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Police: Reid's son fails drug test
A son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid failed a drug test while awaiting sentencing on drug charges, authorities said. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:22:49 GMT)

Hawkins keynote speaker for rehab center
Amy Hawkins, a Sumner County mother who was paralyzed during a tornado that swept through Middle Tennessee in April 2006, was the keynote speaker at the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center's graduation Friday. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:12:27 GMT)

'REHAB' REALITY SHOW
VH1 is taking the 12th step. "Celebrity Rehab" is a new reality show slated to debut next season that will follow a group of famous people as they battle substance abuse. Filming on the show is underway at a rehab center in Pasadena, Calf. Among... (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 09:53:50 GMT)

Cabinet to soon discuss rehab policy for displaced farmers
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The cabinet would take up within a week or 10 days the relief and rehabilitation (R&R) policy aimed at compensating farmers whose land would be acquired for industry, a senior government official said Saturday. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 11:23:12 GMT)

Cabinet to soon discuss rehab policy for displaced farmers
The cabinet would take up within a week or 10 days the relief and rehabilitation (R&R) policy aimed at compensating farmers whose land would be acquired for industry, a senior government official said Saturday. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:40:43 GMT)

September is Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
CNMI lawmakers and community leaders took a moment to share their views about substance abuse during Thursday's National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month proclamation at the Saipan Mayor's Office. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 14:02:38 GMT)

Pedro could rejoin Mets Monday
Pedro Martinez threw so well in a bullpen session on Friday that he may return to the Mets next week without making another minor-league rehab start. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:23:25 GMT)

Local Group Fighting Alcohol & Drug Addiction
Event raising awareness. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:31:24 GMT)

Falcons rehab injured brand
Business was booming for the Falcons. Season-ticket renewals were pouring in at the rate of 92 percent. Renovated suites and club seats were selling briskly at sharply increased prices. Significant new sponsorship deals were being signed. Then the cops showed up at Michael Vick's property in rural Virginia, and a franchise was in crisis. "I recognize this situation has tarnished our team and our ... (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 16:59:43 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. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:00:49 GMT)

Notes: Young arms continue rehab
Notes: Young arms continue rehab (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 19:02:15 GMT)

Millie's luxury rehab
Millie Elder daughter of TV's elder statesman Paul Holmes is looking a picture of health as she bravely fights her way back from the ravages of the drug P. (Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:38:30 GMT)

Liriano looks promising in rehab
The Twins are getting a good look during this homestand at someone who could be a part of their 2008 rotation -- and he's not even active. Lefthander Francisco Liriano, recovering from Tommy John surgery in November, is in town for another checkup after spending most of the summer rehabilitating in Fort Myers, Fla. One look at Liriano shows that he's taken his rehab seriously. "Everything is ... (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 02:03:40 GMT)

Town hall meeting on addiction set for this month
There are many recognized effects of drug and alcohol addictions. But there are a few points, including recovery, that sometimes get overlooked. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 02:50:45 GMT)

'Golden Crescent' drug plagues China's northwest
Facing a growing threat of drugs from the "Golden Crescent", China's northwest border region has been plagued with problems like increased AIDS cases and drug-related crimes. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:30:28 GMT)

Liriano doing well in rehab
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire walked through the clubhouse Friday morning, spotted Francisco Liriano and joked that his roster for next season already was showing up. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 05:09:24 GMT)

Shedding light on drug addiction and possibly saving lives
Ron Williams didn't set out to make a documentary about drug addiction. The subject was "pretty close to home," he said. "When you're affected with drug addiction in your home, and you're trying to keep it quiet and keep it contained, . (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 06:13:34 GMT)

Drug arrests up, property crimes down, police say
An upswing in the number of arrests of drug users is translating to fewer property crimes in Mesa County, according to law enforcement officials. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 06:18:03 GMT)

Trouble afoot
Pick one: 1Who is Trouble? A. Secret Service codename for Karl Rove B. Maltese dog left $12 million by Leona Helmsley C. Rehab workers' nickname for Lindsay Lohan D. Barry Bonds' pet name for his baseball bat 2With rates climbing in 31 states, health experts... (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 07:23:51 GMT)

Addiction meeting
The public is invited to a free meeting Thursday in Lakeland featuring experts and community advocates who will discuss addiction, mental health and related disorders. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:29:47 GMT)

