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Wagner closes in on rehab appearance
Billy Wagner is ready to seriously test his recovery from an inflamed left elbow and could be in a minor-league game with Brooklyn later this week. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:43:03 GMT)

Report suggests extending Emerson rehab zone
EMERSON - A new study has expanded the downtown area the Planning Board will consider declaring in need of redevelopment. The study by Burgis Associates Inc. examined several blocks north of Lozier Avenue, where the original redevelopment zone ended, but recommends only some properties be targeted. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:30:36 GMT)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the News
• Mackenzie Phillips Arrested With cocaine and heroin. • Dr. Dre's Son Dies Toxicology report pending. • 'Suge' Knight Charged With Drugs After fight with girlfriend. • Andy Dick Facing Drug Charges Sexual assault charges dropped. • Woman Charged in Teen's Death Failed to... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:03:06 GMT)

A pregnant prostitute's battle with addiction
A cool wind blows through the late summer night and Eve pulls a sweater over her tank top, now stretched tight across her swollen belly. At seven months pregnant, her ankles are throbbing and puffy and she feels the burden of walking the streets. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:27:52 GMT)

Fosston a last-minute partner with Crookston on housing rehab grant application
It turns out the City of Crookston won't have to go it alone after all. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:41:57 GMT)

Survey suggests drug use declining; findings to be released Tuesday
FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Alcohol use is on the decline among high school seniors in Fairfield County, but cigarette and marijuana use among the group is slightly up - compared to usage two years ago. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:33:05 GMT)

News & Star
COCAINE abuse is rising in Cumbria with more young people seeking help for addiction to the Class A drug than ever before. Figures obtained by the News & Star reveal schoolchildren as young as 13 have sought help from health services after misusing the drug. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:47:00 GMT)

UT starts campaign to fight drug menace
Chandigarh, Sep 1 : The Chandigarh Administration has started a campaign with the help of various departments to fight the drug menace among adolescents and youth. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:57:21 GMT)

FOX411: Duchovny Sex Scandal: No Affair
David Duchovny did not check into rehab for sex addiction because of an extramarital fling. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:31:16 GMT)

Chandigarh geared up to fight drug menace
A nodal agency has been set up by the Chandigarh administration to curb the menace of drug addiction among the youth in the region, a spokesperson of the administration said here Monday. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:23:50 GMT)

Dmitri Young Joins Lake Monsters on Rehab Assignment
BURLINGTON, VT --- Washington Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young will be playing with the Vermont Lake Monsters during the final week of the New York-Penn League season on a rehab assignment, making him the first current Major League player to rehab with Vermont in its 15-year history. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:57:36 GMT)

The Dean's List: UNC's skydivers need Google Maps
Welcome to this week's Labor Day edition of the Dean's List, where we're not buying David Duchovny's decision to check into rehab for sex addiction. Dude, if you're married to Téa Leoni, sex addiction shouldn't be considered a problem. Happy Labor Day. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:53:12 GMT)

Treating sex addiction
Therapists say sex addiction is a very real and destructive disorder. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:17:08 GMT)

Addiction Doesn?t Discriminate? Wrong
Anyone can theoretically become an addict. However it is more likely the fate of some, including truant young men, the children of addicts and those with depression. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:11:57 GMT)

Colon strong in Pawtucket rehab start
Rehabbing right-hander throws six strong innings as he leads the PawSox to a 9-2 victory over Lehigh Valley.. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:33:43 GMT)

When sex becomes an addiction
When actor David Duchovny made headlines for voluntarily entering rehab for sex addiction, fans of the "X-Files" star were left wondering: How can someone become addicted to sex? (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:45:04 GMT)

Chandigarh geared up to fight drug menace
Chandigarh, Sep 1 : A nodal agency has been set up by the Chandigarh administration to curb the menace of drug addiction among the youth in the region, a spokesperson of the administration said here Monday. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:01:15 GMT)

Allendale County ALIVE YouthBuild complete first phase of housing rehab
FAIRFAX – After what seemed like an eternity, Allendale County ALIVE recently celebrated the rehabilitation of the last two of five houses in the Aiken and Laurens Avenue area of Fairfax. The event represented completion of the first phase. Nine other houses in the area, which were originally built in the early 1950s to house employees at the Savannah River Site, are also slated for improvements. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:22:06 GMT)

