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Drug and Alcohol Rehab News Oct 2007

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Drug-free communities begin with smoke-free air
The Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program (MTUPP) is celebrating Red Ribbon Week, an annual community drug prevention campaign, by calling attention to the continued public health risk caused by tobacco addiction in Montana. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:04:29 GMT)

Europe Deals with Growing Cocaine Trade
Cocaine is becoming a bigger problem in Spain and elsewhere in Europe because of its increasing availability. It's leading to a rise in police crackdowns and centers that treat addiction to the drug. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:26:46 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. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:55:48 GMT)

Carle scales back rehab institute plans
URBANA – Carle Foundation Hospital is scrapping its plans to build a free-standing rehabilitation institute in northwest Champaign. Hospital officials say they now hope to include a smaller rehabilitation unit in a proposed new building on the main hospital campus. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:58:20 GMT)

Lohan checks out of rehab
People: Wasserman on Walk of Fame ... Lil Wayne arrested. Lindsay Lohan has checked out of a drug and alcohol treatment program in Utah that she entered in August, according to People magazine. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:23:40 GMT)

Nurse accused of stealing drugs from Bremerton rehab center
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) -- Police have accused a nurse and her husband of taking and selling drugs from a Bremerton rehab center. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:31:03 GMT)

A drug-free workplace: It's worth the effort
Drug-free employees are safer and more productive, said Richard Swanson, executive director of Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services (ADDS) of southeast Iowa, echoing common knowledge, according to two Gallup polls conducted in 1995 and 1989 (see http://www.drugfreeworkplace.org (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:41:56 GMT)

Police Juror Henry Hines going into rehab following accident in which alcohol may have been a factor
Family members of Avoyelles Parish Police Juror Henry Hines said he is entering a rehabilitation center today, following his involvement in a one-vehicle accident that police suspect involves alcohol. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:23:11 GMT)

John Force leaves Texas hospital, returns home to California to conitnue rehab
After 27 days at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, 14-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force has returned to his home in Southern California to continue his rehabilitation. The 58-year-old crashed at more than 300 mph at Texas Motorplex on Sept. 23. He had a compound fracture of the left ankle, broken right foot, broken fingers on his right hand, ligament and tendon damage to the ... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:23:35 GMT)

Drug addicts may face three-year isolated drug rehabilitation programs
Drug addicts in China may be forced to attend compulsory isolation rehabilitation programs lasting up to three years, according to a draft law tabled to China's top legislature on Wednesday. "The term of compulsory isolation rehabilitat ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:16:42 GMT)

The paranormal can be even creepier than rehab
Ever wonder what's haunting the heads of musicians? We do, so in celebration of Halloween, we figured we'd try to scare up some tales of the supernatural from a few of our favorite artists. And though we couldn't conjure any tales about the ghosts of Jim Morrison or Kurt Cobain, we did manage to ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:28:55 GMT)

Cousins flies out to resume rehab
Former West Coast Eagles AFL star Ben Cousins has checked in for a flight from Perth to Sydney, from where he is expected to travel to the United States to resume drug rehab treatment. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:25:21 GMT)

Neuroscientist to speak on drug addiction
Dr. Trevor W. Robbins, professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, England, will present a free lecture on "Causes and consequences of stimulant drug addiction: cross-species studies" noon-1 p.m. Wednesday in the eighth-floor auditorium of the Storm Eye Institute. ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:34:50 GMT)

Cousins flies to rehab
FORMER West Coast Eagles star Ben Cousins has checked in for a flight from Perth to Sydney, from where he is expected to travel to the United States to resume drug rehab treatment. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:37:00 GMT)

Cousins heading back to rehab?
Former West Coast star Ben Cousins heads to Sydney, believed to be on his way to the US. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:06:13 GMT)

COPING WITH ADDICTION: Hanover substance-abuse prevention alliance gathers experts, victims to share stories at forum
HANOVER - Drugs are often a secret killer, taken in bathrooms and bedrooms and basements. On Tuesday night, however, drug addiction was in the spotlight in a forum run by the Hanover Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:56:10 GMT)

Teenage Smokers May Also Be At Greater Risk For Alcohol And Drug Abuse
According to a new report, smoking cigarettes may make adolescents more susceptible to depression, alcohol abuse, and illegal drug use. Researchers concluded that young people who smoke are nine times more likely to abuse alcohol and 13 times more likely to abuse illegal drugs than teens who don't smoke. [click link for full article] (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:14:41 GMT)