Mother of 8 kicks addiction to keep her family together
State Govt. Sharlene Evans, 36, lost custody of her eight children because of drug addiction. She is now clean and devoted to her family. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:09:52 GMT)

Duff gives audience what it wanted
DARIEN — She’s not going to rehab, she isn’t serving a highly publicized jail term, and as far as I know, she isn’t picking out baby clothes anytime soon. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:56:24 GMT)

MLB Power Rankings: Cards 17th
Bartolo Colon has another rehab start to go. He's a luxury, not a necessity. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 13:00:48 GMT)

North Oaks makes rehab more accessible
North Oaks Health System celebrated its rededicated rehabilitation hospital Thurs-day by opening every door and inviting guests inside to see a renewed, rededicated and redesigned facility. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:02:53 GMT)

Rockies' Cook out for season
Right-hander Aaron Cook, who began the season as the Rockies' No. 1 starter, is out for the rest of the season after re-injuring a muscle in his left ribcage during a rehab start for Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday night. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 19:26:26 GMT)

Rockies lose Cook for rest of year
Aaron Cook, pitching in a rehab start at Triple-A Colorado Springs that was supposed to be a tuneup for him to rejoin the rotation this week, aggravated the pulled left rib cage muscle and will miss the rest of the season. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 19:34:28 GMT)

Simple guidance could dispel insurance rehab myths
ANGUS Logan's article (Insurers need to be far less reluctant when arranging rehab for claimants, 27 August) described problems he encountered with personal injury rehabilitation. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:22:12 GMT)

Help troubled women
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Rev. Joseph Atherley has made a call for drug rehabilitation centres to be set up in Barbados to treat problems of drug addiction in the female populace. (Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:31:20 GMT)

Kids won’t need parents’ permission to participate
Whether it’s music, fashions, or favorite TV shows, there are just some things on which teens and the older generation don’t connect. Among them is coping with alcohol or drug addiction, a substance-abuse counselor told the Lebanon County commissioners last week. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:04:51 GMT)

They’re new, but are they improved?
By RICK HERRIN IRVING -- Cowboys rookie outside linebacker Anthony Spencer doesn't get a sit-and-watch adjustment period. Spencer, a former defensive end at Purdue, steps into the starting lineup Sunday night against the Giants. And the first-round pick doesn't expect to give up his spot after being thrust into the role because of Greg Ellis' injury rehab. "You expect a lot of things," Cowboys ... (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:19:41 GMT)

Kings Rehab is stepping stone to workforce
Vera Marques was born with cerebral palsy. The 58-year-old Hanford resident lives in a group home with other mentally disabled adults. She gets up at 6 in the morning, says her prayers, and rides a KART bus to get to the local vocational rehab program. From there she van-pools twice a week to her part-time job at Kings County records division, where she shreds sensitive governmental documents. ... (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:56:09 GMT)

Hundreds of intravenous drug users may be in region
The 87 injecting drug users on a regional methadone programme may reveal just a fraction of the true number of opiod users in Wairarapa, says Charles Henderson, manager of the National Office of the New Zealand Needle Exchange. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 06:31:56 GMT)

Military vet charged with pharmacy holdups blames drug addiction
Sargent Binkley says trying to escape the nightmares that haunted him from his military service ultimately led him to a San Mateo County jail cell. The former Army Ranger captain from Los Altos said he was tormented by the smell of decomposing bodies in a... (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:22:40 GMT)

Love denies slamming Winehouse's drug use
Washington, Sept 03 (ANI): Courtney has slammed reports that she criticised Amy Winehouse's drug use. Earlier, British newspaper The Sun, had claimed the singer had hit out at Winehouse's addiction to drugs. "I've never seen anyone take as much coke as Amy. Even I wasn't that bad," the paper quoted her, as saying at the time. But later in an email to gossip blogger ... (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:25:14 GMT)

CAMERA READY
Lindsay Lohan will be looking good in case there are any more "exclusive" photos of her in rehab. A spy in celebrity hairdresser Ken Paves' salon said, "Ken sent someone out to Utah to do Lindsay's extensions this week." Lohan was the subject of an... (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:47:17 GMT)

Wood Island rehab plan gets revisited
KITTERY, Maine — The Town Council has resurrected a proposal to restore the Wood Island Life Saving Station. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:04:20 GMT)

