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Drug test all students
DRUG-TESTING - saliva swabs, urine testing, pat downs and sniffer dogs searchers - could become mandatory in Australian high schools. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT)

Pedro makes rehab start
Pedro Martinez made a rehab start Wednesday in his comeback from rotator cuff surgery. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:41:38 GMT)

‘Cheese,’ steroids getting full attention of school officials
Dallas resident Fernando Cortez, Sr., never saw any of the warning signs of drug addiction in his 15-year-old son. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:52:46 GMT)

Mayor hopefuls agree on drug problem, but not on policy
QUINCY - Quincy Mayor William Phelan refers to it as ‘‘the issue of drug use’’ in the city. Tom Koch, who is campaigning against Phelan, prefers stronger language: ‘‘spiraling drug problem.’’ (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:32:44 GMT)

Former Symbols of Drug Ills Find New Life, Recovery Together
A Baltimore man and woman whose lives of crime and addiction provided fodder for a pair of HBO shows are now sober and getting married, the New York Times reported Aug. 9. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:28:38 GMT)

Stars go away during Walk of Fame rehab
Construction along Hollywood's famed Vine Street has forced dozens of stars -- Walk of Fame markers anyway -- to go into seclusion during the rehab project.Markers for Charlton Heston, Jane Wyman, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Donna Reed, Frank Sinatra and 55 other celebrities were missing Wednesday from the Walk of Fame in the 1600 block of Vine Street, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday. They ... (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:11:44 GMT)

Students could face drug tests
DRUG-TESTING could become mandatory in Australian high schools following an investigation by the Federal Government's drug watchdog into illicit substances. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:22:00 GMT)

Drug test all students
DRUG-TESTING could become mandatory in Australian high schools following an investigation by the Federal Government's drug watchdog into illicit substances. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:30:00 GMT)

Rockies Closer Brian Fuentes to Begin Rehab Assignment with the Sky Sox Tomorrow
Colorado Springs, CO - The Colorado Rockies announced today that closer Brian Fuentes will begin a Major League rehab assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox tomorrow evening, Friday, August 10th. (Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:52:41 GMT)

New Tool to Stop Smoking
A new drug offers a different method for those who fight their addiction to smoking. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:10:26 GMT)

Officials: Drug abuse behind most crimes in area
CHATSWORTH — Putting drug offenders in jail gets them off the street — for a while — but rehabilitation is the key to putting a cap on the drug problem, law enforcement officials said Thursday. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:19:34 GMT)

Drug kingpin sentenced to 12 years
The kingpin of what prosecutors described as the county’s biggest drug ring in history on Tuesday received the longest drug-racketeering sentence ever handed down in Benton County and the second longest in Oregon’s history. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:08:50 GMT)

Martinez struggles in first rehab start
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — 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. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:47:34 GMT)

School drug tests 'highly unlikely'
FEDERAL Health Minister Tony Abbott says it is "highly unlikely" mandatory drug testing would be introduced to Australian high schools. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:00:00 GMT)

Winehouse Said Yes To Rehab
Troubled British singer AMY WINEHOUSE has been admitted to rehab following her recent hospitalisation, according to reports. The 23-year-old was rush (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:17:53 GMT)

Members appointed to new Recovery Services board
Stark County commissioners on Thursday appointed the majority of members needed to create the board that merges Stark County’s mental-health and drug and alcohol addiction services. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:15:15 GMT)

Winehouse said yes to rehab?
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has been admitted to rehab following her recent hospitalisation, according to reports. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:25:08 GMT)

Did Amy Say Yes To Rehab?
Just what is the latest on Amy Winehouse? Well, a report claims she has gone into rehab. Just yesterday, news broke that she'd been rushed to hospital, suffering from "severe exhaustion". (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:43:18 GMT)

'Rehab' Singer Amy Winehouse Checks In
Amy Winehouse may not want to go ... but go she has, checking into a rehab facility in south London. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:12:57 GMT)

Amy Winehouse Said Yes to Rehab?
Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse has been admitted to rehab following her recent hospitalization, according to reports. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:16:50 GMT)

Leaving a life of drug abuse far behind - 65 graduate from District Attorney Charles Hynes’ DTAP program
Kings County District Attorney Charles Hynes (center) honors graduates of his Drug Treatment as an Alternative to Prison program. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:19:44 GMT)

