25 GMT)
Lohan discussed rehab in mag interview
Lindsay Lohan talked about her first stay in rehab in an interview that Elle magazine says took place 36 hours before her drunken driving arrest over Memorial Day weekend. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:37:07 GMT)
Lohan Discussed Rehab in Mag Interview
(AP Photo/Jeff Christensen) Lindsay Lohan appears on stage during a taping of MTV's "Total Request Live" show at the MTV Times Square Studios on May 8, 2007 in New York. Lohan opened up about her first rehab stint for an interview that Elle magazine says took place 36 hours before her drunken driving arrest on May 26, 2007. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:57:12 GMT)
Lohan discussed rehab in mag interview
Lindsay Lohan talked about her first stay in rehab in an interview that Elle magazine says took place 36 hours before her drunken driving arrest over Memorial Day weekend. "I was growing up and going out a lot, and I needed to have a balance," Lohan tells the magazine of her stay at the Wonderland Center in Los Angeles in January. "I was glad I went, because I needed to get away from everyone and ... (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:17:29 GMT)
Lindsay Lohan to talk about her first stay in Alcohol and Drug Rehab Treatment Facility
U.S. star Lindsay Lohan talked about her first stay in rehab facility center in an interview, which Elle magazine claims held thirty six hours before her last drunken driving arrest. (Fri, 03 Aug 2007 23:38:00 GMT)
Hialeah Fire Stations Locked Down In Drug Sweep
Police conducted an investigation at all Hialeah Fire Stations after receiving reports of illegal drug activity, causing a lockdown that took place Friday afternoon. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:29:00 GMT)
Rehab project gets boost
Model Property Development, owner of the former Shawnee Hotel and Shawnee Place Apartments, has been awarded a $996,426 housing tax credit by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:42:45 GMT)
Lohan lauded rehab two days before drunken incident: magazine
Lindsay Lohan talked about her first stay in rehab in an interview that Elle magazine says took place 36 hours before her drunken driving arrest in May. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 02:19:38 GMT)
Giambi homers, walks four times in rehab test
The Yankees may want to err on the side of caution before recalling Jason Giambi, but he isn't as patient. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 03:37:47 GMT)
Giambi homers in 1st game of rehab doubleheader
Jason Giambi homered in his first at-bat of a rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, going 1-for-3 with four walks and a strikeout in a doubleheader against Buffalo. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 04:10:33 GMT)
Drug recovery facility closing
After eight years of service, the Washington County Recovery Alternatives agency has closed, leaving the county with two options for alcohol and drug addiction treatments. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 05:33:41 GMT)
Jason Giambi homers in first game of rehab doubleheader
MOOSIC, Pa. - Jason Giambi homered in his first at-bat of a rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday night, going 1-for-3 with four walks and a strikeout in a doubleheader against Buffalo. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:06:10 GMT)
Fighting addiction is a struggle at any price
High-profile alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers seem like a home away from home for Hollywood celebs like Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie and Robert Downey Jr. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 07:21:13 GMT)
Giambi hits blast in first rehab start
MOOSIC, Pa. -- Jason Giambi homered in his first at-bat of a rehab start for triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre lasty night, going 1-for-3 with four walks and a strikeout in a doubleheader against Buffalo. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 07:40:43 GMT)
Pedro may not make rehab start Tuesday
CHICAGO — Nothing is wrong with Pedro Martinez, but even with a strong throwing performance two days ago, he's not guaranteed to make a rehab start Tuesday. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:30:40 GMT)
Lohan talked about rehab before arrest
NEW YORK - Lindsay Lohan talked about her first stay in rehab in an interview that Elle magazine says took place 36 hours before her arrest on suspicion of drunken driving over Memorial Day weekend. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:47:08 GMT)
Duckworth Slated For Rehab Starts In Wilmington
Wilmington, DE -Kansas City right-hander Brandon Duckworth will report to the Wilmington Blue Rocks during their upcoming homestand and is scheduled to make a pair of rehab starts for the Royals' Class A Advanced affiliate. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:52:11 GMT)
Bynum Returning From Hamstring Injury Begins Rehab in Frederick
Frederick, MD - Baltimore Orioles OF Freddie Bynum is scheduled to rehab with the Frederick Keys for their next three games through Monday night as he works his way back from a strained hamstring that placed him on the disabled list July 7th. (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:22:11 GMT)
