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Pivotal Breakthrough Made In Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Remarkably, and for the first time, addiction experts report the results of a clinical trial whereby an effective therapeutic medication, topiramate, not only decreases heavy drinking but also diminishes the physical and psychosocial harm caused by alcohol dependence. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:20:58 GMT)

Rodney King to Appear on VH1's 'Celebrity Rehab'
The show features famous people dealing with drug and alcohol problems aided by celebrity addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:54:27 GMT)

Drug addicts will get a £200 reward if they come off heroin
Heroin addicts who kick their addiction will be given up to £200 each.They will be given vouchers to buy such things as clothes and bicycles as a reward for not taking any more drugs. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:43:39 GMT)

Rodney King to appear on VH1's 'Celebrity Rehab'
Rodney King will appear in the next installment of VH1's Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:08:26 GMT)

Zumaya struggles in rehab outing
Zumaya struggles in rehab outing (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:15:06 GMT)

Matsuzaka to make rehab start for PawSox on Monday
BOSTON — After an afternoon of deliberation, the Red Sox and Daisuke Matsuzaka determined that Matsuzaka will make a rehab start for the Pawtucket Red Sox Monday against Lehigh Valley. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:08:14 GMT)

BFAD issues warning vs anti-smoking drug
MANILA, Philippines - The Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) on Thursday warned the public against a drug used to treat smoking addiction, as it advised patients taking such medication citing health hazards the drug may pose. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:10:20 GMT)

Exercise Prevents Addiction: Todd Crandell, Recovering Drug Addict and Alcoholic, Stays Clean Through Exercise
Award-winning Author Turned Exercise and Triathlons into Success; Now Guides Others Fighting Addiction to Do the Same. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

L.A. victim off to VH1 for 'Rehab'
Rodney King will appear in the next season of “Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew.” (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:14:42 GMT)

Local 'Idol' Finalist Joining Rehab Reality Show
North Texas' own "American Idol" contestant Nikki McKibbin is heading to rehab. The troubled season one top-three finalist will check in to the TV reality show "Celebrity Rehab. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:38:18 GMT)

Local 'Idol' Finalist Joining Rehab Reality Show
North Texas' own "American Idol" contestant Nikki McKibbin is heading to rehab. The troubled season one top-three finalist will check in to "Celebrity Rehab," a cable reality TV show. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:08:41 GMT)

Rodney King to appear on VH1's 'Celebrity Rehab'
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rodney King will appear in the next installment of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew." The show features famous people dea ... (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:41:03 GMT)

Adolescent drug treatment open house
HANFORD -- WestCare California will hold a grand opening and open house for its adolescent drug treatment program from noon to 2 p.m. July 23 at 410 E. Seventh St. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:24:29 GMT)

Golf classic raises $100,000 for St. John's Rehab
More than $100,000 was raised for St. John's Rehab Hospital at the 2008 Rehab Golf Classic June 9. The $106,000 raised for the Bayview and Cummer avenues hospital will be used for research initiati... (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:50:51 GMT)

Wii Fit finding its way into rehab
Injured athletes may find themselves playing Nintendo's Wii Fit as part of their rehabilitation. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:34:50 GMT)

Children, 12 and 13, treated for addiction to mobile phones
Two Spanish children are being treated for addiction to mobile phones, in what is thought to be first case of its kind in the country. The children, 12 and 13, were admitted to a mental health clinic by their parents because they could not carry out normal activities without their phones. The children were failing at school and, behind their parents' backs, were deceiving relatives to try ... (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:59:14 GMT)

Rockland Drug Court holds graduation
NEW CITY - At the Rockland County Drug Court graduation this afternoon, each of eight graduates received not only a certificate, but also a second chance. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:45:58 GMT)

WTF!? Internet Addiction Nominated for Entry in the Manual of Mental Disorders
First, we all had mild Asperger's. Now, Internet addiction disorder? Give a geek a break. In the March issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry , Jerald Block proposed that Web abuse be added to his field's bible, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders . Block cites research from South Korea, where, he says, the affliction is considered a serious public health problem, ... (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:23:52 GMT)

Drug Addiction Explained by Drug Addiction Center
According to Narconon Trois-Rivieres, drug addiction is not a random coincidence. The onset of drug addiction may be caused in most instances by a problem, a particular discomfort, an emotional disturbance or physical pain that the individual cannot handle or fix. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:31:00 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, 13 Jun 2008 12:16:40 GMT)

