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MARYLAND: O'Malley to appoint alcohol and drug council members
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O'Malley plans to appoint eight members to the Maryland Drug and Alcohol Council. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:22:36 GMT)

Ortiz goes 2-for-3 for Portland in rehab stint
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz singled twice, walked, and flied out Monday night in his first of three rehab appearances for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs. Ortiz went 2-for-3 (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:05:45 GMT)

State Prohibits Smoking in Addiction Recovery Centers
ALBANY — Many drug addicts, problem gamblers, and alcoholics will find it harder to kick their habits in New York than anywhere else in the country now that smoking will be banned in all public and private recovery centers. For some, taking away the tobacco crutch could be just enough to keep them from getting clean and sober, or from trying at all. New York's 13 state-run addiction treatment ... (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:41:07 GMT)

Eagles coach Reid's son sentenced to drug rehab
The son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid was sentenced to two years in a drug rehabilitation program on Tuesday. Garrett Reid had pleaded guilty in May to trying to smuggle dozens of pills into the Montgomery County Jail. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:04:59 GMT)

Son of Philadelphia Eagles coach sentenced to drug rehab
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid was sentenced to two years in a drug rehabilitation program on Tuesday. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:58:00 GMT)

Drug addiction soars in Mexico
Not so long ago, drug addiction had never been a widespread problemm in Mexico. These days, the country is dealing with an unprecedented epidemic of drug use that is partly a result of better U.S. border enforcement, experts say. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:39:48 GMT)

Prescription for addiction: Officials work on creation of drug database
State officials bent on making inroads against Montana's prescription drug crisis have urged creation of a database that doctors and pharmacists could use to see if patients are obtaining multiple prescriptions from numerous doctors. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:14:13 GMT)

Prescription for addiction: Health Department to create drug abuse focus group
The hydra-headed problem of prescription drug abuse has struck a chord with the Missoula City-County Health Department, and the agency is developing a focus group to address the crisis. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:14:25 GMT)

Prescription for addiction: Man's struggle with opiates led him on a path to destruction
“When you're in the depths of a serious drug addiction, moral value, all that goes out the window,” says Andrew Bagley, who is serving a 15-year sentence for breaking into a Missoula pharmacy and stealing more than $8,000 worth of OxyContin. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:15:13 GMT)

Ortiz goes hitless for Portland in rehab stint
PORTLAND, Maine -- Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz went hitless Tuesday night in another rehab appearance with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:41:15 GMT)

NY prohibits smoking in addiction recovery centers
Many drug addicts, problem gamblers and alcoholics may find it harder to kick their habits in New York now that the state has become the first in the country to ban smoking at all recovery centers. Some addicts say losing the tobacco crutch could keep them from getting clean and sober, or from trying at all. New York's 13 state-run addiction treatment centers have been tobacco free for more than ... (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:24:24 GMT)

NY prohibits smoking in addiction recovery centers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Many drug addicts, problem gamblers and alcoholics may find it harder to kick their habits in New York. The state has become the first in the country to ban smoking at all addiction recovery centers. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:48:39 GMT)

Mindy Mccready - Mccready Heads Back To Rehab
Fallen country music star MINDY MCCREADY is reportedly heading back to rehab after an alleged suicide attempt. MCCready is alleged to have attempted to end her own life ... (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:30:14 GMT)

LEADER ARTICLE: A Drug Named Television 24 Jul 2008, 0010 hrs IST, Sudhir Kakar
Television viewing has become the Indian drug of choice. As the drug suppliers, offering more and more channels and inane programmes to fill them, celebrate the mass addiction, cautionary voices warning of the dangers tend to be lost in the self-congratulatory cacophony of the pushers and users. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:03:55 GMT)

Country Singer Mindy McCready Enters Rehab
Country singer Mindy McCready has entered rehab following an emergency visit to a Nashville, Tennessee hospital, her rep confirmed to Usmagazine.com Wednesday. "Mindy McCready did receive emergency care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center," her rep said. "Other issues made it prudent for her to seek longer term and broader based treatment." "To her credit, she has entered into an ... (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:09:04 GMT)

