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Drug and Alcohol Rehab News Aug 2008

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Cocaine Addiction Linked To Voluntary Drug Use And Cellular Memory, Study Shows
New research has uncovered a fundamental cellular mechanism that may drive pathological drug-seeking behavior. 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. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:25:37 GMT)

Former Quake Mike Napoli to begin rehab
Angels Catcher Mike Napoli is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes beginning with Friday's game versus the Lancaster JetHawks at the Epicenter. Napoli is recovering from right shoulder inflammation, which forced him to the disabled list on July 7th. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:42:08 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, 01 Aug 2008 05:04:32 GMT)

ESSENCE DANCES WITH MARIO: Magazine interviews singer about mother's drug addiction and other issues.
*Essence magazine just put on its Web site a lengthy interview with singer Mario that delves into his personal life and includes an update on his mother, Shawnita Hardaway, whose former drug addiction was chronicled in a 2007 MTV special. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:10:54 GMT)

UCSF Study Shows That Cocaine Addiction Is 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. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:12:26 GMT)

Addiction Carries a $5.8 Billion Price Tag in Oklahoma
Data from a 2005 task force report show that the direct and indirect costs associated with drug and alcohol addiction in Oklahoma outpace the entire cost of running the state government, the Oklahoman reported July 27. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:01:27 GMT)

Drug Use By Europe's Young People Leads To Risky Sexual Behaviour
High levels of alcohol and drug consumption by young people in Europe is leading to an increase in unsafe sexual practices and a consequent rise in sexually-transmitted disease infections, according to a recently published study by the European Institute of Studies on Prevention (IREFREA). (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:12:06 GMT)

Piney River rehab planned
To mitigate the effects of campers, the Forest Service is planning on restoring a portion of the Piney River. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:54:29 GMT)

As the price of heroin drops, the drug is attracting younger users
Michael Baroud is getting older and his demon keeps getting cheaper. For much of his adult life, the 54-year-old Baroud has battled heroin addiction. The first time he dabbled with the drug he was a teen in the late 1960s, when a bag of heroin was about $30-$40 per bag, he recalls. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:49:11 GMT)

462-Pound Teen Says Food Addiction Is 'Killing Me'
Teenager Georgia Davis described how food is a drug as deadly as heroin for her – and the addiction has driven her to a life-threatening 462 pounds. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:56:10 GMT)

Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab
FRIDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Taking creatine doesn't improve exercise outcomes in people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a U.K. study reports. (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:02:37 GMT)

Chicago sends 3B Crede on rehab assignment
Chicago sends 3B Crede on rehab assignment (Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:27:36 GMT)

Post-surgery, Escobar plans for rehab
Post-surgery, Escobar plans for rehab (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:07:40 GMT)

Castillo makes rehab start in GCL
Castillo makes rehab start in GCL (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:03:24 GMT)

Argentine president calls for decriminalization of drug use
President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner repeated her call this week to decriminalize personal drug use and crack down on traffickers and dealers. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:55:02 GMT)

Sox's Crede starts his rehab assignment
(Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:14:37 GMT)

Bird rehab gives young pelicans a second chance
Inexperienced fledglings look in the wrong places -- like fishermen -- for food and end up starving until rescue shelters come along. Emerging from dog crates facing the open ocean, eight rehabilitated brown pelicans padded down a Cabrillo Beach boat ramp Friday on absurdly short legs, wings flapping hard to gain lift as they rose into the air. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:16:20 GMT)

BISCUIT CRUMBS: Baldelli ends rehab stay, heads to Tampa
Rays outfielder Rocco Baldelli, with the Biscuits the last 21/2 weeks on a rehab assignment, flies back to Tampa Bay today, but he's not sure what will happen after that. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:10:25 GMT)

James progressing with knee rehab
While his new teammates grind through another batch of drills, defensive end Erasmus James works alone - laboring to push a blocking sled across one of the other fields at Redskin Park. (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:36:35 GMT)

Baldelli completes 20-day rehab stint
Baldelli completes 20-day rehab stint (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:35:51 GMT)