Little River Nursing & Rehab receives quality award
Little River Nursing & Rehab in Ashdown, Ark., received a Quality Innovator Award for excellence in health care during a recent state conference. The award was presented by the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care during a quality conference in Hot Springs. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:17:06 GMT)

Drug commonly used for alcoholism curbs urges of pathological gamblers
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (June 13, 2008) – A drug commonly used to treat alcohol addiction has a similar effect on pathological gamblers – it curbs the urge to gamble and participate in gambling-related behavior, according to a new research at the University of Minnesota. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:53:17 GMT)

Wii Fit Finds Fans in Rehab
Rehab has never been this fun. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:15:48 GMT)

Figgins Completes Rehab Assignment
SALT LAKE CITY (June 13, 2008) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced today that infielder Chone Figgins has completed his major league injury rehab assignment with triple-A Salt Lake. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:10:36 GMT)

Feds sue drug clinic for firing worker on methadone
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says it is suing a suburban Pittsburgh drug treatment facility for firing a counselor who was on methadone (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:39:54 GMT)

Matsuzaka to make rehab start next week
The Red Sox have announced that Daisuke Matsuzaka will make a rehab start on Monday for Pawtucket in Allentown, PA, against the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. If all continues... (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:58:52 GMT)

New Alcohol Addiction Treatment
For years people suffering from alcohol addiction have turned to AA and local support groups. Now a recent UVa study shows there's a pill already on the market that could help reduce alcohol cravings. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:48:41 GMT)

Dice-K cleared for rehab start
Dice-K cleared for rehab start (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:00:16 GMT)

Dice-K to make rehab start
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is expected to pitch in a minor league game next week as part of his comeback from a sore shoulder. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:27:39 GMT)

£833,000: The real cost to the nation of a drug addict revealed
A drug addict will cost the nation an astonishing £833,000 in their lifetime. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:29:15 GMT)

Accardo has setback in rehab stint
Accardo experiences setback (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:14:56 GMT)

Schmidt suffers setback in rehab
Schmidt suffers setback in rehab (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:15:06 GMT)

Cards' Mulder to begin second rehab assignment
Associated Press - June 13, 2008 10:24 PM ET ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals say left-handed pitcher Mark Mulder will begin his second rehab stint tomorrow for AA Springfield, (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:38:01 GMT)

Cardinals' lefty Mark Mulder to begin second rehab assignment
ST. LOUIS - Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder, recovering from two shoulder operations, will begin his second rehab stint on Saturday for double-A Springfield, while Chris Carpenter experienced a setback. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:40:00 GMT)

Cards' Mark Mulder to begin second rehab assignment following injury
ST. LOUIS - Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder, recovering from two shoulder operations, will begin his second rehab stint on Saturday for double-A Springfield, while Chris Carpenter experienced a setback. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:55:00 GMT)

Nicotine Addiction: Prevalence And Treatment
A Seminar released on June 13, 2008 in The Lancetdiscusses nicotine addiction, and the potential for reducing itsdisease burden and death toll by improving public knowledge and usingtreatments individual to patients. This includes the potential creationof an antinicotine vaccine. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:03:33 GMT)

Drug for alcoholism curbs gambling urge
Washington, June 14 : A drug found effective in alcohol addiction also curbs the urge to gamble, according to a study. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:48:04 GMT)

Alcoholism drug curbs urges of pathological gamblers
Washington, June 14 : Naltrexone, a drug commonly used to treat alcohol addiction, has a likewise effect on pathological gamblers, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:48:01 GMT)

Drug in alcohol curbs gambling urge 14 Jun 2008, 1614 hrs IST,IANS
WASHINGTON: A drug found effective in alcohol addiction also curbs the urge to gamble, according to a study. Seventy seven people participated in the double-blind, placebo controlled study. Fifty eight men and women took 50, 100 or 150 milligrams of naltrexone every day for 18 weeks. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:58:49 GMT)

Dourdan to join Celebrity Rehab?
CSI star Gary Dourdan is joining the troubled stars on the second season of hard-hitting US reality show Celebrity Rehab With Dr Drew, according to reports. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:25:03 GMT)

Two Spanish youths treated for mobile phone addiction: report
Two students aged 12 and 13 are being treated for an addiction to mobile phones at a psychiatric centre in northeastern Spain, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported on Saturday. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:56:37 GMT)

