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Marinovich given another chance in rehab after pleading guilty in drug case
Former Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich has been given another chance at rehabilitation after pleading guilty to drug charges. The 38-year-old former Southern California player pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony possession of a small... (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:37:35 GMT)

Food pantry rehab deadline extended
CHARLESTOWN — The town building and zoning official granted yesterday a one-month extension for repairs to be completed at the St. Mary’s/St. James’ Community Food Pantry. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:40:38 GMT)

Medicine sparked gambling addiction
PARIS A Parkinson’s disease sufferer won a groundbreaking ruling giving him compensation rights after he lost €130,000 (£90,000) from a gambling addiction which he blamed on his medication. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:01:58 GMT)

Driver ordered to drug rehab
A judge ordered drug treatment for a Butler woman who caused a fiery crash that killed a man last November in Campbell County. Campbell County Circuit Judge Julie Reinhardt Ward sentenced Angela Bachman to five years' probation and ordered her to get inpatient treatment for cocaine addiction. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:27:23 GMT)

Cousins in rehab after 'missing in LA'
"Where in the world is Ben Cousins?" a top Hollywood celebrity gossip website demanded to know. In rehab, the troubled AFL star's upset father finally revealed. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:37:35 GMT)

Drug addiction is a reality that touches every society in So
Drug addiction is a reality that touches every society in South Africa. Sandra Davidson*, a 28-year-old, is recovering from her cocaine addiction after checking into the One Life rehabilitation clinic in Randburg. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:54:17 GMT)

Judge: Coach Reid's home 'drug emporium'
A judge who sentenced Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's sons to jail on Thursday likened the coach's home to "a drug emporium" and questioned whether his adult sons should live there, given their drug problems. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:53:26 GMT)

Sentencing judge likens Reid's home to 'a drug emporium'
A judge sentencing two sons of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid on drug charges has questioned whether the environment in the coach's home is suitable for the troubled young men, likening the home to "a drug emporium." (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:53:44 GMT)

Medicaid Pays For More Than One-third Of $10 Billion Bill For Drug Abuse Hospitalizations
Medicaid paid for more than one-third of the 1.3 million hospital stays related to prescription or illegal drug abuse in 2005, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. These admissions, for which drug abuse was listed as the primary or secondary cause of hospitalization, cost nearly $10 billion. [click link for full article] (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:03:14 GMT)

Gibsons Son In Rehab
MEL GIBSON's 25-year-old son has reportedly cut ties with his family in a bid to battle substance abuse alone in rehab. Edward Gibson checked into Ca (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:06:04 GMT)

Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:59:26 GMT)

Drug court director honored
After nearly a decade of advancing the cause of rehabilitation and recovery for those struggling with addiction, Rutherford County Drug Court Director Mary Schneider was honored by her peers for her hard work. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:14:00 GMT)

SAC house party to explore HBO documentary 'Addiction'
House Party to Watch and Discuss HBO's New Documentary "ADDICTION" (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:39:25 GMT)

Mel Gibson's son in rehab
Mel Gibson's 25-year-old son has reportedly cut ties with his family in a bid to battle substance abuse alone in rehab. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:19:08 GMT)

Mel Gibson's Son in Rehab
Mel Gibson's 25-year-old son has reportedly cut ties with his family in an attempt to battle substance abuse alone in rehab. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:57:28 GMT)

Rotary hears firsthand accounts of addiction
GLENS FALLS — Karen Wright thinks she's lucky. The Queensbury resident and the mother of a 15-year-old daughter was, for years, addicted to crack cocaine. To fund her addiction, Wright stole, sold her body and withstood a series of abusive boyfriends who doubled as drug dealers. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:28:20 GMT)

Cost-Effectiveness of Addiction Treatment Questioned in U.K.
The success rate among addiction-treatment patients in the U.K. has slipped in recent years despite increased spending by the National Treatment Agency, the Telegraph reported Oct. 31. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:28:21 GMT)

U.S. youth gets 'unique' rehab after killing
Killing a Calgary man in Canada has given an American youth a unique opportunity to rehabilitate himself that he wouldn't get at home, a court heard yesterday. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:58:10 GMT)