Fosston a last-minute partner with Crookston on housing rehab grant application
It turns out the City of Crookston won't have to go it alone after all. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:23:12 GMT)

Hope House rehab raises comfort level
ALBANY -- After 150 years, the former orphanage and convent at 261 N. Pearl St. needed a complete renovation to continue its mission to help adults recover from addiction.Hope House spent $2.8 million to update its 35-bed treatment center from top to bottom. "It was completely gutted and rebuilt from the inside out," said Kevin Connally, associate executive director for Hope House. "It ... (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:42:55 GMT)

Join the voices for alcohol, drug recovery
Telegraph Staff Report LINCOLN - For the estimated 136,000 people in our state who suffer from alcohol and drug addiction, asking for help and finding treatment is essential to getting back to a healthy, fulfilling life through recovery. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:18:21 GMT)

State looks to prevent prescription drug deaths
ST. GEORGE - The number of drug-related deaths in the state is alarming, particularly when the figures show that in 2006, two-thirds of drug deaths were caused by legal drugs - either prescription, over-the-counter or a combination. The figures for 2007 are comparable. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:56:15 GMT)

SEABROOK: Open house at Seabrook House
UPPER DEERFIELD – Seabrook House is marking National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month with an open house at the inpatient treatment center. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:02:29 GMT)

Symonds set for rehab
Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been told by CA to get psychological help and will not be part of the upcoming tour of India, according to a report. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:25:46 GMT)

Local Rehab Gets Out the Vote for Long-Term Patients
As the summer wanes, politicians begin a season of intense campaigning. One area health facility is helping voters make their own voices heard. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:56:51 GMT)

AFL Illicit Drug Policy A Leader In The Field
The Australian Drug Foundation spoke out at the Australian Football League's press conference in support of the AFL's illicit drug policy. 'The AFL's illicit drug policy is one of the most rigorous drug policies in sport internationally, and we praise their commitment to the health and welfare of their players,' said ADF Chief Executive, John Rogerson. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:09:12 GMT)

Seabrook House Embraces National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month and Seabrook House, an internationally recognized inpatient treatment center, is observing this time with great programs and events taking place all month. The following is just a few of the ways Seabrook House is promoting the message that recovery from addiction is possible and that treatment works. Seabrook House's vision is to ... (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Not Even Sumo Immune From Drug Scandal
Positive pot tests part of first drug scandal in sumo's 2,000-year history. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:25:55 GMT)

CTA kicks off rehab of Loop elevated tracks
Weekend renovations, reroutes likely to last until November Replacement of decades-old track, rail ties and signals on the CTA's elevated structure in the Loop begins Wednesday and will run until Thanksgiving. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:35:27 GMT)

Pharmacist Talks About Beating Drug & Alcohol Addiction
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. A Hazard native shares his personal struggle with addiction in a new book. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:53:48 GMT)

Alert over energy drink 'addiction'
School nurses have been warned to be on the lookout for signs of caffeine addiction among children, it has been reported. Pupils are consuming more high energy drinks, which is causing a growing problem in schools, according to Bob Tait of Drug Education UK. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:19:00 GMT)

Rehab union highlights poor-pay exodus
The union that represents the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service (CRS) says staff are leaving in high numbers because of poor pay and conditions. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:58:55 GMT)

Mischa Barton - Barton Checked Into Rehab After Drink Driving Arrest
Actress MISCHA BARTON has revealed she secretly checked into rehab after her drink driving arrest last year (07). The former The O.C. star was arrested on suspicion of DUI ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:19:57 GMT)

Barton secretly checked into rehab
The actress has revealed she secretly checked into rehab after her drunk driving arrest in 2007. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:34:21 GMT)

Matt Tolbert rejoins Twins after 'crazy' rehab
TORONTO — Three hotel wakeup calls, one hotel alarm clock and three cell phone alarms set — seven alarms in sum, totaling one morning of Matt Tolbert's rehab wakeup plan. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:11:23 GMT)