Blalock quickly back in the swing of things
By DAVE SESSIONS ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Rangers still aren't sure when or if Hank Blalock will play third base for them again this season. But after Sunday, they have absolutely no doubt he can still hit. In his first game back after three and a half months on the disabled list, Blalock's grand slam Sunday pushed the Rangers to an 8-7 win over the Angels. Without a rehab assignment or a single ... (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:50:18 GMT)

Love denies slamming Winehouses drug use
Washington, Sept 03 : Courtney has slammed reports that she criticised Amy Winehouses drug use. Earlier, British newspaper The Sun, had claimed the singer had hit out at Winehouses addiction to drugs. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:07:25 GMT)

4-Star Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Former U.S. Drug Czar, to Address National Drug Crisis, Keynote Grand Opening of New ...
Four-Star General Barry McCaffrey, former U.S. Drug Policy Director (1996-2001), now West Point Adjunct Professor of International Affairs and a widely cited media expert on terrorism and drug policy, will address the national drug crisis and keynote the opening of a new "national model" Medical Services and Detoxification Center at White Deer Run, Allenwood, PA. White Deer Run is Pennsylvania's ... (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:43:00 GMT)

Former model begs on streets for living
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Geetanjali Nagpal, a former model who once walked the ramp with the likes of actor Sushmita Sen but developed a drug addiction, now lives the life of a destitute on the capital's streets - prompting rights groups to come to her aid. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:44:45 GMT)

Popular New Videos
Lauren Jones doesn't know what to expect on her 1st day as an anchorwoman. Home > News > Lindsay Lohan Tests Positive for Drugs in Re... Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has failed a drugs test in rehab. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:47:31 GMT)

Former model begs on streets for living
Geetanjali Nagpal, a former model who once walked the ramp with the likes of actor Sushmita Sen but developed a drug addiction, now lives the life of a destitute on the capital's streets - prompting rights groups to come to her aid. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:11:21 GMT)

Lindsay gets priorities straight in rehab
Lindsay Lohan has flown a top hairdresser to her rehab centre - so she can look her best if she is photographed by the paparazzi, it was claimed today. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:27:00 GMT)

New hair for Lohan
Lindsay Lohan has had new hair extensions in rehab. (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:30:20 GMT)

Rockies starters Jason Hirsh, Aaron Cook out for the rest of the season
DENVER -- Colorado Rockies have lost right-handed starters Aaron Cook and Jason Hirsh for the remainder of the season. Cook, the team's opening day starter, was shut down for the year when he re-injured his left abdomen in a rehab start ... (Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:01:24 GMT)

Rehab center to host backpack screening
RAPID CITY -- In observance of National School Backpack Awareness Day, the Regional Rehabilitation Institute will host a free backpack screening next week at the Rushmore Mall. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:18:17 GMT)

Rockies shut down Hirsh
DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have lost right-handed starters Aaron Cook and Jason Hirsh for the remainder of the season. Cook -- the team's opening day starter -- was sidelined for the year when he re-injured his left abdomen in a rehab start Saturday night. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:25:27 GMT)

Pete's in rehab to avoid jail
Pete Doherty has kept out of jail - at least for another six weeks - by checking in to rehab. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 04:34:44 GMT)

PANICKING PETE GOES INTO REHAB
PETE Doherty has checked into residential rehab for the first time in a desperate bid to avoid jail. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:15:36 GMT)

Newcastle boss: Owen must do rehab for rest of career
Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce has warned England about gambling on Michael Owen's fitness after revealing the striker will need to work on rehab for the rest of his career. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:44:51 GMT)

Naomi: 'Versace's murder led to addiction'
Streatham supermodel Naomi Campbell says it was the murder of her friend Gianni Versace that caused her drink and drug addiction. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:23:33 GMT)

Doherty sentencing postponed due to rehab
LONDON (Reuters) - Pete Doherty failed to attend a court appearance on Tuesday at which he was due to be sentenced for a string of drug offences because he has checked himself in to rehab. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:35:21 GMT)

Doherty enters rehab
Pete Doherty has checked into rehab, just hours before he was scheduled to appear in court to be sentenced for possession of class A drugs. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:57:00 GMT)

Doherty sentencing postponed due to rehab stint
LONDON - SINGER Pete Doherty failed to attend a court appearance on Tuesday at which he was due to be sentenced for a string of drug offences because he has checked himself in to rehab. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:40:02 GMT)

Pete Doherty goes into full-time rehab to avoid jail sentence
Pete Doherty has been spared jail for at least another six weeks after checking into residential rehab (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:47:26 GMT)

