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Drug and Alcohol Rehab News Oct 2008

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Forsyth County Teen, Parents Face Felony Drug Charges
A Forsyth County teen faces felony drug charges after authorities said she sold liquid methadone at school. Investigators said three students became ill after using the drug, which is commonly used as a treatment for heroin addiction. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:13:00 GMT)

Drug-stealing nurse spared jail time
A nurse who stole drugs from Melbourne hospitals to support her heroin addiction has been spared jail. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:59:31 GMT)

Drug policies just make addiction worse
The fruitless battle to access help for her drug addict daughter convinced Kate McKenzie that heroin should be prescribed on the NHS (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:39:26 GMT)

'Sittin' at a Bar' is still good for Rehab
Rehab's most famous song, "Bartender Song (Sittin' at a Bar)," is a graphic tale of violence that combines hip-hop, country and Southern rock. As unlikely as it sounds, the song has buoyed the group since 2000, when it first appeared on the band's album "Southern Discomfort." It has since surfaced in one form or another on two subsequent releases from the band, and even Hank Williams Jr. has ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:16:43 GMT)

It happens here, too: Red Ribbon Week fights drug, alcohol addiction
GENEVA -- David Emigh has known people with drug and alcohol addictions and is raising awareness that the suburbs aren’t exempt from the growing problem. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:07:54 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, 24 Oct 2008 06:12:00 GMT)

RODNEY KING TALKS 'CELEBRITY REHAB': World's most famous police brutality victim discusses alcohol and drug addictions.
*The Associated Press caught up with Rodney King to talk about his televised battle against alcohol and drug demons as part of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab," which premiered its second season last night. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:11:46 GMT)

Lexington's Henry Earl is going to rehab
Lexington's most famous alcoholic checked into rehab Thursday. Henry Earl, the Lexington homeless man who is an Internet celebrity for having been arrested more than 1,000 times for alcohol intoxication, checked himself into a four-month alcoholism recovery program at the Hope Center. Earl sought treatment at the urging of Fayette District Judge Megan Lake Thornton, his defense ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:14:14 GMT)

Forum set on teen drug, alcohol abuse
The Youth Addiction and Suicide Prevention Coalition will host a community forum on teen drug and alcohol abuse prevention at 7 p. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:27:09 GMT)

Kids enjoy Halloween party at Rehab Resources
More than 100 children got a huge head start on Halloween fun Thursday night, getting to put on their costumes, play games, get their faces painted and of course eat lots and lots of goodies at the annual holiday open house at the Rehab Resources clinic in Sheboygan. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:07:14 GMT)

Rehab revives Adams' new CD
Ryan Adams, the alternative country rocker from North Carolina, is back together with his band, The Cardinals, to add to his already-impressive discography with a new album, Cardinology. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:53:51 GMT)

Publication Of Report To Government By Advisory Group On Drug And Alcohol Education, UK
Speaking about the release of the Advisory Group on Drug and Alcohol Education's report, and the government's response, Eric Carlin, Chair of the Drug Education Forum, said: The problems that drugs and alcohol cause are too important for drug education to be an optional subject for parents or schools. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:08:12 GMT)

Despite issues, 'Rehab' hooks you
Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. Say it with me people, because it does not get more basic than this. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:48:33 GMT)

Farrah Fawcett - Redmond Oneal Doing Much Better After Rehab
LATEST: FARRAH FAWCETT and RYAN O'NEAL's son REDMOND has been praised by a judge for his battle against drug addiction after completing a two-week rehab programme. ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:42:51 GMT)

Boston Medical Center researchers educating chief residents about addiction
( Boston University ) Researchers from Boston Medical Center have found that education on addiction is inadequate during medical training, resulting in suboptimal medical care for those at risk. However, the research also found that a Chief Resident Immersion Training program in addiction medicine is an effective "train the trainers" model for dissemination of addiction knowledge and skills to ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:14:36 GMT)

Drug court coming to Cherokee County on trial basis
A new type of court system that has been having nationwide success in helping people kick their drug habits and reduce crime will be coming to Cherokee County. Known as a drug court, this fairly recent way of dealing with individuals accused of non-violent crimes linked to a drug addiction has been in existence in Spartanburg County since 2001. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:59:20 GMT)

U.S. drug official to SAC: 'We have good news because of your work'
On behalf of the president of the United States, Scott Burns thanked members and advocates of the Substance Abuse Council for the work they have done to turn the tide of addiction and abuse. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:08:47 GMT)

Educating Physician Trainees About Addiction
Researchers from Boston Medical Center have found that education on addiction is inadequate during medical training, resulting in suboptimal medical care for those at risk. However, the research also found that a Chief Resident Immersion Training program in addiction medicine is an effective "train the trainers" model for dissemination of addiction knowledge and skills to generalist physician ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:23:40 GMT)