Rehab life for Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan has to clean her own toilet in rehab. The 'Mean Girls' star was admitted to Utah's Cirque Lodge on Sunday where patients are assigned cleaning duties as part of their treatment programme. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:29:09 GMT)

Truckee clinic an oasis for addicts
For some Truckee-area residents struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, their search for help and hope leads them to a community-based treatment clinic on Palisades Drive. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:14:06 GMT)

Amy Winehouse in rehab?
Did Amy Winehouse go to rehab? We don't know, know, know. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:49:15 GMT)

Lindsay Cleaning Toilets in Rehab
Although Lindsay Lohan may be a big star, she's not being treated like one in rehab. Sources tell TMZ.com that Lilo is doing hard labor, which includes washing dishes, doing laundry and cleaning toilets. (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:53:51 GMT)

Not All 'Drug-Related Deaths' Are 'Drug-Related', UK
UK estimates of 'drug-related deaths' (DRDs) include mortalities of drug abusers and non-drug abusers. So these figures may not be the best way of monitoring the performance of Drug and Alcohol Action Teams, a study published in the online open access journal Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Policy suggests. [click link for full article] (Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:12:40 GMT)

Lohan A Model Patient In Rehab
Troubled actress LINDSAY LOHAN has been dubbed "a model patient" by insiders at the Utah rehab clinic she checked into earlier last month (Jul07), des (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 01:15:49 GMT)

Cop's son regrets holdup
EASTON | A Moore Township police officer's son, who robbed a Hanover Township bank last year to fuel his gambling and drug addiction, was sentenced Friday to state prison. (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:29:36 GMT)

Lohan is a 'model patient' at her rehab
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan is being called 'a model patient' by insiders at the Utah rehab clinic where she checked in earlier last month. (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 05:36:46 GMT)

Happy ending for 'Wire,' 'Corner' inspirations
People and Places The inspiration for a character on The Wire, David Simon's HBO series about crime and social ills in Baltimore, is getting married today. His bride: the real-life protagonist of The Corner, Simon and Ed Burns' nonfiction book and HBO miniseries about a family's struggles with drug addiction. (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:27:54 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan is scrubbing loos in rehab!
London, August 11 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan might be a big celebrity, but it seems she is not being treated like one in rehab. Lohan, who is at the Cirque Lodge drug and alcohol rehab in Sundance, Utah, after being arrested for her second DUI last month, is said to be doing hard labour, which includes cleaning her own toilet. The 21-year-old actress/singer is also supposed to wash dishes and do ... (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:30:33 GMT)

Lindsay is goin' potty in rehab
Lindsay Lohan's wild partying days have been replaced with toilet scrubbing in a hardcore rehab center run by Mormons. (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 08:45:25 GMT)

Lohan a 'model patient' in rehab
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has been dubbed "a model patient" by insiders at the Utah rehab clinic she checked into earlier last month, despite claims to the contrary. (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:40:56 GMT)

Lohan a "model patient" in rehab
Lindsay Lohan is coping well with her latest rehab stint, insiders claim. (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:22:18 GMT)

Lindsay back in rehab for a third time at £15,000-a-month clinic
Lindsay Lohan is undergoing a £15,000-a-month treatment plan at a mountain-side clinic that claims to be America's most 'exclusive' - and hardcore - drug rehab centre (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:08:13 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan a 'Model Patient' In Rehab
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has been dubbed "a model patient" by insiders at the Utah rehab clinic she checked into last month, despite claims to the contrary. (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:15:44 GMT)

Ontario pledges more drug treatment funding; MPP Di COCCO cites Observer drug story
The plight of a local drug addict featured in The Observer has caught the attention of the provincial government, which is pledging more money for treatment services. (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:02:21 GMT)

Black Voices.
Inspired by a true story and co-produced by Jamie Foxx , LIFE SUPPORT uses a mix of actors and real people from the HIV/AIDS community to tell the story of an HIV-positive Brooklyn woman named Ana (Queen Latifah), who channels her energy and regret over past drug addiction into working for Life Support, an AIDS outreach group. (Sat, 11 Aug 2007 23:48:06 GMT)

Notes: Bullpen tired; Zumaya to rehab
Notes: Bullpen tired; Zumaya to rehab (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:24:29 GMT)