Drug addiction battle will be won or lost in schools
FROM PAGE 23 (Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:29:02 GMT)

Colon won't be rushed through rehab
Colon won't be rushed through rehab (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:21:31 GMT)

Eyeing Sept. return, Hill to begin rehab
Eyeing Sept. return, Hill to begin rehab (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:41:05 GMT)

Paulino set for rehab assignment
Paulino set for rehab assignment (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:20:51 GMT)

Cuddyer ready for Triple-A rehab stint
Cuddyer ready for Triple-A rehab stint (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:21:01 GMT)

Dodgers ace Penny strikes out four in rehab start
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Brad Penny allowed two runs and six hits during a four-inning rehab start Saturday night for the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:08:26 GMT)

Penny allows 2 runs in 4-inning rehab stint
Associated Press - August 2, 2008 11:45 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Los Angeles Dodgers ace Brad Penny allowed two runs and six hits during a four-inning rehab start Saturday night for the AAA... (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 03:50:56 GMT)

Penny hits 98 mph in rehab start
Penny hits 98 mph in rehab start (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:20:38 GMT)

Ex-drug addict cooks up natural remedy
VietNamNet Bridge - In Thanh Hoa Province, one man is using herbal medicine to stomp out the drug addiction rampant in his community. After spending 27 years as a drug addict, Tang Ngoc San stumbled upon a natural remedy that helped him, and later others, end their slavery to the illegal substance. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:24:09 GMT)

Hospital chain seeks local rehab facility
OCALA - A national chain of rehabilitation hospitals has applied to the state for permission to open a branch in Marion County, but the reaction among local hospitals and rehab facilities is mixed. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:36:57 GMT)

Drug addicts benefit from HIV drugs, too: study
Drug abusers benefit just as much from HIV drugs as people who are infected sexually or some other way, Canadian researchers reported on Sunday. (Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:05:42 GMT)

New drug to be made available to help smokers quit
An anti-depressant drug, proved to be effective in tackling smoking addiction, will be offered under the universal healthcare scheme to encourage long-term smokers to quit the habit. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:24:18 GMT)

Gordon makes first rehab appearance
Gordon makes first rehab appearance (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:50:21 GMT)

Cubs Jon Lieber to Rehab with Chiefs at O'Brien Field Tuesday
The Peoria Chiefs in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs have announced that RHP Jon Lieber will make a rehab start for the Chiefs against the Burlington Bees on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 pm. Lieber has been on the disabled list since July 11 with a strained right foot. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:56:39 GMT)

Families called a valuable resource in fighting drug abuse
American anti-drug policies and practices are too punitive, prey on the poor and destroy the one connection that can help former users stay former users families. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:10:45 GMT)

Volunteer List: Answer addiction recovery helpline, drive cancer patients to treatments
Agency: The Alcohol & Drug Council of Middle Tennessee (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:17:08 GMT)

No Difference In Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Between HIV-infected Injection Drug Users And Non-users
An article published in a special HIV/AIDS issue of JAMA on August 6 reports that there is little difference in the survival rates between injection drug users (IDUs) and non-injection drug users (non-IDUs) who receive highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for four to five years. This research, conducted by Julio S. G. Montaner, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:10:26 GMT)

Highly active antiretroviral therapy offers similar benefit to HIV-infected injection drug users
Washington, Aug 4 : New research from the University of British Columbia and St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada, suggests that highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) can be as beneficial for HIV-infected injection drug users (IDUs) as for non-users. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:51:47 GMT)

New Drug Rehabilitation Center Where There is Care There Is Help
Already combating addiction and drug problems, C.A.R.E FLORIDA continues to provide not only innovative methods, but community-driven solutions with the use of drug rehab scholarships through their website: www.helpanaddict.org. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT)

Cuddyer headed for Rochester rehab
Michael Cuddyer, who has been out since June 27 because of a strained tendon in his left hand, will begin a minor league rehab stint with Class AAA Rochester on Tuesday. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:29:32 GMT)