White Plains man linked to drug death 16 months ago
East Fishkill – Town Police in East Fishkill have arrested a White Plains man on drug charges based on an incident on June 25, 2006. In that date, a 24-year-old Hopewell Junction man had consumed a lethal concoction of narcotic drugs and a large amount of alcohol. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:00:29 GMT)

Drug addiction | Tell us your story
Has drug abuse affected you or your family members? How did you handle it? Tell us about your experience. E-mail John Monk at jmonk@thestate.com or call him at (803) 771-8344. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:05:27 GMT)

Drug court holds graduation event
A former drug addict can sometimes be an ideal role model and keynote speaker. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:21:50 GMT)

Drug addict serial burglar was behind 58 offences
A SERIAL burglar behind 58 offences has been locked up. Drug-addicted dad Stephen Rose broke into a primary school and a house having already stacked up 22 previous convictions for 58 offences. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:55:47 GMT)

Cousins upbeat about return after rehab
BEN Cousins was last night heading to the US to continue his drug rehabilitation program, but with plans firmly in place for a return to the AFL. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT)

1025 Movie Brief
'Heber Holiday' mirrors Lindsay Lohan rehab The next great movie to be set and filmed in Heber City will also be the first ... and the first one may be here. "Heber Holiday" might not show up in theaters soon, and might not show up in them at all. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:56:57 GMT)

Mass Bar forms drug policy task force
The Massachusetts Bar Association has formed a drug policy task force that will examine current policy and consider reforms, the organization said on Thursday. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:06:12 GMT)

Forest roads and trails top Butler II BAER rehab list
The final emergency assessment report is in on the Butler II fire incident. According to Marc Stamer, leader of the Burned Area Emergency Response team (BAER), the United States Forest Service regional office approved the recommendations and funding for several projects. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:14:51 GMT)

Rocker Pete Doherty released from rehab
Pete Doherty has been released from a drug treatment order, ending 18 months of court supervision. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:24:27 GMT)

Major gifts mark campaign launch for rehab centre
Two seven-figure gifts marked the launch of the public fundraising campaign Everything Humanly Possible for the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute's long-term renovation plan. The gifts represent the ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:30:14 GMT)

Brain Region Tied to Amphetamine Addiction
THURSDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A specific brain region may be crucial to drug addiction, according to a new study conducted with amphetamine-addicted rats. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:00:05 GMT)

Scientists' discovery may help treat drug addicts
Source: Reuters SANTIAGO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Chilean scientists have made a discovery in the brains of rats that they say may help treat drug addiction and ease the side effects of some medications. Researchers at ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:11:21 GMT)

Former Drug Addicts Gather to Celebrate Graduation
There was a huge crowd in downtown Visalia. It's incredible that the convention center was full. It's an example of how many families are affected by drug addiction today. It's a growing problem and drug court is one way to bring hope. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:30:15 GMT)

Drug addiction curbed by dentists' jab
Brain injections of lidocaine, commonly used by dentists to numb patients' gums, temporarily help rats overcome addiction to amphetamines, say researchers (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:41:07 GMT)

Chilean scientists find brain region that determines drug addiction
Buenos Aires/Santiago/Washington - Chilean researchers found the region of the brain that determines drug addiction, through experiments with laboratory rats. With an injection in this region, scientists led by Fernando Torrealba - of the Pontifical ... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:23:06 GMT)

Brain Region Tied to Amphetamine Addiction
Copyright © 2007 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. THURSDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A specific brain region may be crucial to drug addiction, according to a new study conducted with amphetamine-addicted rats. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:30:24 GMT)

Orlando's Battie To Miss Season
Magic power forward Tony Battie will miss the season after undergoing successful surgery Wednesday to repair a small tear in the rotator cuff of his left shoulder. Battie, a 6-11, 240-pound 10-year veteran, was injured playing one-on-one against teammate Dwight Howard before training camp began. Battie could take as long as a year to heal and rehab the injury. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:36:01 GMT)

Brain Region Tied to Amphetamine Addiction
By Ed Edelson , HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A specific brain region may be crucial to drug addiction, according to a new study... (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:44:12 GMT)