Lindsay gets down and dirty in rehab
Lindsay Lohan has been forced to scrub toilets in an ultra-strict rehab clinic, it has been claimed. (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 06:17:00 GMT)

Pompano Beach ministry helps drug and alcohol addicts rebuild their lives
Pompano Beach Matthew Zimmer couldn't stop drinking and using cocaine. (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 07:15:39 GMT)

Ore. study cites high drug use among Hispanic immigrants trying to adapt
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A study led by an Oregon State University sociologist runs counter to some assumptions that Hispanic immigrants tend to bring their drug habits with them to the United States.It concludes that most such drug problems appear linked to pressures to adapt, maybe too quickly, to American ways, especially in the Pacific Northwest where many Hispanics lack the influence of families ... (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:03:12 GMT)

`Just out of rehab' is this summer's unfortunate fashion statement
Call it the post-rehab look - eyes heavy with "it's so late it's early" confusion, a head scarf cinched around unkempt hair, an armload of string bracelets and frayed cutoff shorts. (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:08:27 GMT)

CHLOE SENDS UP REHAB CROWD
THE September issue of Harper's Bazaar has a lot of fun at the expense of rehabbing starlets. Instead of putting Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan on the cover, the editors chose Kate Hudson. Inside, Bazaar highlights the "rehab trend" with a fashion... (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:32:12 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan's third rehab stint costs 15,000 pounds a month
London, Aug 12 (ANI): Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan's third rehab stint is costing her a whopping 15,000 pounds a month fee. The 'Mean Girls' star has checked into the Cirque Lodge clinic in Utah, which calls itself America's most 'exclusive' drug rehab centre, for an intensive one-month rehabilitation programme following her second DUI arrest in Santa Monica on July 24. ... (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:30:20 GMT)

Police: Attack suspect has drug-use history
PLAINS TWP. — A transient man charged with brutally beating four women with a hammer in a hair salon robbery has a history of cocaine addiction and spent Friday drinking beer and roaming the Wyoming Valley without a mention of the gruesome attacks he allegedly committed, according to police and witnesses. (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:01:37 GMT)

’Remarkable change’ prompts probation in drug case
WAILUKU – “A remarkable change in her life” led to probation rather than prison for a woman Friday, more than two years after police recovered nearly 2 ounces of methamphetamine from her Wailuku residence. (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 19:51:23 GMT)

Animals in rehab
Humans aren't the only ones who sometimes go to rehab. A clinic at Morse Ranch Park in South Eugene is specifically for animals. (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:33:40 GMT)

Schenker Rehab Intervention
(antiMusic) It appears that members of the Michael Schenker Group pulled an intervention on that band's namesake according to the group's drummer who also alluded that the famed guitarist is in rehab. Thus explaining the recent tour cancellation half way through a concert. (Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:41:40 GMT)

Judd Returns To Rehab For Her Birthday
Country star WYNONNA JUDD is so determined to curb her eating she spent her recent 43rd birthday in rehab. The larger-than-life singer is a self-proc (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:45:19 GMT)

One family copes with addiction
After decades of drug abuse, Travis Morford died from a drug overdose just as he was starting to show signs of sobriety, family says. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:06:07 GMT)

LOHAN A 'MODEL PATIENT' IN REHAB
COCAINE rap starlet Lindsay Lohan has turned over a new leaf in rehab, it was claimed yesterday. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:32:06 GMT)

Mark Mulder ready for first rehab start
Cardinals lefthander Mark Mulder threw 52 pitches in a simulated game Saturday in Jupiter, Fla. The team received encouraging news on how he recovered from his longest competitive throw yet and have scheduled him for a rehab start Thursday. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:19:22 GMT)

Video Games, Good Therapy For Seniors In Rehab
While some people believe playing video games is a mindless activity that takes people away from healthier activities, it’s been found just the opposite is true at rehab facilities for the elderly. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:36:59 GMT)

Winehouse storms out of rehab talks
Amy Winehouse walks out of a family meeting when her parents discuss rehab options. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:52:28 GMT)

Amy Winehouse shuns rehab
Echoing the sentiments of her 2006 single, Amy Winehouse has declared her intention not to go into rehab after a drug overdose landed her in the hospital last week (August 7). (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:00:00 GMT)