Fosston a last-minute partner with Crookston on housing rehab grant application
It turns out the City of Crookston won't have to go it alone after all. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:24:19 GMT)

Leoni cancels fest appearance after husband Duchovny enters rehab for sex addiction
Husband David Duchovny enters rehab for sex addiction (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:58:39 GMT)

Calgary's drug court needs a federal cash injection to keep its rehab program running
Seven junkie criminals, one drug treatment court, not one repeat offender. Not a single crime committed in the first half year of sentencing -- unless, of course, you consider who's footing the annual $250,000 bill for Calgary's new drug court. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:30:53 GMT)

An Addiction to Advocacy Overcame Homelessness
Charles Jenkins may yet serve as a poster child for community activism, despite his past battles with drug addiction and homelessness. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:16:21 GMT)

Da Nang agrees psychiatry is best for treating drug addiction
DA NANG — The Da Nang Psychiatric Hospital has been successfully using psychology to treat drug addiction. Furthermore, the programme, which was launched on a trial basis in early 2006, has a far lower relapse rate than other more traditional methods. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:43:27 GMT)

PETA Names Top Veggie-Friendly Rehab Centers
PETA needs a new celebrity target to go after, because their latest list is kind out there. They've compiled a list of the top rehab centers in the country that are meat-free. Oh and they also happened to ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:13:55 GMT)

Da Nang agrees psychiatry is best for treating drug addiction
VietNamNet Bridge – The Da Nang Psychiatric Hospital has been successfully using psychology to treat drug addiction. Furthermore, the programme, which was launched on a trial basis in early 2006, has a far lower relapse rate than other more traditional methods. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:20:24 GMT)

State officials to honor New Yorkers who've overcome addiction
ALBANY, N.Y. State officials have announced a series of events this month to honor the millions of New Yorkers who have overcome addictions. Governor David Paterson has proclaimed September as "New York State Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month." (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:35:49 GMT)

Addiction doesn't discriminate - except when it does
The democratization of addiction may be an appealing message, but it does not reflect reality. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:13:23 GMT)

Mischa Barton secretly checked into rehab after DUI arrest
Washington, Sep 3 : Hollywood actress Mischa Barton has revealed that she secretly checked into rehab after pleading guilty for drunken driving in 2007. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:32:01 GMT)

Mackenzie Phillips Enters Rehab for 10th Time
Actress Mackenzie Phillips, who was charged with two felony counts of drug possession on Wednesday, has entered rehab for the tenth time, TMZ.com reports. The former One Day at a Time star faces two felony possession charges -- one for cocaine, one for heroin -- and a misdemeanor charge for the unauthorized possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe from her arrest at Los Angeles ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:03:30 GMT)

Mackenzie Phillips Takes 10th Stint in Rehab One Day at a Time
Struggling addict Mackenzie Phillips is currently doing her 10th stint in rehab and taking it One Day at at Time . Last week police busted Phillips at Los Angeles International Airport on cocaine and heroin TMZ.com reported. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:16:32 GMT)

Murphy's knee rehab at a standstill
Murphy's rehab at a standstill (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:18:55 GMT)

MacKenzie Phillips Enters Rehab
Right on cue, MacKenzie Phillips has entered rehab. Her attorney Blair Berk confirmed it to People today. She's seeking treatment for her incident last week when cops found a ridiculous amount of drugs on her. She's been charged ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:43:56 GMT)

Mackenzie Phillips - Phillips Charged In Drug Case Enters Rehab
LATEST: Actress MACKENZIE PHILLIPS has reportedly entered rehab after a judge in Los Angeles slapped her with felony charges stemming from her arrest last month (Aug08) ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:36:24 GMT)

Mackenzie Phillips Charged in Drug Case, Enters Rehab
Actress Mackenzie Phillips has reportedly entered rehab after a judge in Los Angeles slapped her with felony charges stemming from her arrest last month for possession of a controlled substance. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:50:42 GMT)

New Drug Rehabilitation Program To Start at Muscogee County Detention Center
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)-- A new drug rehabilitation program is about to begin at the Muscogee County Jail. It is geared towards inmates who are not charged with major crimes but are identified by medical professionals as having an addiction problem. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:48:59 GMT)