Stroke rehab may be poorer for arthritis patients
People with rheumatoid arthritis who suffer a stroke are likely to have lower functional ability subsequently than stroke patients without arthritis, according to a new study. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:23:00 GMT)

Kenton Co. Receives Drug-Free Community Grant
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Geoff Davis announced that Henry County, Kenton County, and Covington Partners in Prevention have each been awarded a $100,000 continuation grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Drug Free Communities Program. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:12:07 GMT)

Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab
Title: Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab Category: Health News Created: 8/2/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/4/2008 (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:39:45 GMT)

Drug arrest at medical examiner's office
A investigator with the King County Medical Examiner's Office accused of stealing prescription painkillers from the dead as well as from bodies stored in the county morgue has been charged with felony drug possession. (Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:45:53 GMT)

Glavine sharp in rehab start
Tom Glavine pitched four solid innings Monday in an injury-rehab start for Class A Myrtle Beach, allowing three hits and one run with one walk and four strikeouts. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:06:35 GMT)

Epilepsy drug may reduce insomnia, cravings in alcoholics
Washington, Aug 4 : University of Michigan researchers have found that an epilepsy drug might reduce insomnia, and help alcoholics become sober again. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:51 GMT)

Refuge to mark its 40th
For the past 40 years The Gathering Place has served as a refuge for folks struggling with drug addiction. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:35:31 GMT)

Flowers blossoms in Glavine rehab start
Flowers blossoms in Glavine start (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:14:34 GMT)

$4 court fee proposed to help Vermilion County drug program
DANVILLE – Drug addicts can encounter a lot of bumps in the road on the way to recovery, so Vermilion County drug court officials are proposing a $4 court fee to help smooth the way. Money generated by the proposed fee would be used to meet various needs of the participants in drug court, a special probation program to help those convicted of a crime beat their drug addiction. Program ... (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:01:26 GMT)

Scientists Express Hope for Addiction Vaccines
A group of scientists told attendees of a Capitol Hill briefing that vaccines and antibody medications could play an important role as an adjunct to addiction treatment, CQ Healthbeat News reported July 31. Yet pharmaceutical companies need to show more of a commitment to research in this area in order for these interventions to fulfill their promise, said the research experts. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:54:56 GMT)

Yankees' Pavano to make rehab start in Trenton
New York Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano will make a rehab start Thursday night for the Trenton Thunder, the team?s Class AA Eastern League affiliate. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:46:09 GMT)

$4 court fee proposed to help Vermilion drug program
DANVILLE – Drug addicts can encounter a lot of bumps in the road on the way to recovery, so Vermilion County drug court officials are proposing a $4 court fee to help smooth the way. Money generated by the proposed fee would be used to meet various needs of the participants in drug court, a special probation program to help those convicted of a crime beat their drug addiction. Program ... (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:03:29 GMT)

Wainwright set for rehab after simulated game
Adam Wainwright threw 35 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday and will begin what he hopes is a short rehab stint later this week. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:05:25 GMT)

Cubs pitcher to rehab in Peoria
PEORIA - Veteran Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lieber will make a rehab start for the Peoria Chiefs against the Burlington Bees in a 7 p.m. Midwest League game tonight at O'Brien Field. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:10:03 GMT)

Cardinals pitcher Wainwright set for rehab after simulated game
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright threw 35 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday and will begin what he hopes is a short rehab stint later this week. | MLB page (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:21:31 GMT)

Wainwright set for rehab after simulated game
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright threw 35 pitches in a simulated game today and will begin what he hopes is a short rehab stint later this week. (Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:29:45 GMT)

Prescription Drug Abuse Addiction Problem
The abuse of prescription drug medications is a problem across the nation and in the Panhandle region. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:02:28 GMT)

Teens Cite School Pressure For Drug Abuse
According to a recent study, teenagers said academic pressure is the leading cause of drug use. Inside: Prescription Drug Overdose Info | Video (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:03:29 GMT)

Colon roughed up in rehab outing
Colon roughed up in rehab outing (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:21:04 GMT)

Glavine slated for another rehab start
Glavine slated for another rehab start (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:05:49 GMT)

