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Beyonce Knowles - Beyonce Moved To Tears By Rehab Research Visit
BEYONCE KNOWLES was so moved by the plight of the recovering drug addicts she met while researching her new film CADILLAC RECORDS, she broke down in tears. In the ... (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:10:24 GMT)
Providing Treatment And Hope for Addiction
Addiction can seem so hopelessly binding that addicts often think it would take a miracle to free themselves. Luckily, there's a place where such miracles happen. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:15:44 GMT)
Recovery the remedy for first-year pitfalls, says Bulldog
Young Bulldog Jarrad Grant knows now that rehab is crucial when it comes to getting through season one (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:56:13 GMT)
Now Available: FHA Streamline 203(k) Rehab Loans
Katz Mortgage Team, www.KatzMortgageTeam.com, backed by Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, has announced they are now offering a new FHA-insured mortgage program developed by HUD, called the "Streamline 203 (k)" Limited Repair Program that permits homebuyers to finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage to rehab or improve their home. With this product, homebuyers can ... (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Deaths - Dec. 1
Royal, Dorothy Emma, 89, Olympia, died Saturday, Nov. 29, at Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center, Olympia. Mills & Mills Funeral Home, 360-357-7743. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:07:43 GMT)
Rehab facilities finding many uses for Wii Fit
When someone has positional vertigo, a condition that causes sudden sensations of dizziness, sending that person across a tight-rope may not seem like the best idea. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:32:42 GMT)
Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the News
• Illness Linked to Tainted Cocaine Mixed with chemical compound. • Abortion Increases Risk of Addiction Women more likely to drink, drug. • Mom of Five Gets Her Life Back Former meth addict recovers. • Former Gang Member Helps Others Turning... (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:17:07 GMT)
The chase for drug buzz runs the gamut
In his more than 40 years as a pharmacist, John Drew has seen people go to just about any length to catch a buzz from items found in neighborhood drug stores. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:44:27 GMT)
Medford housing plan has rehab emphasis
A $28 million village known as Generations could take shape in east Medford in the next two years, providing housing that would pair senior mentors with young families trying to put their lives back together after overcoming substance abuse problems. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:09:32 GMT)
Komisarek says yes, yes, yes to rehab
Mike Komisarek arrived at the Bell Centre yesterday morning with a bag full of empty calories, some doughnut-shop drive- through for Canadiens athletic therapists Graham Rynbend and Nick Addey-Jibb. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:35:07 GMT)
New chief at rehab center
Monday, December 01 MONTEREY — Like countless motorists zooming along the Massachusetts Turnpike, Mary Brant often passed through the (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:11:57 GMT)
Smoking Drug To Help Drinkers Too
A controversial drug used by millions of people to stop smoking could become the first in the world to treat heavy drinkers too, Sky News has learned. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:23:00 GMT)
Official: Drug survey has an upside
Faced with a mixed set of data on student drug use, the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District has decided to walk the hard line of honesty. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:25:49 GMT)
Beyonce's Tears At Rehab
Knowles breaks down in tears after recent visit to clinic... (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:44:00 GMT)
Lloyd Wilschetz
Lloyd G. Wilschetz, 74, died at 6:21 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab in Hardin. He was born Aug. 11, 1934, in Brussels, the son of Earl and Otillie (Willenberg) Wilschetz, now deceased. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:13:35 GMT)
Sutter opens inpatient rehab center as demand is growing
Sutter Health is poised to take new patients at a $60 million inpatient rehabilitation center on its Roseville hospital campus. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:02:18 GMT)
Amy Winehouse's Hubby Takes Blame For Singer's Addiction, "I Dragged Amy Into [Drugs]"
After a year of hospitalizations and health issues surrounding Grammy award winning singer Amy Winehouse, her husband Blake Fielder-Civil has stepped forward to take blame for her drug addiction. [Visit SOHH.com for more information] (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:49:03 GMT)
Shop Chandler profile: BackFit Chiropractic & Rehab
Shop Chandler profile: BackFit Chiropractic & Rehab (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:16:56 GMT)
Amy Winehouse's hubby blames himself for singer's drug addiction
He says he wants to end their marriage to save her (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:03:09 GMT)
Meth sentence: A self-proclaimed 'tweaker' chooses hard time over rehab
OROVILLE — Almost three years ago Dava Malcolm, 20, a self-confessed methamphetamine addict, or "tweaker" in street slang, predicted that unless she got into a drug treatment program, she would go to prison, or die. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:44:18 GMT)
Mexicans catch meth habit in shadow of drugs war
Drug violence, including decapitations and grenade attacks, has killed some 4,500 people in Mexico this year but thousands of others are falling victim to a quieter crisis: addiction to methamphetamine. (Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:27:18 GMT)
New drug may put jet lag to rest
The experimental medication, called tasimelteon, works like melatonin and restores normal sleep patterns, researchers say. An experimental drug that mimics the effects of the hormone melatonin can reset the body's circadian rhythms, bringing relief to jet-lagged travelers and night-shift workers, researchers reported Monday. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:59:52 GMT)