Rocker Guzman In Rehab
Mexican singer ALEJANDRA GUZMAN's secret rehab stint has been exposed after her teenage daughter suffered an alleged drug and alcohol overdose. Frida Sofia, 16, was rushed ... (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:13:55 GMT)

America's need for oil like an 'addiction,' expert says
You've no doubt heard the language by now -- that Americans are plagued by an oil addiction. (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:59:04 GMT)

Papi finishes rehab in Portland
Papi finishes rehab in Portland (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:22:17 GMT)

Capps making rehab progress
Closer Matt Capps (shoulder) is progressing with his rehab program in Bradenton, Fla. (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:26:36 GMT)

Drug report shows shifting trends in use and abuse in Texas
By ALEX BRANCH Heroin users are younger, and a growing proportion of crack cocaine users are Anglo or Hispanic, according to a recent report on drug abuse trends in Texas. The shifting demographics highlight why treatment, prevention and education programs must be flexible to respond to new addiction patterns, the report’s author said. "The type of person using a drug 10 years ago is often not ... (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:08:40 GMT)

Mindy Mccready - Mccready In Rehab
LATEST: Fallen country music star MINDY MCCREADY has entered rehab for "undisclosed reasons", her representative has confirmed. It was reported MCCready had checked into ... (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:29:55 GMT)

Heather leaves rehab
Heather Locklear has left rehab after four weeks of anxiety and depression treatment. (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:45:38 GMT)

McCready in rehab
Country music singer Mindy McCready has entered rehab for "undisclosed reasons," her representative has confirmed. (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:04:33 GMT)

'Uncontrollable drug addiction' Carl Fasi's downfall, lawyer says
Carlo Frederick "Carl" Fasi's life is a complex puzzle with pieces that just don't fit. The first son and third eldest of five children from former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi's first marriage is 56 years old, has been addicted to drugs for 38 years, and has been in and out of prison and rehab programs since 1970, his attorney said. (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:06:23 GMT)

Heather Locklear Leaves rehab
She definitely won’t back to rehab. Heather Locklear has left rehab and returned to her home after receiving treatment for anxiety and depression. The Melrose Place star entered an in-patient facility in Arizona last month and finished her stint there over the weekend. A friend of Locklear tells People.com, "Heather's feeling really great. And she looks beautiful, just radiant. "She told a ... (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:24:43 GMT)

All New York Addiction Treatment Centers Go Smoke-Free
New anti-smoking regulations that take effect this month for all addiction treatment centers in New York state have some center officials worried that the ban will dissuade some people with alcohol and drug problems from pursuing services, the Associated Press reported July 23. (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:31:16 GMT)

Woman says husband's drug problems lead to hotels
It’s one woman's desperate attempt to save her husband. She says his drug addiction leads him to some crime ridden hotels in South Augusta. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:00:24 GMT)

Woman Claims Dr. Lee Supported Her Addiction
A FORMER PATIENT OF DR. RODNEY LEE SAYS HE PLAYED A PART IN HER PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADDICTION. THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA SUSPENDED LEE'S LICENSE THIS MONTH CITING SOME VIOLATIONS RELATED TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. THE FORMER PATIENT SAYS SHE FIRST SAW DOCTOR (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:56:08 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, 25 Jul 2008 07:19:32 GMT)

Apple may axe Peaches Geldof over drug addiction
London, July 25 : British socialite Peaches Geldof, who has been hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons, is in the news again as she may be axed as the host of ITV2's iTunes festival on July 23 following her reported drug addiction. (Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:36:18 GMT)

Hughes, Pavano to make rehab starts
Hughes, Pavano to make rehab starts (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:20:34 GMT)

Carpenter improves in rehab start
Carpenter improves in rehab start (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:35:48 GMT)

Opiate addiction fueling Norwich drug trade: Rise in heroin use tied to painkillers
Police say a new generation of heroin addicts trying to replace the high they get from prescription opiates, such as Oxycontin, is fueling the drug trade in Norwich. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:11:22 GMT)

