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Drug and Alcohol Rehab News Nov 2008

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Narconon drug rehab home in Newport Beach to shut down
27-bed triplex subject of much community anger over years. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:07:49 GMT)

Addiction courts graduate largest class yet
HOUMA - The largest class to graduate from a pair of Terrebonne court programs for drug and alcohol abusers received diplomas Thursday during an emotional two-hour ceremony. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:12:06 GMT)

Kaysville Residents Oppose Neighborhood Rehab Center
Some people living in Kaysville held a rally Friday morning in opposition of a new drug treatment center being installed in a vacant home. The rehab center's opponents say the inclusion of such a facility in their neighborhood potentially endangers the safety of their children, families and property. FOX 13's Brett Benson has more. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:22:29 GMT)

Benton County Drug Court Announces $200,000 Grant
The Bureau of Justice Assistance granted Benton County's Drug Court $199,983 to bolster staffing for the program, which almost doubled its clients during the past year. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:36:31 GMT)

'From ghoulies and ghosties and rehab houses next door, deliver us' -- variation on an old Scottish prayer / Kaysville ...
KAYSVILLE -- The only thing scarier than the witches and goblins in the front yard of a vacant Kaysville home on Friday was the thought of what might eventually move in. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:24:17 GMT)

Board of Supervisors to weigh censure of assessor
After failing to persuade San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus to publicly address allegations of drug addiction and possible corruption in his office, the Board of Supervisors will consider issuing an official rebuke at its next gathering. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:36:56 GMT)

'Dr Drew' returns to 'Celebrity Rehab' with Rodney King
LOS ANGELES - Rodney King is swigging a beer as he talks with TV's "Dr. Drew" Pinsky. "Every day I wake up with a beer is a good day," he says as he drains the bottle. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:19:26 GMT)

'One Day' actress sent to rehab - again
Mackenzie Phillips will be taking it one day at a time - again. The '70s wild-child, whose off-screen drug abuse and absences shaped the script of CBS sitcom "One Day at a Time," was sentenced to a drug diversion program Friday. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:48:25 GMT)

Notebook: Eastern's Halbrunner back after injury rehab
Like any senior, Morgan Halbrunner would have liked to have had more time. But she only had a week. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:55:21 GMT)

Developer to rehab property
Len Montreal, who has become a redevelopment force in Syracuse's lakefront, started work Friday on his latest project an expansion and remodeling of a vehicle repair shop into offices. (Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:03:50 GMT)

The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily
DUBAI: Dubai police have launched a pan-Arab teenage cartoon character to help them in their fight against the growing problem of drug addiction. Named, Saeed Hemaya, police hope the cartoon character (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:18:25 GMT)

'There is a chance my career may be over,' says Jones
As someone who is hobbling around on crutches for the eighth time in an outstanding but jinxed career, Simon Jones has endured enough surgery, rehab and comebacks to send a weaker man to the psychiatrist's sofa. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:10:27 GMT)

Once a gem, Ward's Corner retail hub needs rehab
NORFOLK Wards Corner thrived decades ago, housing one of the city's most upscale shopping centers that luxury retailers dubbed "the Times Square of the South." But times have changed in this heavily traveled section of the city. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:33:11 GMT)

Hmiel's lifetime ban from NASCAR blessing in disguise
July 20th (2005) . Look at August 8th for intervention. This is a terrible time. Do we intervene or not? Does Shane have a big problem or is he depressed? How can we get him back?" The unanswered questions haunt the pages of Steve Hmiel's journal. Here, beyond the weathered cover, a son's battle with drug addiction and a father's quest to save him unfolds. Riddled by guilt, despair ... (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:08:09 GMT)

Getting help for drug addiction
This is the second installment of a three-part series about drug use and addiction among Jamaicans. It chronicles the battle and triumphs of addicts and examines the various programmes in place to help people kick the habit. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:30:21 GMT)

Commentary: Marion Jones' efforts to rehab image are tough to believe
The public rehabilitation of Marion Jones officially began, as it so often seems to in these kinds of cases, with a tearful appearance on Oprah. Tissue in hand, the disgraced sprinter told of finally being happy with herself and hoping that the story of her... (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:37:25 GMT)

New parity law a step in the right direction
When her teenage son needed long-term drug rehab 13 years ago, Kathleen Dobbs couldn't get her insurance company to pay for it. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:21:53 GMT)