5 Moments That Made Us Want To Curl Up And Die On Last Night's 'Celebrity Rehab 2' Premiere [Celebrity Rehab]
We've been anticipating last night's Celebrity Rehab 2 premiere for some time now—we'd been pestering the good Dr. Drew Pinsky himself about it as far back as June when taping had just begun,... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:21:20 GMT)

Rehab addition approved for New Hope care center
The New Hope City Council on Oct. 13 voted to expand a current nursing home and care facility to include an addition for rehabilitation services. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:38:08 GMT)

Pulmonary rehab classes bring patients back from the brink
For almost 20 years, Tri-City Medical Center employee Valerie Naegele has been a breath of fresh air for people living with advanced lung and respiratory diseases. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:16:44 GMT)

Ramsey Rehab offers free medical lecture
LEOMINSTER -- Ramsey Rehab, the leader of sports medicine physical therapy in North Central Massachusetts, is continuing its free medical lecture series to improve the medical knowledge of the public. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:27:09 GMT)

Addicted to prescriptions?
"Overcoming Prescription Drug Addiction" (Ron Colvin, Addicus Books, $20) offers tips on what to do when you find you are hooked on a prescription drug that you take for a chronic condition. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:06:25 GMT)

Rehab Round-Up set for Monday
The 30th annual Round-Up for Rehab Sale, benefiting the West Texas Rehabilitation Center, will be Monday at the Junction Stockyards, two miles north of Junction on U.S. Highway 83. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:26:26 GMT)

Hanson’s Camp Kiwanee looking for help with rehab
Camp Kiwanee needs about $180,000 and a lot of volunteer help for a renovation to upgrade the kitchen, improve access to the waterfront and reshingle the cabins. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:54:20 GMT)

Tennessee: Rehab center exceeds goals
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The Tennessee Rehabilitation Center is celebrating a year with all its goals exceeded. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:28:14 GMT)

Rehab clinic now up and running
Nursing Home Opens Outpatient Rehab (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:22:06 GMT)

Targeted, some drug dealers switch to prostitution
A federal crackdown on drug dealers has succeeded in taking some of Boston's most dangerous offenders off the streets, but it is also driving some dealers and gang leaders to pursue another line of criminal work: prostitution. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:56:17 GMT)

Milo attorney disputes charges
The director of a Conroe program that helps people recover from drug addiction turned himself in to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 17 after his indictment on first-degree felony injury to his juvenile son. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:13:50 GMT)

Colleges paid for evacuees' addiction maintenance medicine
MONTGOMERY | Part of the $2.26 million in two-year college costs of caring for 6,500 Hurricane Gustav evacuees last month included drug addiction maintenance medicine and replacing destroyed recreation equipment, college records show. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:37:14 GMT)

COMMUNITY LEADERS, PARENTS CAN ASSIST IN DRUG PREVENTION
TEMERLOH, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Community leaders need to be exposed to drug-abuse prevention programmes to help them become early prevention agents in their respective areas. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:49:48 GMT)

Last updated:
This is the first of a three-part series about drug use and addiction among Jamaicans. It will chronicle the battle and triumphs of addicts, and examine the various programmes in place to help people kick the habit. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:26:14 GMT)

You pay for junkie drug rort
EXCLUSIVE: A heavily subsidised painkiller is beating heroin as the most popular drug in the Cross injecting room as evidence emerges of a booming black market. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Amy Winehouse giggles vacantly on her way to rehab
London, Oct 26 : Troubled English singer Amy Winehouse was spotted giggling vacantly in a taxi as she was whisked off on her way to rehab on October 25. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:03:27 GMT)

Amy Winehouse - Winehouse Back In Rehab
Troubled singer AMY WINEHOUSE has reportedly returned to rehab to continue her battle against drink and drugs. The Back to Black hitmaker has attended several clinics in ... (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:44:04 GMT)

Winehouse 'back in rehab'
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has reportedly returned to rehab to continue her battle against drink and drugs. The Back to Black hitmaker has attended several clinics in her bid to beat her demons, but was recently said to have relapsed. And she has now reportedly checked in to The London Clinic rehab center in the U.K. for further treatment. A source tells Britain's Daily Star Sunday ... (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:06:50 GMT)

Amy Winehouse - Winehouse In Hospital For Chest Infection Not Rehab
LATEST: AMY WINEHOUSE's representative has dismissed reports the singer is in rehab, insisting her visit to a London medical centre at the weekend was for a chest ... (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:14:03 GMT)