Scientists' discovery may help treat drug addicts
Chilean scientists have made a discovery in the brains of rats that they say may help treat drug addiction and ease the side effects of some medications. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:06:55 GMT)

Rehab Hospital No Longer Faces Sanctions
State and federal regulators say a Montgomery County hospital that faced sanctions after a patient's death from malnutrition has fixed most of its problems. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:29:12 GMT)

NFA's Romano sprints through rehab
Newburgh — He moves quickly from station to station in Newburgh Free Academy's crowded basement weight room. He bench presses, curls and works his abs while loud music cranks and his teammates sweat and chatter. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:04:36 GMT)

Drug rehab may be a community affair
Drug addicts may be able to attend community correction programs before moving to compulsory rehabilitation centers. The country's first draft anti-drug law, submitted yesterday to the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee ... (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:46:01 GMT)

Rehab Resources throws a party
The kids played tons of games, had their faces painted, enjoyed plenty of snacks, and best of all, were able to try on their Halloween costumes a few days early. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:03:14 GMT)

'We'll speak for you': Group seeks drug horror stories; issues plea to PM
If you or your family are affected by drugs, Turnings wants to know. The group’s co-ordinator, Ron Fitzpatrick, is issuing a public call for people to bring their stories of addiction to his organization, so it can turn up the pressure on the province to establish a long-term drug addictions treatment facility. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:22:14 GMT)

Slow rehab continues for slimmer Dawkins
EAGLES NOTES - Dawkins, who hasn't played since the Washington game the second week of the season, said yesterday he still hasn't been cleared to resume upper-body weight training. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:03:15 GMT)

Frontiers in Addiction Research
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is a component of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIDA supports most of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:08:55 GMT)

Zoning Board to Vote On Hendersonville Rehab Center Proposal
The board of zoning appeals will consider the proposal to allow an alcohol and drug rehab center to move into a Hendersonville neighborhood. | | Teen Challenge wants to build the center at Cranwill Drive and Gallatin Road. | | Those in the Hendersonville community continue to get signatures, petitioning to keep the center from being built. | | The proposed site is one acre short of... (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:02:16 GMT)

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UNI guard faces injury rehab, possible season-ending surgery
Northern Iowa point guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe will miss at least three weeks with a tear in the labrum of his right shoulder. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:08:02 GMT)

Enfield woman will head restorative nursing program when Phoenix Rehab opens
Mary Louise Curtis will head the restorative nursing department at Phoenix Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Inc.--the facility which The Phoenix Foundation hopes to open soon in the former Skilled Care Unit building in Carmi. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:42:45 GMT)

Drug-craving Brain Region In Rats Discovered
A region of the brain -- the insular cortex -- plays a role in drug craving in amphetamine-addicted rats, according to an article in Science. This finding ultimately may help support the development of new therapies to treat drug addiction as well as certain behavioral side effects of medications. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:11:49 GMT)

New Ken ministry to rehab building
The former Columbiana Club building may seem like just another rundown storefront on Fifth Avenue. But to the Rev. Lovie Scott and his followers, the building represents a shot at a better future for the area's youth. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:22:13 GMT)

Area in brain could be key to addiction
Chilean scientists said they had identified a region of the brain that plays an important role in drug craving and could be a target for treating addiction. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 07:45:04 GMT)

Britney's back, breathy as ever
With 'Blackout,' club beat goes on With all her tabloid drama in the past few years (the wobbly marriage and messy divorce, the rehab, the custody battle, the pathetic MTV "comeback" performance), it's easy to forget that Britney Spears once made infectious and sometimes excellent pop music. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 07:46:00 GMT)

Coastal Rehab opens on Chincoteague
CHINCOTEAGUE -- With the proliferation of shops and services on Chincoteague Island, sometimes it's easy to miss one or two while cruising around. Located on the traffic circle on Maddox Boulevard, Coastal Rehab is not a business one should overlook. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:43:49 GMT)

Drug sentencing program honored
HAVERHILL — West Huddleston, chief executive officer of the National Drug Court Institute located in the nation's capital, recognized the Grafton County Drug Court Sentencing Program this week for its outstanding achievement, lauding the county's "tireless efforts to foster community transformation through reducing drug addiction and crime." (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:41:13 GMT)