Rebuilding Lives raises money for St. John's Rehab
The St. John's Rehab Auxiliary is holding a fundraising event to raise money for the Rebuilding Lives project. There will be an array of items up for sale including baked goods, housewares, seasona... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:21:08 GMT)

Latest headlines
Two decades after he beat a drug addiction that nearly killed him, the Mötley Crüe bassist's graphic journal, The Heroin Diaries , is a best seller. Did you expect your book to land on the New York Times best-seller list? (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:23:45 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. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:47:18 GMT)

Rape alleged at rehab center
WORCESTER - A woman visiting the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center was allegedly raped recently by a resident of the Cambridge Street center. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:08:53 GMT)

Kingsville LULAC Manor secures $4M for rehab
Kingsville LULAC Manor today announced the successful award of $491,514 frown the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs 2007 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program for the modernization of the 34-year-old property. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:19:06 GMT)

Now if only the 'Road' were shorter
No matter the cost of divorces, rehab visits and vacation homes, the Eagles could hardly spend all the money they've made. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:27:24 GMT)

Narconon Arrowead Takes Unconventional Position On Addiction And Gets Results In 2007
Drug rehab expert says that addiction can be cured if understood. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Narconon Arrowead Takes Unconventional Position On Addiction And Gets Results In 2007
Drug rehab expert says that addiction can be cured if understood. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/ (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:16:43 GMT)

Henrici unveils police station rehab plan
HAMDEN - One of the biggest political issues of the campaign season has been the deplorable condition of the police station, two undersized, unsafe buildings on Dixwell Avenue built in the early 1950s. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:16:46 GMT)

Parents learn how to prevent teenage drug use at FISD drug forum
Don’t leave home without it is good advice for parents, but the advice applies to much more than credit cards these days. “Parents, do not go out of town when you have a kid in high school. First,your prescription drugs will be gone,” said student Regan Brown at the Frisco ISD Drug Forum this week. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:43:44 GMT)

Biloxi hit-run passenger gets year in rehab
A judge has sentenced to a year in rehab a passenger in a car that ran over and killed 90-year-old George "Peaches" Harris in May 2006. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:28:11 GMT)

UPDATE: Allen Apologizes, Going to Rehab
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's press secretary issued a tearful apology and announced he's heading to rehab following his arrest on domestic violence charges. INSIDE: Watch Action News report (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:49:00 GMT)

Judge: Andy Reid's sons battle drug addiction, identity crisis
PHILADELPHIA - As he reached adulthood, the oldest son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid searched for his own identity and found it on the bleak streets of North Philadelphia. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:33:00 GMT)

Nova rehab quest finds 12 sponsors
OSAKA (Kyodo) Twelve companies have applied to sponsor the rehabilitation of Nova Corp., the failed foreign-language school's court-appointed administrators said Saturday. Read more ... (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:49:29 GMT)

Drugs brought on family man's fast demise
EVERETT -- She lost her husband twice. First to drug addiction. Then to a gunman's bullet. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:12:37 GMT)

Passenger in Biloxi hit-run ordered to rehab
A judge has sentenced to a year in rehab a passenger in a car that ran over and killed 90-year-old George "Peaches" Harris in May 2006. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:13:51 GMT)

More UK kids 'needing alcohol rehab'
Record numbers of British children are being treated for alcohol abuse, a new report says. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:55:12 GMT)

Rehab center offers aid to homebound
November is National Home Care Month. The Adult and Child Rehab Center offers a variety of services to homebound patients in McHenry County, including registered nurses, home health aides, physical, speech and occupational therapists, and social workers. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:40:33 GMT)

Pete Doherty's fiancee has to fend off drug dealers who hassle him
The fiancee of Pete Doherty has spoken of her battle with drug dealers who are trying to derail his recovery from addiction (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 12:10:09 GMT)

Concerns over low addiction treament funding
Government funding for addiction treatment services is falling woefully short of growing requirements according to the National Committee for Addiction Treatment (Ncat). (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:11:46 GMT)

More money needed for addiction treatment services
Government funding for addiction treatment services is falling woefully short of growing requirements, says the National Committee for Addiction Treatment (Ncat). (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:40:22 GMT)