Hospital expanding with rehab facility
The new rehabilitation center under construction at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital will triple the size of the current center and offer expanded services for the Bitterroot Valley’s growing population, hospital officials said Friday. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:08:38 GMT)
Sentinel Exclusive: Paralyzed Jaguars lineman Richard Collier endures tough road
JACKSONVILLE — Leaning back in his bed at a rehab center in Jacksonville, Richard Collier, paralyzed from the waist down and missing one leg, recalled the night his life changed forever. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:28:49 GMT)
Levy hike allows Willmar HRA to rehab housing
WILLMAR - A large levy increase approved Monday night by the Willmar City Council will enable the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to carry out a new project to buy, rehabilitate and resell homes in the center of the city for eligible first-time home buyers. Advertisement: Area Lakes Electric Call now for your free estimate Call Area Lakes Electric today for a free estimate for ... (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:02:45 GMT)
Does Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach Know What is Happening at the FDA, Questions The Prescription Addiction Radio Show, ...
On November 13, the FDA initiated the review of the new drug application for Remoxy, the product attempting to replace OxyContin. According to Larry Golbom, the host of the Prescription Addiction Radio Show, "The addiction contributed by the already indiscriminate availability of OxyContin, Percocet and generic oxycodone is known on most every main street in America. Remoxy will just add to the ... (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Rehab hospital opens new wing
ASHEVILLE – Patients, friends and staff celebrated the opening of an $8.2 million addition to CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital on Monday with a brief ceremony, a reception and tours. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:25:50 GMT)
Silver Cross expands hand therapy rehabilitation services
Silver Cross Physical Rehab and Performance Center has enhanced its hand therapy services to now include two certified hand therapists CHT). (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:09:46 GMT)
Health Matters Cardiac patients enjoy fresh start through rehab
Though Tom had never had a heart attack or even chest pains, an abnormal EKG suggested the need for a cardiac catheterization to look for blockage in his arteries. At 60, Tom wasn't going to take any chances. His father had died of a massive heart attack at 62. When significant blockage in three major arteries showed up, Tom agreed to bypass surgery. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:28:37 GMT)
Mexico's plea to Obama: Curb drug use
With an internal war on narco-gangs, Mexico needs the US to reduce its drug addiction. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:03:54 GMT)
McGrady to sit three weeks to rehab balky knee
HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady says he'll miss three weeks to rehabilitate his sore left knee. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:48:57 GMT)
T-Mac to miss 3 weeks to rehab sore left knee
Rockets guard Tracy McGrady says he'll miss three weeks to rehabilitate his sore left knee. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:52:19 GMT)
McGrady Says He'll Miss 3 Weeks for Knee Rehab
Houston star Tracy McGrady says he's out 3 weeks for rehab on injured knee (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:28:44 GMT)
McGrady says he'll miss 3 weeks for knee rehab
Houston guard Tracy McGrady will miss three weeks to rehabilitate his sore left knee, another blow to an injury-plagued season for the Rockets. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:20:07 GMT)
Rehab facility to become Lismore's third hospital
Lismore Private Hospital. LISMORE soon will be home to a third hospital , a 66-bed rehab facility being built by husband and wife medico-entrepreneurs, Daniel Owen and Kerry Ferguson. (Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:40:03 GMT)
YOUR VIEW: To reduce drug demand, treat cocaine addiction
In the Nov. 25 "National View" by Duncan Smith-Rohrberg Maru, an epidemiologist from Yale ("Wasting drug war resources: The key is cutting demand, not supply"), he talked about the availability of cocaine from Columbia and the absence of attempts to curb... (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:15:43 GMT)
Take action against substance abuse and addiction
Should we care about drug trafficking violence across our southern border in Mexico? Does it have any impact on Americans? (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:05:51 GMT)
NBA: McGrady will miss 3 weeks to rehab knee
Houston guard Tracy McGrady will miss three weeks to rehabilitate his sore left knee. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:07:05 GMT)
Orland Park to start rehab work on old police station
Orland Park is taking steps to rehab its old police station for other uses. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:14:20 GMT)
Drug use up almost tenfold in Russia since 1990
MOSCOW, December 3 (RIA Novosti) - Drug use in Russia has increased almost tenfold since 1990, the head of the Russian Federal Drug Control Service said on Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:22:29 GMT)
Council friendly to AM&A's warehouse rehab
An $11 million plan to convert the former AM&A's warehouse into apartments and office space appears to have the support of most Common Council members. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:06:09 GMT)
Lawmaker pours in P5-M more to rehab road
SECOND district congressman Erico Basilio Fabian is pouring in an additional P5 million for the completion of the old road Mercedes repair project. Fabian said the additional funding will come from his district's Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) for infrastructure projects. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:49:38 GMT)
Amy Winehouse's Husband Busts Out of Rehab!