Cards' Mulder to begin second rehab assignment
ST. LOUIS (AP) Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder, recovering from two shoulder operations, will begin his second rehab stint on Saturday for Double-A Springfield, while Chris Carpenter experienced a setback. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:59:56 GMT)

Pirates' Duffy to begin rehab stint in Altoona
Pirates outfielder Chris Duffy will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with the Double-A Altoona Curve. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:46:05 GMT)

Carmona one step away from rehab
Carmona one step away from rehab (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:16:30 GMT)

Rays' Baldelli to begin rehab assignment
Baldelli to begin rehab (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:01:59 GMT)

Youngsters treated for mobile addiction
MADRID: Two students aged 12 and 13 are being treated for an addiction to mobile phones at a psychiatric centre in northeastern Spain, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported yesterday. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:22:25 GMT)

Cardinals' Mulder throws 5 scoreless innings in rehab start
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder, beginning a second rehab stint after a pair of shoulder operations, threw five scoreless innings on Saturday night for Double-A Springfield. | MLB page (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:27:27 GMT)

Barmes close to rehab stint
Barmes close to rehab stint (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:29:57 GMT)

Mulder throws 5 scoreless innings in rehab start
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder, beginning a second rehab stint after a pair of shoulder operations, threw five scoreless innings on Saturday night for AA Springfield. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:42:19 GMT)

Drug court aims for rehabilitation
A new kind of court meant to rehabilitate drug abusers instead of jail them is expected to start next month in Richmond and Columbia counties. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:10:18 GMT)

Guns N' Celeb Rehab
A top story from this week. Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler and Whitesnake vocalist David Coverdale's ex-wife Tawny Kitaen are among the cast of celeb rehab (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:55:27 GMT)

DARUL HANNAN USES SPECIAL SAUNA TO TREAT DRUG ADDICTS
TUMPAT, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Darul Hannan Traditional Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Kampung Lombok, here, has adopted an unusual method of using special sauna therapy in treating drug addicts. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:09:44 GMT)

WASHINGTON COUNTY : Drug court to add rehab tool by extending recovery phase
Washington County drug court is adding a three-month aftercare phase to bridge the gap between intensive drug treatment and absolute freedom. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:29:12 GMT)

Two youths treated for cellphone addiction
Two students have been treated for an addiction to their cellphones at a psychiatric centre in Spain. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:38:11 GMT)

Rain spoils Blalock's rehab plans
Rain spoils Blalock's rehab plans (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:00:07 GMT)

Zumaya impressive in rehab stint
Zumaya impressive in rehab stint (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:30:17 GMT)

Cardinals' Mulder K's three in Double-A rehab start
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mark Mulder, beginning a second rehab stint after a pair of shoulder operations, threw five scoreless innings on Saturday night for Double-A Springfield. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:17:43 GMT)

Hafner not ready for rehab assignment
Hafner not ready for rehab assignment (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:30:07 GMT)

Drug Commonly Used For Alcoholism Curbs Urges Of Pathological Gamblers
A drug commonly used to treat alcohol addiction has a similar effect on pathological gamblers -- it curbs the urge to gamble and participate in gambling-related behavior, according to new research. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:21:18 GMT)

Pow wow focuses on addiction recovery
In Native American tradition, the Red Road symbolizes the journey of life. The allegoric expanse has also come to represent the road back from alcohol and drug addiction. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:44:46 GMT)

Tulo to continue rehab in Triple-A
Tulo to continue rehab in Triple-A (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:53:25 GMT)

Urges Of Pathological Gamblers Curbed By Drug Commonly Used For Alcoholism
A drug commonly used to treat alcohol addiction has a similar effect on pathological gamblers - it curbs the urge to gamble and participate in gambling-related behavior, according to a new research at the University of Minnesota.Seventy-seven people participated in the double-blind, placebo controlled study. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:04:43 GMT)

Winehouse's drug addiction worries Zutons' frontman
London, June 16 : Dave McCabe, rock band Zutons' frontman, say singer Amy Winehouse has "gone too far" with her drug addiction. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:03:40 GMT)

Cellphone addiction? No way
Two students aged 12 and 13 are being treated for an addiction to cellphones at a psychiatric centre in north-east Spain. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:33:40 GMT)