Elephant beats heroin addiction after stint in rehab
Elephant beats heroin addiction after stint in rehab (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:25:58 GMT)

Essay: Addiction Doesn't Discriminate? Wrong
We've heard it before. "Drug abuse is an equal opportunity destroyer." "Drug addiction is a bipartisan illness." "Addiction does not discriminate; it doesn't care if you are rich or poor, famous or unknown, a man or woman, or even a child." The phrase "addiction doesn't care" is not meant to remind us that addiction casts a long shadow — everyone knows that. Rather, it is supposed to suggest ... (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:02:41 GMT)

Chinese vets cure elephant of drug addiction
BEIJING, September 4 (RIA Novosti) - Chinese vets have put an Asian elephant who was fed with drugged bananas by animal smugglers through a detox program to cure the animal of his addiction, the Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:05:47 GMT)

Elephant beats heroin addiction with rehab
BEIJING, China (AP) -- Chinese state media say an Asian elephant that became addicted to heroin at the hands of illegal traders will return home after a three-year rehab program. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:48:22 GMT)

Heroin Addicted Elephant Home After Rehab
An Asian elephant that became addicted to heroin at the hands of illegal traders will return home after a three-year rehab program, state media said. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:30:04 GMT)

Elephant kicks heroin habit with China island rehab: reports
An elephant has kicked his heroin habit after a three-year stint on an island rehab in southern China, an official and state media said Thursday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:42:49 GMT)

Asian elephant cured in rehab of heroin addiction
An Asian elephant that became addicted to heroin at the hands of illegal traders will return home after a three-year rehab program, Chinese state media said Thursday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:58:34 GMT)

Name Change: Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab Will Open Sept. 17
The new edition of Gerard Alessandrini's long-running revue, previously titled Forbidden Broadway Dances with the Stars!, is now scheduled to officially open Sept. 17 under the name Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:41:11 GMT)

Heroin addict elephant back in China after rehab
BEIJING - An Asian elephant that became addicted to heroin at the hands of illegal traders will return home after a three-year rehab program, state media said Thursday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:51:47 GMT)

Youth illicit drug use drops
Street drug use fell among teens and young adults; improper use of prescription meds also down. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:59:24 GMT)

Asian elephant cured in rehab of heroin addiction
An elephant that became addicted to heroin at the hands of illegal traders will return home Saturday after a three-year rehab program, Chinese media said. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:15:00 GMT)

Boomers struggling with drug addiction
The generation that celebrated sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll as a right of passage is carrying substance abuse into retirement, says a U.S. government survey released yesterday. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:16:22 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, 05 Sep 2008 05:03:06 GMT)

Asian elephant finishes rehab, kicks heroin addiction
BEIJING (AP) - An Asian elephant that became addicted to heroin at the hands of illegal traders will return home after a three-year rehab program, Chinese state media said yesterday. Xiguang, a 4-year-old male Asian elephant, became addicted after he was captured by smugglers along the Chinese-Myanmar border in March 2005. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:21:50 GMT)

Elephant in heroin rehab
AN elephant that became addicted to heroin will return home tomorrow after a three-year rehab programme. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:05:50 GMT)

When sex becomes an addiction
"Californication" star David Duchovny made headlines for voluntarily entering rehab last week. But it wasn't for drugs or alcohol. It was for another dependency, one that affects millions of Americans but is seldom discussed: sex addiction. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:31:24 GMT)

Elephant Hooked On Heroin Completes Rehab
BEIJING -- An Asian elephant that became addicted to heroin at the hands of illegal traders will return home after a three-year rehab program, Chinese state media said Thursday. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:37:54 GMT)

Strung-Out Elephant Gets Clean In Rehab
An Asian elephant with a heroin addiction completes a three-year rehab program. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:38:13 GMT)

Strung-Out Elephant Gets Clean In Rehab
An Asian elephant with a heroin addiction completes a three-year rehab program. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:39:40 GMT)

Elephant Hooked On Heroin Completes Rehab
An Asian elephant that was addicted to heroin will return home after three years in rehab. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:44:16 GMT)