Dam's rehab delayed
CANADOHTA LAKE -- Worse-than-anticipated danger lurking below the water level will delay plans to fix up the dam holding back Canadohta Lake. (Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:31:29 GMT)

Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the News
• Mackenzie Phillips Pleads Guilty Headed to 18-month rehab. • Couple Guilty in Winehouse Case Sold drugs to singer. • Steven Page Drug Charge Reduced Reduced to misdemeanor by judge. • Mindy McCready Released From Jail Country singer broke probation. • Golfer John... (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:17:15 GMT)

Ware working to rehab hotel into housing
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were once among its regular guests. But the Ware Hotel, a Spanish colonial revival along Elizabeth Street, hasn't registered any patrons for eight years. That may soon change. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:57:07 GMT)

Rehab service picks through best ideas
It's been five years since Arden McGregor and her husband Russell Temple took a leap of faith and launched a business dedicated to helping people with brain injuries, chronic pain and behavioural disorders. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:27:24 GMT)

Volunteer List
Agency: The Alcohol & Drug Council of Middle Tennessee (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:21:04 GMT)

An 'aeon'-long oil addiction fuels America
A growing number of people (three people, actually, with 1.7 children apiece) have been asking me, "Tony, what's up with these gasoline prices?" (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:27:48 GMT)

Some can't lick an addiction to balms
H e thought about it all the time. He had to have it. If he went too long without it, his need for a fix consumed him. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:52:58 GMT)

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw 10th Annual Global Investment Conference
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. a biopharmaceutical company that acquires or in-licenses, develops and commercializes prescription drugs for the treatment of drug addiction and obsessive compulsive disorders, today announced that Patrick J. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:03:00 GMT)

Alcohol, drug abuse sees 42,000 Brit pupils sent home
London, Nov 3 : With substance abuse on the rise, around 42,000 Brit pupils have been sent home for alcohol or drug-related reasons in the past four years. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:19:11 GMT)

Special Report: Caffeine addiction
Caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the world, but it's easy to forget that it's a drug when you're sipping some coffee or a soda. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:37:48 GMT)

Army Wives Marches toward Season 2 Finale, with a "Pandora's Box" in Store
It's been a tumultuous few months for the women of Army Wives as infidelity, death, drug addiction and more have been keeping them busy, leaving loose ends all over the base. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:05:47 GMT)

Steel bridge rehab planned across state Posted on Nov. 3
HELENA - The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking comment on a proposal for routine inspection and rehabilitation of several steel bridges in the state. (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:23:12 GMT)

'Celebrity Rehab' is as addictive as ever
Celebrity Rehab 2 With Dr. Drew (Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:22:14 GMT)

Getting it Right on Drug Facts Chat Day
What’s the most popular drug used by teens? (Alcohol) Which illegal drug is most commonly used? (Marijuana, but there’s an increase in prescription drug abuse). These types of questions and more are likely on the minds of many of your students—and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is making sure that they get accurately answered. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:38:53 GMT)

Save King County's drug court
As King County deals with a gaping budget deficit, county officials must find a way to preserve the county drug court, which offers intervention that works. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:08:07 GMT)

Alden Court asks students what they're thankful for
FAIRHAVEN — On Nov. 20, Alden Court Nursing and Rehab Center will host a “Day of Thanks.” With that in mind, Alden Court is seeking fifth-graders from area schools “who would like to submit a poem or essay 250 words or less stating reasons why ‘You are... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:34:17 GMT)

Bollon hired to manage services
The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Tuscarawas and Carroll counties has em- ployed Natalie Bollon, a licensed professional clinical counselor, to fill the vacant position of manager of community services. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:34:00 GMT)

Prescription drug cocktail claims lives
Phillip Ray Cottle, 21, was given powerful prescription drugs to ease his pain, but his mother says those same drugs became her son’s addiction two years ago. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:47:41 GMT)

Energy drink use may cause addiction, risky behavior
Do you want a "powerful rush of caffeine?” How about a "feeling of well-being” with "no crash and no jitters?” Maybe you’d like to down some Cocaine, "the world’s most dangerous energy supplement.” All these catchy slogans market energy drinks to a target audience of teens and college students. But some researchers think these catch phrases play on drug culture references and that energy drinks ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:19:41 GMT)

Joe the retiree? Not just yet: Die-hard fans, love of city spur Jurevicius to rehab, work hard to return for another ...
BEREA — Joe Jurevicius couldn’t let his career end like this. Not at a podium, not on a Monday morning, not in jeans, a sweatshirt and a baseball cap. So Jurevicius, who had six knee surgeries in the last 10 months, including five to remove a staph infection, vowed Monday to return [...] (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:34:46 GMT)