Wife of severely stricken soldier tells story of injury, rehab
Hundreds of soldiers just home from Iraq with the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division have felt the effects of mild traumatic brain injury. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:15:49 GMT)

KERALA ROUNDUP
Meeting to discuss rehab plans for Gulf returnees By Ashraf Padanna THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government is planning to set up a company to help rehabilitate Gulf returnees. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:53:02 GMT)

Maori alcohol and drug use 'more hazardous' - survey
A survey into ethnic differences in drug and alcohol use show Maori are more likely than other ethnicities to use drugs or drink in a "hazardous" way. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:05:15 GMT)

Lim offers free rehab to drug users in Manila
MANILA, Philippines -- Drug dependents from Manila’s slums can get a new lease on life with the opening of a rehabilitation center in Sta. Cruz today. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:14:10 GMT)

Drug rehab - a waste of public money?
Despite millions being spent on drug rehabilitation programmes in the UK it seems success stories are few and far between. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:30:52 GMT)

McGuire for sheriff - Editorial
BERGEN County Sheriff Leo McGuire, a Democrat who is running for reelection, says he has tried to provide services to jail inmates that help them with drug addiction, mental illness and transitioning back to life in the community. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:44:24 GMT)

Rutherford County: Court switches focus of drug program
Rutherford County court officials are ending a two-year-old program tailored for juveniles grappling with drug addiction and will focus on a new program to help the young children of addicts. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:07:36 GMT)

Apathy kills juvenile drug court
Rutherford County court officials said they are ending a two-year-old program tailored for juveniles grappling with drug addiction due to low enrollment. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:12:24 GMT)

Police official leads anti-drug campaign in Punjab village
Behman Diwana, Bathinda, Nov 5 : A senior police official, besides fighting the crime, is waging a battle against poppy addiction in this small hamlet, which has produced national and state-level sportsmen. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:27:29 GMT)

Pete in mourning for drug addiction
Newly drug-free Pete Doherty is "in mourning" for his heroin addiction. The Babyshambles star also admitted his chances of staying out of trouble with the law are "quite slim". (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:18:37 GMT)

MSU loses junior forward to torn ACL; rehab expected to take 4-6 months
EAST LANSING - Michigan State junior forward Aisha Jefferson has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee and will miss the rest of this season, coach Suzy Merchant confirmed at a Monday press conference. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:31:12 GMT)

Drug 'demon' leers over man's shoulder
A Colorado man reports he was able to kick his drug habit after a photograph of him at a relative's anniversary celebration showed – literally – a demon on his shoulder. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:10:02 GMT)

Genes play important role in risk for dependence on illicit and licit drugs
RICHMOND, Va. (Nov. 5, 2007) – The genes that play a role in illegal drug abuse are not entirely the same as those involved in dependence on legal substances like alcohol and nicotine, and caffeine addiction appears to be genetically independent of all the others, according to a study led by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:14:15 GMT)

Chattooga Judge Tells Friends He Will Seek Rehab
A Chattooga County, Georgia judge tells friends he'll plead guilty to driving under the influence and check into rehab. Judge Carlton Vines was arrested Saturday and charged with his second DUI. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:37:52 GMT)

Nurse-Led Intervention Boosts Cardiac Rehab: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Intensive support from a heart failure nurse and a multidisciplinary team improves the likelihood that heart failure patients will comply with crucial non-medical interventions, such as salt and fluid restrictions and regular weighing, says a study by Dutch researchers. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:00:26 GMT)

Nurse-Led Intervention Boosts Cardiac Rehab: Study
Copyright © 2007 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:01:23 GMT)

Johnson to begin rehab stint
ST. LOUIS -- Blues rookie defenseman Erik Johnson will begin rehabilitating his injured right foot in a stint with St. Louis' top minor league squad, the team said Monday. Johnson, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2006 draft, has missed 10 games wit... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:35:19 GMT)

Blues' Johnson to begin foot rehab
Blues rookie defenseman Erik Johnson will begin rehabilitating his injured right foot in a stint with St. Louis' top minor league squad, the team said Monday. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:38:21 GMT)