Prison official lifts the lid on our convict drug shame
Where can a heroin addict get limitless free drugs? In prison. A prison official lifts the lid on a £12million scheme that will keep inmates hooked on heroin rather than cure them, tells how drugs are smuggled into jails, and reveals why some prison officers turn a blind eye to drug abuse (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:48:18 GMT)
Aybar heading to minors after rehab stint
Infielder Willy Aybar has rejoined the Braves' minor-league system after "successfully completing a rehabilitation program for substance abuse," the Braves announced Saturday. Aybar hasn't played a game all year after opening the season on the disabled list with a hand injury and in the weeks that followed entering rehab. The Braves are hoping they will have him back by the time the rosters ... (Sat, 04 Aug 2007 23:00:15 GMT)
32-day wait for help is deadly for drug addicts
BLOOMINGTON — Adam Hearon asked his family for help with his heroin addiction when he was 19. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:49:19 GMT)
Celebrating love at Dunlap Nursing & Rehab Center
Uniting hands in married bliss at the wedding reception for newlyweds Carla Ingebretsen and Todd Johnsen at Dunlap Nursing & Rehab Center on Saturday, July 21 are Carla and Todd, and Clifford and Gen Smith. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 01:47:23 GMT)
The quiet drug trade
Narcotics investigations often center on a suspicious level of foot traffic in and out of a house or a hotel room. Investigators conduct surveillance of the location, follow dealers and use informants to make controlled and documented drug buys. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:46:46 GMT)
32-day wait for help is deadly for drug addicts
BLOOMINGTON — Adam Hearon asked his family for help with his heroin addiction when he was 19. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 05:26:54 GMT)
Drug Court can return some to productive society
The Fourth Judicial District Drug Court program held a graduation ceremony for six members last Tuesday evening in the Looft Hall auditorium on the Iowa Western Community College campus and, as a parting gift, all the charges against them were dropped. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 05:38:18 GMT)
St. Christopher's alumni celebrate recovery from addiction
GARRISON - About 400 graduates of the St. Christopher's Inn substance-abuse treatment center gathered at Graymoor yesterday to celebrate sobriety. The 10th annual Alumni Picnic drew people from throughout the metropolitan region and beyond in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 06:38:44 GMT)
Lohan Discussed Rehab in Mag Interview
NEW YORK (AP) -- Lindsay Lohan talked about her first stay in rehab in an interview that Elle magazine says took place 36 hours before her drunken driving arrest over Memorial Day weekend. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:10:22 GMT)
AACAP Announces Winners Of National 2007 NIDA Jeanne Spurlock Minority Research Fellowship
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), is pleased to announce that Brian Slater and Ivorie Drayton are the 2007 National NIDA Jeanne Spurlock Minority Medical Student Fellowship Program winners. The fellowship encourages outstanding minority medical students to pursue careers in drug abuse and addiction research. [click link for full article] (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:13:01 GMT)
32-day wait for help is deadly for drug addicts
BLOOMINGTON — Adam Hearon asked his family for help with his heroin addiction when he was 19. (Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:22:50 GMT)
Prescription drug fraud increase seen
SUMMIT COUNTY — In the past year, Summit County Drug Task Force agents say they have seen a huge increase in the number of prescription drug fraud cases involving doctor shoppers — the name for people who visit numerous physicians in order to feed a controlled-substance addiction. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:14:50 GMT)
Richie Blames Drug Addiction On Boredom
Socialite NICOLE RICHIE cites boredom and having "so much, so fast" as the reasons she became a drug addict. The 26-year-old, who is four months preg (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:46:28 GMT)
Inter-school competitions held
To eradicate social evils of female foeticide and drug addiction R.S. Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, organised a programme "A vision of enlightened society" here today. In this function, three inter-school competitions i.e. declamation contest, painting competition and poem recitation contests were held in which 20 schools of city participated. Varinder Sharma, district education ... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:50:39 GMT)
Jason Giambi ends rehab stint 0-for-3
Jason Giambi's rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ended with an 0-for-3 night Sunday. After the game, Giambi said he will join his New York Yankees teammates Monday in Toronto, but that he wasn't sure when he would be activated. "Its exciting for me to get the opportunity," Giambi said. "The injury healed a lot faster than we all thought. I'll just go up there, and the team's playing ... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:05:30 GMT)