PREP NOTEBOOK: Heritage Hall QB doing OK
Heritage Hall QB doing OK Heritage Hall quarterback Turner Petersen suffered a slightly sprained elbow in the Chargers’ 51-0 win over John Marshall last week. He said the injury is not serious. "It’s kind of like a hyperextension, but it’s not too bad,” Petersen said. "It’s a little stiff. I’ll rehab it hard and hope to be ready to go.” The injury occurred in the second quarter, and Petersen sat ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:35:18 GMT)

Thurston County residents face tax increase
County commissioners voted Monday to increase the sales tax to provide more money to programs that treat offenders who suffer from mental illness and drug addiction. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:38:49 GMT)

Construction firm hired for Shelton school rehab
SHELTON — The city has hired a construction firm to oversee the renovation of the former Shelton Intermediate School into a school dedicated to grades 5 and 6. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:44:35 GMT)

Payne off air again for ministroke rehab
Allison Payne is off the air again. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:08:21 GMT)

Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge closed for rehab
Yesterday, Dona McDermott was seeing George Washington's Headquarters in a new light. In preparation for some long overdue restoration, most of the furniture was gone, the priceless artifacts had been carefully packed up and moved out, and there were no crowds clamoring for a glimpse of history. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:19:20 GMT)

Amy Winehouse Has Recorded New Songs
It seems not even medical emergencies and alarming diagnoses can keep former SPIN cover girl Amy Winehouse down. The "Rehab" siren has begun work on her follow-up to 2006's massively successful Back To Black -- and according to the head of her label, the demos aren't too shabby. More on SPIN.com: >> Report: Amy Winehouse Scraps Sessions, No New Material in '08 >> Worst ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:58:34 GMT)

November 4, 2008
"Extra" Lifechanger Dr. Drew Pinsky of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" took to the streets of New York to answer some troubling questions. Hear Dr. Drew's answer on people addiction! (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:13:57 GMT)

Duchovny reconciles with Leoni?
Actors David Duchovny and Tea Leoni have sparked reports of a reconciliation less than a month after separating. The couple announced its split in October after 11 years of marriage just one week after Duchovny checked out of a rehab clinic in Arizona following completion of treatment for sex addiction. The pair had been separated "for several months," but opted to keep the news private for ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:05:31 GMT)

Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens
TUESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Teens treated for addiction to heroin or prescription painkillers are less likely to continue using these drugs if they receive extended treatment with a combination of detoxification medications, rather than short-term drug therapy, a new study found. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:02:59 GMT)

PENN Medicine News: Combination Medication, Extended Treatment Reduce Teen Opiate Addiction Relapses
For the growing number of teens addicted to opiates (i.e. heroin or prescription pain-relief drugs), short-term detoxification and/or psychosocial treatment programs are commonly recommended, despite high relapse rates and limited success. Researchers have found a more effective treatment method that targets the physiological aspects of opioid addiction, which may reduce the toll drug abuse ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:29:20 GMT)

Detox drug may help young addicts quit
Longer-term use of a drug that relieves withdrawal symptoms might help young people undergoing treatment for addiction to heroin or prescription painkillers like Oxycontin, US researchers said. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:05:13 GMT)

November 4, 2008
Dr. Drew Pinsky takes on the problems of addiction in "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" -- now the former "Loveline" doc is taking to the streets of NYC to answer your questions. Is marijuana addictive? What are the signs of alcoholism? Watch the video to find out those answers and more. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:59:14 GMT)

Building rehab helps bring downtown Westminster back to life
WESTMINSTER — Main Street in Westminster has had a dynamic history, and Matt Litfin is doing his best to bring back the past. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:04:55 GMT)

S.B. County assessor censured
SAN BERNARDINO - A letter rebuking San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus for refusing to personally address accusations of criminal activity in his department and allegations of drug addiction was approved today by county supervisors. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:30:45 GMT)

Smoking: A Genetic Addiction
Seventy-percent of smokers want to quit but often end up reaching for a cigarette within days. Researchers now say smokers may have sealed their fate for nicotine addiction when they were teens. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:37:06 GMT)

Betty Sprays on Nikki Blonsky
As you know, Ugly Betty hasn't shied away from guest stars who have hit a few bumps in the road. Nikki Blonsky, in need of a little image rehab since she and her dad tangled with an... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:43:52 GMT)