Family struggles with son's addiction as he turns to crime -- against them
The story started out as an accusation of corporate greed. But it is really about a family struggling to save a young man in the grip of heroin addiction. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:04:37 GMT)

Winehouse Still Says No To Rehab
AMY WINEHOUSE is refusing to check into rehab, even after a drink and drug binge left her hospitalised last week (08Aug07) - insisting she just needs (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:30:00 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan a 'model patient' in rehab
Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has been dubbed "a model patient" by insiders at the Utah rehab clinic she checked into earlier last month, despite claims to the contrary. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:50:56 GMT)

NIDA’s Dr. Kenner C. Rice Receives Prestigious Smissman Award
Dr. Kenner C. Rice — whose research has led to the development of compounds or medications that have the potential to treat or prevent drug addiction — has been selected to receive the 2007 Smissman Award presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Dr. Rice, chief of the Chemical Biology Research Branch of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), ... (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:16:25 GMT)

Rehab is a cop-out, says Amy
Amy Winehouse says she needs help after her "terrifying" drugs overdose but that she does not believe in rehab. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:18:13 GMT)

Introducing Addiction411: Online Tool to Educate the MySpace Generation about Opioid Addiction
Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announces the launch of Addiction411, the first-ever MySpace disease information Website developed to educate the public about dependence on opioids. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:49:00 GMT)

Drug addict burglar hands victims ‘closure’
A HEROIN addict with a heart confessed to crimes to give his victims “closure”. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:52:31 GMT)

Lohan returns to rehab
Lindsay Lohan has returned to rehab for the third time, following her recent run-in with the law. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:53:05 GMT)

Andy Reid's son pleads guilty to gun, drug charges
Eagles coach Andy Reid's son Britt pleaded guilty Monday to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:27:54 GMT)

NFL: Andy Reid's son pleads guilty to gun, drug charges
NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Eagles coach Andy Reid's son Britt pleaded guilty today to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:41:17 GMT)

Andy Reid's Son Britt Pleads Guilty To Gun, Drug Charges
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) - Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's son pleaded guilty Monday to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute. Britt Reid, 22, pleaded guilty to a string of pending charges - including carrying a firearm without a license, a felony - as his trial was to start, a Montgomery County court official said. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:35:01 GMT)

Reid's son pleads guilty to gun, drug charges
NORRISTOWN, Pa. -- Britt Reid, the son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, pleaded guilty Monday to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:36:57 GMT)

Andy Reid's son pleads guilty to gun, drug charges
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's son pleaded guilty Monday to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute. (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:48:03 GMT)

Addiction can be cured in 24 hours: Expert
SOON, addicts will be able to overcome their weaknesses within 24 hours, according to de-addiction expert Narendra Chitte who plans to start around 1,000 centres all over the State as part of his 'Tobacco, alcohol chale jao' campaign. He was speaking at a press conference here on Monday. The centres will offer free de-addiction programmes for the poor, while others will be required to pay a ... (Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:41:44 GMT)

Notes: Duckworth so-so in rehab stints
Notes: Duckworth so-so in rehab stints (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:40:28 GMT)

Winehouse Still Says 'No' To Rehab
Winehouse Still Says 'No' To Rehab (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:59:51 GMT)

Victorino to Rehab with Reading
Philadelphia Phillies RF Shane Victorino will go on a Major League rehab assignment with Reading during the R-Phils three-game series with Erie Tuesday, August 14 through Thursday August 16. All games are at 7:05 PM. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:52:11 GMT)

Andy Reid's younger son, Britt, pleads guilty to drug, gun charges
He was arrested in a road-rage dispute the same day his brother, Garrett, was arrested. One of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's sons pleaded guilty Monday to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:28:59 GMT)

New York Publisher Embraces Iron Man Doctor's Inspirational Addiction Recovery Book
Forget about James Frey's horrific and embellished descriptions in "A Million Little Pieces." We all know the shocking and alarming reality of alcohol and drug addiction. But what can we do about it? Dr. Larry Smith, a Canadian chiropractor, reveals the simple yet profound truth about addiction recovery in Embracing the Journey of Recovery: From Tragedy to Triumph. (Morgan James Publishing, ... (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:29:12 GMT)