In the wake of a remorseful tell-all interview , Blake Fielder-Civil is now returning to jail, NME.com reports. More on SPIN.com: Winehouse's Husband: "I'm Leaving to Save Her Life" Cover Story: Amy Winehouse: The Dangerous New Queen of Soul Amy Winehouse Diagnosed with Emphysema Amy Winehouse's dope-addled hubby allegedly failed a drug test at the rehab center where ... (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:49:12 GMT)
Drug addiction increases tenfold in Russia since 1990
Moscow, Dec 3: Drug addiction in Russia has increased almost tenfold since 1990 with significant impact on the country's economy, the drug control authority said Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:24:28 GMT)
Former Sun Rogers in rehab after ATV mishap
Rodney Rogers has started rehab after suffering an injury on an all-terrain vehicle. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:17:01 GMT)
Rodney Rogers starts rehab after spinal cord injury
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Former NBA standout Rodney Rogers is beginning rehabilitation in Atlanta for a spinal cord injury he sustained in an all-terrain vehicle crash in North Carolina. (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:26:49 GMT)
Kiwanians donate to Children's Rehab Center
As its project for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Jackson Kiwanis Club collected items which were donated to the Alabama (Children's) Rehabilitation Center in Jackson. Club member Michael Jones (left) presented the items, Nov. 26, to the center's nurse coordinator Tonya Beech. On behalf of Children's Rehab, Beech expressed appreciation for the donations. While the organization supports many ... (Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:57:01 GMT)
Sheriff criticizes drug rehab program
A controversial drug rehab program on Albuquerque's West Side may be on the verge of losing its state funding. Second Chance has been ridiculed for its expensive carrot juice and sauna approach to cleaning up addicts and now, some people are questioning whether it's a good use of taxpayer dollars. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:52:48 GMT)
Former addicts graduate drug program
A dozen former drug users reached a milestone in their recovery from drug addiction (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:53:06 GMT)
Money to Fight Drug Gangs is Released to Mexico
The U.S. formally released the first part of a $400 million aid package, a sign of how much more involved the United States is becoming in Mexico?s brutal drug war. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:56:21 GMT)
One-time freedom fighter, drug counselor dies
STOCKTON - Buntha Nhep, a Stockton drug counselor who feared deportation and certain death in his native Cambodia where he was a one-time freedom fighter, has died. He was 58. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:19:54 GMT)
Gibbs says 'yes' to rehab
Proteas star opener Herschelle Gibbs will enter a month-long alcohol rehabilitation programme starting next week. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:19:56 GMT)
South Africa’s Gibbs to enter rehab program
CAPE TOWN - South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs will enter a month-long alcohol rehabilitation programme starting on Monday. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:47:11 GMT)
Gibbs to enter rehab programme
South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs will enter a month-long alcohol rehabilitation programme starting on Monday. Gibbs announced his decision after appearing in court on Wednesday on charges of drunk-driving. The case was postponed until March. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:38:33 GMT)
Alkermes Initiates Clinical Trial for ALKS 33, a Novel Oral Molecule with Potential Benefits in Addiction and Other ...
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.----Alkermes, Inc. today announced the initiation of a phase 1 study of ALKS 33, an oral opioid modulator for the potential treatment of addiction and other central nervous system disorders. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
Alkermes Initiates Clinical Trial for ALKS 33, a Novel Oral Molecule with Potential Benefits in Addiction and Other ...