Quick Cuts - Death Cab's Frontman Stung By Scorpion, Winehouse 'Musical' Rehab, and More!
In a freak backstage accident, Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard was stung not once, but twice by a poisonous scorpion. Gibbard was backstage at a concert in San Diego and felt something sting his thigh when he changed into his show trousers. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:45:03 GMT)

Detox drug may help young addicts quit: study
Longer-term use of a drug that relieves withdrawal symptoms might help young people undergoing treatment for addiction to heroin or prescription painkillers like Oxycontin, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:42:34 GMT)

San Bernardino County board censures Assessor Bill Postmus
SAN BERNARDINO - A letter rebuking San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus for refusing to address accusations of criminal activity in his department and allegations of drug addiction was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:16:39 GMT)

Lake voters OK levies
Lake County voters on Tuesday night approved a 10-year, 0.7-mill replacement levy to help fund services by the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services board. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:38:42 GMT)

Forterus Inc. Inks Agreement to Provide National Sales and Marketing Support for a North Carolina-Based Addiction ...
Forterus Inc. today announced an agreement to provide national sales and marketing support to Footprints in Recovery, a North Carolina-based addiction treatment center. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

$500,000 sewer grant received
City of Sparta is the recipient of a half-million-dollar grant from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development that will be used for sewer rehab. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:44:23 GMT)

New addiction treatment center opens in Globe
Staff Writer On Oct. 29, a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house was held for a new drug addiction treatment center in Globe. The Stabilization and Recovery Unit (SRU) is located on Hope Lane (formerly Landfill Lane) near the County Landfill off of Russell Road. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:45:51 GMT)

Report: Amy Winehouse's Husband Leaves Jail, Goes to Rehab
Amy Winehouse didn't get the reunion she was hoping for with her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, who was released from jail Tuesday. After serving 12 months behind behind bars, he's thought to have checked into a rehab center, according to UK's the Daily Mail Winehouse was not at the prison as her husband was released. See unforgettable celebrity mug shots. Instead, the singer who was ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:41:41 GMT)

Health Buzz: Teen Drug Addiction and Other Health New
The germs on women's hands, adolescents who don't get flu shots, and the evolution of hospice care. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:06:45 GMT)

Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens
Title: Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens Category: Health News Created: 11/5/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/5/2008 (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:23:34 GMT)

Tiger Woods says 'no setbacks' during knee rehab
The rehab program for Tiger Woods's surgically repaired left knee is proceeding well, Woods told fans in his tigerwoods.com newsletter. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:58:24 GMT)

Living With Addiction
Sasha (whose real name is withheld) is an alcohol and drug addict with 12 years of sobriety under her belt. She started attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at age 15 with a lot of fear and apprehension but says her attitude changed as she became more involved in the program. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:42:53 GMT)

Rehabilitation centre treats addiction as chronic disease
06 November 2008 AMMAN - The public has started accepting the idea that drug addicts are patients rather than criminals, National Centre for the Rehabilitation of Addicts (NCRA) Director General Jamal Anani said on Wednesday. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:57:44 GMT)

Amy's husband trades jail for rehab
Amy Winehouse's husband Blake Fielder-Civil has walked free from prison and checked straight into rehab. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:51:00 GMT)

Blake leaves jail and checks straight into rehab... while Amy sucks on another man's knuckle and collapses in a taxi
The singer's 26-year-old husband, who has fought a long battle with drug addiction, was not due to be released until next month but was freed after agreeing to attend rehab. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:48:35 GMT)

Source: Winehouse husband out of jail, into rehab
The husband of troubled retro-soul singer Amy Winehouse swapped prison for rehab Wednesday, a man familiar with the matter said. Blake Fielder-Civil was freed from prison on condition that he check into a rehabilitation center, the man said. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he said it was not his place to discuss Fielder-Civil's legal issues. Officials at Britain's department of ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:08:16 GMT)

Amy's hubby says yo, yo, yo to rehab
LONDON -- The husband of troubled retro-soul singer Amy Winehouse reportedly swapped prison for rehab Wednesday. Blake Fielder-Civil was freed from prison on condition that he check into a rehabilitation center, said a source close to the case. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:26:24 GMT)