St. Louis Blues rookie defenceman Erik Johnson to begin rehab stint
ST. LOUIS - Blues rookie defenceman Erik Johnson will begin rehabilitating his injured right foot in a stint with St. Louis' top minor league squad, the team said Monday. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:46:00 GMT)

Kingdom Wins Applause for Fight Against Drugs
MAKKAH, 6 November 2007 — The Direcotrate of Public Security in Saudi Arabia has been awarded a prize by the Council of Arab Interior Ministers for launching an awareness campaign against drug addiction. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:14:39 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. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:29:24 GMT)

Blues rookie Johnson to start rehab stint
Blues rookie defenseman Erik Johnson will begin rehabilitating his injured right foot in a stint with St. Louis' top minor league squad, the team said Monday. Johnson, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2006 draft, has missed 10 games with a hairline fracture in the foot. He will make his first appearance Tuesday for Peoria of the American Hockey League. The 19-year-old Johnson is expected to return ... (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:13:54 GMT)

Stress Increases Cocaine Addiction
Anyone who sniffs cocaine once has a 15 to 20% likelihood of becoming addicted to this hard drug. Why does the recreational user only try it once whereas another person becomes physically and mentally dependent on the drug? Researchers have now found a possible explanation in the effect of stress hormones. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:04:58 GMT)

Drug-free Doherty admits his chances of staying out of trouble are 'quite slim'
Newly drug-free Pete Doherty is 'in mourning' for his heroin addiction and has admitted his chances of staying out of trouble with the law are 'quite slim' (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:25:09 GMT)

Nicotine-alcohol interaction impacts learning, could have implications for addiction treatment
The interaction between nicotine and alcohol, two of the most abused and co-abused drugs, can impact a person’s ability to learn and could have implications for treating addiction, according to researchers at Temple University. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:12:53 GMT)

Johnson sent to Peoria for rehab
Posted: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 1:07 p.m. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Blues rookie defenseman Erik Johnson, who has missed ten games with a hairline fracture of his right foot, will begin a rehabilitation stint for the Peoria Rivermen. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:15:41 GMT)

Benicio at rehab for gay drug addicts
Movie star Benicio del Toro stunned onlookers when he turned up to a meeting for gay men hooked on drugs. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:49:00 GMT)

Nurse-Led Intervention Boosts Cardiac Rehab: Study
Title: Nurse-Led Intervention Boosts Cardiac Rehab: Study Category: Health News Created: 11/6/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/6/2007 (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:31:10 GMT)

Antibiotic that appears to control phobias may also be useful in treating addiction
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory provide further evidence that a drug known as D-cycloserine could play a role in helping to extinguish the craving behaviors associated with drug addiction. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:31:11 GMT)

Cousins 'rehab' stint over
FALLEN West Coast Eagles star Ben Cousins jetted into Sydney today - less than two weeks after heading to the US for his second stint in rehab. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:52:00 GMT)

Agreement reached between Sheriff's Office and Billings rehab center
30 to 60 prisoners are sent to the facility (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:54:17 GMT)

Nicotine-alcohol Interaction Impacts Learning, Could Have Implications For Addiction Treatment
The interaction between nicotine and alcohol, two of the most abused and co-abused drugs, can impact a person's ability to learn and could have implications for treating addiction. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:02:33 GMT)

Antibiotic That Appears To Control Phobias May Also Be Useful In Treating Addiction
Scientists now provide further evidence that a drug known as D-cycloserine could play a role in helping to extinguish the craving behaviors associated with drug addiction. Their study found that mice treated with D-cycloserine were less likely to spend time in an environment where they had previously been trained to expect cocaine than mice treated with a placebo. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:04:23 GMT)

Drug rehab project proclaimed a success
VietNamNet Bridge – A pilot programme that provides vocational training and jobs to former drug addicts has achieved satisfactory results after four years of implementation, according to a report by the Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:51:57 GMT)

Nicotine-alcohol interaction affects learning, addiction treatment
Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): A recent study has found the interaction between nicotine and alcohol may not only affect a person's ability to learn, but may also have an implication for treating addiction to the substances. The study was conducted by researchers Thomas J. Gould and Danielle Gulick from Temple University. As a part of their attempt to examine the drugs' interactive effects on ... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:33:00 GMT)