AFGHANISTAN: Opium production, addiction soar in Helmand Province
HELMAND, 4 September 2007 (IRIN) - Nazar Mohammad was brought to Wadan Rehabilitation Centre (WRC) - a drug addiction treatment and counselling facility in southern Afghanistan - by his father three days ago. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:21:59 GMT)

AFGHANISTAN: Opium production, addiction soar in Helmand Province
Source: IRIN Nazar Mohammad was brought to Wadan Rehabilitation Centre (WRC) - a drug addiction treatment and counselling facility in southern Afghanistan - by his father three days ago. The 16-year-old is addicted to opium, which his father cultivates on their farm in southern Helmand Province. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:49:32 GMT)

Rising drug abuse among young in Maldives paradise
The Maldives, known as a holiday haven for the rich and famous, is grappling with a growing drug abuse problem among its young people including pre-teens. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:30:29 GMT)

National alcohol and drug addiction recovery month
Derby News Report September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. To promote the hopeful and healing message of recovery, COMCARE of Sedgwick County’s Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) is participating in the 18th annual observance of this event. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:45:20 GMT)

Naomi Campbell says Gianni Versace's murder sent her into addiction
Naomi Campbell says the murder of her friend Gianni Versace sent her spiraling into drink and drug addiction. The supermodel claims the shooting of the renowned fashion designer outside his Florida mansion in 1997 caused her to "self destruct." (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:46:04 GMT)

Study: Romantic love affects brain like drug addiction 10:26 AM CT
Her front brain is telling her he's trouble. Look at the facts, it says. He's never made a commitment, he can't keep a job. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:54:57 GMT)

Pete Doherty sentencing postponed due to rehab
LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - British singer Pete Doherty failed to attend a court appearance on Tuesday at which he was due to be sentenced for a string of drug offenses because he has checked himself in to rehab. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:27:05 GMT)

Drug addiction becoming fashionable, say docs
Former model Gitanjali Nagpal has been sent for psychiatric evaluation, after her case came to light on Monday. Cocaine addiction seems to be why she was reduced to begging on the streets of Delhi. Is our society prepared to help those who re unable to shake off their drug habit? (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:50:11 GMT)

Drug addiction becoming fashionable, say docs
Doctors feel young adults take addiction very lightly. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:03:46 GMT)

Pete Doherty in rehab, sentencing postponed
Pete Doherty failed to attend a court appearance at which he was due to be sentenced for a string of drug offences because he has checked himself in to rehab. (Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:52:20 GMT)

Research elucidates mechanism by which gene expression may be altered in drug addiction
NORTH CHICAGO, IL. - Dr. Judith A. Potashkin, Ph.D. and her colleagues at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science recently completed a study investigating one of the changes in gene expression that occurs when individuals take addictive drugs. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:08:58 GMT)

Amy Winehouse's 'Rehab' Was Really Just A Decrepit London Building: VMA Lens Recap
Amy Winehouse couldn't make the "Rehab" video she wanted — until she met director Phil Griffin. Now she's up for three VMAs. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:00:03 GMT)

He'll be fab after rehab
Sam Allardyce has told how Michael Owen will need rehab for life to stop his injuries returning. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 03:24:35 GMT)

Man steals from parents to feed drug habits
A West coast man's determination to overcome a bad addiction to heroin was rewarded in court yesterday with a sentence of 18 months' supervision so he can get help for his recovery. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 03:36:38 GMT)

Doherty chooses rehab
Pete Doherty has failed to attend a court appearance at which he was due to be sentenced for a string of drug offences because he has checked himself in to rehab. The case was adjourned until October 2 after West London Magistrates Court heard the singer was receiving treatment for his addiction. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:37:55 GMT)

Amy Winehouse's 'Rehab' Was Really Just A Decrepit London Building: VMA Lens Recap
Amy Winehouse knew exactly what she wanted for her "Rehab" video. Her label knew what it wanted too. The only problem was the two ideas were completely opposite, and, despite treatments from nearly a dozen directors, nobody could find one whose (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:46:27 GMT)

Former drug user praised, jailed
A FORMER drug user who relapsed into crime in the wake of the Port Lincoln bushfires has been given a 12-month jail term. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:26:56 GMT)