Now, a drug claims to aid smoking cessation
Ashwini Shrivastava, New Delhi: Here is good news for those who want to kick the smoking habit as a new drug claims to help smokers overcome their addiction. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:31:34 GMT)

Gazza back with Sheryl after rehab exit
Paul Gascoigne is cared for by his ex-wife Sheryl after leaving rehab. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:41:53 GMT)

Andy Dick Signs Up for TV Rehab
Comedian Andy Dick has reportedly signed up for Celebrity Rehab spinoff show Sober Living --in a bid to beat alcoholism. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:48:19 GMT)

Andy Dick - Dick Signs Up For Tv Rehab
Comedian ANDY DICK has reportedly signed up for CELEBRITY REHAB spin-off show SOBER LIVING - in a bid to beat alcoholism. The hard-living funnyman has been shamed by ... (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:28:28 GMT)

Rehab Roundup benefit to be Aug. 6
The 2008 Roundup for Rehab events are under way across West Texas. (Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:14:10 GMT)

Addiction costs $5.8 billion
Associated Press - July 26, 2008 8:55 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The cost of drug and alcohol addiction in Oklahoma may be as high as $5.8 billion a year in prevention and treatment costs and a... (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:06:57 GMT)

How to rehab Cushing
The Downtown Cushing Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee has scheduled a two-hour code enforcement workshop for people interested in tackling rehab or remodel work. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:55:32 GMT)

New Rehab Center for Bears opens in Springville
A new bear rehabilitation center opened in Springville. Great Basin Bear Rehab just got its first patient, an orphaned black bear cub named Monty. Fox 13's Andrea Fujii has the story. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:34:38 GMT)

How state battles a $5.8B addiction
How much do addictions cost? In Oklahoma alone, the cost may reach as much as $5.8 billion a year. That's billion, with a "b.” That's as much as it cost three years ago to run Oklahoma's entire state government. The total in Oklahoma includes about $1.4 billion in direct costs for money spent trying to prevent addiction, treating addicts and locking up people who commit crimes because of ... (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:21:06 GMT)

Yankees notes: Rehab or surgery?
Rehab or surgery? Xavier Nady's addition via trade with Pittsburgh gives the Yankees a right-handed starting left fielder, and gives them more reason to suggest that Jorge Posada undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:34:45 GMT)

Drug clinic causes concerns
A drug rehabilitation clinic in Marion has been using methadone to treat people suffering from opiate addictions in Grant and surrounding counties for more than a year. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:35:05 GMT)

New York bans smoking at addiction treatment centers
New York's 13 state-run addiction treatment centers have been tobacco-free for more than 10 years. New regulations that took effect Thursday will apply to all treatment centers. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:17:25 GMT)

Supplemental New Drug Application For Risperdal® Consta® Submitted To The FDA For The Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder
Alkermes, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALKS) today announced that its partner, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. (J&JPRD), submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for RISPERDAL® CONSTA® [(risperidone) Long-Acting Injection] to the U.S. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:11:47 GMT)

Dick signs up for TV rehab
Comedian Andy Dick has reportedly signed up for Celebrity Rehab spin-off show Sober Living - in a bid to beat alcoholism. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:35:08 GMT)

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Costs $5.8 Billion
The cost of drug and alcohol addiction in Oklahoma may be as high as $5.8 billion a year in prevention and treatment costs and a variety of financial losses to society. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:35:56 GMT)

Gazza leaves rehab in ex wife Sheryl's care
London, July 27 : Troubled Paul Gascoigne has left rehab after getting treated for booze and mental problems - and is being looked after by his ex-wife Sheryl. (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:16:31 GMT)

Addiction costs $5.8 billion
The cost of drug and alcohol addiction in Oklahoma may be as high as $5.8 billion a year in prevention and treatment costs and a variety of financial losses to... (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:46:56 GMT)

Study: Exercising inhibits drug use
Recent published research by Davidson College Associate Professor Mark Smith shows that exercise can help prevent drug addiction. According to recent statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 20 million Americans age 12 and older (about 8.3 percent of the population) have used an illicit drug in the past month. The institute has committed $4 million for studies about the ... (Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:33:47 GMT)