Bikers plan drug courts boost
Former drug court graduates will take their motorcycles on the road Saturday to raise funds for people who are trying to change their lives and recover from drug addiction. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:59:29 GMT)

Lohan giving rehab residents a tough time
Washington, Aug 14 (ANI): It seems that Cirque Lodge rehab residents are having a tough time ever since Lindsay Lohan checked into the facility. A woman, who just finished treatment at the rehab, said that after Lohan's arrival, all phone calls have been monitored and even computer use has been suspended. The lady, who identifies herself as Jane P, gave a glimpse of what the Mean Girls star ... (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:32:30 GMT)

Loe pitches three innings in rehab start
Associated Press - August 14, 2007 7:05 AM ET FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Kameron Loe has pitched three innings in a rehab start for AA Frisco. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:06:15 GMT)

Loe pitches three innings in rehab start
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers right-hander Kameron Loe has pitched three innings in a rehab start for AA Frisco. Loe's been on the disabled list since August fourth because of back stiffness. Last night, he allowed only one hit but walked five and gave up three runs, two earned. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:16:22 GMT)

Winehouse and hubby check into rehab
London, Aug 14 (ANI); Singer Amy Winehouse and her hubby Blake Fielder- Civil have reportedly checked into rehab to get treatment for heroin addiction. The move came after the two realised that their respective families had a showdown discussing their children's drug-related problems. After witnessing the showdown the two flew to the US for treatment on August 11. A source close to Winehouse ... (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:31:14 GMT)

Prosecutrs Want Johnny Tapia Sent Back To Rehab
Action 7 News has learned that five-time world champion boxer Johnny Tapia tested positive for drugs just days after leaving a court-appointed drug rehab program. Now, prosecutors are asking a judge to reconsider letting Tapia go. The court released Tapia from the Second Chance Treatment Center last week. He was sent there as part of a plea agreement to drug possession charges. Tapia's lawyers ... (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:24:02 GMT)

Prosecutors Want Johnny Tapia Sent Back To Rehab
Action 7 News has learned that five-time world champion boxer Johnny Tapia tested positive for drugs just days after leaving a court-appointed drug rehab program. Now, prosecutors are asking a judge to reconsider letting Tapia go. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:29:40 GMT)

Reasons for Austin's Return, WWE Releases, Chyna in Rehab, More
- Joanie "Chyna" Laurer has signed on for a VH-1 reality sow titled Celebrity Rehab which follows a number of celebrities with substance abuse problems as they go through the Pasadena Recovery Center. The show is set to air in 2008 sometime. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:12:35 GMT)

Amy Winehouse Enters Rehab Clinic?
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has fled to the U.S. with husband Blake Fielder-Civil to seek help for drug addiction, according to British tabloid reports. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:16:26 GMT)

Lohan rehab routine revealed
The daily rehab routine of actress Lindsay Lohan has been leaked. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:27:33 GMT)

Treatment of NI teens with addiction trebles
A new study has revealed that the number of teenagers being treated for drug and alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland has more than trebled in the last two years. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:36:17 GMT)

Kato schools, Addiction Recovery renew contract
Continuing an almost two decade-long partnership, the Mankato School Board approved a contract renewal with Addiction Recovery Technologies on Monday. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:42:10 GMT)

Has Amy gone to Rehab?
Amy Winehouse's record label are refusing to comment on reports that the star has gone to rehab. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:58:28 GMT)

Pedro OK in second rehab start
Pedro Martinez is pushing the idea that he needs just one more rehab start before joining the Mets. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:52:57 GMT)

Open House for Rehab Center
Top left -- Physical therapist Tim Davis demonstrates use of the rehab center's new Biodex computer which records strength and mobility and can track a patient's progress in their recovery. It is particularly useful for athletes and orthopedic patients. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:39:39 GMT)

Amy Winehouse: They Got Her To Go To Rehab
Amy Winehouse, the breakout singer who warbles about not going to rehab, apparently is now where she vowed in song she would not go, according to the U.K.'s Daily Mirror. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:51:00 GMT)

Amy Winehouse and hubby enter rehab
Troubled British R&B soul singer Amy Winehouse, famous for her hit single Rehab has checked into an undisclosed a drug rehabilitation center in the United States, The Mirror in the United Kingdom reported Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:06:27 GMT)