Alkermes, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALKS) today announced the initiation of a phase 1 study of ALKS 33, an oral opioid modulator for the potential treatment of addiction and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders. ALKS 33 is the company’s first novel, small molecule drug candidate to enter the clinic. The molecule builds on Alkermes’ scientific expertise in brain reward pathways as well as the ... (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:47:50 GMT)
South Africa batsman Gibbs checks into rehab
South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs will undergo a month of rehabilitation for alcohol abuse, ahead of his trial for drunken driving next year, local media reported Thursday. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:30:05 GMT)
Gibbs to enter rehab program
South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs will enter a month-long alcohol rehabilitation program starting on Monday. (Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:16:57 GMT)
The Hulk ready for title defence after warmup win and long rehab
A 95-second warmup win over Marcus Hicks in September proved Roger (The Hulk) Hollett's surgically repaired knee is up to the test. Now Hollett puts his Maximum Fighting Championship title on the line Friday night against California light-heavyweight Emanuel Newton. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:08:00 GMT)
Vt. Authorities Tackle Rx Drug Addiction
When prescription drugs are dangerous-- Vermont authorities tackle a growing addiction problem in the state. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:24:07 GMT)
Rogers begins rehab for spinal cord injury
RALEIGH — Former NBA and Wake Forest standout Rodney Rogers is beginning rehabilitation in Atlanta for a spinal cord injury he sustained in an all-terrain vehicle crash in North Carolina. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:11:31 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 Dec 2008 05:16:43 GMT)
Wii used in local rehab centers
NEW BEDFORD — Think video games are just for teenagers? Think again. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:13:30 GMT)
Sedgwick County drug court begins hearing cases
Dawn Williams walked into the courtroom handcuffed Thursday, folded her hands and pressed them to her lips, as if to pray. Moments later, public defender John Sullivan whispered to her and she began to cry. Williams could have gone to prison. Her tears came because she was going home to her four children. This is Sedgwick County's drug court, which just began hearing cases of people ... (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:38:44 GMT)
Blake Fielder-Civil Bails Out on Rehab
Fielder-Civil fails drug test and visits Amy Winehouse. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:56:09 GMT)
Drug And Alcohol Abuse Double Risk Of ICU Admission
While the personal health and safety risks of drug and alcohol abuse are well-documented, a new study by researchers at LDS Hospital and Brigham Young University suggests substance dependence increases medical costs by way of the intensive care unit. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:17:50 GMT)
RI rehab hospital deal falls through
A proposed deal to transfer ownership of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island in North Smithfield to a Missouri-based company has collapsed. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:44:21 GMT)
Audit reveals state's drug-fight money spent willy-nilly
A state audit has found that more than $10 million a year intended for drug and alcohol prevention and education programs instead funded petting zoos, community fairs and one agency's rent. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:33:22 GMT)
Alkermes starts addiction drug trials
Building on its expertise in brain reward pathways, Alkermes has launched a clinical trial of two possible treatments for addictive disorders. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:39:50 GMT)
Calif.'s Prop 5 Battle Exposes Fault Lines Between Treatment Groups, Drug Courts
The battle over California's recently defeated Proposition 5 has led to a a schism between drug courts and addiction treatment providers -- putative allies in the drive to shunt drug offenders into treatment rather than prisons -- with advocates on both sides lamented a lost opportunity to reform a justice system that most agree places too much emphasis on punishment and not enough on ... (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:12:51 GMT)
Music: Supergrass back to their best after rehab and injury
For 14 years, Supergrass have been unbeatable – the most colourful, hardest-rocking, consistently creative British rock band of their generation. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:18:53 GMT)
Newport drug rehab home prevails in milestone hearing
First public vetting under new city law results in tentative approval for halfway house. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:02:31 GMT)
Judge: increase man's bail to $1 million unless he enters rehab
Freehold Township resident Scott Bennett will enter a long-term alcohol rehabilitation program by next week or the 43-year-old's bail on charges of aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide will be raised to $1 million, a Superior Court judge ruled this afternoon. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:22:37 GMT)
Rogers begins rehab for injury from ATV crash
Former NBA standout Rodney Rogers is beginning rehabilitation in Atlanta for a spinal cord injury he sustained in an all-terrain vehicle crash in North Carolina. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:03:00 GMT)
Heroin Hits the Suburbs Hard Amid Wave of Drug Abuse by Teens and 20-Somethings
A sad trail of addiction among young people is spreading beyond the Northeast's inner cities. (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:20:54 GMT)