Sarah Fortney: Law & Order Notebook Drug court participants recognized
Glen Hall had a difficult time facing his drug addiction when he entered Drug Treatment Court almost two years ago. Hall recently completed the program, which targets nonviolent adult repeat offenders who have tried, but failed, to quit using drugs. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:09:32 GMT)

Future uncertain for Camden addiction clinic
For the addicts, the commute to recovery might be the hardest part. Beginning at 6 a.m. every day, recovering heroin addicts from nearly every town in South Jersey make their way to Parkside Recovery in Camden for a dose of methadone, the legal drug that suppresses their cravings. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:40:43 GMT)

The fix on tobacco
Congress must help people who could be lured into an addiction they don't need – and may not want. In coming days, the House will vote on regulating tobacco as a drug, with Senate action soon after – but all under threat of a White House veto. Will lawmakers stand up and assist smokers – and would-be smokers – to make the right choice? (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT)

Serious drug-abuse backlash hits Mexico
The country faces a growing addiction problem. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:10:36 GMT)

Mobile home park rehab urged on Southeast 14th
One of the toughest and most ambitious proposals to help clean up Southeast 14th Street - a plan calling for redevelopment of a mobile home park - will face its first public test at today’s Des Moines City Council meeting. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:17:49 GMT)

Seal pup named Sammy Davis undergoes rehab in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — In a white tent under the looming orange cranes of Vancouver's bustling waterfront, a baby harbor seal waits, his mouth open, as Lindsaye Akhurst prepares a rubber feeing tube. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:00:43 GMT)

Total Rehab regional director awarded doctorate
Steve Volpe, regional director, Total Rehab at Bowling Green, the outpatient therapy division of ProMedica Health System recently graduated from... (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:51:18 GMT)

Mexico battles drug addiction
MEXICO CITY, July 28 (UPI) -- Health officials report drug addiction is a growing problem in Mexico since the government's crackdown on cartels and stepped-up U.S. border enforcement. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:49:41 GMT)

Mexico battles drug addiction
Health officials report drug addiction is a growing problem in Mexico since the government's crackdown on cartels and stepped-up U.S. border enforcement.Mexico's Health Department says the number of new patients at drug treatment centers in the country quadrupled between 2000 and 2006, The Arizona Republic reported Monday.We used to think of drug traffickers as people who took drugs through ... (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:07:37 GMT)

Effective Border Enforcement Spurs More Addiction in Mexico
Better border enforcement that is making it increasingly difficult for Mexican cartels to transport illegal drugs into the United States is being cited as the reason for a spike in drug addiction in Mexico, USA Today reported July 22. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:16:32 GMT)

Andy Dick signs up for TV rehab
Comedian Andy Dick has reportedly signed up for Celebrity Rehab spinoff show Sober Living, in a bid to beat alcoholism. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:23:53 GMT)

Fourteen Graduate From Drug Court
LOUISVILLE -- A member of the Kentucky Supreme Court will help 14 individuals celebrate overcoming drug addiction and putting crime behind them. Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Will T. Scott will be the guest speaker at a Jefferson County Drug Court graduation ceremony Tuesday. (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:31:00 GMT)

Francis not finished with rehab
Francis not finished with rehab (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:20:56 GMT)

Napoli could begin rehab this weekend
Napoli could begin rehab soon (Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:51:49 GMT)

Cuddyer, Everett take steps in rehab
Cuddyer, Everett take steps in rehab (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:35:32 GMT)

Penny slated for rehab start Wednesday
Penny slated for rehab start Wednesday (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:20:57 GMT)

Colon takes another step forward in his rehab
BOSTON — Bartolo Colon, who’s been on the disabled list for the last month with a lower back injury, had another successful mound session yesterday and could be sent on a rehab assignment within the week. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:08:53 GMT)

Notebook: Wainwright ready to rehab
READY TO REHAB ATLANTA — The timeline may be written in pencil, but barring complications during today's bullpen session pitcher Adam Wainwright will begin a rehab assignment Friday with an abbreviated start for an unspecified affiliate. Wainwright was noncommittal about what might be planned. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:42:17 GMT)