Doherty owns up to drug relapse
Singer Pete Doherty apologises for a recent drug relapse and pledges to check into a rehab clinic. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:17:44 GMT)

Addiction Treatment May Benefit From Nicotine-Alcohol Interaction Study
The interaction between nicotine and alcohol, two of the most abused and co-abused drugs, can impact a person's ability to learn and could have implications for treating addiction, according to researchers at Temple University.The researchers, Thomas J. [click link for full article] (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:18:14 GMT)

Coopers Golf Addiction
Rock legend ALICE COOPER has likened his addiction to alcohol and drugs to his favourite pastime - golf. Cooper, 59, believes the sport is a cure for (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:50:30 GMT)

D-cycloserine could help treat drug addiction
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory provide further evidence that a drug known as D-cycloserine could play a role in helping to extinguish the craving behaviors associated with drug addiction. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:01:38 GMT)

Drug City: Part 3
Way a top a hill in the City of Binghamton sits Fairview Recovery Services....a community residence for recovering drug addicts. Although the facility may look glamorous, Fairview's Executive Director Michele Napolitano says beating addiction is a difficult process. During their three month stay, all 24 males and 12 females perform work duties while fighting the disease of addiction. Addicts who ... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:00:02 GMT)

Report: Cousins at Sydney drug clinic
TROUBLED AFL star Ben Cousins may be receiving treatment for his drug addiction at the same exclusive clinic that once housed stockbroker Rene Rivkin. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:25:00 GMT)

Lung rehab at Cape Coral Hospital altered
Patients with chronic lung diseases will lose their long-term rehabilitation at Cape Coral Hospital next week to make room for the initial rehab of... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 06:37:41 GMT)

Russia told to boost anti-addiction effort
An international watchdog group says Russia's health policies aren't doing enough to treat drug addiction. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:21:24 GMT)

Newman denies ex's drug addiction claim
A FORMER girlfriend of AFL personality Sam Newman became a cocaine addict after being exposed to excessive drug use during their relationship, a Melbourne court has been told. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:57:00 GMT)

Pete Doherty is back in rehab
Pete Doherty checks back into a rehab centre after reportedly taking heroin for the last two weeks. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:58:14 GMT)

Russia told to boost anti-addiction effort
An international watchdog group says Russia's health policies aren't doing enough to treat drug addiction. Human Rights Watch said Russia’s healthcare system violates international obligations by restricting access to evidence-based drug dependence treatment for injection drug users. "The lack of effective drug addiction treatment in Russia means that drug users who want to break their addiction ... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:05:38 GMT)

Drug craving focus of Tiffany work
A top researcher on drug craving who joined the UB faculty this fall after 20 years at Purdue University and five years at the University of Utah will continue pursuing research on cigarette addiction funded by two federal grants totaling nearly $2.5 million. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:14:38 GMT)

Drug reduces cocaine-seeking behavior
U.S. government scientists have provided further evidence that a drug known as D-cycloserine helps extinguish the craving behaviors of drug addiction. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory found mice treated with D-c... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:40:18 GMT)

Celebrity Rehab
There may soon be some star sightings in Hanover. A family with Hollywood connections is opening a drug and alcohol rehab center nestled in the Hanover hills. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:20:35 GMT)

Cousins skips rehab for bender
BEN Cousins overdosed on cocaine and was rushed to hospital in Los Angeles after a five-day drug bender when he was supposed to be in rehab. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:38:00 GMT)

Drugs kill 80,000 Russians annually, official says
Drug addiction kills 80,000 Russians each year, a senior Russian anti-drugs official was quoted as saying on Friday, while a human rights watchdog issued a report warning Russia's drug treatment strategy needed reform. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:02:24 GMT)

Ramsey Rehab to host 'lecture' for kids
LEOMINSTER -- Ramsey Rehab, the leader of sports medicine physical therapy in North Central Massachusetts, is continuing to break new ground in the area of medical care, wellness and patient education. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:44:48 GMT)