The monster within: Drug abuse growing among older adults
Nationally, more addicts over age 50 are streaming into drug treatment programs each year than any other age group. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:10:54 GMT)

Wainwright set for rehab after simulated game
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright threw 35 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday and will begin what he hopes is a short rehab stint later this week. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:27:37 GMT)

Drug czar visits Tulare pot site
The nation's drug czar chopped down marijuana plants growing deep inside the Sequoia National Forest in Tulare County on Tuesday. Read comments (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:26:24 GMT)

REHAB FOR STERN SIDEKICK
Howard Stern's sidekick is finally in rehab. Artie Lange, who's long overindulged with drugs and drink, was scheduled to attend close pal Bob Saget's Comedy Central roast on Sunday night, but never made it to LA. Instead, he checked himself into an... (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:29:02 GMT)

Modern-day pilgrims walk across America
Four students of a local nonprofit Christ-centered drug and alcohol recovery program for men are set to embark on a 3,000-mile walk across America to raise awareness of the hope for salvation from addiction through the power of the Gospel. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:48:56 GMT)

Juvenile drug court planned
VALPARAISO | The county took a formal step Tuesday evening to create a juvenile and family drug court program. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:05:38 GMT)

Drug Court graduates four
On Wednesday, four participants in the Tri-county Drug Court program graduated, three whom have been active in the program for three years. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:15:47 GMT)

Shia LaBeouf Headed to Rehab?
Actor Shia LaBeouf will check into rehab to help his chances of beating a drunk-driving conviction, according to reports. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:43:25 GMT)

HarmonyFirst helps women fight addiction
Dr. Brenda Richardson of the HarmonyFirst rehabilitation center in Bedford wants the world to know that addiction among women from all walks of life is more pervasive than ever. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:19:04 GMT)

Howard Stern Sidekick Artie Lange Heads to Rehab
Artie Lange, the plus-sized sidekick on Howard Stern's Sirius radio show, has checked himself into an intensive outpatient rehab program, the New York Post reports. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:57:57 GMT)

Glavine to make rehab start at Trustmark Park
Major League Baseball veteran Tom Glavine of the Atlanta Braves will make a rehab start Saturday for the Double-A Mississippi Braves at Trustmark Park in Pearl. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:18:53 GMT)

Ronnie Wood sees Russian lover in rehab
Ronnie Wood has moved his Russian lover into a hotel near his rehab clinic. Ekaterina Ivanova, 20, reportedly visited the Rolling Stones guitarist at Surrey's Life Works Community centre, where Ronnie is being treated for his alcohol, drugs and sex addictions on Sunday. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:50:25 GMT)

Glavine to make rehab start in Miss.
Injured Atlanta Braves starter Tom Glavine will make a rehab start Saturday for Double-A Mississippi. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:04:27 GMT)

7 Reasons Parents Should Not Test Kids for Drug Use
Seek out an addiction professional, experts say, to get reliable results and avoid a potential tragedy. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:04:57 GMT)

Is Shia LaBeouf heading for rehab?; Mary-Kate to face grand jury investigators; Morgan Freeman to divorce
Is Shia LaBeouf heading for rehab?; Mary-Kate to face grand jury investigators; Morgan Freeman to divorce (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:13:01 GMT)

Stern sidekick Artie Lange enters rehab
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Artie Lange's publicist told E! News the U.S. comedian and Howard Stern's radio-show sidekick has entered an outpatient rehab program. (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:19:15 GMT)

Eva Mendes - Mendes Wont Talk About Rehab For Fear Of Upsetting Mum
Actress EVA MENDES is refusing to talk about her recent stint in rehab for fear of upsetting her mum. The 30-year-old entered Utah's Cirque Lodge centre in February (08) ... (Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:19:51 GMT)

Millwood cleared for rehab assignment
Millwood cleared for rehab assignment (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:36:19 GMT)

Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Of Similar Benefit For HIV-infected Injection Drug Users
Contrary to the belief that HIV-infected injection drug users receive less benefit from highly active antiretroviral therapy, new research finds little difference in the survival rate between IDUs and non-IDUs after 4-5 years of receiving HAART, according to a study in the Aug. 6 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on HIV/AIDS. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:15:30 GMT)