Source: Amy Winehouse's husband has been released from prison for stint in rehab
LONDON - The husband of troubled retro-soul singer Amy Winehouse swapped prison for rehab Wednesday, a man familiar with the matter said. Blake Fielder-Civil was freed from prison on condition that he check into a rehabilitation center, the man said. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:36:14 GMT)

Blake goes from jail to rehab
Amy Winehouse's husband Blake Fielder-Civil was released from prison and checked straight into rehab. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:16:35 GMT)

Forterus Inc. Taps Rising Demand for Addiction Treatment Services With Ad Buys During the Steve Wilkos Show
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Forterus Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FTER) is tapping rising demand for addiction treatment services with ad buys for its behavioral healthcare subsidiary during the morning and late night airings of today's Steve Wilkos Show. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:20:05 GMT)

Winehouse husband out of jail, into rehab
LONDON -The husband of troubled retro-soul singer Amy Winehouse, Blake Fielder-Civil, swapped prison for rehab Wednesday, a man familiar with the matter said. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:30:24 GMT)

Still behind bars... Amy's husband Blake in rehab after prison release
Blake Fielder-Civil, 26, was not due to be set free until next month but was released yesterday after agreeing to attend Life Works rehab centre in the Surrey countryside. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:44 GMT)

Report: Drug abuse rife in EU
Drug abuse in the European Union (EU) has reached dire proportions, an annual report published Thursday by the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) revealed. According to the report, some 12 million EU citizens between the age of 15 and 64 have taken cocaine, 11 million have used amphetamines and 9.5 million have used ecstasy. The figures confirm a steady growth in ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:34:21 GMT)

Suffolk residents describe drug addiction's impact
The mother stood in front of a room filled with neighbors and told the story of her son's heroin addiction. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:39:30 GMT)

Addiction treatment center opens in Port St. Lucie
12 Palms Recovery Center, a licensed outpatient and 12-bed inpatient addiction treatment center, is open at 7446 S. U.S. 1. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:11:36 GMT)

Winehouse refuses to pay for hubby's rehab
London, Nov 7 : Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse doesn't want to pay 30,000 pounds for her husband Blake Fielder-Civil's rehab. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:02:45 GMT)

ASSOCIATION SETS TARGET TO MAKE COUNTRY DRUG-FREE
KUANTAN, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Addiction Medicine Association of Malaysia (AMAM) has vowed to reduce the drug-retaking rate by 10 per cent annually to make the country drug-free within seven years. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:27:55 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, 07 Nov 2008 13:17:15 GMT)

Winehouse refused to pay 30,000 for hubby Blake Fielder-Civil's rehab
London, Nov 7 : English singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse has refused to pay 30,000 dollars for her hubby Blake Fielder-Civil's rehab. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:33:36 GMT)

Amy Won't Pay For Blake's Rehab
Amy Winehouse is reportedly refusing to pay for her husband’s rehab. According to British tabloids, Amy won’t pay the 30,000 pound price tag, sparking rumours that her marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil is on the rocks. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:22:35 GMT)

Amy won't pay for rehab
Amy Winehouse has refused to pay for her husband's £30 000 ($52 000) rehab stay. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:43:34 GMT)

European drug use at record levels
Drug overdose remains a leading cause of deaths among young people, and drug use claims 7,000-8,000 lives annually in the EU, according to a report released by the Europe’s drug monitoring agency this week. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:56:07 GMT)

Injured Eagle Released After Months of Rehab
An injured Bald Eagle is taking flight in Warren County. The eagle's name is "Freedom Spirit." She's free after a compound fracture in her right wing landed her in rehab in January. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:02:30 GMT)

Man to be charged with second drug-related homicide
Ian Kies, whose alleged drug dealing led him to be charged with homicide for the death last year of a Stoughton woman who died after using heroin he sold, will be charged with another homicide from late last year, a prosecutor said Friday. Kies made an initial court appearance on the charge of first degree reckless homicide for being the source of the heroin which killed Cheryl R. Fosdal, 37, in ... (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:09:58 GMT)

Corrections & Clarifications
An article published in the Thursday edition of the Times should have stated the Benton County Methamphetamine Task Force is funded by various sponsors, not the United Way of Benton County. The article should have also stated that the state of Arkansas provides limited funding for drug addiction treatment and no funding for prevention, which is the task force’s key initiative. (Northwest ... (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:20:44 GMT)

Heart-to-Heart Sex Addiction Help
An estimated 14 million Americans struggle with sex addiction. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:36:48 GMT)