Smoltz impresses in rehab performance
Smoltz impresses in rehab outing (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:45:44 GMT)
BRATs visit Orang Utan Rehab Centre in Sepilok
SANDAKAN: Three orang utans swung from tree to tree above them and the group of Bright Roving Annoying Teens (BRATs) standing nearby were just thrilled to watch them up close in the world-renowned Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:11:24 GMT)
Baker hopes doctors let him play vs. Saints
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Left tackle Sam Baker has done everything required to rehab his lower back following surgery in late October. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:51:05 GMT)
School board OKs increased rehab center funds
Blount County school board members Thursday approved an increased financial commitment with the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center, which allows the agency to move to a new building. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:17:26 GMT)
OPEC Plays Oil Junkies for Suckers
NEW YORK I respect drug thugs. I don't like them. But I must give them their due. They have taught two of the world's biggest industries, oil and tobacco, how to keep addiction going. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:40:40 GMT)
Drug treatment centres share provincial funding
GUELPH (Dec 6, 2008) -- Two youth-focused residential drug treatment centres in Elora and Kitchener are sharing $2.5 million in new funding, Queen's Park and the Waterloo-Wellington Local Health Integration Network announced yesterday. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:41:17 GMT)
Mr. Kennedy game for arm rehab
Ken Anderson admits he's more than a bit of a geek. You just may not want to be the one to walk up and call him that to his face. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:01:08 GMT)
Suspect told to enter rehab
Scott Bennett, the Freehold Township man accused of a series of crimes while free on bail, must enter an alcohol rehabilitation program or his bail for charges of manslaughter and vehicular homicide will be raised to $1 million, a judge ruled Friday. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:09:44 GMT)
Legal system can't cure drug addiction woes
We need to remember that laws are made by humans for various reasons. Some are (and I'm not making a religious point here, just trying to establish scale) 'Biblical laws' like murder, assault and theft. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:09:05 GMT)
Rehab doors close for Kern's drug-addicted kids
Cocaine and methamphetamine are killing George's son. The addicted 16-year-old has overdosed twice. Part-time drug counseling and outpatient treatment didn't help. Moving to a new neighborhood didn't improve the situation. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:02:13 GMT)
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Revilla urges mangroves rehab
KAWIT, Cavite — In a bid to create more jobs through eco-tourism, Senator Bong Revilla has urged the protection and rehabilitation of mangroves nationwide. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:14:30 GMT)
Axe attack soldier in rehab nine hours a day
His tour of duty in Afghanistan was brought to a tragic halt after a devastating axe attack. Now, the amazing story of Trevor Greene's recovery is the subject of a new documentary. (Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:29:48 GMT)
The Teenage Face of Heroin Abuse: Sean O'Conner, 19
He entered rehab after overdosing at a friend's party and being left alone, leaning against a tree. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:10:04 GMT)
Knee injury has NBA's Livingston, Peoria native, rebuilding career
MIAMI -- Shaun Livingston persevered through more than 20 months of rigorous rehab. He learned to walk, run and jump again. | NBA pageLivingston is 80 percent now and seeing occasional playing time as he tries to revive his career with the Miami Heat. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:59:32 GMT)
Update
Despite the recent downturn in the economy, two downtown Charleston hotels are nearly complete after more than a year-and-a-half long rehab and rebranding, the hotels management company said Thursday."I feel that if we hadnt done the renovations, we w... (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:02:15 GMT)
Drug treatment experts urge increased assistance for addicts
STATISTICS dating back to the 1990s suggest that 6,000 Jamaicans, or two per cent of the population, are addicted to crack and cocaine, a figure experts believe is even higher now given the lucrative drug trade on the island. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:12:49 GMT)
Addiction leaves family fatherless
Drug addiction is a scourge that can affect any family. This 40-year-old mother of one recounted how her husband lost his battle with drugs, leaving the family in desperate need of assistance. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 07:02:34 GMT)
Drug addict sent to jail for robbing pharmacy again
MISSOULA — The case of a drug-addicted man accused of burglarizing the same Missoula pharmacy twice in less than two years raises questions about the level of state oversight that offenders receive. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:18:17 GMT)
Fort Point Warehouse Rehab Projects OK’d
The Boston Redevelopment Authority Board advanced two warehouse rehabilitation projects in the Fort Point Channel neighborhood late last week. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:17:41 GMT)
An Amazonian tribe wrestles with curse of drug traffickers
The location inhabited by the Tikunas, while seemingly tranquil, has become a magnet for drug traffickers who roam the triple border here with Colombia and Peru. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:52:19 GMT)
Alkermes Initiates Clinical Trial For ALKS 33, A Novel Oral Molecule With Potential Benefits In Addiction And Other ...