Drug lord weapons arsenal
A VIOLENT drug lord used guns, knives, telescopic baton, knuckleduster, and mace to control his methylamphetamine empire, a court has heard. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:40:00 GMT)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the News
• Marcus Vick Guilty of DUI And eluding police. • Santonio Holmes Charged With Pot Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver. • Company Rents Drug-Sniffing Dogs Parents can check up on kids. • Fake Nurse Steals Pain Pills From nursing home patients. • Miss Teen... (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:12:00 GMT)

Belmonte rehab plan hits hiccup
SAUGUS-The School Committee’s plan to seek state funding to rehab the Belmonte Middle School hit a bump in the road that will sideline the endeavor for a year. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:19:14 GMT)

Amy Winehouse in rehab again
Singer Amy Winehouse is in a rehab facility after after landing in trouble with the police. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:28:48 GMT)

Winehouse in hospital for chest infection, not rehab
Amy Winehouse's representative has dismissed reports the singer is in rehab, insisting her visit to a London medical centre at the weekend was for a chest infection. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:39:05 GMT)

Rihanna and Justin Timberlake team up in “Rehab”
Rihanna is again hot and unique in her new video for the ‘Rehab’ song. But, she is not alone. Justin Timberlake, who wrote the lyrics and sang backup, made an appearance in the video too. Justin joins Rihanna, who is dressed in gold stilettos, fishnets and a series of playsuits, in an emotionally-charged scene where the pair get hot and heavy on top of the hood of a red car according to Trend ... (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:49:12 GMT)

Leader’s son gets 10 years in aggravated robbery plea deal
The son of a man who heads a drug addiction recovery program in the Conroe area received a 10-year prison sentence Oct. 9 after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:06:41 GMT)

Educating Chief Residents About Addiction At Boston Medical Center
Researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) have found that education on addiction is inadequate during medical training, resulting in suboptimal medical care for those at risk. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:06:51 GMT)

Nigeria: Furore Over Missing Drug Addict On Rehab From Ndlea
Accusations and counter accusations are being traded by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Onitsha, Anambra State and the family of Chukwuma Ezeoruonye of Akpo in Aguata Local Government Area of the state following the alleged disappearance of Chukwuma from the custody of the agency in March. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:16:51 GMT)

Quick Cuts - MJ Announces World Tour, Amy Winehouse Back In Rehab?, and More!
Michael Jackson Announces New Comeback World Tour We recently reported that Michael Jackson is considering a comeback concert - the King ... (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:17:41 GMT)

Sobriety Rocks: Celebrity Rehab Staff Joins Bianca Center for Substance Abuse
Today, The Bianca Center for Substance Abuse announced it will open its doors in November 2008. Named after Bianca Halstead of the band Betty Blowtorch, The Bianca Center plans to offer an alternative to the high-priced, revolving door, quasi-spa rehabs that populate Los Angeles. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT)

Red Ribbon Week event warns about drug, alcohol addiction
Mock gravestones mark the remains of famous people who have died because of drug or alcohol addiction. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:05:56 GMT)

Prescription Drug Addiction
There is an estimated 5 million heroin and crack cocaine addicts. Now we have millions of people addicted to prescription drugs. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:09:00 GMT)

Drug courts can reverse heartbreak of drug abuse, addiction
Drug courts can reverse heartbreak of drug abuse, addiction Louis J. Presenza, president judge, Philadelphia Municipal Court - Philadelphia Judge Morris Hoffman alleged that drug courts don't work and that they entrap addicts in the criminal justice system ("Drug courts... (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:09:00 GMT)

DRUG ABUSE IN COUNTRY DOWN BY 21.11 PER CENT
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Drug abuse in the country is showing a downward trend and has gone down by 21.11 per cent from January 2007 till July this year, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:05:45 GMT)

A refuge from addiction
With more than 30 years of experience dealing with the effects of addiction on families, Jerry Moe h ... (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:26:57 GMT)

Diego Maradona Chosen to Coach Argentina Soccer Team (Update1)
Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Diego Maradona , the soccer icon who has struggled with drug addiction, will coach Argentina's national team, according to the president of the country's soccer association. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:46:48 GMT)

Addiction, recovery to be discussed during program
LAKE COUNTY JOURNALS GRAYSLAKE - Christopher Kennedy Lawford, the first child of Peter Lawford and Patricia Kennedy Lawford, will share his experience with addiction and recovery at the College of Lake County at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:53:57 GMT)

Susan Cheever's 'Desire' leaves sex addiction unexplored
Sex addiction the topic is on full sizzle, thanks to headlines about David Duchovny's rehab stint and the $3,000 monthly Internet porn tab rung up by Christie Brinkley's ex-husband. So the timing of Susan Cheever's new book, Desire: Where Sex Meets Addiction, would seem auspicious. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:41:08 GMT)

Superior Court Judge Dennis Yule Celebrates One Of His Last Drug Court Graduations Wednesday
After about six years of leading drug court, Superior Court Judge Dennis Yule is handing over the reigns to Judge Carrie Runge at the Benton County Courthouse. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:02:47 GMT)