Detroit Tigers Designated Hitter Gary Sheffield To Begin ML Rehab with Flying Tigers Today
Lakeland, FL - Detroit Tigers designated hitter, Gary Sheffield will begin a major league rehab assignment with the Flying Tigers on Monday in Sarasota against the Sarasota Reds. Sheffield is expected to play in Lakeland for the Flying Tigers when the team returns to Joker Marchant Stadium on Thursday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. against the Tampa Yankees. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:24:11 GMT)

Spanish Children Treated for Cellphone Addiction
Two Spanish students are being treated for an addiction to cellphones at a psychiatric centre in northeastern Spain, the El Mundo newspaper has reported. They are reported to have been given a mobile phone some 18 months ago and managed to spend an average of five to six hours per day using them. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:40:51 GMT)

Cellphone Addiction
Are we really addicted, or is constant calling, texting and e-mailing on mobile devices just the norm? (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:08:37 GMT)

Alcohol and drug misuse fuels Scottish suicide and homicide rates
Alcohol and drug misuse mean Scots are almost twice as likely to kill or take their own life compared to people living in England and Wales, research published Monday, June 16 reveals. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:50:40 GMT)

Tulowitzki, Barmes ready for rehab assignments
Troy Tulowitzki slipped on his Colorado Rockies gear Monday and sank into a comfortable chair in the clubhouse, joking with teammates that passed by. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:47:05 GMT)

Rockies' Tulowitzki, Barmes set for rehab stints
Troy Tulowitzki and middle infielder Clint Barmes will head to Triple-A Colorado Springs on a rehab assignment beginning Tuesday night. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:21:52 GMT)

Cellphone Addiction
Are we really addicted, or is constant calling, texting and emailing on mobile devices just the norm? (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:13:12 GMT)

Matsuzaka pitches 5 solid innings in rehab start
Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two runs and three hits over five innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday night, his first game action since straining his rotator cuff last month. The Boston Red Sox right-hander dominated Lehigh Valley hitters for the first four innings, throwing just 39 pitches while facing the minimum 12 batters. The IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies' ... (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:19:00 GMT)

Dice-K impressive in rehab start
Dice-K impressive in rehab start (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:59:56 GMT)

FDA approves expanded use of drug
Eli Lilly and Co. said yesterday that it received Food and Drug Administration approval to expand the use of its fastest-growing drug, the antidepressant Cymbalta. Regulators approved Cymbalta to treat fibromyalgia. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:45:31 GMT)

Counselor aims book at families struggling with addiction
Children who have a parent or other family member struggling with alcohol addiction often have a difficult time understanding what their loved one is going through. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:36:34 GMT)

Baseball: Matsuzaka pitches 5 solid innings in rehab start
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two runs and three hits over five innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket last night, his first game action since straining his rotator cuff last month. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:05:25 GMT)

State report on drug abuse shows drop in treatment
A new state report contains a mixed picture of drug abuse in the Twin Cities area. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:11:48 GMT)

Riske looks good in rehab assignment
Riske looks good in rehab assignment (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:30:23 GMT)

Byrnes ready for rehab assignment
Byrnes ready for rehab assignment (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:30:33 GMT)

Sore Blalock pushes back rehab
Sore Blalock pushes back rehab (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:31:44 GMT)

Johnson to make Class A rehab start
Johnson to make Class A rehab start (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:32:24 GMT)

Blalock rehab delayed again
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers infielder Hank Blalock's rehabilitation assignment has been delayed again. Blalock had been scheduled to be at AAA Oklahoma for rehab games this week, but was instead with the Rangers today, fielding grounders and taking batting practice. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:37:33 GMT)

Coach driver died of drug addiction
A coach driver died from an addiction to drugs an inquest heard. Gavin Bowker, aged 36, was found dead on his bed at his home in Cranberry Lane, Alsager on September 28. An inquest held into Mr Bowker's death in Crewe yesterday heard the ... (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:09:32 GMT)

Does exercising prevent addiction?
WASHINGTON -- Sure, exercise is good for your waistline, your heart, your bones -- but might it also help prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol? (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:35:26 GMT)

[Campus] University studies drug's use for compulsive sexual behavior, pyromania and kleptomania
Ongoing studies are investigating if a pill widely used to treat alcoholism will be effective against other compulsive behaviors, but not without disagreements over treating psychological conditions with a drug. University researchers are recruiting ... (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:42:23 GMT)