Amy Winehouse Finally Goes To Rehab
Amy Winehouse may have to throw her biggest hit out the window, but it could save her life. The talented but troubled singer is going to rehab. (Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:07:14 GMT)

Drug court offers kids last chance
Teenagers who repeatedly land in juvenile court for drug- and alcohol-related crimes have a new opportunity to get clean. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:35:23 GMT)

Martinez rehab rolling along
PITTSBURGH -- The Pedro Martinez rehab tour is performing reasonably well in Florida, but now it might be time for another venue. The right-handed pitcher tossed four innings yesterday in Port St. Lucie, Fla., for the Mets' team in the Gulf Coast Rookie League. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:55:11 GMT)

Andy Reid's son Britt pleads guilty to gun, drug charges
NORRISTOWN (AP) -- Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's son pleaded guilty Monday to gun and drug charges stemming from a road-rage dispute. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:12:37 GMT)

Winehouse and hubby check into drugs rehab
London, Aug 15 (IANS) Controversial British singer Amy Winehouse and her husband Blake Fileder-Civl checked themselves into drugs rehab after their fathers had a fight. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:38:43 GMT)

AROUND THE HORN: Pedro good, bad in second rehab
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Pedro Martinez pitched three perfect innings in his second rehab start Tuesday before allowing three runs in the fourth. Martinez, working his way back from right shoulder surgery in October, threw 60 pitches for the Mets' Gulf Coast League team and then another 20 fastballs in the bullpen. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:06:06 GMT)

Police: 3 rob as deputies
Fueled by drug addiction and the need for money, three men announced themselves as Manatee County Sheriff's deputies, handcuffed a 19-year-old they say is a drug dealer and robbed him, Bradenton Police said. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:16:34 GMT)

Only 6 Percent Of Parents Worried About Teen RX Drug Abuse
A scant 6 percent of parents are concerned about their children abusing prescription drugs, according to a survey released today by Project 7th Grade (http://www.project7thgrade.org), a national program of notMYkid, a non-profit organization devoted to drug abuse prevention among teens, in conjunction with First Check Diagnostics Corp. (http://www.firstcheckfamily. [click link for full article] (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:14:30 GMT)

Winehouse checks into US rehab?
Amy Winehouse checks into rehab in the US for drug treatment, says a report. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:53:19 GMT)

NIDA's Dr. Kenner C. Rice Receives Prestigious Smissman Award - Longtime NIH Scientist Honored For Research On Drug ...
Dr. Kenner C. Rice-whose research has led to the development of compounds or medications that have the potential to treat or prevent drug addiction-has been selected to receive the 2007 Smissman Award presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Dr. [click link for full article] (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:13:20 GMT)

PEDRO BETTER IN 2ND REHAB OUTING
PITTSBURGH - With one rehab outing already done, the key issue is what was better about Pedro Martinez's second test yesterday afternoon. "What we hear," Mets VP of development Tony Bernazard said, "is that his command was better." Rehab round... (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:37:55 GMT)

Winehouse and hubby went back to doping just days after confession
London, Aug 15 (ANI): Though Amy Winehouse and her hubby had confessed about their drug addiction to their family and friends, it didn't take much time for them to get back to the habit. A friend of the 'Rehab' singer caught the couple taking heroin at a 3,000 pounds -a-night suite in London, days after the confession. The couple agreed to undergo rehab treatment only after ... (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:30:34 GMT)

Judge orders Tapia back to drug rehab
"It's all speculation" where Johnny Tapia got the cocaine he ingested after three months of sobriety in court-ordered treatment, prosecutor Mark Drebing said, but the five-time world champion boxer is back in rehab today. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:05:31 GMT)

Amy and Blake confess their drug addiction
The mother-in-law of singer Amy Winehouse expressed her pride that the troubled singer has confessed her addiction to heroin and cocaine, it was reported today. According to Daily Mail, Amy held husband Blake's hand as she confessed her serious drug habit to Georgette Civil and Blake's stepfather when the family met for crisis talks. But he and Winehouse, 23, both denied injecting heroin. Hair ... (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:26:15 GMT)

Nicotinic receptors may be important targets for treatment of multiple addictions
For years, scientists have known that some people are biologically more susceptible to drug addiction than others, but they have only been able to speculate why. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:09:34 GMT)