Government Gives RM700,000 To Three NGOs For Anti-drug Programmes
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated RM700,000 to three non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for drug prevention and rehabilitation programmes this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:35:32 GMT)

Programs help trim area drug use numbers
BULLHEAD CITY - As chairwoman of the Mohave County Substance Abuse Treatment Education Prevention Partnership (MSTEPP), Bonnie Cole keeps a close eye on drug use trends across the state. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:35:59 GMT)

Nuggets report: Atkins' rehab slowed
Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins was ruled out for at least six weeks after Sept. 24 knee surgery, but his recovery will take longer. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:27:58 GMT)

Who Is the Real Cindy McCain?
The potential first lady had two half sisters and battled drug addiction. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:51:59 GMT)

Addiction centre alters programs
Prince George's Nechako Treatment Centre for treatment of addictions will reopen in about a month and with it comes a new model of improved programs.Perhaps the biggest change will be the old 28-day program is history, and those requiring addiction treatment will be able to stay at least 90 days and more if needed, Jim Campbell, Northern Health director of addiction services, announced ... (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:11:02 GMT)

State Road 31/Wilson Pigott-Bridge to close for rehab in November and December
On Nov. 1, the S.R. 31/Wilson-Pigott Bridge will be closed to all traffic during November and December (55 days). (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:03:12 GMT)

State: more arrests, rehab under drunk driving law
BOSTON -- State officials say that since Melanie's Law was enacted, more suspected drunken drivers are being arrested, and more repeat offenders are completing a program to keep them from drinking and driving. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:40:43 GMT)

Andean mummy hair reveals first archaeological evidence of drug addiction
Washington, Oct 30 : The first direct archaeological evidence of the consumption of hallucinogens in pre-Hispanic Andean populations has emerged in the form of Andean mummy hair. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:04:20 GMT)

PennDOT Plans To Spend Millions To Rehab Bridges
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans to spend $175 million to rehabilitate 66 substandard bridges in the greater Pittsburgh area. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:34:30 GMT)

Therapy dogs in costume visit local rehab center
Residents at Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center got a Halloween treat Tuesday when therapy dogs arrived decked out in costume. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:05:28 GMT)

Week in pics 24 - 31 Oct
Singer Amy Winehouse is in rehab again after landing herself in trouble with the police, the News Of The World reported on Monday. Sources say the singer was escorted by friend Blake Wood to an exclusive Harley Street clinic on Saturday afternoon. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:28:47 GMT)

Drug sentencing program gains permanent status
A year-old alternative sentencing experiment for Sioux Falls-area drug and alcohol offenders has found a permanent home in the probation system. Since September 2007, the Glory House has run the Meth Sentencing Alternative program on a state grant. The Unified Judicial System has agreed to absorb the program when the grant runs out in 2010. An advisory group that included area lawyers and judges ... (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:58:35 GMT)

King, 'Dr. Drew' talk 'Celebrity Rehab'
66"Every day I wake up with a beer is a good day," he says as he drains the bottle. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:22:07 GMT)

1/2: 'Choke' hard to swallow as a comedy
Fess up: You laughed when you heard the news that David Duchovny had checked himself into rehab for sex addiction. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:20:24 GMT)

The Orchid Enters Fifth Year of offering luxury Drug Treatment for Addicted Women
Charging back against the odds and naysayers, one addiction treatment facility is now entering their fifth year of helping women overcome alcohol and drug dependence, and doing it after many industry experts said they didn't stand a chance in the business because their focus was too narrow. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:04:00 GMT)

McCarthy happy with Jarvis rehab
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy says winger Matt Jarvis is progressing nicely in his comeback from a hamstring injury but will not put a precise date on his return. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:27:49 GMT)

Mackenzie Phillips pleads guilty to drug charge
Former "One Day at Time" television star Mackenzie Phillips pleaded guilty to cocaine possession on Friday and was ordered into another drug rehab program. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:44:47 GMT)

Protesters fight Ont. anti-drug private member's bill
A private member's bill that would make it easier to close crack houses in Ontario has drawn protesters who say it will trample the rights of drug addicts and sex workers. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:30:26 GMT)

St. Lucie deputies arrest 53 in prescription drug fraud crackdown | Photos
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 53 people and seized more than 3,000 pills as part of an investigation into prescription drug fraud, doctor shopping and illegal sales of prescription drugs during "Operation Bad Medicine," Sheriff Ken Mascara said. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:50:33 GMT)

Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman meet up on 'Live'; Nicole Kidman talks about Urban's rehab; Grace Jones' fan fury
Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman meet up on 'Live'; Nicole Kidman talks about Urban's rehab; Grace Jones' fan fury (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:24:22 GMT)