Yanks' Giambi ends rehab Triple-A stint 0-for-3
Jason Giambi's rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ended with an 0-for-3 night Sunday. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:25:34 GMT)
Giambi ends rehab; to join Yanks in Toronto
Jason Giambi's rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ended with an 0-for-3 night Sunday. After the game, Giambi said he will join his New York Yankees teammates Monday in Toronto, but that he wasn't sure when he would be activated. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:28:49 GMT)
Jason Giambi ends rehab Triple-A stint 0-for-3
MOOSIC, Pa. -- Jason Giambi 's rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ended with an 0-for-3 night Sunday. After the game, Giambi said he will join his New York Yankees teammates Monday in Toronto, but that he wasn't sure when he would b... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:20:49 GMT)
Report: Lindsay Lohan Checks Into Rehab In Utah
SUNDANCE, Utah (August 5, 2007) -- Lindsay Lohan has checked into the Cirque Lodge drug and alcohol treatment center in Sundance, Utah, according to a CBS News radio report. This would be Lindsay's third stint in rehab, following her previous stays at Wonderland and Promises in the Los Angeles... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:51:54 GMT)
Gambling addiction happens to seniors
Addiction happens to seniors, and gambling addiction among seniors is, reportedly, on the rise. What starts as fun can turn ugly and destructive. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:13:49 GMT)
A family addiction: Group designed to lend support to those affected by drug users
Debbie couldn’t deal with her daughter’s heroin addiction anymore. “That’s when we didn’t have any kitchen plates because I threw them all out of the cupboard one by one,” she said. “She was killing herself, and she just couldn’t see it.” (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:54:09 GMT)
Aussie DJ admits drug use: Bali court
An Australian music DJ accused of drug possession in Indonesia has admitted he is a drug user. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:11:12 GMT)
Report: Lindsay Lohan Checks Back Into Rehab
Lindsay Lohan has checked into the posh Cirque Lodge drug and alcohol rehab center in Sundance, Utah, reports say. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:59:54 GMT)
Richie blames drug addiction on boredom
Socialite Nicole Richie cites boredom and having "so much, so fast" as the reasons she became a drug addict. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:06:07 GMT)
Moss trying kick her greatest addiction - Doherty
London, Aug 6 (ANI): Kate Moss' well-wishers are leaving no stone unturned to help her kick her greatest addiction - Pete Doherty. Moss' mum, her mentor Sarah Doukes and PR advisers are helping the Brit supermodel in her campaign to sort herself out. Friends think that the beleaguered singer is nothing less than an addiction for Moss "It's not an exaggeration to say Kate's ... (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:30:26 GMT)
Is Lohan In Rehab Instead Of New York
LINDSAY LOHAN has reportedly given the paparazzi the slip by checking into a rehab clinic in Utah, after reports surfaced claiming she was hiding out (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:00:59 GMT)
Lindsay Lohan reportedly checks into rehab in Utah
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan makes another effort in rehab. This makes it her third attempt. She reportedly checked into a drug and alcohol rehab center in Utah this weekend. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:41:59 GMT)
Lindsay Lohan Reportedly In Rehab
No official word from Lindsay Lohan or her representatives, but sources tell TV's "The Insider" that the actress has checked into a Utah rehab center for an intense treatment program expected to last a minimum of 30 days. Slideshow: 'It Girls' Gone Bad (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:08:00 GMT)
Lohan Comes Clean About Rehab In Interview
A magazine interview that pre-dates Lindsay Lohan's recent arrests finds the actress talking about her first stint in rehab. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:03:05 GMT)
Lohan Talks Rehab In Magazine Interview
An interview with Lindsay Lohan that pre-dates the actress' DUI arrest in May finds the actress revealing why she went to rehab the first time. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:09:01 GMT)
Lohan Comes Clean About Rehab In Interview
NEW YORK -- Lindsay Lohan talked about her first stay in rehab in an interview that Elle magazine says took place 36 hours before her drunken driving arrest over Memorial Day weekend. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:12:38 GMT)
Former drug user helps others fight addiction
VietNamNet Bridge – In the northern province of Thai Nguyen, people often talk about the success of Nguyen Huu Luyen. Despite many hardships and a battle with addiction, he has fully recovered from his problems with drugs misuse. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:15:08 GMT)
SPECIAL REPORT - Quincy’s drug problem: Drug-related arrests have skyrocketed, thanks in part to cheap heroin and easy ...