Drug Test: Kicking Cocaine Addiction With ADHD Treatment
Scientists pay crack cocaine addicts to test an ADHD drug to treat their addiction. They're not sure it works, but we're pretty sure the volunteers are willing. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:57:49 GMT)

Rehab For Fried Food Loving Couch Dwellers
Northwestern University is using an economics theory to rehab people with lousy health habits. Researchers want participants to just change two unhealthy behaviors to see if the others will tag along. Sort of a buy two, get two free sale based on the Behavioral Economics Theory used by Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman. Couch potatoes also get an arsenal of high-tech tools to help them make the ... (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:09:58 GMT)

Has Lindsay found love in rehab?
Troubled Lindsay Lohan has reportedly found love with a rocker in rehab. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:38:00 GMT)

Defiant Winehouse Vows Not To Go To Rehab - Again
Troubled singer AMY WINEHOUSE has vowed to follow the advice of her hit song REHAB and never go back to a treatment facility, despite her recent alleg (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:44:51 GMT)

Kidman Urban Rehab Was Just Another Twist In My Life
NICOLE KIDMAN has spoken out about her husband KEITH URBAN's lengthy rehab stint, hoping the experience will encourage other couples in trouble to see (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:47:16 GMT)

Research Elucidates Mechanism By Which Gene Expression May Be Altered During Drug Addiction
Dr. Judith A. Potashkin, Ph.D. and her colleagues at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science recently completed a study investigating one of the changes in gene expression that occurs when individuals take addictive drugs. The findings of this study will be published in the September 5 issue of the online, open-access journal PLoS ONE. Dr. [click link for full article] (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:14:00 GMT)

The open house of a new, upscale facility for treating alcohol and drug problems will be held on Thursday, September ...
NORCROSS, GA (September 5, 2007) - The location is 8000 Miller Court East, Norcross, GA, right off Peachtree Industrial Blvd. BREAKTHROUGH ADDICTION RECOVERY, is a medically based intensive outpatient detox and treatment program. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:00:29 GMT)

Dismembered woman struggled with drug addiction
Marva Howard, 47, had string of arrests for prostitution and petty theft. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:23:25 GMT)

Understanding Addiction and Its Hidden Costs
September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Business Executive and Recovering Addict, Mike Sanders, Sets Out to Help Others. As founder of ExecuCare Addiction Recovery Center, he brings to the Atlanta-area a revolutionary approach to treating addiction. A first of its kind in the state of Georgia, ExecuCare ARC addresses the challenges faced by busy professionals who struggle ... (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:14:38 GMT)

Drug abuse tackling plans debated
MSPs are discussing the options for tackling drug addiction. The Holyrood debate follows figures published last week which showed that deaths linked to drug abuse have again hit record levels. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:54:20 GMT)

Bandmates pleased by Doherty rehab
Pete Doherty's Babyshambles bandmates are pleased that he is attempting rehab. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:16:52 GMT)

Pete Doherty Heads to Rehab
Kate Moss' on-off beau skipped a court date because he checked in to rehab. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:34:19 GMT)

Defiant Amy Winehouse Vows Not to Go to Rehab--Again
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has vowed to follow the advice of her hit song "Rehab" and never go back to a treatment facility, despite her recent alleged drug problems. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:16:19 GMT)

Ross Bell: More prisoners and more drug problems
People with drug problems pack our prisons. Figures show more than half the people who commit crimes are using at least one drug at the time of their arrest. And 90 per cent of prisoners suffer from a substance abuse disorder at some time in their lives. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:23:42 GMT)

Historic sites compete for $1 million in rehab funds
(Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:40:31 GMT)

Bandmate Mcconnell Overjoyed Doherty Is In Rehab
BABYSHAMBLES rocker DREW MCCONNELL is "overjoyed" by the news the band's troubled frontman PETE DOHERTY has voluntarily checked into rehab again. Bas (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:46:23 GMT)

New drug czar targets meth
LAKELAND - Methamphetamine, it destroys your body, and can wreck your life. A lot of people in Polk County and around the Bay Area have learned that the hard way. Kicking the addiction is a lot more difficult than falling prey to it. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:36:49 GMT)

Minister rules out prescribing heroin to help drug addicts
FERGUS Ewing last night firmly rejected growing demands for drug addicts to be prescribed heroin. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:05:39 GMT)

Lohan Reunites With Dad In Rehab
LATEST: LINDSAY LOHAN's estranged father has visited the troubled actress in rehab. Michael Lohan reunited with his daughter on Wednesday night (05Se (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:31:12 GMT)