Television - National
A coroner's inquest into the murder of Karl Kuchenbecker has come under fire for failing to address why his killer's drug addiction was not treated by corrections. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:20:42 GMT)

How men turned Judy Garland into a drug-addled woman
London, June 18 : From a sweet film icon Judy Garland was turned into a drug-addled victim because of the men in her life, says the actress' new biography. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:18:16 GMT)

'Who is This Kid?' Partnership for a Drug-Free America Launches Digital Effort to Help Parents Grasp Teen Behavior and ...
NEW YORK , June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- For every parent of a teenager who has ever wondered "who is this kid?" a new web destination, launched today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, aims to make answering the question a little bit easier. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:35:17 GMT)

Teen's CV of crime
HE is just 16 years old but already has a string of criminal convictions to his name and an addiction to the drug ice that has seen his life spiral out of control. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Tyler out of rehab
Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler has completed his stint in rehab celebrating his release by grabbing courtside seats for the Boston Celtics' basketball game on Tuesday. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:51:53 GMT)

Aerosmith - Tyler Out Of Rehab
AEROSMITH rocker STEVEN TYLER has completed his stint in rehab - celebrating his release by grabbing courtside seats for the Boston Celtics' basketball game on ... (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:31:02 GMT)

Big opportunity for youth struggling with addiction A resident of Nipawin, who wishes to remain anonymous, read an ...
Big opportunity for youth struggling with addiction By Melissa Mangelsen Journal Staff A resident of Nipawin, who wishes to remain anonymous, read an article related to the struggle of youth addicts and how difficult it is to seek help and remain with a group their own age. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:49:21 GMT)

C.P. man gets four years for drug trafficking
HAMMOND | A federal judge sentenced a Crown Point man to four years in prison Tuesday for his role in an interstate drug ring. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:54:15 GMT)

Miracle get Twins' Punto for rehab assignment
The Fort Myers Miracle announced today that Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Punto will begin a rehab assignment with the Miracle on Thursday. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:58:25 GMT)

Home video shows Nick Bollea's crash victim in rehab
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- Home video released by the family of the victim in Nick Bollea's Aug. 26 car crash shows the former Marine in rehab at a Tampa veteran's hospital. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:40:14 GMT)

Steven Tyler Out Of Rehab
Steven Tyler Out Of Rehab (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:00:13 GMT)

New Rehab Center Opens
More help is on the way for struggling addicts in St. Joseph. Addiction Awareness, LLC opened its doors Wednesday. Lisa Doyle is running the new rehab center, located on Frederick Avenue. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:38:45 GMT)

Aerosmith Singer Out of Rehab and Onto The Court
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has completed his stint in rehab (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:06:45 GMT)

Volunteer List: Addiction recovery, fighting cancer, fighting diabetes
Agency: The Alcohol & Drug Council of Middle Tennessee (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:17:36 GMT)

Minor leaguers feed off rehab stints
When the Angels decided to cut Erick Aybar's minor league rehab assignment a day short and reactivate the infielder Wednesday, the reverberations were felt in the clubhouse of the Angels' Class-A affiliate in Rancho Cucamonga. That's because every time a big league player goes down to the minors to work through an injury, he's expected to buy the postgame spread, replacing takeout burgers, pizza ... (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:01:28 GMT)

Success for Crystal Meth Drug Addict on YouTube
According to Narconon Trois-Rivieres, crystal methamphetamine is a drug known to cause severe addiction problems. The side effects associated with crystal meth consumption are blatantly devastating: the shakiness, the paranoia, the agitation and insomnia lasting for days all weigh heavily on the drug user. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:01:00 GMT)

Exercise may help prevent addiction
Sure, exercise is good for your waistline, your heart, your bones -- but might it also help prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol? There are some tantalizing clues that physical activity might spur changes in the brain to do just that. Now the government is beginning a push for hard research to prove it. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:06:25 GMT)

UWM foundation licenses compounds to MPP Group for alcohol addiction
The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Research Foundation (UWMRF) and MPP Group LLC, announced the completion of a license agreement for a series of compounds that may be useful in the treatment and control of alcohol addiction. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:54:39 GMT)

The Comet
A HEARTBROKEN couple who have lost their battle to keep their three-year-old son, despite kicking drug addiction, have spoken exclusively to the Comet about their anger, pain and loss. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:23:21 GMT)