Labeouf Headed to Rehab?
Actor Shia LaBeouf will check into rehab to help his chances of beating a drink driving conviction, according to reports. The 22-year-old star suffered serious hand injuries and was charged with driving under the influence (Dui) after a serious car crash in Hollywood on July 27th. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:41:46 GMT)

New drug-program choice for women
The Haven, a non-profit addiction treatment center for women on government assistance, has opened a new facility to serve a different population. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:50:45 GMT)

Drug deaths double in decade
The number of drug-related deaths in Scotland has doubled in the past 10 years, according to new figures. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:17:43 GMT)

Anti-HIV "Drug Cocktails" Equally Effective In Patients With Or Without History Of Injection Drug Use
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been extremely effective at slowing the progression of HIV infection to AIDS as well as extending the lives and improving the quality of life for those with HIV. However, some doctors have been reluctant to prescribe HAART to HIV-infected injection drug users because of concern that these patients may not fully benefit from the therapy. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:19:51 GMT)

Scottish drug deaths double in a decade
Drug deaths have doubled in the last decade as Scotland pays the price for a generation of addiction. A total of 455 people lost their lives in narcotics-related incidents last year, up 34 from in 2006 and 231 more than in 1997, the Registrar General for Scotland said yesterday. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:53:58 GMT)

Drug deaths have doubled in the last decade as Scotland pays the price for a generation of addiction.
Two Scots were among a group of six “greedy” businessmen jailed yesterday for laundering more than £15m stolen from NatWest. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:53:44 GMT)

Jays centre-fielder set to begin short rehab assignment at Syracuse
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder Vernon Wells will begin what is expected to be a short rehab assignment at triple-A Syracuse on Friday. (Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:19:00 GMT)

Postmus mum on meth addiction claims
SAN BERNARDINO — County Assessor Bill Postmus, who once was the most powerful politician in San Bernardino County, has done two stints in rehabilitation facilities, most recently for an addiction to methamphetamine, sources close to Postmus told the Daily Press. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:38:49 GMT)

Wells to begin rehab assignment
Wells to begin rehab assignment (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:05:49 GMT)

Rehab assignment looming for Upton
Rehab assignment looming for Upton (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:51:09 GMT)

Pavano makes headway in rehab start
Pavano makes headway in rehab start (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:35:59 GMT)

Slaten looks to end rehab on high note
Slaten looks to end rehab on high note (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:09:58 GMT)

Shia LaBeouf’s rehab trip
‘Transformers’ actor Shia LaBeouf – who was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) after a car accident late last month – is reportedly heading to rehab. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:10:45 GMT)

Rehab Center Gets Medicaid Funding
Fighting addictions can be incredibly challenging, but help is available in Lawton from Roadback Inc., which provides substance abuse treatment for those who can't afford private rehab. A recent change in Oklahoma Medicaid makes it possible for adults with substance abuse problems to get out-patient substance abuse treatment through Medicaid. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:33:30 GMT)

UNITE annual meeting highlights drug prevention
MIDDLESBORO — Of those who are tempted to do drugs, no matter the age, 40 percent start during the summer months. Kentucky ranks near the top of the United States — and especially Eastern Kentucky — for illegal drug use. Operation UNITE is fighting to change all that. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:02:39 GMT)

Pavano makes another rehab start
TRENTON, N.J. - New York Yankees pitcher Carl Pavano allowed just one hit and struck out four during an injury rehab start with the Trenton Thunder on Thursday night. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:38:40 GMT)

Bullock: Prescription drug abuse an epidemic
Steve Bullock, the Democratic nominee for state attorney general, said Thursday that Montana must do more to combat prescription drug abuse, the state's fastest-growing drug crisis. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:45:06 GMT)

Oregon's per capita drug use above 2006 U.S. average
Oregon's per capita drug use exceeded the national per capita average in 2006, according to a state annual drug threat assessment released Thursday. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:04:01 GMT)