Daytime sleeping impedes recovery in rehab
Among older people getting inpatient rehabilitation after a heart attack, stroke, or injury, the amount of time spent sleeping during the day is a key predictor of how well a person will recover function, new research shows. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:20:26 GMT)

Officials rue potential drug treatment cuts
EDWARDSVILLE - Probation and court officials are worried that drastic cuts in the state budget for drug addiction and treatment will create a logjam in the court system and result in more untreated drug addicts on the streets. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:17:51 GMT)

Experts: Untreated pain as serious a problem drug abuse
With the specter of prescription drug abuse looming large, health care workers stressed Friday that untreated pain in Montana is a public health crisis commensurate to that of addiction. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:32:49 GMT)

Rally to celebrate addiction recovery
EL PASO -- The recovery of area drug and alcohol addicts will be highlighted Sunday during the annual Rally for Recovery, which this year moves to the Chamizal National Memorial. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:16:35 GMT)

Drug Court takes aim at crime, addiction
Eighth Circuit Solicitor Jerry Peace speaks at a press conference Friday as Drug Court administrator Windy Mallon looks on. Peace spoke about the Eighth Circuit Drug Court program. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:58:38 GMT)

Rehab to play at Nutty's North
The original members of the Southern hip-hop duo Rehab met at an unlikely place - a rehab facility. They connected over a mutal interest in music and formed Rehab. Rehab plays Nutty's North, 805 N. West Ave., at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Rehab released its debut album "Southern Discomfort" in 2000 on the Sony label. The band split after two years, and Danny Boone recruited four new musicians. Rehab ... (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:06:21 GMT)

Dover center offers seminars during National Rehab Week
DOVER In recognition of National Rehab Week, from Sept. 8-12, Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center is offering a free educational seminar to the public. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:18:48 GMT)

SRH rehab staff receives plaque from customer’s family
Sumter Regional Hospital East’s Inpatient Rehab staff recently was recognized for outstanding service by the family of one of their customers. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:49:58 GMT)

Couple run animal rehab center at home
GRAND RAPIDS -- At first, the scene was picture perfect. The seven rehabilitated Canada geese waded into the water, honking and loudly flapping their wings. One took flight, then another, and another. Soon all were airborne, headed south along the Grand River in Ada Township. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:32:16 GMT)

Hunterdon drug court celebrates a success story
The courtroom in Flemington filled with more than two dozen spectators almost two weeks ago, all wanting to see a man who stayed clean of drugs and alcohol, and who was spared a decade in state prison for theft and faking a drug test. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:44:17 GMT)

Frustrated Contreras facing tough rehab
Sporting a protective boot on his left leg and moving gingerly on crutches, injured pitcher Jose Contreras (ruptured Achilles tendon) made a rare appearance in the White Sox locker room before Saturday's game. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:59:14 GMT)

Renz Addiction Counseling Center opening
Community residents are invited to attend Renz Addiction Counseling Center's Serenity Garden Pond Dedication ceremony at 4 p.m. Tuesday, in honor of the late Patricia Baker. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:20:22 GMT)

Worried friends are begging her to go to rehab. SO...Is the party over for last chance Lily?
After her drunken outburst at Elton John at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards in London the increasingly troubled Lily Allen is running out of excuses for her bad behaviour. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:50:22 GMT)

County looking to special court to halt cycle of repeat drug offenses
Marilyn Stromborg listed DeKalb County drug court’s successes in human terms. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:57:46 GMT)

Fosston a last-minute partner with Crookston on housing rehab grant application
It turns out the City of Crookston won't have to go it alone after all. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:50:34 GMT)

Machesney mall rehab taking small steps until more retailers sign on
Some interior demolition work has begun at the Machesney Park Mall, but the planned full-scale revamp of the underused shopping center won’t start until more tenants sign on. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:36:07 GMT)

North Bay Events Focus On Prescription Drug Abuse
Two events are scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday in the North Bay as part of a nationwide effort to call attention to prescription drug abuse. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:57:11 GMT)