Drug use lasted 2 years
“When I went to Sierra Tucson (drug-treatment center), there was no withdrawals, no addiction. We had to deal with childhood issues and why I was engaging in reckless or immature behavior.” Ex-treasurer pleads guilty, says cocaine use linked to ‘childhood issues,’ parents’ divorce Thomas Ravenel sat alone at the defense table, twiddling his thumbs and sipping water from a tiny plastic cup. In ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:24:42 GMT)

Lohan reunites with dad in rehab
Washington, Sept 7 (ANI): Actress Lindsay Lohan's dad Michael Lohan visited her in rehab on ept 5, 2007, at the Cirque Lodge Treatment Center in Utah. Lohan's mother Dina confirmed the meeting, saying that it was one way the young star would get 'closure'. "Lindsay, myself and my son, Michael Jr., agreed that it would be good for her to have some closure with the situation ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:31:30 GMT)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Materials for Parents Decrease Tolerance for Underage Drinking & Drug Addiction in ...
For over 15 years, Community Partnership has been developing high quality, innovative, hard-hitting, affordable prevention materials for use in the southwest region of Missouri. However, they are now making drug, alcohol and gang prevention materials available online, regardless of geographic region, to anyone looking to improve their community and help build resilient teens. (PRWeb Sep 7, 2007) ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:19:28 GMT)

Youth Drug Use At A Five Year Low, New Survey Shows
Overall illicit drug use among teens ages 12-17 is at a five year low, according to the largest and most comprehensive study of drug use in the United States, released today. But when it comes to youth, nonmedical use of painkillers continues to be an area of concern, with more recent initiates (2. [click link for full article] (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:14:51 GMT)

Police round up drug suspects
WORCESTER - Vice squad officers arrested a man living at the rooming house at 5 Sycamore St. on drug charges Wednesday night after they allegedly found heroin, crack cocaine and pills inside his apartment. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:08:17 GMT)

Historic sites compete for $1 million in rehab funds
(Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:25:16 GMT)

Drugs may kill Pete Doherty: Roger Daltrey
Washington, September 7 (ANI): Legendary rock star Roger Daltrey thinks that drink and drug problems may cause beleaguered British rocker Pete Doherty to die young. The Who star has already lost two of his bandmates-drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle-to drug addiction. Doherty, frontman of the rock band Babyshambles who made several unsuccessful attempts to quit drugs over the last ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:30:44 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Reunites with Dad in Rehab
Lindsay Lohan's estranged father has visited the troubled actress in rehab. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:15:45 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Reunites with Dad in Rehab
Lindsay Lohan’s estranged father Michael visited her in rehab this week, marking the first time they have seen each other since he left prison in March. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:15:11 GMT)

Drug, Alcohol Abuse Costs SD Businesses
Not only can that addiction cause personal problems, it also costs businesses big dollars. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:57:09 GMT)

Addiction therapist to speak at Alano Club’s 24th anniversary celebration
ESCANABA — Patricia Tikkanen, an addiction therapist with Catholic Charities of the Upper Peninsula, will be the featured speaker at the Delta Alano Club’s 24th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 4:30 p.m. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:25:25 GMT)

Folsom joining Sacramento County anti-drug push
The Folsom Police Department is teaming up with several Sacramento County partners to specifically target illegal drug dealers and users who are also endangering children. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:55:42 GMT)

Coleman might not return until Week 5
Former Pro Bowl defensive tackle Rod Coleman had arthroscopic knee surgery Friday and might not return until the Atlanta Falcons' Week 5 game at Tennessee. Coach Bobby Petrino said the injury was likely caused during Coleman's rehab following a procedure to repair his torn right quadriceps in late April. Doctors drained blood from Coleman's leg Thursday and further examination showed debris in ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:35:53 GMT)

New deputy prosecutor to work with Vigo County Drug Task Force
Another tool was added Friday to the fight against drugs in Vigo County. County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt announced Chris Wrede as the new deputy prosecutor to work with the Drug Task Force and other drug-related cases. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:44:37 GMT)

Stopping inhalant abuse
Ten percent of Alaskan kids used inhalants to get high in the last month. As many as 18 percent use them on a regular basis. Those numbers have gotten the attention of a national addiction organization that is using Alaska as a model to prevent drug abuse where it starts. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:48:03 GMT)