Rihanna will never go to rehab
Rihanna will never go to rehab. The 'Umbrella' singer insists she won't ever turn to drink and drugs to help her cope with the pressures of fame, unlike many young stars, because she has the support of her friends and family. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:07:55 GMT)

NIDA's Dr. Nora Volkow to Speak on Addiction at NYC's 92nd Street Y's Science and Discovery Series
BACKGROUND: Dr. Volkow was the first researcher to use imaging to investigate neurochemical changes in the brain that occur during drug addiction. She is also a recognized expert on the brains of addicted, obese, hyperactive, and aging individuals. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:28:46 GMT)

Ghostface Killah - The Big Doe Rehab Tracklist
Ghostface who dominated 2006 hip-hop with two killer albums (FishScale and More Fish) will return with The Big Doe Rehab on December 4th. Ghost is currently on tour with Rakim,... (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:26:06 GMT)

Rihanna 'Too Tough' For Rehab
R+b star Rihanna sympathises with the high-publicised downfalls of troubled singers Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse - but refuses to suffer a similar fate. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:26:14 GMT)

Ghostface Heads To "Rehab" On New CD
Wu-Tang Clan may be undergoing a collective meltdown, but veteran member Ghostface Killah is pushing ahead with a solo album featuring spots from several Wu Members. Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:44:25 GMT)

Effect Of Stress On Women, And How It May Contribute To Addiction, Depression, PTSD
Females seem to be unequally disposed to the harmful effects of stress and to addiction compared with males. In work with rats, scientists found that females appear to have a genetic predisposition to reproduce the physiological reward produced by cocaine. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 01:04:18 GMT)

Saudi needs rehab plan for drug addicts
JEDDAH — An American expert on the rehabilitation of drug addicts has offered his services for setting up a rehab programme in the kingdom and other Gulf states, where cases of relapse have been found even after drug abusers have been treated for addiction. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:02:23 GMT)

Teachers learn about youth addiction during professional development day
SUMMERSIDE — By educating students as early as Grade 3 on the perils of drug and alcohol use, Cindy Galt hopes fewer teens will go down the path to addiction. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:13:16 GMT)

Five tigers moved to Seminole for rehab
Five tigers and a lion are being cared for at a wildlife shelter after being seized from a Citrus County attraction. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:13:52 GMT)

There Are No Easy Answers for Reid and His Family
Eagles Coach Andy Reid?s two eldest children, Garrett, 24, and Britt, 22, are in prison, their lives spiraling in a protracted corkscrew brought on by drug addiction. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:18:46 GMT)

Trying To Keep Mother, Children Together During Rehab
SALEM, Ore. - Treatment for drug addiction often tears families apart, sending children to foster care while mothers undergo court-ordered rehab. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:27:21 GMT)

Cosy relationship between Harper, Mulroney hits the skids
OTTAWA - Brian Mulroney's stint in reputation rehab could be at an end in Canada's conservative circles. He deftly shed the label of one of the most unpopular outgoing prime ministers in Canadian history, adopting instead the mantle of the wise, elder statesman. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:27:12 GMT)

NDLEA Decries Drug Addiction Among Youth
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted the government of Abia State and parents on the growing number of young persons getting involved in the business of hard drugs, attributing the ugly trend to the “alarming crime wave” in Abia. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:38:17 GMT)

This explains your doughnut addiction
In a study, rats overwhelmingly prefer sweetened water to cocaine, even those already hooked on the drug. Researchers have learned that rats overwhelmingly prefer water sweetened with saccharin to cocaine, a finding that demonstrates the addictive potential of sweets. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 05:00:33 GMT)

Actor graduates from bad guy to dragon-slaying hero
For many moviegoers, the name Ray Winstone conjures up violence, drug addiction and worse. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:14:58 GMT)

AMY'S HUBBY BLUES
British singer Amy Winehouse doesn't want to go to rehab, and she really doesn't want her hubby to go to jail for the rest of his life. But that could happen now that Blake Fielder-Civil has been busted for trying to bribe an alleged assault... (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:30:18 GMT)