New ways to cut brain injury rehab costs
New techniques to help people with brain injuries cope with everyday life could help reduce the cost of their rehabilitation. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:02:15 GMT)

Lone Star Brewery rehab is tapping into urban hip
For Mark Tolley, there’s no time like now. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:02:22 GMT)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the News
• DMX Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges Released from Miami jail. • Disgraced Sprinter Leaves Prison Marion Jones serves six months. • 'Preppie Killer' Gets 19 Years For selling heroin. • Longhorns Player Suspended Lineman gets DUI. • Addiction Doesn't Discriminate? Wrong, says NY... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:09:18 GMT)

Fate of proposed rehab hospital remains in limbo
A $30 million Rutherford County rehabilitation hospital has been delayed for a year and a half following a challenge from Vanderbilt University's rehabilitation hospital. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:34:01 GMT)

Professor, students at UTEP develop rehab system
EL PASO -- A researcher at the University of Texas at El Paso is using his skills to develop a technology that will help countless people with neurological problems to walk again. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:17:56 GMT)

County looking to special court to halt cycle of repeat drug offenses
Marilyn Stromborg listed DeKalb County drug court’s successes in human terms. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:38:26 GMT)

Fosston a last-minute partner with Crookston on housing rehab grant application
It turns out the City of Crookston won't have to go it alone after all. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:21:33 GMT)

Drug abuse among health care providers is a rising concern
Published: Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 8:23 a.m. More than one out of every 100 licensed nurses in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties has been disciplined by the state Board of Nursing for a drug-related offense. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:30:09 GMT)

City to discuss forgiving loan
Cincinnati officials are considering a developer's request to forgive a $388,000 loan because the Over-the-Rhine rehab project the money was intended for is losing money. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:29:57 GMT)

National Institute On Drug Abuse Announces Recipients Of New Avant-Garde Award For Innovative HIV/AIDS Research
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, announced the first three recipients of its new Avant-Garde Award. This award is intended to stimulate high-impact research that may lead to groundbreaking opportunities for the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS in drug abusers. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:15:43 GMT)

Drug dealer 'stabbed boss'
A drug dealer's "right-hand man" stabbed his boss before setting fire to the car he was in, a court hears. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:55:19 GMT)

Drug Proofing Your Home
Operation UNITE and Focus on the Family are teaming up to help families battle drug addiction at home and in the community. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:45:19 GMT)

Patients like rehab center's health focus
Five days a week, Western Springs resident Paul Pearce gets up for his 6:30 a.m. exercise at Hinsdale's Healthcare Rehab/Fitness Center. The cardiac staff checks his blood pressure with the other 15 or so men in his group before they warm up with stretching. Then they do a series of aerobic workouts on various machines. Some go three times a week, others five times. Most have had some sort of ... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:55:46 GMT)

Cardiac patients like rehab center's health focus
Five days a week, Western Springs resident Paul Pearce gets up for his 6:30 a.m. exercise at Hinsdale's Healthcare Rehab and Fitness Center. The cardiac staff checks his blood pressure with the other 15 or so men in his group before they warm up with stretching. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:56:53 GMT)

See Brigitte Nielsen After Full-Body Plastic Surgery
After undergoing full-body plastic surgery, Brigitte Nielsen debuted her new figure on Monday's The Insider. The Danish actress, 45, previously told Hello! magazine she underwent a facelift, liposuction and a breast lift last month after leaving rehab for alcoholism last year. "I'd cleaned up on the inside and wanted to freshen up," she told Hello!. "I had it done in Germany because they ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:27:33 GMT)

White Sox face rotation problems after rainout Quentin starts rehab
The rainout of Monday night's game with Toronto has caused the White Sox to reach deeper into their pitching reservoir for a starting pitcher for Saturday's game. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:52:23 GMT)

Fosston a last-minute partner with Crookston on housing rehab grant application
It turns out the City of Crookston won't have to go it alone after all. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:50:23 GMT)

$900,000 sought for Standard Life rehab
Developers are asking the city of Jackson for a $900,000 loan to help purchase and renovate the Standard Life Building downtown. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:19:49 GMT)

Money available for housing rehab
Town officials are hoping to embark soon on a $300,000 state-funded program to help eligible homeowners improve their properties. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:29:36 GMT)