Amy Winehouse’s rehab refusal
Amy Winehouse has refused to pay for her recently out of jail husband Blake Fielder-Civil’s £30,000 rehab stay. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:17:49 GMT)

Amy refuses to pay for hubby's rehab
Amy Winehouse has refused to pay for her husband's £30,000 rehab stay. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:37:26 GMT)

BMP can help cut down addiction relapse: Study
JEDDAH: A recent study involving 767 drug addicts has shown that a new program to quit the habit plays a positive role in helping to decrease relapse among users. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:21:04 GMT)

Drug court celebrates 10th year
WOODBINE - When Shae Stephenson was arrested for possession of cocaine 10 years ago, desperation drove her to enroll in the Glynn/Camden Drug Court. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:42:02 GMT)

Guilty Pleasures: 'Celebrity Rehab'
Dr. Drew Pinsky's sessions provide sobering look at addiction. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:08:24 GMT)

'Brand new day' for drug-free Junior Clunis
This is the final instalment of a three-part series about drug use and addiction among Jamaicans. The series chronicled the battle and triumphs of addicts, and examined the various programmes in place to help people kick the habit. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:08:36 GMT)

Talk that works
Multisystemic Therapy, a family-based intervention, has been shown to be effective with troubled teens F or months, the therapist took her place on the Langstons' overstuffed burgundy couch in Randallstown and listened to the teenager talk about his juvenile record, problems in school and the inability to control his anger. The father chimed in with his own woes - 12 years of drug addiction, ... (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:34:26 GMT)

The toll of addiction
In his memoir about his son's decade-long addiction to methamphetamines, David Sheff reveals the bone-crunching pain of loving an addicted child. Even the everyday sound of a ringing phone triggered anxiety for the whole family: Was his son OK? Arrested? Dead? (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:09:00 GMT)

Arroyo certifies Defensor rehab bill as urgent
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo certified as urgent the bill filed by Iloilo Representative Arthur Defensor calling for P15 billion rehabilitation fund for areas in Western Visayas affected by Typhoon Frank last June 21-22. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:15:47 GMT)

Don't delay on Memorial Bridge rehab
A story in the Portsmouth Herald on April 9, 2000, reported the cost for a full rehabilitation of the Memorial Bridge to be $10 million. However, the estimate had the caveat that cost "could be considerably higher come 2010" as the project was scheduled... (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:05:40 GMT)

World Bank vows P21M for rehab of war-torn areas
COTABATO CITY -- The World Bank has vowed to extend P21 million for humanitarian operations and rehabilitation of areas ravaged by the latest war between the government and the Moro rebels amid accusation that financial aid is being funneled to buy firearms for the Moro fighters. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:48:47 GMT)

Amy refuses to pay for hubby's rehab
Amy Winehouse has refused to pay for her husband's £30,000 (NZ$79,600) rehab stay. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:04:01 GMT)

Developer is pursuing tax credits for brewery rehab
The San Antonio Conservation Society could be key to breathing new life into a major rehab project near downtown. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:39:58 GMT)

New heroin crisis threatens Britain, EU drug agency report says
A glut of opium on the world market fuelled by a record Afghan harvest threatens a new heroin crisis in Britain, the European Union drug agency warns today. And the UK remains at the top of the European "league table" for cocaine abuse for the fifth consecutive year, according to the annual report of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. But it reports that ... (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:53:15 GMT)

The price of our oil addiction
Addiction exposes the deepest forms of physical and psychological dependency. It is typically considered a personal affliction or an individual failing. But the deadly solicitations of any addictive substance -- cocaine, alcohol, nicotine -- rely upon a social, economic, and political infrastructure. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:21:10 GMT)

Heart Doctor Arrested on Drug Charges Enters Rehab
Kentucky State Police arrested Dr. John Van Deren on Interstate 64 near Cannonsburg back on November 3. . (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:44:32 GMT)

Falcons rookie Baker continues rehab after back surgery
Flowery Branch — Falcons left tackle Sam Baker, who had back surgery nearly two weeks ago, will not be ready to play this week against Denver. "He will continue to rehab and I think over the next seven to 10 days we'll have a better idea of how that rehab is going," Falcons head coach Mike Smith said Monday. "As we mentioned earlier, he's very limited in terms of what he is doing in terms of his ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:41:32 GMT)

Baugh off the court for rehab
The women's basketball court will be out of bounds to Tennessee's Vicki Baugh for two weeks. Jenny Moshak, the Lady Vols associate athletic director for sports medicine, equated Baugh's recovery from reconstructive left knee surgery to a competition and said a new strategy was in order. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:17:38 GMT)