QUINCY - The suspected drug dealer kept pit bulls. Knowing this, detectives worked on a plan to get at him without being mauled by the dogs. Soon, word came that the man had a fresh supply of crack cocaine. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:16:34 GMT)
Lindsay Lohan Checks Into Rehab
Lindsay Lohan has reportedly checked into rehab in Utah. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:15:43 GMT)
Martinez to make first rehab start of the season
Pedro Martinez will make his first rehab start for New York on Tuesday as he attempts to return to the Mets' rotation after offseason shoulder surgery. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:03:42 GMT)
Pedro to make 1st rehab start
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Pedro Martinez will make his first rehab start for New York on Wednesday as he attempts to return to the Mets' rotation after offseason shoulder surgery. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:18:07 GMT)
Pedro Martinez To Make First Rehab Start
Pedro Martinez will make his first rehab start for New York on Wednesday as he attempts to return to the Mets' rotation after offseason shoulder surgery to repair his rotator cuff. More Sports (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:19:00 GMT)
Pedro to make first rehab start
Pedro Martinez will make his first rehab start for New York on Wednesday as he attempts to return to the Mets' rotation after offseason shoulder surgery. The 35-year-old Martinez had his rotator cuff repaired in October and has been working toward a return all season. The right-hander first threw to batters on June 26. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:31:27 GMT)
Lohan Back In Rehab -- Or With Mom?
NEW YORK -- There are conflicting reports as to actress Lindsay Lohan's current whereabouts. "Entertainment Tonight's" Web site reported that Lohan is back in rehab for the third time following her recent arrest on suspicion of drunken driving and cocaine possession. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:58:04 GMT)
Pedro Martinez to make first rehab start
Pedro Martinez will make his first rehab start for New York on Wednesday as he attempts to return to the Mets' rotation. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:25:16 GMT)
Briefs: Pedro's first rehab start coming up
Monday's MLB news briefs: Pedro Martinez will make his first rehab start for New York on Wednesday as he attempts to return to the Mets' rotation after offseason shoulder surgery. (Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:08:11 GMT)
Report: Lohan back in rehab
Troubled Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has entered the Cirque Lodge drug and alcohol rehab in Sundance, Utah, Entertainment Tonight is reporting. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:19:54 GMT)
Hamilton to begin rehab on Tuesday
Hamilton to begin rehab on Tuesday (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:38:42 GMT)
A family addiction: Group designed to lend support to those affected by drug users
Debbie couldn’t deal with her daughter’s heroin addiction anymore. “That’s when we didn’t have any kitchen plates because I threw them all out of the cupboard one by one,” she said. “She was killing herself, and she just couldn’t see it.” (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:57:41 GMT)
Lohan checks into rehab for the third time
London, Aug 7 (ANI): Days after she went into hiding following her latest DUI arrest, Lindsay Lohan has checked into a rehab centre in Utah. This is the third time that beleaguered starlet has turned to a rehabilitation programme for alcohol and drug addiction. Reports said that the Mean Girls star will be undergoing a one month intense programme at Cirque Lodge drug and alcohol rehab facility ... (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:30:20 GMT)
Lohan checks into a rehab again
New York, Aug 7 (IANS) Troubled Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has checked into a rehab in Utah. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:54:54 GMT)
Lohan checks into rehab
Lindsay Lohan has reportedly checked into rehab in Utah. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:05:17 GMT)
Drug program touted as crimefighter
Properly funding and expanding the Calgary Drug Treatment Court will help curb the seemingly rampant rise of crime and drug use in the city's downtown core, said committee chair Mark Tyndale. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:12:57 GMT)
Report: Lohan enters rehab at Sundance resort
Actress-singer Lindsay Lohan, just weeks out of a 46-day drug rehabilitation program, is said to be back in another rehab center -- the Cirque Lodge at Sundance resort in Provo Canyon.Lohan was arrested July 24 for drunk driving and cocaine possession, generating the headline on the cover of the Aug. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:13:23 GMT)
Judge issues Doherty rehab ultimatum
Singer given final warning that he will be sent to jail if he does not make real effort to battle drug addiction. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:12:59 GMT)
Biden Bill Labels Addiction as a Disease, Sparks Debate
The Recognizing Addiction as a Disease Act of 2007 , sponsored by Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.), seeks to literally rewrite the federal government's language regarding addiction and recovery, ABC News reported Aug. 3. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 13:43:23 GMT)