Drug Rehab Shows Addicts How to Lower Blood Pressure Holistically
Addicts can now learn how to lower their blood pressure holistically, potentially without the use of medication. G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment Program has recently added holistic hypertension protocols to their approach to the treatment of recovering addicts. Addicts now have the opportunity to learn how to breathe more effectively focused and as a result potentially lower their blood ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

City man posts $200K bond over 'drug factory'
By WALT GOGOLYA Register Citizen Staff LITCHFIELD - A city man, accused of operating a drug factory out of his Weigold Road home, is free after posting $200,000 bond in Bantam Superior Court. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:06:21 GMT)

County looking to special court to halt cycle of repeat drug offenses
Marilyn Stromborg listed DeKalb County drug court’s successes in human terms. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:32:25 GMT)

Being hooked to the net is indeed an addiction
Washington, Sept 9 : Move over drugs, smoking and even gambling, for a new compulsion has hit today's youth - Internet addiction. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:39:05 GMT)

Navigating a way through drug hell
WHEN people succumb to drug addiction, they are rarely the only casualty. Each pill, line or needle leaves behind it a trail of unseen victims, as sons and daughters, parents, grandparents and even friends can’t help but get dragged into the mire. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:29:33 GMT)

Britney Spears' mother 'shocked' by fall from grace
Britney Spears’ mom has revealed the depth of her “brave little girl’s” drug addiction, desperation and despair in a searing and wealth-creating account of celebrity motherhood. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:31:27 GMT)

Meeting set to air rehab program
Borough residents who own a home in need of repairs may be eligible for financial assistance through the Palmyra Housing Rehabilitation Program. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:44:52 GMT)

Say cheese!
Grand Valley State University pre-veterinarian major Elias Olague, 22, holds an angry opossum at the Wildlife Rehab Center in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Aug. 22, 2008 Olague works for Peg and Roger Markle, who operate the non-profit center, which rehabilitates wildlife brought to them by many different animal agencies. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:06:17 GMT)

Ribery on course for Champions League
Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery is on course to play in the Champions League later this month and has impressed coach Jurgen Klinsmann with his "brutal" rehab work following ankle surgery. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:30:04 GMT)

Kobe won't have surgery due to long rehab time
Kobe Bryant will not have surgery on his right pinkie because recovery would take too long. Bryant has played with damaged ligaments in the finger since February, but said Tuesday that he won't have surgery after seeking opinions from hand specialists. "When the doctors told me recovery from a procedure could be 12 weeks, I just decided now was not the time to have surgery," Bryant said on the ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:39:16 GMT)

Hafner off DL after rehab work at Buffalo, Akron
Travis Hafner was activated Tuesday by the Cleveland Indians after spending more than three months on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:53:09 GMT)

National Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month
Hundreds of people in our area battle drug and alcohol addiction every year. That's why several addiction recovery organizations joined together today for a public outreach program. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:08:45 GMT)

With rehab going well, John Smoltz confident of return next year and wants to pitch for Braves
ATLANTA - John Smoltz thinks a checkup Wednesday will show that his surgically repaired right shoulder is progressing ahead of schedule. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:35:17 GMT)

Cubs send Gaudin to Mesa for rehab
Gaudin heads to Mesa for rehab (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:49:49 GMT)

Valdez throws well in simulated game
Valdez throws well in rehab (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:19:49 GMT)

Fosston a last-minute partner with Crookston on housing rehab grant application
It turns out the City of Crookston won't have to go it alone after all. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:18:04 GMT)

Starbent to play Recovery Fest
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Recovery Fest is a celebration of choosing to live substance-free, and in recognition of the people and agencies who provide recovery services. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:26:32 GMT)

County looking to special court to halt cycle of repeat drug offenses
Marilyn Stromborg listed DeKalb County drug court’s successes in human terms. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:47:09 GMT)

Prescribed medicines the main cause of drug overdoses
WATERLOO REGION (Sep 10, 2008) -- About 28 people in the region die every year from drug overdoses, a first-ever report says. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:49:36 GMT)