Court Docket: Man gets prison time for psychedelic mushrooms
The death of a Howell man's father led him to feed his drug addiction, which landed the man at least 18 months in prison for possessing psychedelic mushrooms. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:06:04 GMT)

Transformers star considers rehab options
Shia LaBeouf is reportedly heading to rehab. The Transformers star - who was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after a car accident late last month - is said to be considering a visit to a rehabilitation clinic to combat his alcohol addiction. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:09:41 GMT)

Gene Linked to Early Nicotine Addiction
Researchers say a gene variant may be linked to positive reactions to a person's first cigarette, as well as nicotine addiction. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:16:00 GMT)

Why dopamine freezes parkinson patients and drives drug addicts
CHICAGO -- Parkinson's disease and drug addiction are polar opposite diseases, but both depend upon dopamine in the brain. Parkinson's patients don't have enough of it; drug addicts get too much of it. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:25:32 GMT)

Why dopamine freezes parkinson patients and drives drug addicts
Parkinson's disease and drug addiction are polar opposite diseases, but both depend upon dopamine in the brain. Parkinson's patients don't have enough of it; drug addicts get too much of it. Although the importance of dopamine in these disorders has been well known, the way it works has been a mystery. (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:13:42 GMT)

Akron General Edwin Shaw Rehab Challenge Golf hosts 15th Annual Shaw Cup
The best amateur golfers in Northeast Ohio meet on the links August 16 and 17 to determine who will take home the 15th Annual Shaw Cup. The event raises awareness for Akron General Edwin Shaw Rehab’s Challenge Golf program, which helps to return the disabled to golf to or learn to golf after an illness or injury. The two-day outing brings together the top golfers from local public courses and ... (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:28:18 GMT)

Why Dopamine Freezes Parkinson Patients And Drives Drug Addicts
A dopamine imbalance triggers Parkinson's disease and drug addition -- two opposite diseases. How it worked to do this in the brain had been a mystery. New research shows dopamine strengthens and weakens the two primary circuits in the brain that control our behavior. This provides new insight into why a flood of dopamine can lead to compulsive, addictive behavior and too little dopmaine can ... (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:30:51 GMT)

News gets better on rehab front
News gets better on rehab front (Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:50:49 GMT)

Notebook: Capps' rehab on track
Closer Matt Capps (shoulder) is scheduled to throw one inning Tuesday for Double-A Altoona. Capps' rehab is slightly ahead of schedule, and he's on track to rejoin the Pirates at the end of August. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:11:42 GMT)

Millwood to begin rehab stint
Millwood to begin rehab stint (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:24:38 GMT)

An addicted assessor
Assessor Bill Postmus, who once dreamed of rising as high as Congress, has been pulled down by an addiction to a common street drug that has been sweeping the region like an epidemic, several sources said. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:30:38 GMT)

Church cleared to begin rehab play
Mets rightfielder Ryan Church has been cleared by doctors to go on a minor-league rehab assignment, the Mets announced Friday night. He has played in only 15 games since May 20 because of post-concussion syndrome. He got the green light after tests Thursday. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:13:03 GMT)

Ex-addict donates $4K for police dog
SUNBURY — David Woodring said that after overcoming his struggle with drug addiction, he wanted to help law enforcement crack down on drug crime. Woodring, the son of Sunbury Mayor Jesse Woodring, presented a $3,800 check Friday to Northumberland County Sheriff Chad Reiner. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:17:56 GMT)

How brain chemical dopamine works in Parkinson's disease, drug addiction
Washington, August 9 : American scientists have gained significant insights into the role that different levels of a brain chemical called dopamine play in Parkinson's disease and drug addiction. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:21:06 GMT)

Yankees' Hideki Matsui making progress in knee rehab program
TAMPA, Fla. - New York Yankees designated hitter and left-fielder Hideki Matsui intensified the running program for his injured left knee on Saturday. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:54:00 GMT)

Neshek's rehab progressing steadily
Neshek's rehab progressing (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:20:49 GMT)

Boone slated for rehab assignment
Boone slated for rehab assignment (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:20:39 GMT)