Drug addicts sentenced to five years in jail
A 30-year-old drug addict who stole nearly R500 000 from her employer was sentenced to five years in jail by the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:56:12 GMT)

Hythiam says addiction treatment reduced cravings
Substance-abuse program provider Hythiam Inc. said Thursday study results showed patients on its Prometa drug and alcohol treatment program reduced cravings for methamphetamine compared to those on placebo. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:12:55 GMT)

State report on drug abuse shows drop in treatment
A new state report contains a mixed picture of drug abuse in the Twin Cities area. (Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:18:38 GMT)

Marlins pitcher Josh Johnson has solid rehab start for Class A Hammerheads
Marlins pitcher Josh Johnson, recovering from last year's Tommy John surgery, took another step toward reclaiming a spot in the big league rotation with a solid rehab start for the Class A Hammerheads at Roger Dean Stadium. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:42:48 GMT)

Johnson has rehab outing in Jupiter
Johnson has rehab outing in Jupiter (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:43:17 GMT)

Rangers to begin rehab assignment with Oklahoma
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers infielder Hank Blalock is set to begin a 3-game rehab assignment with AAA Oklahoma this weekend. Blalock on May 30th had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:16:46 GMT)

Rangers to begin rehab assignment with Oklahoma
Associated Press - June 20, 2008 7:05 AM ET ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers infielder Hank Blalock is set to begin a 3-game rehab assignment with AAA Oklahoma this weekend. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:20:04 GMT)

Gagne to Start Rehab Assignment
Relief pitcher Eric Gagne is nearly ready for a rehab assignment as he recovers from right shoulder tendinitis, but don't expect to see him return as the Brewers closer. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:58:40 GMT)

Summa revamps rehab unit
Summa Health System's rehabilitation services are on the move. The system's rehab programs for patients with neurological and balance problems relocated from St. Thomas Hospital to Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:31:54 GMT)

After a $2 Million Rehab, a Brooklyn Library Reopens
The Macon branch of the Brooklyn Public Library reopened on Thursday after a two-year renovation. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:48:18 GMT)

Drug suspect sentenced
He was charged in two counties. Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. HOUGHTON -- A Baraga man was sentenced to six months in jail Thursday on drug charges in both Baraga and Houghton Counties. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:52:33 GMT)

Parkinson's drug likely triggering gambling addiction
Patients with Parkinson's disease are about five times more likely to become problem or pathological gamblers than others, concludes a new Canadian study that offers some of the most dramatic evidence to date of the unusual link. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:55:26 GMT)

Jim Webb Tackles Our Tangled Drug Policy
The Nation -- Yesterday Senator Jim Webb--who seems to be on many people's shortlist as a possible running mate for Senator Barack Obama--chaired the Joint Economic Committee's hearing on "Illegal Drugs: Economic Impact, Societal Costs, Policy Reponses". It was the second hearing on drug policy that Senator Webb has convened, the first focused on the steep increase in the US prison population. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:57:14 GMT)

Can exercise help fight addiction?
Sure, exercise is good for your waistline, your heart, your bones — but might it also help prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol? There are some tantalizing clues that physical activity might spur changes in the brain to do just that. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:41:25 GMT)

Tigers recall Zumaya, Thomas from rehab assignments
Tigers recall Zumaya, Thomas from rehab assignments (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:06:05 GMT)

Tigers recall Zumaya, Thomas from rehab assignments
The Detroit Tigers recalled pitcher Joel Zumaya and outfielder Clete Thomas from rehab assignments at Triple-A Toledo, reinstating both from the disabled list. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:15:22 GMT)

Anti-drug drive begins on June 30
JEDDAH: Al-Amal Hospital will hold an anti-drug campaign entitled “You are the Hope” for the whole year starting June 30. Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal ibn Majed will launch the event. The day coincides with the World Anti-Drug Day observed on June 26 every year. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:17:14 GMT)

Benson making progress in rehab
Benson making progress in rehab (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:15:43 GMT)

Ortmeier nearing rehab assignment
Ortmeier nearing rehab assignment (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:43:48 GMT)

New use for old prison
The Government of Barbados is committed to converting the former Glendairy prison into a publicly-funded modern drug treatment and rehabilitation centre, to ensure that an appropriate facility is available for those who run afoul of the law, mainly due to illegal drug addiction. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:25:32 GMT)