Posada picks surgery over rehab
NEW YORK — If the Yankees are going to earn a 14th consecutive playoff berth, they'll have to do it without Jorge Posada. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:09:33 GMT)

ADDICTION: Sober school aids teens during recovery process
Kayla Causey started drinking alcohol at 10 years old, and six years later her addiction landed her in a rehabilitation center for six months. With a history of alcoholism in the family and resources easily within her reach, it wasn't difficult to slip into that life, said Kayla, now 16. After finishing her 12-step rehab program, Kayla sought long-term help at the Oklahoma Outreach Sober School. ... (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:50:26 GMT)

Cincinnati Reds send infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. to triple-A Louisville for rehab
HOUSTON - Cincinnati Reds infielder Jerry Hairston, Jr. was optioned to triple-A Louisville on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:14:00 GMT)

Column: Obama's Coy Handling Of His Drug Use And McCain's Dilemma
Not only has Obama admitted that he has inhaled marijuana, but he has admitted to trying cocaine as well in his younger years. American voters don't seem to care. Obama came out with the information early in the campaign -- a wise move on his advisers' part. Truthfully, if his drug use had become known later in the race, America still wouldn't have cared. (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:18:33 GMT)

Reds' Hairston sent to minors on rehab assignment
Reds' Hairston sent to minors on rehab assignment (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:42:44 GMT)

Reds' Hairston sent to minors on rehab assignment
The Cincinnati Reds optioned infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. Hairston has been on the disabled list since July 17 with a strained right hamstring he suffered running out a bunt against the Brewers on July 13. In 56 games this season, he was hitting .351 with two home runs, 22 RBI and 15 stolen bases. Hairston was scheduled to play ... (Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:56:20 GMT)

Reds' Hairston sent to minors on rehab assignment
The Cincinnati Reds optioned infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:01:10 GMT)

Wainwright puts rehab start on hold
Wainwright puts rehab start on hold (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:06:31 GMT)

U.S grapples with rising prescription drug addiction
When Sarah Roisman was 11 years old, her doctors prescribed Klonopin, a muscle relaxant, for a psychiatric disorder that caused her to have seizures. She liked how the drug made her feel. Her seizures went away. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:11:06 GMT)

Mets notes: Ryan Church rehab update
The pregame rain put a tarp on the field and a damper on Ryan Church’s rehab efforts. But confining him to the indoor batting cages could not put a damper on his enthusiasm. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:19:33 GMT)

Twin's Everett returns from rehab, future uncertain
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Twins shortstop Adam Everett returned from his rehab assignment on Tuesday, but his future with the club remained unclear (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:21:12 GMT)

Local organizations to share $300,000 in federal anti-drug funds
Three Cowlitz County organizations will share nearly $300,000 in federal money to pay for anti-drug programs for kids, Southwest Washington Congressman Brian Baird announced Tuesday. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:27:23 GMT)

A's notes: Rehab setback could end Sweeney's season
OAKLAND - Seemingly days away from beginning a rehab assignment, Mike Sweeney has had a setback that could cost him the rest of the season. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:29:59 GMT)

Cruz lets it rip, likes what he sees in final rehab game
Juan Cruz wanted to test his fastball velocity in his final rehab outing with the Tucson Sidewinders. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:12:08 GMT)

Lafayette police arrest suspect in Slidell drug store robbery
A Lafayette man who is a suspect in the May 22 armed robbery of Family Drug Mart on Gause Boulevard was captured by Lafayette police Wednesday after a five-hour standoff. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:35:58 GMT)

HUGHES SHARP IN REHAB START
Phil Hughes made his first rehab game appearance last night and apparently didn't have much of a problem. Hughes pitched three shutout innings for Charleston (S.C.) in low A-ball, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out one. He only... (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:58:46 GMT)

Development of Addiction Vaccine Is Leaping Forward, Experts Say
By Alyse Knorr - The successful development and marketing of an anti-addiction vaccine is closer now than ever before, experts announced Tuesday at a congressional briefing. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:56:59 GMT)