Church going to Port St. Lucie for rehab stint
Ryan Church was the first player on the field Saturday afternoon and really the only one at 3 p.m. as he squeezed in a final workout at Shea before flying down to Port St. Lucie Saturday night. He played catch and took batting practice before leaving for a rehab stint that is expected to stretch until the Mets' next homestand begins Aug. 19. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:13:00 GMT)

Glavine completes rehab assignment
Glavine completes rehab (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:21:22 GMT)

Slaten's rehab outing lasts only one inning, but it's typical relief
Diamondbacks reliever Doug Slaten reported no problems with his right knee after he threw a scoreless inning in a rehab stint with the Tucson Sidewinders on Saturday night. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:12:42 GMT)

Church going to Port St. Lucie for rehab stint
Ryan Church was the first player on the field yesterday afternoon and really the only one at 3 p.m. as he squeezed in a final workout at Shea before flying down to Port St. Lucie last night. He played catch and took batting practice before leaving for a rehab stint that is expected to stretch until the Mets' next homestand begins Aug. 19. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:29:05 GMT)

Showcase for county's drug and alcohol fight
WORK being done by the county council and the health service in East Sussex to protect children in families where there is drug and alcohol misuse has been put in the national spotlight. (05/08/2008 21:09:42) (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:09:32 GMT)

Robert Downey Jr. is movin' on up
The rise, fall and subsequent resurrection of Robert Downey Jr. have been documented to the point of tedium. By now, the derogatory labels once attached to a young star whose drug addiction led him first to rehab and later to prison seem more and more like footnotes to a career marked by critical and commercial successes. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:10:46 GMT)

Addiction blamed in Nashport-area slaying
As family and friends of James and Helen "Lucy" Meadows cling together for support in mourning his death and praying for her recovery, authorities continue to piece together the events. With video (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:35:16 GMT)

Drug Court helps former users turn lives around
A Kaua‘i Drug Court graduation ceremony held Friday afternoon at the 5th Circuit Courthouse marked the culmination of a long journey for 11 drug offenders who have been given a second chance. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:34:42 GMT)

Heath Ledger's Legacy For Drug Marketers
The death of Heath Ledger may have a silver lining for drug marketers: The public may finally pay attention to their efforts to dissuade consumers from abusing OTC and prescription medicines. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:15:12 GMT)

School drug testing misses the mark
DeForest Rathbone mischaracterizes opposition to random student drug testing in his letter (re: Drug testing tackles serious problems, Aug. 3). The Drug Policy Alliance New Mexico joins thousands of other teachers, parents, and school officials in addition to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Education Association in opposing student drug testing because the programs are ... (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:44:26 GMT)

Adam LaRoche to rehab at Class A
Adam LaRoche to rehab at Class A (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:05:52 GMT)

Massachusetts Enacts Full Parity for Addiction Treatment
Capping years of effort by addiction policy advocates and their allies at the statehouse, Massachusetts enacted legislation this week that would for the first time require the state's private health insurers to provide unlimited coverage for medically necessary treatment of substance use disorders and other mental health conditions. (Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:24:55 GMT)

Adam LaRoche to rehab at Hickory
Today, first baseman Adam LaRoche will begin a brief rehab assignment with Low-A Hickory. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:13:41 GMT)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the News
• Feds Drop Heath Ledger Drug Probe No viable target. • Clapton: The Autobiography New book out by Eric Clapton. • NCAA Balks on Beer Ads No further restrictions planned. • Florida Tackles School's Party Image Passes new conduct code. • New Front... (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:09:48 GMT)

Mets' Wagner likely to get rehab with Cyclones
The Mets are pleased enough with Billy Wagner's progress that they hope the injured closer can pitch in a couple of rehab games this weekend in Brooklyn and return to the big club when he's eligible next Monday. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:28:07 GMT)

WAGNER MAY REHAB AT B'KLYN
Closer Billy Wagner, who is on the disabled list with a strained left forearm, might make a rehab assignment with the Single-A Brooklyn Cyclones this weekend, according to interim manager Jerry Manuel. Wagner, who said he felt fine after throwing... (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:09:33 GMT)