Job Applicants Beware: It's Getting Tougher To Trick Pre-Employment Drug Tests - Chemical And Engineering News Journal
Laboratories that perform pre-employment drug screening are fighting back - against hundreds of products now on the market that promise to mask evidence of illicit drug use, according to an article scheduled for the Sept. 8 issue of Chemical & Engineering News, ACS' weekly news magazine. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:14:03 GMT)

Mother in Jail, Accused of Trying to Trade Her Baby for Drugs
Investigators say Augusta resident Amanda Johnson and Michael Jenkins, the father of the seven-month-old baby, were trying to use the child as a loan to support their drug addiction. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:16:52 GMT)

District judges favor rehab programs over "drug courts"
CHEYENNE - An association of Wyoming district judges says it supports judges taking part in rehabilitation programs. But the judges also are worry about the structure of so--called "drug courts" in Wyoming and their demands on court time. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:39:17 GMT)

Abuse of painkillers can predispose adolescents to lifelong addiction
( Rockefeller University ) Rockefeller University researchers reveal that adolescent mice exposed to the painkiller Oxycontin can sustain lifelong and permanent changes in their reward system -- changes that increase the drug's euphoric properties and make such adolescents more vulnerable to the drug's effects later in adulthood. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:15:27 GMT)

Proclamation signing set for Addiction Recovery Weeks
Saipan Mayor Juan B. Tudela will sign a Mayoral Proclamation designating the weeks of Sept. 14 to 27, as the 2008 National and Drug Addiction Recovery Weeks tomorrow, Sept. 12, 2008, at 10am at the Saipan Mayor's Office in San Antonio. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:14:49 GMT)

Abuse Of Painkillers Can Predispose Adolescents To Lifelong Addiction
Researchers reveal that adolescent mice exposed to the painkiller Oxycontin can sustain lifelong and permanent changes in their reward system -- changes that increase the drug's euphoric properties and make such adolescents more vulnerable to the drug's effects later in adulthood. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:30:55 GMT)

Abuse of painkillers can predispose adolescents to lifelong addiction
No child aspires to a lifetime of addiction. But their brains might. In new research to appear online in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology this week, Rockefeller University researchers reveal that adolescent brains exposed to the painkiller Oxycontin can sustain lifelong and permanent changes in their reward system - changes that increase the drug's euphoric properties and make such ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:28:45 GMT)

Drug Used To Treat Addiction Promising Against Cancer
(NBC) -- Methadone, which is both abused and used to break addiction to opioid drugs, may prove to be a hero in killing cancer according to German scientists. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:41:32 GMT)

'Most Wanted' Man Arrested In Rehab Center
The U.S. Marshals Service arrest a man on its most-wanted list from a rehab center in Titusville. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:31:59 GMT)

Abuse of painkillers can predispose adolescents to lifelong addiction
No child aspires to a lifetime of addiction. But their brains might. In new research to appear online in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology today, Rockefeller University researchers reveal that adolescent brains exposed to the painkiller OxyContin can sustain lifelong and permanent changes in their reward system - changes that increase the drug's euphoric properties and make such adolescents ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:55:00 GMT)

Moylan's rehab progressing well
Peter Moylan's absence has been overshadowed by injuries to other Braves pitchers including John Smoltz, Tom Glavine, Tim Hudson and Rafael Soriano. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:58:58 GMT)

Rehab boost for young patients
Rehabilitation services at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital have received a boost. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:31:11 GMT)

New drug rehab services
The Salvation Army is rolling out new drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in the state's north and north-west. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:31:06 GMT)

County looking to special court to halt cycle of repeat drug offenses
Marilyn Stromborg listed DeKalb County drug court’s successes in human terms. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:09:19 GMT)

Kirsten Dunst - Kirsten Dunst Learned A Lot In Rehab Spell
Kirsten Dunst says she is in good spirits since her stay in a rehabilitation clinic for depression.The actress was admitted to the Cirque Lodge centre in Utah ... (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:43:16 GMT)

Fosston a last-minute partner with Crookston on housing rehab grant application
It turns out the City of Crookston won't have to go it alone after all. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:46:40 GMT)