Dodgers Penny to make rehab start in Oklahoma City
Associated Press - July 30, 2008 11:45 AM ET Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brad Penny will be back in his home state of Oklahoma for a rehab start. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:02:28 GMT)

Pictured: Haggard Ronnie Wood cuts a miserable figure on a break from rehab
Two weeks after checking into rehab, it appears Ronnie Wood is feeling the strain of overcoming his alcohol demons and marriage problems. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:37:47 GMT)

Okla. native Penny to make rehab start against RedHawks
Oklahoma native Brad Penny will make a rehab start for Las Vegas Saturday at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Penny has been on the disabled list since June because of shoulder inflammation in his pitching arm. He started the season with a 5-2 record, including an opening day shutout win over San Francisco. The Broken Arrow alum started last year’s All-Star game and went 16-4 with a 3.03 ERA in ... (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:54:33 GMT)

Cocaine addiction linked to voluntary drug use and cellular memory
Rats that voluntarily use cocaine show a persistent cellular memory in the brain's reward center even after several months of abstinence from the drug, while their involuntary counterparts had no such memory, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:03:42 GMT)

'Rehab's Drew Pinsky to "facilitate" NBC's 'Baby Borrowers' special
NBC has announced Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew star David "Dr. Drew" Pinsky will serve as a facilitator for Baby Borrowers: Lessons Learned , a one-hour reunion special that will air Wednesday, August 6 at 9PM ET/PT. (Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:24:10 GMT)

Linebrink's rehab going as planned
Linebrink's rehab going as planned (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:14:05 GMT)

Grappling with prescription drug addiction
BOSTON (Reuters) - When Sarah Roisman was 11 years old, her doctors prescribed Klonopin , a muscle relaxant, for a psychiatric disorder that caused her to have seizures. She liked how the drug made her feel. Her seizures went away. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:17:59 GMT)

Drug-related deaths hit new high in Utah
Even as the state is trying to reduce the number of drug-related deaths, Utah has set another record for people killed by pills, powders and needles. The state medical examiner reported this week that 519 people suffered drug-related deaths in 2007, the highest figure since (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:49:49 GMT)

Drug-related deaths hit new high in Utah
Posted: 10:01 PM- Even as the state is trying to reduce the number of drug-related deaths, Utah has set another record for people killed by pills, powders and needles. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:50:04 GMT)

Penny set to make rehab start in OKC
Brad Penny is heading home to Oklahoma, but this time around he won't have much time to unpack his bags. The Broken Arrow High School product will make a rehab start for the Las Vegas 51s at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark on Saturday night. Penny, 30, has been on the shelf since June 14 with muscle inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Getting a healthy Penny back on the mound could be a major boon ... (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:54:33 GMT)

Man Utd's Ronaldo working on rehab "six hours-a-day"
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has been working six hours a day as he recovers from ankle surgery. And the constant speculation over his future is not affecting his recovery, according to the physio in charge of his rehab. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:57:08 GMT)

Addiction treatment cut back
The musical group Harmony leads fellow Salvation Army rehabilitation clients in spiritual songs Wednesday in North Las Vegas. Salvation Army officials say they lack the resources to continue free addiction rehabilitation help to people referred from Clark County District Court. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:49:08 GMT)

Ronaldo working hard at his rehab, says his physio
London, July 31 : Mancheter United's Critiano Ronaldo is reportedly putting in six hours of rehab training so that he can play again in two months. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:49:13 GMT)

Recovering addict speaks up for drug court program
URBANA – Veronica Horstead hit bottom on April 12, 2007. That's the day the then 39-year-old Urbana woman went into a coma, not long after her last hit of heroin almost suffocated her. Fortunately for Horstead, she was able to surprise the judge and all the medical professionals who said she wouldn't live to see 40. Now in her seventh month of Champaign County's drug court program and ... (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:09:31 GMT)

Study sheds light on why addiction is a chronic disease
Drug addiction dramatically shifts a person's attention, priorities, and behaviors towards a focus almost entirely on seeking out and taking drugs. Now, an animal study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, has identified some of the specific long-term adaptations in the brain's reward system that may contribute to this shift. (Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:40:27 GMT)