Alkermes, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALKS) today announced the initiation of a phase 1 study of ALKS 33, an oral opioid modulator for the potential treatment of addiction and other central nervous system (CNS) disorders. ALKS 33 is the company's first novel, small molecule drug candidate to enter the clinic. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:16:30 GMT)
Knee injury has NBA's Livingston, Peoria native, rebuilding career
MIAMI -- Shaun Livingston persevered through more than 20 months of rigorous rehab. He learned to walk, run and jump again. | NBA page (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:15:57 GMT)
Real-life sex addiction not so funny
Sex addiction is popping up more and more in pop culture, sometimes played for laughs. Experts say it's a real problem that's affecting more people. (Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:27:56 GMT)
SSM DePaul mulling new $23 million rehab hospital
SSM Health Care is considering teaming up with Select Medical Corp. to develop a $23 million rehab hospital on the campus of SSM DePaul Health Center. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:07:57 GMT)
Northern Rehab collecting donations for Safe Passage
Melissa Payne and Melissa Beck of Northern Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Associates are accepting donations for Safe Passage women’s shelter through Dec. 19 at their offices at 3266 Resource Parkway in DeKalb and at 540 E. Main St., Suite 5 in Genoa, according to a news release. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:56:14 GMT)
Man sent to jail for second drug robbery
The case of a drug-addicted man accused of burglarizing the same Missoula pharmacy twice in less than two years raises questions about the level of state oversight that offenders receive. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:58:38 GMT)
New drug may offer relief from jet lag
An experimental drug that mimics the effects of the hormone melatonin can reset the body's circadian rhythms, bringing relief to jet-lagged travelers and night-shift workers, researchers reported last week. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:38:41 GMT)
Can Amphetamines Help Cure Cocaine and Meth Addiction?
Taking a cue from the success of methadone maintenance treatment for heroin, researchers are testing whether substitute stimulants can help cocaine and methamphetamine addicts. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:40:00 GMT)
Herschelle: Ready for rehab
Herschelle Gibbs is not going to be in contact with the outside world for a month, says his agent, Donne Commins. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:13:35 GMT)
Herschelle: Ready for rehab
Herschelle Gibbs will probably not be humming to Amy Winehouse as he begins a rehabilitation programme. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:19:45 GMT)
Allen defends troubled Winehouse
Lily Allen has defended Amy Winehouse's troubled image, insisting there is a "clever and witty" side to the Rehab singer the public fails to see. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:25:03 GMT)
Herschelle: Ready for rehab
Proteas batsman, Herschelle Gibbs was "very keen" to start his month-long alcohol rehabilitation programme at a Cape Town rehab centre on Monday. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:36:47 GMT)
AMY'S HUSBAND: $1.7M OR I'LL DISH
A farewell romp with Amy Winehouse apparently was not enough to buy her husband's silence - he wants $1.7 million to keep his mouth shut, according to a published report. The "Rehab" singer's friends said Winehouse's ex-con hubby, Blake... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:38:56 GMT)
C.A.R.E. Addiction Recovery Launches Counseling-Enhanced Detox Program
William Romanos, M.D. Teams Up with Florida Rehab to Offer First of its Kind Program. In this program the patient can undergo the detoxification process while being administered all other aspects of addiction treatment, such as individual counseling, group meetings, holistic therapies, and socialization with others also on the road to recovery. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Florida Drug Rehab Center Now Offering Extended Stay Programs
Nowadays in the United States we tend to prefer all the solutions for our problems to be quick and clean fixes. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Raptor Center aims to expand
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The rehab unit at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville sees 600 to 800 injured and orphaned birds a year. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:07:15 GMT)
Breaking the shackles of addiction
STOCKTON - On the day that Mario Medina got the license he needs to drive a big rig, he came smiling into the kitchen at New Directions, in a former Bible college in east Stockton, where he has lived while trying to overcome his addiction to... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:20:22 GMT)