China Health Ministry to treat 'Net addiction as disorder
Internet addiction is serious business, at least in China. China's Health Ministry plans to adopt an official definition of the disorder by next year, thanks to four years of research carried out at Beijing's Military Hospital. Read More... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:04:30 GMT)

Drug program a life-saver for many
BRUNSWICK - When Bonnie Sayre received an invitation to attend the 10th anniversary celebration for the Glynn/Camden Drug Court she immediately knew her answer. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:42:27 GMT)

Infection slows Brady's rehab
Tom Brady returned to Boston recently for a checkup on his surgically repaired left knee by team doctors, according to NFL sources. Those same sources also confirmed that the Patriots quarterback suffered a postoperative staph infection and remains on antibiotics. Staph is the most common kind of postoperative infection. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:53:08 GMT)

Converting The Addicts - Part 2: Transformed By Buddhism
Geha Bodhi is the first rehab centre in Malaysia founded on the principles of Buddhism. Audiovisual materials to enhance the inmates' understanding of Buddhist teachings. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:34:14 GMT)

Troubled vets deserve acknowledgement, too
Bobby Kohlstrunk wants to right a wrong, to set something straight. Although he is in the drug and alcohol recovery program at the Hope Center, working on his addiction to alcohol, it's not that. And it's not his failed marriage. The record Kohlstrunk wants to correct is the way his service to his country came to such an abrupt end. In lieu of a court-martial, he said, he was ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:56:58 GMT)

B'KLYN REHAB SUNK BY PIER PRESSURE
The city's plan to build a fancy marina for private yachts, with a hotel and entertainment complex, next to its Brooklyn cruise-ship terminal, is officially dead in the water. More than two years after the city's Economic Development Corp... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:18:02 GMT)

Seneca County courthouse rehab under port cheaper than new
TIFFIN - Allowing the local port authority to renovate Seneca County's historic 1884 courthouse could save the county nearly $2 million over the cost of demolishing it and building new, county commissioners were told yesterday. Commissioners made no decision on the landmark's future but asked the Seneca County Courthouse Development Group to provide it with more detailed information about the ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:58:29 GMT)

Nip The Habit
Constant battles with drug and alcohol addiction and a disastrous interview on This Morning have seen Kerry Katona having a rough time of it recently, but now the I’m A Celebrity star has a new problem to contend with, the fact that her newly sculpted nipples could fall off! (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:17:49 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan - Lohan Thankful For Rehab
LINDSAY LOHAN is thankful she went to rehab - because now she has a "clear" head. The Mean Girls star entered a rehabilitation facility three times last year (07); in ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:33:23 GMT)

Mom jailed for role in drug ring
A young mother was sentenced to four years in prison yesterday for her part in a major northern Alberta drug ring dealing in cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:58:01 GMT)

Boffin finds gene for coke addiction
Boring sniffler? It's not your fault A German researcher has found a gene linked to cocaine addiction - coke addicts were 25 per cent more likely to have the gene than those who do not use the drug.… (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:04:15 GMT)

Darts and Laurels
Laurel to the Baltimore Sun for spotlighting abuse and street sales of buprenorphine, a widely hailed prescription drug for treating opiate addiction, in a series of well-reported articles published late last year. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:47:55 GMT)

Where Internet Addiction Is Taken Seriously
Ars Technica reports: By one definition or another, many of us are probably addicted to the Internet in some fashion. China may soon become the first country to officially define Internet addiction and register its findings with the World Health Organization. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:56:18 GMT)

Eating disorder addiction rates
The new John Key government needs to address the serious concerns relating to bright young women with eating disorders, a leading new private health addiction treatment clinic said today. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:38:55 GMT)

Brady returns to Patriots facility to rehab knee
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady is back in Foxborough working out in the New England Patriots training room. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:08:07 GMT)

Injured superstar Brady back with Pats for rehab work
New England Patriots superstar quarterback Tom Brady has rejoined the team and is rehabilitating his surgically repaired knee, his teammates have indicated. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:57:56 GMT)

Orphan Flees Mumbai Slum, Seeks Fortune on TV Show: Rick Warner
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Danny Boyle is an eclectic British director who has made offbeat films about drug addiction, murder, a catastrophic virus, an Earth-saving space mission and a treasure found by a couple of kids. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:37:12 GMT)