Voinovich introduces dam rehab legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Fremont's Ballville Dam in Sandusky County is one example of Ohio At-Risk Dams that would be eligible for funding under a new program proposed in the U.S. Senate, officials say. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:34:55 GMT)

Shelly Miles is on a quest to raise funds for Brighton, a non profit school here in San Antonio devoted to supporting ...
Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers has found a new addiction to replace his alcohol problem - fitness. The Match Point star has battled sobriety since entering rehab last year, but admits his new obsession for the gym has helped him immensely. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:56:23 GMT)

Rehab Shortage For Trauma Survivors Strains Hospitals
Medical experts say the demand for rehabilitation centers to care for patients with brain and spinal cord injuries is outstripping the supply in Tennessee. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:05:25 GMT)

Millie's rehab romance
Millie Holmes has found love in one of the darkest moments of her life - she's in a new relationship with a man she met in drugs rehab. The 19-year-old, whose scheduled court sentencing last Friday was delayed until December, is now living with James Mail, 21, in an Onehunga home. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:08:24 GMT)

'Hottie' Cousins jets in to rehab
FORMER AFL star Ben Cousins has been dubbed an inflight "hottie" as two women whisked him away after his arrival in LA for a second stay in a drug rehab clinic. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:31:00 GMT)

Cousins flies into LA for rehab
Flight attendant says fallen AFL star unhappy with Swans rejection. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:22:37 GMT)

Ben Cousins joins LA rehab
FALLEN West Coast Eagle star Ben Cousins has arrived in Los Angeles, met by two blonde women and whisked away in a Mercedes-Benz sports car. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:00:00 GMT)

Cousins arrives in LA for rehab
Two attractive blonde women escort West Coast footballer from airport in a Mercedes-Benz. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:21:14 GMT)

Cousins jets into rehab
FALLEN AFL star Ben Cousins has jetted into Los Angeles, where he was met by two attractive blonde female escorts who whisked him away in a Mercedes-Benz. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:35:00 GMT)

LA babes greet ‘hottie’ Cousins as he flies in for rehab
Fallen AFL star Ben Cousins today jetted into Los Angeles, where he was met by two attractive blonde female escorts who whisked him away in a Mercedes-Benz sports car. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:55:17 GMT)

Western Addition drug prosecutions hobbled by DEA informant program
Last year, San Francisco Police Chief Heather Fong asked for help from federal authorities to fight drug-fueled violence in the city's crime-plagued Western Addition. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration responded in June by deploying its Mobile... (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:40:30 GMT)

Brain Region Tied to Amphetamine Addiction
A specific brain region may be crucial to drug addiction, according to a new study conducted with amphetamine-addicted rats. "This work in rats lines up nicely with new findings in humans involved with drug-seeking behavior," said one outside expert, Dr. Robert Vorel, a fellow at Columbia University Medical Center's division of drug abuse in New York City. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:14:30 GMT)

Number of Czech drug addicts stable, fewer kids trying drug
Pervitine and opiates were taken by some 30,200 people last year, says the report the National Drug and Drug Addiction Monitoring Centre gave to CTK. The number of pupils and underage students trying drugs decreased in 2006. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:09:33 GMT)

Documentary shows singer's struggle with mom's addiction
This MTV project bares Mario's rising career and his turbulent personal life. R&B singer Mario has been dealing with drug addiction most of his life -- not his own addiction, but his mother's. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:24:40 GMT)

Back Pain: Medication & Addiction
In the last few years, everyone's heard about the apparent epidemic of prescription drug addiction, especially to narcotic painkillers. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:15:09 GMT)

Cousins' rehab nightmare
BEN Cousins is likely to be malnourished, exhausted and suffering severe withdrawal-related depression as he starts his first week in a US rehab facility. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:21:00 GMT)

Westwood Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking caring, responsible staff to join
Westwood Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking caring, responsible staff to join our team fam-ily. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:24:52 GMT)

Bong Sen detoxication drug plant operational
VietNamNet Bridge – A plant that produces the detoxication drug Bong Sen (Lotus) has been operational in the chief town of southern Ben Tre Province. The 49 billion VND (3 million USD) plant, equipped with German and Japanese production facilities, can produce 700 litres of liquid medicine per hour. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:07:37 GMT)