Delivering addiction treatment, one route at a time
Within the next few months, a van filled with medications to help drug addicts kick their habit will begin to ply the streets of Trenton. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 04:25:34 GMT)

Nabi Biopharma announces trial data of nicotine addiction drug NicVAX
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals has announced nine-month data from its ongoing trial of NicVAX (Nicotine Conjugate Vaccine), the company's innovative and proprietary investigational vaccine being developed to treat nicotine addiction and prevent smoking relapse. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 05:41:59 GMT)

Meth bust after drug rehab class
Xavier Garcia isn’t going to the head of his drug rehabilitation class any time soon. Instead the Napa man, who was attending an anti-drug program, will most likely be behind bars if convicted of the drug charges he was arrested for on Wednesday. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 07:10:57 GMT)

Foundation buys second rehab machine for hospital
The Labette Health Foundation has taken two steps recently to impact the rehabilitation department and its patients. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 10:33:19 GMT)

Rehab centre near school – fight goes on
THE fight to stop a controversial drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre being sited near a school will go on, a councillor has pledged. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:47:36 GMT)

FirstHealth Rehab Helps Injured Cyclist Return to Biking
Alan Ziccarelli recalls the morning of Feb. 16, 2006, as a great time for a bike ride. The sky was clear, there was no fog, and it was chilly, but not cold. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:26:27 GMT)

Troubled Singer Sierra Checks In To 'Celebrity Rehab'
Can former ''American Idol'' singer Jessica Sierra make a comeback on a reality show? The 21-year-old Tampa resident overcame some hardships in her young life to almost realize her dream of becoming a professional singer. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 21:03:56 GMT)

San Quentin Convicts Honored
Inmates who passed an examination certifying them as alcohol and drug counselor associates were honored Friday at San Quentin State Prison during a celebration marking National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation spokeswoman Cheryl Campoy said Saturday. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT)

Lohan reunites with father during rehab
Actress Lindsay Lohan reportedly has reunited with her estranged father during a stay at a rehabilitation facility in Utah. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:15:04 GMT)

Lohan reunites with father during rehab
Actress Lindsay Lohan reportedly has reunited with her estranged father during a stay at a rehabilitation facility in Utah. The New York Post reported Saturday that, according to Michael Lohan, he and his daughter ended their three-year estrangement while... (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:38:32 GMT)

Elks donate to rehab center
HOWLAND — The Children’s Rehabilitation Center in Howland received a $6,000 grant from the Cerebral Palsy Training Centers Board of the Ohio Elks Asso... (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:17:43 GMT)

Pet of The Week / Greyhound Rescue and Rehab
Rhonda is a pretty 4-year-old greyhound. She's a bit of a goof and will make you laugh while she plays with stuffed animals and carries them around the house. She walks well on a lead and enjoys being outside. Being very sociable, Rhonda loves the company of the children who are in her foster home. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:37:50 GMT)

POP QUIZ: Slash of Velvet Revolver
The release of the new Velvet Revolver album, "Libertad," was preceded by tales of infighting, death, arson, rehab and - most worrisome - producer Rick Rubin's beard. But to hear guitarist Slash (a.k.a. Saul Hudson), 42, talk about it, making the follow-up to... (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 07:29:24 GMT)

Metro calendar
Today The Council on Substance Abuse-NCADD Alabama, in support of the 18th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, will take part in Recovery at 10 a.m. today at New Providence Baptist Church, 2936 Simmons Drive. The special service is designed to help people realize that substance abuse is treatable. The theme will be "Join the Voices of Recovery: Saving Lives, Saving ... (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:13:00 GMT)

New National Survey Reveals Drug Use Down Among Adolescents In U.S-Successes In Substance Abuse Recovery Highlighted
Current illicit drug use has declined among the nation's adolescents, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced, at the start of the 18th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. The rate of adolescents ages 12 to 17 acknowledging drug use in the past month dropped from 11.6 percent in 2002 to 9.8 percent in 2006. [click link for full ... (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:15:51 GMT)

Recovering addicts celebrate in park
COEUR d'ALENE -- After dropping out of high school at 13 and pursuing a drug addiction for nearly two decades, Chris Brown never thought higher education was a possibility. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:26:44 GMT)

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month plans candlelight vigil
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and two community groups, the Meth and Substance Abuse Action Team and the Jackson County Healthy Communities Coalition, have activities planned to focus attention on this issue. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:44:05 GMT)