City's plan: Rehab apartments
The Indianapolis Housing Agency is planning a $29 million rehabilitation of two subsidized high-rise apartment buildings in Downtown set aside for senior citizens and people with disabilities. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:13:03 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Clear Headed After Rehab
Lindsay Lohan is thankful she went to rehab - because now she has a "clear" head. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:42:08 GMT)

Fontana may buy, rehab, sell foreclosed houses
Fontana officials are considering a plan to purchase foreclosed houses and resell them in an attempt to counter the slumping housing industry. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:17:16 GMT)

Equipment boosts rehab center's care
Residents Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center in Plainfield are being treated with the same therapeutic equipment used by professional sports teams and Olympians to improve recovery and performance. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:25:50 GMT)

Family clinic reaches out to people with pain pill addiction
It wasn’t Sherry Matthews’ intention to treat patients for pain medication addiction when she opened We Care Affordable Health Care in Spring a year and a half ago, but now it accounts for 40 percent of her business. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:02:00 GMT)

Titan Pharmaceuticals Announces Data Presentations for Probuphine(R) at the 2008 International Society of Addiction ...
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.----Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that scientific presentations of the positive Phase 3 results from the recently completed placebo controlled study of Probuphine in the treatment of opioid addiction, along with additional data from an ongoing open-label Phase 3 trial of Probuphine, will be presented at the 2008 International Society of Addiction ... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:30:00 GMT)

Drug Tests for Doctors?
With years of static addiction rates, some anesthesiologists turn to drug tests. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:41:04 GMT)

New law expands required cardiac rehab
A new federal law signed in July, the Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehab Act, mandates that patients with qualifying diagnoses receive cardiac rehabilitation effective Jan. 1, 2010. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:47:14 GMT)

Cardiac rehab dwindles in isles
Isle heart patients won't find a rehabilitation program at a local hospital despite national guidelines. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:47:24 GMT)

Titan Pharmaceuticals Announces Data Presentations for Probuphine(R) at the 2008 International Society of Addiction ...
Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX:TTP) today announced that scientific presentations of the positive Phase 3 results from the recently completed placebo controlled study of Probuphine in the treatment of opioid addiction, along with additional data from an ongoing open-label Phase 3 trial of Probuphine, will be presented at the 2008 International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) Congress ... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:50:53 GMT)

St. Albans doctors try to tackle drug abuse
A group of Franklin County doctors is trying to fight prescription drug abuse by making patients seeking pain drugs sign a contract, requiring them to undergo random urine testing and provide information about their medical care. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:58:51 GMT)

Ben Cousins drug free
EXCLUSIVE: BEN Cousins' path back to football cleared significantly yesterday when his urine sample was found to be drug-free. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Doctors Addicted: Time for Drug Tests?
With years of static addiction rates, some anesthesiologists turn to drug tests. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:25:32 GMT)

Shedding light on the darkness of addiction
Understanding addiction is vital to overcoming it. Forgiving addiction is often more difficult, making it nearly unattainable for those who have been unwittingly trapped in its devastating path. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:19:14 GMT)

Substitution treatment for drug addicts to become more widely available
Substitution treatment for hard drug users in the Czech Republic may become more widely available in the future. For instance, methadone, a substitute drug used to break heroin addiction, is so far available only in 13 specialised centres in the Czech Republic. The National Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Use now wants to make the substance accessible to addicts around the country. If it ... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:13:53 GMT)

Quick Slants: The Tebow Effect
Yesterday morning, while driving into work, I was alarmed to discover all four of my XM Radio presets simultaneously playing Rihanna songs. Imagine that. All four at once. Rehab, Take A Bow, Shut Up and Drive and Don't Stop the Music. Was it Rihanna Day or did they just turn over the airwaves to a crazy chick and her iPod? I couldn't escape. It was my own personal Disturbia. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:15:22 GMT)

C.A.R.E. Addiction Recovery Responds to Economic Conditions
Indications that the economy is leading to increased substance abuse, compulsive gambling and other addictive behaviors have led one of the nation's premiere addiction rehabilitation facilities to create a charitable arm to provide financial support for people in need of addiction treatment. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:45:00 GMT)

Ben Cousins is drug free
BEN Cousins' path back to football cleared significantly yesterday when his urine sample was found to be drug-free. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:16:00 GMT)

Personal rehab helpful for multiple sclerosis
Results of a study in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry suggest that an individualized rehabilitation program effectively reduces disability in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:38:09 GMT)