Free event for veterans at Southeastern Fitness and Rehab
ASHEVILLE -- Southeastern Fitness and Rehab is providing free PSA and bone density screenings, blood pressure checks, chair massages, footwear screenings, free lunch for veterans and a free bingo game with prizes 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow at 7 Turtle Creek Drive. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:25:32 GMT)

Medical board moves slowly against addicted doctors
Dr. Jennifer Zampogna showed many signs of having a drug addiction that could endanger patients. Pharmacists noticed. Her staff noticed. So did the state attorney general’s office, local police and federal authorities. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:40:36 GMT)

Relationship between Harper, Mulroney hits the skids
Brian Mulroney's stint in reputation rehab could be at an end. Mulroney's past just refused to stay in the old Tory closet, and ultimately Stephen Harper couldn't afford the liability. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:47:16 GMT)

Drugs Kill 80,000 Per Year
Drug addiction kills 80,000 Russians each year, a senior Federal Drug Control Service official said Friday. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:54:12 GMT)

Beon inmates benefit from rehab program
By WATSON GABANA Dick Yano and Kenneth Gaide are students learning to become teachers at the Madang Teachers College. They are no ordinary students. They stay and live at Madang's Beon Correctional Institute. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:09:12 GMT)

Clara Bell Masters
Clara Bell Masters, 100, former resident of Knightstown, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 at Brandywine Nursing and Rehab Center in Greenfield. Born April 23, 1907, in Jefferson County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Thomas James and Sara Ann (Jeffries) Irwin. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:38:23 GMT)

Russell Brand on sexual addiction
In the first of three extracts from his autobiography, Russell Brand: talks about the sexual addiction that threatened his career (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:38:09 GMT)

Nigeria: Ndlea Decries Drug Addiction Among Youth
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted the government of Abia State and parents on the growing number of young persons getting involved in the business of hard drugs, attributing the ugly trend to the "alarming crime wave" in Abia. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:57:14 GMT)

plan hopes to keep mother, children together during drug rehab
Treatment for drug addiction often tears families apart, sending children to foster care while mothers undergo court-ordered rehab. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:24:49 GMT)

CONGO: Conflict leaves legacy of widespread addiction
Source: IRIN Many of the atrocities committed during the armed conflicts that have plagued the Republic of Congo in recent years were fuelled by illicit narcotics. Warlords and militia leaders gave drugs to young fighters to eliminate fear and scruple. Now, although the civil war is officially over, the scourge of drug addition lingers on, hampering recovery and development. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:27:14 GMT)

Genesis Outreach helps beat drug addiction
Editor's note: The United Way supports more than 70 services in Allen County carried out by 36 agencies that have or will touch almost all our lives in some way. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:06:54 GMT)

In Brief
MOSCOW (Reuters) Drug addiction kills 80,000 Russians each year, a senior Federal Drug Control Service official said Friday. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:05:19 GMT)

A Clean Slate in Drug Court
Three criminals are back on the streets of Chattanooga today after graduating from drug court. A local judge says these former drug addicts have served their time and now deserve a second chance. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:21:25 GMT)

Parkinson's drug 'turned us into gamblers'
Two Parkinson's disease sufferers who claim that the drug they were given to combat its debilitating effects turned them into gambling addicts, have launched a bid for compensation. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:37:05 GMT)

Army captain faces 10 years for robbing drug stores
A look at what led a decorated Army captain to rob a pair of South Bay drug stores and spend Veterans Day in jail. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:29:03 GMT)

Our community-based treatment an example for region's addiction management models
Malaysia’s community-based treatment is set to be an example for the region’s addiction management models at an international meeting here. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:41:37 GMT)

Road to Recovery Part 2
Prescription drug addiction can consume your life. Many think they can kick the habit on their own, but in real life they can't. It's important to get help. Prescription drug abuse can take over your life, causing you to lose your friends, your family, your job and everything around you. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:03:39 GMT)

Drug court program marks 2 years
Michael Thomas was addicted to crack cocaine for about 15 years before he enrolled in the Hamilton County Drug Court. He said he has now been sober for more than a year and a half and is a single father raising his 2-year-old daughter, Yvonne Michelle Hayes. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:32:05 GMT)