Lindsay Takes A Break from Rehab to Get a Tan
Taking a day break from her third stint in rehab, Lindsay Lohan left Utahâ€™s Cirque Lodge rehab center to get a tan. Lohan was snapped, smiling and wearing a slip dress, going into the Beaches Tanning Salon before heading back to the Mormon-run detox center. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:15:11 GMT)

Methadone Addiction On The Rise
Recently, doctors have begun prescribing methadone as a painkiller, rather than more well-known drugs like Oxycontin or Vicodin. But some say methadone has the potential for abuse and addiction, with deadly consequences. READ: Methadone VIDEO: Methadone Addiction On The Rise (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:02:32 GMT)

Winehouse In Rehab?
Singer Amy Winehouse , who was hospitalized briefly last week in London, has been the subject of a flurry of media reports claiming she's entered a rehab facility in the States. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:23:42 GMT)

Publishing heiress Péladeau pleads guilty to drug trafficking
Quebec publishing heiress Anne-Marie Péladeau pleaded guilty Wednesday to three charges of drug trafficking, after having been arrested by Montreal police last week. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:34:17 GMT)

Michael on Lindsay Leaving Rehab to Go Tanning: 'I'm Upset About This'
Michael Lohan spoke exclusively with “Extra” Wednesday about his relationship with Lindsay and his estranged wife, Dina. Michael’s reaction to the new photos that surfaced of his daughter, Lindsay, out of rehab and tanning was not one of approval. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:00:11 GMT)

Drug Abuse Exacerbated By Cash Aid Payments
Paying out certain types of government aid in a monthly lump sum appears to fuel a spate of harmful and often fatal drug binges, according to a new study in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Public Economics that links the monthly arrival of disability checks with a sharp rise in drug related hospitalizations and deaths. [click link for full article] (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:12:40 GMT)

Notes: Soriano progresses in rehab
Notes: Soriano progresses in rehab (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:23:22 GMT)

'I'm proud Amy told me she's a heroin addict', says Winehouse's mother-in-law
The mother-in-law of singer Amy Winehouse expressed her pride that the troubled singer has confessed her addiction to heroin and cocaine. Amy held husband Blake's hand as she confessed her serious drug habit to Georgette Civil and Blake's stepfather when the family met for crisis talks. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 02:29:27 GMT)

Notes: One more rehab start for Loaiza
Notes: One more rehab start for Loaiza (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:23:02 GMT)

School drug problems increasing, survey of teens finds
WASHINGTON | Drug problems in schools are getting worse, teenagers say, and parents express doubts about ever making such schools drug-free, a study says. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:54:25 GMT)

Drug use, addiction welcome some to U.S.
Adapting to the United States might come with its own side effects. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:15:51 GMT)

Nicotinic receptor may make some people biologically susceptible to drug addiction
Washington, Aug 16 (ANI): Results of a new study on rats may help explain why some people are biologically more susceptible to drug addiction than the others. Researchers at the University of Chicago has discovered that rats most likely to self-administer addictive drugs had a particular receptor in the brain that is more responsive than the same receptor in rats least likely to self-administer ... (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:28:32 GMT)

Study: Teens Report Drug use Growing in Schools
You must be a member to add a comment! Drug problems at the nation's schools are getting worse. That's according to a new survey by Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:38:04 GMT)

Michael Lohan Furious Lindsay's 'Let Out' of Rehab
Michael Lohan is furious that his daughter Lindsay has been released from rehab, insisting she needs more time in recovery. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:45:35 GMT)

Study: Teens report drug use growing in schools
Drug problems at the nation's schools are getting worse according to a new survey by Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. It finds that more students in high school and middle school are reporting drugs as a problem. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:33:34 GMT)

Nicotinic receptor may make some people biologically susceptible to drug addiction
Washington, Aug 16 : Results of a new study on rats may help explain why some people are biologically more susceptible to drug addiction than the others. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:37:00 GMT)

Study: Teens Report Drug Use Growing in Schools
Drug problems at the nation's schools are getting worse. That's according to a new survey by Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:24:51 GMT)

Amy Out of Rehab
Ok, that didn’t last long... Amy Winehouse and her hubby both checked out of rehab last night after only a few days in the detox centre. But Amy assured reporters she was ok, saying quote "Oh my God, what the hell happened last week? I’m fine, don’t worry." (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:34:53 GMT)