Tigers recall Zumaya, Thomas from rehab assignments
Tigers recall Zumaya, Thomas from rehab assignments (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:21:19 GMT)

Woman sold drugs from her home
Defendant reveals addiction as she admits role in drug trafficking SCHENECTADY -- Lisa Perkins became the fourth defendant indicted in a large scale city-based drug and conspiracy operation to stand before a judge to admit her role in the scheme. Inside the same courtroom Friday afternoon, attorneys for two of her co-defendants asked Schenectady County Judge Karen Drago for more time so their ... (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:07:40 GMT)

Drugs caused doting dad’s tragic death
LEADING a double life of drug addiction eventually caught up with tragic Michael Beamson. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:41:29 GMT)

Holistic Approach to Rehab Is Working for Kevin Jones
N.F.L. teams will soon have a chance to witness what seems a remarkable comeback from surgery to running back Kevin Jones?s anterior cruciate ligament. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:15:25 GMT)

Prez urges NGOs to help weaker sections in getting benefits
Jaipur, Jun 21 (UNI) President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today called upon all voluntary and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to help in perlocating the benefits of the development process to poor and rural backward areas, besides eradicating social evils like drug addiction and female foeticide. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:38:53 GMT)

Hampton makes first rehab start
Hampton makes first rehab start (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:28:17 GMT)

Boxing: Miracle I am still alive, says Tyson
When Mike Tyson left town after a recent series of those fashionable "An Evening With..." engagements around the country, he also left several questions unanswered. These concerned his conviction for rape – the subject of demonstrations by women's groups that caused the cancellation of one dinner date in Glasgow – his drink and drug addiction and the infamous chewing of Evander Holyfield's ear. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:34:50 GMT)

Victim’s family worried slain man was hanging out with drug crowd
The family of a slain east Des Moines man say they had not seen Bradley Allan Agan for months and feared he was involved with a drug-running crowd. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:29:54 GMT)

Wells slated for rehab start Thursday
Wells slated for rehab start Thursday (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:25:26 GMT)

Victim's family worried slain man was hanging out with drug crowd
The family of a slain east Des Moines man say they had not seen Bradley Allan Agan for months and feared he was involved with a drug-running crowd. Agan, 25, was found Friday in a driveway in the 2500 block of East 42nd Street with a bullet wound to the chest. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:33:23 GMT)

Gagne may make rehab start with Sounds
The stars could be out Tuesday night at Greer Stadium. Following a successful simulated game Saturday in Milwaukee, Brewers reliever Eric Gagne is expected to make a couple of rehab starts for the Sounds later this week. According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Gagne — who was placed on the disabled list May 23 with a shoulder injury —likely will start Tuesday against the Memphis Redbirds. ... (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:59:07 GMT)

Is a drug court right for Winona County?
Kevin Gilow was last convicted in 2000 of driving under the influence, a charge that qualifies offenders for treatment through drug courts in some jurisdictions. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:56:20 GMT)

Wabasha County drug court is turning around people’s lives
Tiffany Hunsley battled alcoholism and methamphetamine addiction for more than 20 years. She’s been charged with four DWIs, lied and manipulated her way through three outpatient treatment programs and lost her children to foster care. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:56:30 GMT)

Parents shouldn't shoulder the guilt
Parents, don't necessarily feel guilty or blame yourselves if you discover your child has an alcohol or drug addiction. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:22:14 GMT)

Hamilton-Volquez trade could be an All-Star deal for both sides
CINCINNATI — Another last-place season had just ended. The Texas Rangers were taking stock of what they needed in the offseason to end their run of misery. They really needed an outfielder who could drive in runs. They really wanted Josh Hamilton. Would the Cincinnati Reds be willing to part with the outfielder who had resumed his career after years of drug addiction? General manager Jon Daniels ... (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:40:07 GMT)

Drug-stealing former paramedic gets legal breaks most junkies don't
Having blown more opportunities than most drug addicts receive in their tragic lifetimes, Sam Bond caught one last break in District Court. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:57:24 GMT)

Aerosmith Singer Out of Rehab and Onto The Court
A top story from this week. Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has completed his stint in rehab (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:02:16 GMT)

Rehab Goat Sale
Patients at an Abilene rehabilitation center will benefit from a Saturday charity auction. The West Texas Rehabilitation Center hosted its annual charity goat and lamb auction at Wylie High School. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:46:39 GMT)