Save us from a hell of Marijuana (Ganja) and Fencidyl
I am living at Dolairpar, PS- Shyampur, Dhaka-1204. Drug addiction has become so rile at Dolairpar that addicts from all areas around Dolairpar gather here for Marijuana (Ganja) and Fencidyl. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:11:23 GMT)

Leading Drug Rehab Facility Prepares to Launch Programs in 2008 To Educate Public On Addiction
Narconon Arrowhead Takes Action To Educate Children Amidst Worsening Addiction Statistics (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Alta Mira Treatment Programs Grand Opening - Specialized Programs for Addiction Treatment, Trauma, Eating Disorders ...
Alta Mira Treatment Programs in Sausalito, California offers specialized Programs for Addiction Treatment, Trauma, Eating Disorders and Veterans with PTSD at an internationally recognized, private, world-class centers for life recovery and self-discovery. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

Prescription-drug abuse escalates
UNIVERSITY PARK — The scourge of prescription-drug addiction is nearing epidemic proportions in the U.S., having ballooned some 75 percent in the past five years, an outgoing federal official said Tuesday. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:10:21 GMT)

Books About Drug Addiction
These books define drug addiction, explain how addiction develops and how it affects the addicted and those around them. The authors offer a wide variety of views from scientific,... (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:59:26 GMT)

Philanthropist helps drug addicts kick the habit
NGHE AN — Vi Thi Khoa has devoted her life to helping drug addicts of Na Nga in Muong Noc Commune rebuild their lives. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:48:14 GMT)

Rats yield clue to part of brain behind addiction
Insula cortex prevents withdrawal symptoms in rats. Scientists have identified a brain region that is essential for experiencing drug cravings. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:21:45 GMT)

Maple Valley students describe drug use at school
Maple Valley is turning to a panel of students for insight into the drug culture at Tahoma High School, and the students describe heroin, acid and even meth use among their peers. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:07:37 GMT)

Newport sues drug rehab homes
Addiction treatment houses opened in violation of city law, officials say. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:07:28 GMT)

Speedway champ admits drug addiction
A forld world speedway champion has admitted an addiction to cannabis after Â£3,000 of the drug was discovered at his home in Freckenham Road, Worlington. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:37:55 GMT)

China's Drug Addiction
Beijing is bent on attracting world-class pharmaceutical R&D labs. The bait: cheap clinical trials (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:03:26 GMT)

Marie Osmond tells Larry King her son is in rehab
Marie Osmond revealed on Wednesday's episode of "Larry King Live" that her 16-year-old son, Michael, is in rehab. Osmond didn't say why he was put into a rehabilitation program last week, nor did she say where the program was. "He's dealing with a lot of issues," Osmond told King on the show. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:20:56 GMT)

Osmond's 16-Year-Old Son Enters Rehab
The star says her son has entered rehab but would not disclose the reason why. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:24:35 GMT)

Marie Osmond's Teenage Son Checks into Rehab
Marie Osmond fought back tears as she revealed her teenage son has checked into rehab during a TV interview on Wednesday night. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:27:09 GMT)

Marie Osmond's Son Enters Rehab
Marie Osmond’s 16-year-old son has entered rehab, the star revealed last night on “Larry King Live.” Marie, 48, didn’t reveal why Michael entered a facility last week or where the program is behind held. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:01:48 GMT)

'Dancing with the Stars' star Marie Osmond reveals son is in rehab
Marie Osmond is apparently facing more important issues than capturing Dancing with the Stars fifth-season mirror ball trophy. The entertainer has revealed her 16-year-old son Michael entered rehab last week for undisclosed treatment. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:14:11 GMT)

Queens Kicked Out of Rehab
And winning out as the most bizarre story of the week, Queens of the Stone Age were kicked out of a rehab facility while performing for in-patients. The mini-show took a wrong turn during their song “Feel Good Hit Of The Summer”. The lyrics rattle off a list of narcotics. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:22:38 GMT)

Addiction Causes Homelessness, Most Believe
A new Gallup poll finds that most Americans think homelessness is largely caused by alcohol and other drug abuse, but still think more should be done to address the problem, the Associated Press reported Nov. 14. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:13:04 GMT)