Addiction Recovery News 11/2007 (Page 2)

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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. (Nov 5, 2007)

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. (Nov 5, 2007)

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. (Nov 5, 2007)

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. (Nov 5, 2007)

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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... (Nov 5, 2007)

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. (Nov 5, 2007)

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. (Nov 5, 2007)

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. (Nov 6, 2007)

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. (Nov 6, 2007)

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 ... (Nov 6, 2007)

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. (Nov 6, 2007)

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' (Nov 6, 2007)

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. (Nov 6, 2007)

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. (Nov 6, 2007)

Movie star Benicio del Toro stunned onlookers when he turned up to a meeting for gay men hooked on drugs. (Nov 6, 2007)

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 (Nov 6, 2007)

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. (Nov 6, 2007)

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. (Nov 6, 2007)

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. (Nov 6, 2007)

30 to 60 prisoners are sent to the facility (Nov 6, 2007)

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. (Nov 7, 2007)

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. (Nov 7, 2007)

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. (Nov 7, 2007)

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 ... (Nov 7, 2007)

Singer Pete Doherty apologises for a recent drug relapse and pledges to check into a rehab clinic. (Nov 7, 2007)

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] (Nov 7, 2007)

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 (Nov 7, 2007)

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. (Nov 7, 2007)

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 ... (Nov 8, 2007)

TROUBLED AFL star Ben Cousins may be receiving treatment for his drug addiction at the same exclusive clinic that once housed stockbroker Rene Rivkin. (Nov 8, 2007)

TROUBLED AFL star Ben Cousins may be receiving treatment for his drug addiction at the same exclusive clinic that once housed stockbroker Rene Rivkin. (Nov 8, 2007)

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... (Nov 8, 2007)

An international watchdog group says Russia's health policies aren't doing enough to treat drug addiction. (Nov 8, 2007)

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 treatm... (Nov 8, 2007)

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. (Nov 8, 2007)

Pete Doherty checks back into a rehab centre after reportedly taking heroin for the last two weeks. (Nov 8, 2007)

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 ... (Nov 8, 2007)

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. (Nov 8, 2007)

U.S. government scientists have provided further evidence that a drug known as D-cycloserine helps extinguish the craving behaviors of drug addiction. (Nov 8, 2007)

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... (Nov 8, 2007)

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. (Nov 9, 2007)

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... (Nov 9, 2007)

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. (Nov 9, 2007)

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. (Nov 9, 2007)

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. (Nov 9, 2007)

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. (Nov 9, 2007)

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. (Nov 9, 2007)

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,... (Nov 9, 2007)

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. (Nov 9, 2007)

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