Culture, drug use: A cyclical dance
It was in 1971 that President Richard Nixon declared "war on drugs" after a decade of escalating drug use among radical youths. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:11:20 GMT)
Herschelle says he is ready for rehab
Proteas batsman, Herschelle Gibbs was "very keen" to start his month-long alcohol rehabilitation programme at a city rehab centre today. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:25:07 GMT)
South Africa: Herschelle - Ready for Rehab
Proteas batsman, Herschelle Gibbs was "very keen" to start his month-long alcohol rehabilitation programme at a Cape Town rehab centre on Monday. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:26:27 GMT)
Real-life sex addiction not so funny
Sex addiction has come out of the closet. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:53:05 GMT)
Real-life sex addiction not so funny
MINNEAPOLIS - Sex addiction has come out of the closet. Once spoken of in hushed and skeptical tones only, sex addicts have become the subjects of memoirs and movies ("Choke,"... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:57:16 GMT)
Remember Rogers? Lions bust agrees to rehab
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers has agreed to enroll in substance abuse counseling after violating his probation. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:46:30 GMT)
U.S. Gives Mexico $200 to Fight Drug Trafficking
The U.S. government gave $200 million to Mexico this week to enhance the country's antidrug law-enforcement agencies, develop addiction-treatment programs, and otherwise support the nation's bloody battle against drug cartels, the New York Times reported Dec. 3. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:42:51 GMT)
Therapist uses Nintendo Wii in customized rehab therapy for injured reservist
TORONTO - Cpl. Blair Phillips stands slightly crouched, shoulders hunched forward, finger firmly nestled against the trigger, his gaze intently fixed on his targets as they come into view. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:05:00 GMT)
Real-life sex addiction not so funny
Sex addiction has come out of the closet. Once spoken of in hushed and skeptical tones only, sex addicts have become the subjects of memoirs and movies ("Choke," "Black Snake Moan"). Characters defined by their uncontrollable bed-hopping now pop up on prime-time television shows like "Nip/Tuck." In the recent much-publicized case of life imitating art, David Duchovny, who plays a serial ... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:11:11 GMT)
New at-home drug test uses hair sample
A new diagnostic kit allows parents to use their teen’s hair to test for drug use, but some local advocates raise doubts about the effectiveness of take-home kits. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:19:42 GMT)
Mandan Rehab Center Cutting Staff and Children`s Program
We`ve all made mistakes. Some bigger than others. For people who have had drug and alcohol problems, the North Dakota Teen Challenge can offer a second chance. But that second chance could be in jeopardy for some people. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:10:14 GMT)
Beyonce donated her pay cheque to rehab centre
London, Dec 9 : Singer-actress Beyonce has donated her pay cheque from her latest movie to a rehab centre. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:58:12 GMT)
Newly improved center will treat drug abuse (photos)
Southwest Florida Addiction Services is getting closer to moving into its new digs — a $9 million, 44,000-square-foot treatment center on Evans... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:44:42 GMT)
Outrage over drug dealing iPhone app
Controversial game free from Apple's App Store A drug dealing game for Apple's iPhone has raised concerns from families affected by drug addiction. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:22:13 GMT)
Nice surprise built into Elfstrom Stadium rehab
Kane County Forest Preserve District commissioners had to blink after looking at figures recently that showed the expansion of Elfstrom Stadium costing less than expected. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:18:58 GMT)
Getaways to Napa and the Indy 500 next on 'Housewives'
Marital problems and drug addiction also arise in this week's episode. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:03:29 GMT)
GRIM CHOICE: Former Lion Charles Rogers must choose rehab, or face jail
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — With height, hands and sprinter's speed, Charles Rogers flew past defenses while starring for Michigan State. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:28:47 GMT)
Tom, Gisele Planning Costa Rican Wedding?