Celebration to mark alcohol and drug addiction recovery
The 2007 Solano County Recovery Day Celebration will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 at City Park, Sacramento and Alabama streets in Vallejo. The celebration, to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is part of a national initiative known as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, which is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the U. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:16:52 GMT)
Lindsay Lohan checks into Utah rehab facility
Lindsay Lohan checked into a Utah rehab facility on Sunday. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:30:17 GMT)
Report: Lohan in rehab again
Actress Lindsay Lohan has reportedly checked into a ritzy rehabilitation facility in Utah for treatment. According to the Insider Online,the 21-year-old is now enrolled in an intensive 30-day drug and alcohol rehab program at the exclusive Cirque Lodge in Sundance, Utah. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:50:25 GMT)
Corcoran Ends Rehab Assignment
MONTGOMERY - Righthander Tim Corcoran has ended his rehab assignment in Montgomery, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays announced. Corcoran went 0-1 with a blown save and a 5.40 ERA in seven appearances with the Biscuits spanning 14 1/3 innings. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:37:41 GMT)
Rehab South Offers Fall Proofing Program On Aug. 15
Rehab South will offer "Fall Proofing" a free program for the community, on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 4-5 p.m., at the North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102, Hixson, Tn., behind the Hixson Post Office. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:15:59 GMT)
Lindsay Lohan returns to rehab
Troubled Hollywood starlet Lindsay Lohan checked into a Utah rehab facility on Sunday. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:36:57 GMT)
Drug abuse stabilises
VIENNA. — Efforts to eradicate the world’s drug problem are paying off as cultivation, production and abuse appear to have stabilised worldwide, the UN said in its 2007 World Drug Report published yesterday. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:25:42 GMT)
Teen Drug Slang: A Dictionary For Parents
Understanding slang words for drugs gives parents a key tool in monitoring their teens for drug abuse. (Tue, 07 Aug 2007 23:00:03 GMT)
New support group for those trying to beat addictions
WEST PRINCE - She wrestled drug addiction for 35 years. Methadone finally helped her bring it to the ground. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:54:12 GMT)
Pete Doherty escapes prison
London, Aug 8 (ANI): Beleaguered rocker Pete Doherty has escaped prison once again, after a court granted him four weeks to get help for his drug addiction. On August 6, Judge Davinder Lachher ordered Doherty, who is charged for the possession of charged with possession of crack, heroin, cannabis and ketamine, to clean up his ways in the given time or face jail. His crime record also includes ... (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 06:30:27 GMT)
New Data Shows Veteran Drug Could Treat Cocaine Dependence
A recent pilot study conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) supports the use of mucus-dissolving agent /N/-acetylcysteine (NAC) for reducing an addict's desire and interest in cocaine by increasing a chemical found in the brain. Currently, there is no drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of cocaine dependence. [click link for full article] (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:13:00 GMT)
Mauritius: Methadone Programme Soon Extended to Women
While the pilot project for the use of methadone to reduce drug addiction was launched last November, one of the major failures was that it did not address women. This is about to change. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:52:06 GMT)
Lindsay Lohan checks back in rehab, report
Lindsay Lohan checked into the posh Cirque Lodge drug and alcohol rehab center in Sundance, Utah, Sunday night, "The Insider" reported. The 21-year-old actress was arrested on May 26 on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing her car into a curb on Sunset Boulevard. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:13:58 GMT)
Pioneering UW behavioral neuroscientist Kelley dies
Ann Elizabeth Kelley, an internationally acclaimed UW-Madison behavioral neuroscientist who conducted important research on brain mechanisms underlying drug addiction and obesity, died Sunday at her home in Madison from metastatic colon cancer at age 53. Kelley was a pioneer for women in science and launched the successful careers of a generation of neuroscientists through her mentoring and ... (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:51:42 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 (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:06:28 GMT)
Lohan Reportedly Heading to Luxe Rehab
The Cirque Lodge rehab facility offers horseback riding and plush bedding. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:04:42 GMT)
CASA* to Release 12th Annual Teen Survey: America's Schools Infested With Drugs; Drug Use, Possession, Dealing, High ...