(CBS/AP) As teenagers say drug problems at school are getting worse, many parents are expressing doubts about ever ...
The percentage of teens who say they attend high schools with drug problems has increased from 44 percent to 61 percent since 2002, and the percentage in middle schools has increased from 19 percent to 31 percent, according to the survey to be released Thursday by Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:43:01 GMT)

I've not quit rehab, says Winehouse
Amy Winehouse insisted she's heading back to rehab - and only nipped home to pick up a guitar. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:18:46 GMT)

Survey: Drug use increases in U.S. schools
A Columbia University study suggests 16 million U.S. high school and middle school students attend drug-infested schools. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse in New York said that means 80 percent of all U.S. high school students and 44 p... (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:08:03 GMT)

Survey: Drug use increases in U.S. schools
A Columbia University study suggests 16 million U.S. high school and middle school students attend drug-infested schools.The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse in New York said that means 80 percent of all U.S. high school students and 44 percent of middle school pupils have witnessed illegal drug use, drug dealing, or drug possession while attending classes.The 12th annual CASA ... (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:11:27 GMT)

Winehouse quits rehab
They tried to make Amy Winehouse go to rehab, but it appears she said no. The troubled singer - who was rushed to hospital last week after allegedly overdosing on a cocktail of ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine and alcohol - walked out of Essex's The Causeway clinic after just 48 hours. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:08:57 GMT)

Winehouse: They Tried To Make Her Stay In Rehab...
Amy Winehouse, the breakout singer who warbles about not going to rehab, checked herself in to an undisclosed rehab facility, but a U.K. newspaper reports she has already checked out. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:27:00 GMT)

Rehab, Relapse, Repeat (Lindsay Lohan, Take Note!)
Reading in the supermarket checkout line that the latest troubled starlet has gone into rehab—yet again—may inspire cynicism and eye-rolling. But on the front lines of addiction treatment, figuring out why rehab works, and why it often doesn't, is a serious matter. Just one fourth of drug and alcohol addicts get treatment, according to the nonprofit Network for the Improvement of Addiction ... (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:02:53 GMT)

I've not quit rehab: Amy Winehouse
English singer Amy Winehouse insisted she's heading back to rehab - and only nipped home to pick up a guitar. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 23:56:31 GMT)

I've not quit rehab: Amy Winehouse
English singer Amy Winehouse insisted she's heading back to rehab - and only nipped home to pick up a guitar. The troubled singer is being treated for reported drug addictions. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:03:23 GMT)

Notes: Victorino's rehab hits snag
Notes: Victorino's rehab hits snag (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:08:22 GMT)

Special Summerslam, Chyna In Rehab, SmackDown Delay
- On August 27th, Joanie “Chyna Doll” is scheduled to be on Nancy Grace. It’s also being said that the former WWE diva has recently checked into rehab. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:58:51 GMT)

Pence's rehab stint delayed
LOS ANGELES — Astros rookie center fielder Hunter Pence, on the disabled list with a sprained right wrist, had a productive batting practice Thursday at Dodger Stadium. But he wasn't ready to earn clearance for a rehab assignment. He had held out hopes of starting a rehab assignment today at Class AA Corpus Christi, but he will stay with the club. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:03:03 GMT)

Wii makes rehab fun
MINNEAPOLIS -- Physical rehab can be a major pain, but it's all a game to Jerry Pope. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:19:28 GMT)

Seattles White, Baek join Rattlers for rehab starts
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers announced Thursday that Seattle Mariners pitchers Sean White and Cha Seung Baek will be joining their roster on rehab assignments. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:37:11 GMT)

SCHOOL DRUG DENS
Eight in 10 high-school students and more than four in 10 middle-school students in the nation attend schools "infested" with drugs and alcohol, according to a survey by Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. The... (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:48:40 GMT)

Amy's back in rehab and out of the line-up for V Festival
Amy Winehouse was back into rehab today after she pulled out from performing at this weekend's V Festival. The singer has returned to the Causeway clinic in Essex, having spent 24 hours away (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:56:07 GMT)

Kanye urges Amy to check into rehab
Kanye West appeals to Amy Winehouse to kick her drug habit and check back into rehab. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:46:52 GMT)