There may be no time like the present to get married if you're an NFL quarterback who's got the year off to rehab after knee surgery. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:07:15 GMT)
Sex addiction not so funny
MINNEAPOLIS -- Sex addiction has come out of the closet. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:36:54 GMT)
Drug rehabilitation ‘will save £893m’
Investment in drug rehabilitation could save Scotland hundreds of millions of pounds, the government said yesterday. Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Community Safety, released figures showing a tenfold return on investment in addiction recovery programmes. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:11:21 GMT)
Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab Extends to March 2009
Perhaps the recent return to Broadway of Tony winner and Forbidden Broadway favorite Liza Minnelli — in the critically acclaimed Liza's at the Palace! — was too good an opportunity to pass up: Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab has extended its Off-Broadway run. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:26:33 GMT)
Fmr Young Australian of the Year denies cocaine addiction
A former New South Wales Young Australian of the Year has told a Sydney court she was never a drug addict. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:32:48 GMT)
Warriors' Ellis starts his on-site rehab
Teammates are glad to see guard around practice facility, Biedrins saying, "You can see the fire in his eyes." (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:44:13 GMT)
Drug court grads nix 'addict thinking'
FARMINGTON -- Families reunited Tuesday as 2nd District Juvenile Drug Court graduated two mothers whose years of addiction forced the state to take temporary custody of their children. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:10:42 GMT)
DRUG-FREE ASEAN BY 2015 TARGET TO CURB "GATEWAY DRUGS" ABUSE
KUCHING, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The International Federation of Non-governmental Organisations for the Prevention of Drug and Substance Abuse (IFNGO) has targeted a drug-free Asean by 2015 to counter the widespread abuse of "gateway drugs" among the region's younger generation, who are susceptible to the lure of alcohol and tobacco. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:27:28 GMT)
Sedgwick County drug court begins hearing cases
Dawn Williams walked into the courtroom handcuffed Thursday, folded her hands and pressed them to her lips, as if to pray. Moments later, public defender John Sullivan whispered to her and she began to cry. Williams could have gone to prison. Her tears came because she was going home to her four children. This is Sedgwick County's drug court, which just began hearing cases of people ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:32:06 GMT)
Warriors' Ellis begins rehab
OAKLAND — Warriors guard Monta Ellis was at the team's practice facility Tuesday afternoon for the first time in over three weeks as he began on-site rehabilitation of his injured left ankle. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:04:32 GMT)
Gazza to spend Xmas in rehab
London, Dec.10 : Former England football star Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne is to spend Christmas in rehab in a desperate new bid to beat his booze addiction. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:09:55 GMT)
Winehouse clinic offers free rehab to stressed doctors
THE London clinic which treated singer Amy Winehouse is offering a free rehab service to doctors and dentists, the Standard can reveal today. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:43:17 GMT)
Students fighting drug abuse
YORK, Maine and#8212; By the time most people go to bed tonight, more than 40 teenagers in this country will have died from substance abuse. With these figures in mind, York High School is stepping up its preventive measures to keep its students drug-free. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:19:37 GMT)
National policy on prevention of alcoholism and drug abuse to be formulated
New Delhi, Dec 10 : Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Meira Kumar today said that the Government is proposing to formulate a comprehensive National Policy on issues related to prevention of alcoholism and drug abuse. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:10:38 GMT)
Rehab makes Gibbs' selection 'difficult' - Procter
Herschelle Gibbs' month-long alcohol rehabilitation programme could see him miss the South Africa's limited-overs leg of their Australia tour, with Mike Procter, the new convenor of selectors, stating it would be "very difficult" to pick the top-order batsman. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:38:44 GMT)
O.C. Rehab Facility Recruits Amy Winehouse as Guest of Honor [Great Moments In PR]
From the gun-happy exploiters of Jennifer Hudson's murdered family to our celebration of the Worst Publicist in the World, it's been a sterling couple of months for awkward PR. The trend ticked... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:02:07 GMT)
Bush touts declining teen drug use; reports vary
President George W. Bush is trumpeting progress in the battle against illicit drugs as his presidency nears an end, pointing to a trend of declining high school drug use and a shrinking supply of cocaine on the streets of America. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:07:41 GMT)
Jackson Refuses Rehab
Hollywood actor SAMUEL L. JACKSON refuses to seek counselling for his ongoing struggle with drink and drugs - because the therapy groups near his home in Los Angeles are "just ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:00:42 GMT)
Bush cites falling teen drug use, but reports vary
President George W. Bush is trumpeting progress in the battle against illicit drugs, citing declining drug use in high school and a shrinking supply of cocaine in the country. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:12:21 GMT)
Former New Brunswick housing rehab head sentenced
NEWARK, N.J. - The former director of housing rehabilitation for the city of New Brunswick has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for extortion and tax evasion. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:10:59 GMT)
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