Golfer Compton patient about heart rehab
Erik Compton is learning to adjust to a slower pace. ''I'm out of breath, just talking to you now,'' the Miami pro said Tuesday, taking a break from a trip to The Falls shopping center to chat via cellphone. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:16:21 GMT)

Culture Can Affect Access To Alcohol, Drug Abuse Treatment For Rural Youth
Cultural stereotypes about Hispanics could impede Latino youth from seeking help for drug and alcohol abuse. In turn, substance abuse treatment providers must better understand how their own attitudes toward culture can affect the provision of sufficient behavioral health services, according to a new study. [click link for full article] (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:16:49 GMT)

Some brisk sales for Brit's new CD at local retailers
Questionable parenting, stints in rehab and public underpantslessness may be paying off for Britney Spears. While her tabloidized personal life hasn't fared well in recent years, it has kept her in the spotlight. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:04:18 GMT)

Orion Rehab, TimberTech meet each other's needs
WILMINGTON - Cecil Mullins says he's consistently impressed with the quality of work done for his company by the disabled workers he hires from the Orion Rehabilitation Center here. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:24:01 GMT)

Missing wife stirs interest in old case
Authorities on Tuesday searched for a young Bolingbrook mother of two who left home Sunday morning to meet with a relative and help rehab a home. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:56:54 GMT)

£1.9m bill to help just ONE drug addict kick the habit
A massive £130 million funding boost for drug addiction treatment has led to only 70 more users quitting drugs - at a cost of almost £1.9 million each. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:59:59 GMT)

Ben Tre launches factory producing herbal medicine for drug addicts
VietNamNet Bridge - Fataco Import Export Trading and Services Co., Ltd. has recently inaugurated a 5,000-sq.m factory producing oriental medicine to treat drug addiction in Ben Tre Province. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:06:56 GMT)

Poor conditions spur jail upgrades
PATERSON -- Brad Garvey's family believed that as long as he was in jail, he was safe from his drug addiction and the streets where he scored narcotics. But four months after Garvey was incarcerated at the Passaic County Jail in April 2006, he was dead. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:55:15 GMT)

in brief
Rehab Center to hold garage sale (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:02:55 GMT)

Drug program receives funding
Brazos County's drug court -- a probation program that intensively monitors people working to overcome drug addictions -- will receive funding to cont ... (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:16:22 GMT)

Ben Cousins 'missing' in Los Angeles
FALLEN AFL star Ben Cousins has reportedly gone missing in Los Angeles, where he was to check himself into a drug rehab centre. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:38:00 GMT)

Two homes added to Oakland's rehab list
The $600,000 rehabilitation grant received by Oakland will help three more residents in the town. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:41:12 GMT)

Butler woman ordered into drug rehab
NEWPORT - A Butler woman on Wednesday pleaded guilty to charges of reckless homicide in a fiery crash on U.S. 27 that killed a man last November. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:11:18 GMT)

Drug rehab order in deadly crash
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PET Plans builds up trust fund to P2.915B a year after rehab
PET Plans Inc.’s consolidated trust fund has grown to about P2.915 billion as of end-August this year from P2.83 billion at the time the cash-strapped pre-need firm sought a court-supervised corporate rehabilitation last year. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:40:59 GMT)

Breaking the cycle of drug addiction and crime
Long-term treatment for addicts in US prisons may offer a way out for a million drug users (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:09:05 GMT)

Epilepsy drug helps alcoholics quit the bottle
The drug – which still needs approval – can be given to sufferers without them having to completely dry out first (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:16:02 GMT)

Amphetamine addiction curbed by dentists' jab
Brain injections of lidocaine, commonly used by dentists to numb patients' gums, temporarily help rats overcome addiction to amphetamines (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:16:12 GMT)

Drug Rehab Center Opens
A new building helping teenagers beat drug addictions opened in Harrisburg on Wednesday. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:20:35 GMT)

Marinovich given another chance in rehab after pleading guilty in drug case
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Former Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich has been given another chance at rehabilitation after pleading guilty to drug charges. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:08:00 GMT)

Drug Users More Likely To Drive Than Drinkers, Australia
Illegal and pharmaceutical drug users are far more likely to drive after taking drugs than those who drink alcohol, new research shows. The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF), in conjunction with Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre (TP), announced the findings of their comprehensive year-long study into the drug-driving habits of Australian motorists. [click link for full article] (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:02:42 GMT)