Panel to discuss treating addiction
Addiction isn't a weakness. It's a disease, and treatment works. That's the message local addiction recovery specialists will share later this month at Schoolcraft College during a program called "Addiction: A Treatable Disease." (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:15:18 GMT)

Man who needs medical attention walks away from Irving rehab facility
A patient walked away from the Pioneer Rehabilitation facility in Irving, located at 222 Sowers Road. Police received the call around 5:45 p.m. The man, Raul Rios, 38, requires medication and dialysis. Mr. Rios is 5'7", 140 lbs. and has black hair and brown eyes. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:34:28 GMT)

Successful Drug Recovery Program At San Quentin
Inmates who passed an examination certifying them as alcohol and drug counselor associates have been honored at San Quentin State Prison during a celebration marking National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:12:00 GMT)

Fletcher, Beshear respond to AP questions about illegal drugs
QUESTION: AP: Do you believe Kentucky has done enough to fight illegal drug use? What would you do to further break the grip of drug addiction in Kentucky? ANSWERS: Ernie Fletcher: This administration has fought illegal drug use relentlessly. I have comprehensively attacked this problem from all sides, working to eliminate the supply and the demand, and we have achieved some early success. To ... (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:35:07 GMT)

Lindsay reunites with her dad
Lindsay Lohan's dad says the troubled star "jumped into my arms" when he was finally reunited with her at a heartfelt meeting in rehab. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:53:00 GMT)

Obituaries, September 10, 2007
Mozelle Newton Jan. 6, 1928 – Sept. 8, 2007 MORGANTON — Mrs. Mozelle Wortman Newton, 79, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at Margate Health and Rehab Center. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:25:15 GMT)

Drugs Banned, World?s Poor Suffer in Pain
Fear about addiction leads millions of people to go without pain medicines that are safe and effective and cheap. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:39:28 GMT)

Britney has had her VMA moments
Britney Spears has had her troubles child custody battles, rehab visits, unflattering paparazzi pictures and that whole head-shaving thing. Her performance at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, where she has repeatedly caused a stir, did little to improve her image. Spears sang, rather lip-synched, her new single, Gimme More, and traipsed around the stage in sparkly underwear. The performance just ... (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:50:55 GMT)

Suburbs join KC in looking at a rehab of incentives policy
While the Kansas City Council reviews recommendations on an economic development and incentives policy, other area municipalities also are rethinking how they pursue and retain evermore footloose companies. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:30:12 GMT)

Winter Park begins Orange Ave. rehab
Phase I of the Orange Avenue streetscape redesign project is under way. Enhancements are being made to the intersection of Orange Avenue, Denning Drive and Minnesota Avenue, including the installation of brick and other amenities. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:08:49 GMT)

Employers face complexities in laws on addictions in workplace
In his nearly 20 years of representing employers, John Higgins has seen few workplace issues as thorny as drug and alcohol addiction. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:15:47 GMT)

'Reefer' receives high marks
With September designated "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month," as well as the constant bombardment of images and stories pertaining to addiction in the media, the advent of Reefer Madness: The Musical couldn't have been better timed. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:25:47 GMT)

Market St. buildings to get rehab
City of Corning, developer plan to fund $1.9 million project. September 10, 2007 Post Comment By Larry Wilson lwilson@stargazette.com Star-Gazette Corning Bureau (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:31:16 GMT)

Youth rehab agency found in contempt for defying court orders on two girls
A District of Columbia agency that cares for young offenders has been found in contempt of court by a Superior Court judge after it defied her orders to place two girls in youth shelters while they awaited hearings. In separate cases in late July and early August, Superior Court Associate Judge Zoe Bush cited the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services for contempt after agents there refused ... (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:41:58 GMT)

Lohan and father have rehab reunion
Lindsay Lohan has a reunion with her father at a Utah rehab centre. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:46:52 GMT)

Jail drug program adds counselor
VALPARAISO -- The Porter County Jail Chemical Dependency and Addictions Program is getting more staffing. A few weeks ago, County Council members approved funding for a part-time drug counselor position. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:17:19 GMT)

'Rehab:' They all go, go, go
This summer, pop culture hit an all-time low. But, ironically enough, events such as Hugh Grant throwing a can of baked beans at a paparazzi worker have been far outweighed by the fact that every female celebrity seems to be either killing herself or sentenced to jail time. (Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:54:56 GMT)