Joseph A. Califano, Jr., chairman and president of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University and former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, will release the findings from CASA's twelfth annual back-to-school report, "National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XII: Teens and Parents" on Thursday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the Kaiser ... (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:42:00 GMT)
REHAB to Headline the ReverbNation.com Tour
NEW YORK----ReverbNation, a leading online music marketing company, announced today that REHAB will headline the upcoming ReverbNation music tour. In addition, ReverbNation is giving five artists a chance to earn a slot on the five different legs of the tour. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:56:00 GMT)
Youth drug center gets $100K
Steven Santilli had stolen his mother's jewelry and blazed through three high schools in four years, but his nadir as a drug addict was this: On his 19th birthday, he passed out in a friend's driveway after mixing alcohol and Ecstasy. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:57:21 GMT)
RE: China sets up Internet addiction summer camp
China believes it has an Internet addiction problem with 2.6 million of its 20 million Internet users (13%) currently classified as addicts. Action has already been taken to try and help addicts with the creation of the Internet Addiction Treatment Center in Beijing. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:53:00 GMT)
Cops use theatre to fight drug abuse
In order to check drug addiction among youth, Ferozepur police have endeavoured to bring about awareness by organising plays with the help of theatre department of PU. (Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:11:10 GMT)
Pedro struggles in first rehab start
Pedro Martinez struggled in his first rehab start for Class A St. Lucie on Wednesday, giving up five runs and six hits in three innings as he attempts to return to the Mets' rotation after offseason shoulder surgery. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:48:42 GMT)
Pedro Martinez struggles in rehab start
Pedro Martinez struggled in his first rehab start for class-A St. Lucie on Wednesday, giving up five runs and six hits in three innings as he attempts to return to the Mets' rotation after off-season shoulder surgery. Martinez struck out five against the Lakeland Flying Tigers at Tradition Field, the spring training home of the Mets. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:29:11 GMT)
Pedro struggles in minor league rehab start
Pedro Martinez was optimistic after his first rehab start, even through he struggled through three innings and was pulled before reaching his target pitch count. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:48:21 GMT)
Pedro roughed up in rehab start
Pedro roughed up in rehab start (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:53:41 GMT)
Martinez roughed up in rehab start
Martinez roughed up in rehab start (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:53:51 GMT)
Pedro shaky on mound in rehab start
Pedro Martinez struggled in his first rehab start for Class A St. Lucie on Wednesday, giving up five runs and six hits in three innings as he attempts to return to the Mets' rotation after offseason shoulder surgery. Martinez struck out five against the Lakeland Flying Tigers at Tradition Field, the spring training home of the Mets. He threw 44 of his 63 pitches for strikes and did not walk a ... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:50:28 GMT)
Former drug user gets help, now works to get her life and children back
A West Columbia mother laughs out loud as she watches her 2-year-old toddling about the house. She coos as the 3-month-old wakes up from his nap. Days like this make her feel good about turning her life around; she has been drug-free for eight months, two weeks and 13 days. “Every minute counts, especially when you have five kids you’re worried about,” she said. The 2-year-old is visiting — only ... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:03:24 GMT)
Pedro hit hard in first rehab start, but 'felt great'
NEW YORK -- Pedro Martinez officially began his road back to the big leagues last night by pitching three innings in a rehab start for Class-A St. Lucie against Lakeland. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:55:28 GMT)
Pedro struggles but feels OK in first rehab start
Pedro Martinez knows what he needs to work on after his first rehab start since October rotator cuff surgery: his sinker. But he said he is making progress with his health. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:01:58 GMT)
Drug dealer told to get treatment
Drug dealer Andrew Welford has been spared an immediate custodial sentence so he can receive help to beat his addiction. Judge Granville Styler yesterday jailed the 30-year-old for 12 months but suspended it for a year, and ordered him to complete ... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:40:02 GMT)
REAL REHAB
STACY Keach has some advice for Lindsay, Nicole, Britney and other young addicts: "I did my most important rehab in the Reading Gaol, England's version of very tough love. So tough they wrote songs about it. A 6-by-6 cell for six months, talk about... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:33:33 GMT)
Doherty's drug addiction jeopardising new 'Babyshambles' album
Washington, Aug. 9 (ANI): Music producer Stephen Street had warned 'Babyshambles' frontman Pete Doherty that his drug addiction could put the band's new album into jeopardy, while they were recording songs in a studio. Doherty was warned on Tuesday that he faced prison after being caught driving while in possession of drugs earlier this year. Street said that he was compelled to ... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:30:37 GMT)
Winehouse's pals urge her check into rehab
London, Aug 9 (ANI): It seems that Amy Winehouse's friends are pleading her to check into rehab to get help for her alcohol and drug problems. Apparently, the rehab-dodging singer is now considering the suggestion. The news comes after reports that the 'Rehab' singer was rushed to the hospital after she collapsed at home. It is suspected that she passed out due to booze and drugs ... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:47:22 GMT)
Winehouse set for rehab following hospital visit
Mercury-nominated soul singer Amy Winehouse is reportedly on the verge of checking into rehab following hospital treatment yesterday for a suspected overdose. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:32:07 GMT)
Martinez makes first rehab start
NEW YORK — Pedro Martinez made his first rehab start last night, but Willie Randolph's enthusiasm was tempered. As always, Randolph said whatever the Mets get from Martinez this year is a bonus. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:45:30 GMT)
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