Unlocking Mystery Of Why Dopamine Freezes Parkinson's Patients - Dopamine Reshapes Key Brain Circuits That Control ...
Parkinson's disease and drug addiction are polar opposite diseases, but both depend upon dopamine in the brain. Parkinson's patients don't have enough of it; drug addicts get too much of it. Although the importance of dopamine in these disorders has been well known, the way it works has been a mystery. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:17:57 GMT)

Suspect in stabbing death was looking for drugs, sheriff says
A prescription-drug addiction led a Licking County man to kill an old friend Friday evening over a bottle of pills, Sheriff Randy Thorp said today. Jason Martin, 28, of Newark, fatally stabbed James Meadows in front of his three daughters at Meadows' home around 6 p.m., Thorp said. Meadows' wife, Helen, was also injured in the incident. Martin was arrested in Pennsylvania early this morning. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:42:55 GMT)

Addict killed friend over drugs, sheriff says
A prescription-drug addiction led a Licking County man to kill an old friend Friday evening over a bottle of pills, Sheriff Randy Thorp said yesterday. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:44:36 GMT)

Laroche To Rehab With 'Dads
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced Major Leaguer Adam LaRoche will join the Hickory Crawdads for a rehab assignment Monday night against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:56:20 GMT)

Gene Linked to Early Nicotine Addiction
Title: Gene Linked to Early Nicotine Addiction Category: Health News Created: 8/11/2008 Last Editorial Review: 8/11/2008 (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:37:24 GMT)

Chamberlain set to resume throwing Wednesday
Yankees right-hander Joba Chamberlain is scheduled to start a throwing program Wednesday as part of his rehab for his injured shoulder. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:22:08 GMT)

New study says drug use starts at thirteen
Fifty-four thousand teenagers between 7th and 13th grades from 10 counties helped paint a picture of what tri-state drug and alchohol use is like. The Good news is that usage is down but 20 percent of the teens are drinking on a regular basis and the average is middle school. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:25:54 GMT)

Mindy McCready's father: Singer is hitting high note in rehab
Mindy McCready is eager to finish her rehab stint at a Hunt, Texas treatment center so she can see her young son and resume her career comeback, according to the country singer's father, Tim McCready. (Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:41:26 GMT)

Melody Acres gets federal funding for program for drug-addicted youth
A local program that uses horses as an aid in behaviour modification for children and young adults will become a federally supported “one of a kind pilot project” for drug-addicted youth who have gotten into trouble with the law. The Partners in Process Equine Learning Centre, based at Melody [...] (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:09:07 GMT)

Making strides: A long hike decries alcohol addiction
A Troy man has begun a 350-mile walk to honor National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Alex Maysura, age 55, will stride from Mackinaw City to West Bloomfield Township over the course of this month. "Alcoholism made my world devoid of goodness and joy, replacing it with darkness and fear; I felt helpless and hopeless," he says. His walk will end at Henry Ford's Maplegrove Center on ... (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:19:04 GMT)

Rehab work starting gradually for Upton
Justin Upton skipped Triple-A when he ascended to the major leagues last summer as a 19-year-old baseball prodigy. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:12:40 GMT)

Uncertified drug treatment produces nightmare complaints
Mental health officials are strengthening oversight of Alabama's uncertified drug treatment programs after hearing "nightmare" stories about predatory practices and medical incompetence occurring in faith-based facilities housing thousands of drug-court defendants and prison parolees. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:30:54 GMT)

Poverty, addiction won't be what world sees at 2010 Games, B.C. premier says
BEIJING - B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell vows the Vancouver the world sees during the 2010 Games won't be plagued by homelessness, addiction and poverty. (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:49:31 GMT)

Melody Acres gets federal funding for program for drug-addicted youth
A local program that uses horses as an aid in behaviour modification for children and young adults will become a federally supported "one of a kind pilot project" for drug-addicted youth who have gotten into trouble with the law. The Partners in Process Equine Learning Centre, based at [...] (Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:37:52 GMT)