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Dallas Stars recall LW Fabian Brunnstrom after brief rehab stint
DALLAS - The Stars recalled left wing Fabian Brunnstrom on Saturday after a brief rehabilitation stint in the minor leagues. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:23:00 GMT)

Mind guru backs Cuz
One of Australia’s most successful and experienced sports psychologists is in no doubt Ben Cousins will make a successful comeback from drug addiction with Richmond. Jeff Bond, who on Australia Day (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:59:30 GMT)

Stars recall LW Fabian Brunnstrom after rehab stint
DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Stars recalled left winger Fabian Brunnstrom on Saturday after a brief reh... (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:08:04 GMT)

Stars recall LW Brunnstrom after brief rehab stint
Associated Press - January 31, 2009 9:25 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - The Stars recalled left wing Fabian Brunnstrom today after a brief rehabilitation stint in the minor leagues. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:36:12 GMT)

Addict says he deserves prison for drug charge
James M. Combine stood before a judge Friday as he had so many times over the years and said it was a good thing that the Mercer County Drug Task Force arrested him last year on drug charges. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:17:44 GMT)

Drug tests in schools moved to Wednesday
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Education (DepEd) has reset the start of random drug testing for students in public schools from Monday to Wednesday to give the education officials time to inform local communities about it. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:31:17 GMT)

First rehab home denial set for hearing today
Newport Beach is set to deny a use permit to the drug and alcohol rehabilitation home Newport Coast Recovery at a public hearing today. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:17:53 GMT)

No permit for rehab facility
Newport Coast Recovery has become the first drug and alcohol recovery home denied a use permit in Newport Beach under a controversial ordinance to regulate the homes the city adopted last year. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:20:23 GMT)

Newport approves rehab home agreement
The Newport Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an agreement between the city and Newport’s largest operator of drug rehabilitation homes that will cap the number of recovering addicts the company Sober Living by the Sea can house in the city. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:24:13 GMT)

Record: Rehab gripes drop
Longtime Newport Beach resident Barbara Roy has an ocean view from her living room, which sits only a few feet from Narconon. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:28:13 GMT)

Drug tests reset to get more info out
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) has reset the start of random drug testing in public schools from Monday to Wednesday, Feb. 4, to give education officials more time to inform schools communities about it, Education Assistant Secretary Thelma Santos said Sunday. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:11:57 GMT)

Is Salvia a Miracle Drug?
Many parents and legislators view the popular psychedelic Salvia divinorum as a public health menace. But the drug has an unlikely set of supporters: scientists. Many medical researchers view the plant as a potential medical marvel. They believe that rigorous scientific study of salvia could lead to medical breakthroughs yielding new treatments for addiction, depression, cancer, and even HIV. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT)

Drug addiction and corruption define force of law and disorder
The kindergarten at the officer training centre in Kabul is a lightning rod for critics of the international effort to give Afghanistan an effective police force. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:13:11 GMT)

Is Salvia a Miracle Drug?
Some researchers argue against criminalizing the psychedelic, saying that it could help treat various ailments, including cancer, HIV, and addiction. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:19:03 GMT)

Confessions of a prescription drug dealer
The new face of drug abuse continues to lure Louisiana residents over to Texas to get prescription drugs to sell here on the streets. We get a very candid confession of just how easy it is to obtain the goods from a self-professed prescription drug dealer. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:19:26 GMT)

Historic museum rehab almost complete
Although she may not be as grand as one of San Francisco’s “painted ladies,” the Queen Anne Victorian cottage - home to Redondo’s Historical Museum - is not too shabby. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:37:54 GMT)

OxyContin addiction spreads
COEUR D'ALENE (AP) — A Coeur d'Alene attorney reportedly recruited a client to help him feed his prescription pill addiction, paying for the man to travel to California monthly to fetch hundreds of OxyContin pills. [read more] (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:44:19 GMT)

Oval rehab to be completed for Caraa opening
WITH barely seven days to the opening of the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (Caraa), a top city official assured the renovation of the Athletic Oval would be finished on time. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:41:10 GMT)

Force young drug addicts into rehab
Let us picture this scenario: A young girl is addicted to drugs. She has done two drug rehabilitation programmes. She has been in trouble with the law twice - her crime being theft to get hold of heroin. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:28:07 GMT)

Random drug test: A necessary lesser evil in narcotics-plagued RP
MANILA, Philippines - In the government"s battle against illegal drugs,conducting Random Drug Testing among students does not appear to be the best way of preventing narcotics syndicates from preying on young people. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:49:48 GMT)

Youth of Friendship Baptist Church visit Suwannee Health and Rehab Center
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more... (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:13:03 GMT)

Record: Rehab gripes drop
Longtime Newport Beach resident Barbara Roy has an ocean view from her living room, which sits only a few feet from Narconon. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:13:29 GMT)

Early screening can stop drug and alcohol addiction
There's an effort to add a brief medical screening and intervention for patients who are at risk. CHEYENNE -- Early patient intervention offers help before substance use turns into substance abuse. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:26:32 GMT)

Stimulant drugs cause cocaine-like brain changes
A common stimulant drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can cause brain changes in mice similar to those seen in cocaine addiction, U.S. researchers said on Monday. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:40:51 GMT)

Dell decision forces Rehab to cut 30 jobs
A PRINT company employing people with disabilities is the latest casualty of the Dell decision to shed 1,900 jobs in Limerick. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:58:19 GMT)

Addiction and Babies (1 Letter)
To the Editor:. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:17:14 GMT)

FDA Says Beware of Venom HYPERDRIVE 3.0, a Potent Drug with Safety Risks for Many Seniors
Feb. 2, 2009 – If the name – Venom HYPERDRIVE 3.0 – doesn’t scare you, it should, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA is warning consumers not to take Venom HYPERDRIVE 3.0, a product sold as a dietary supplement and containing sibutramine. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:14:25 GMT)

Spaghetti feed/fundraiser set for later this month
The Indian Paintbrush House, a home for women in recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction, will host a spaghetti feed at the Ivinson Mansion from 6-7 p.m. on Feb. 28. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:02:40 GMT)

Winehouse wants to move to Jamaica to record new album
London, Feb 3 : British singer Amy Winehouse, who has made a recovery of sorts from drug and alcohol addiction, now wants to move to Jamaica where drugs are easily available. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:43:34 GMT)

Jury selection for former executive director of drug counseling center
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday morning in the trial of the former executive director of a drug counseling center. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:12:12 GMT)

Are You Your Child's Drug Dealer?
C.A.R.E. Addiction Recovery combats teen prescription drug abuse with new holistic treatment program. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT)

Teen Endures Months Of Rehab After Hit-And-Run Crash
A 15-year-old girl speaks publicly months after a hit-and-run crash disfigured her and forced her to endure months of rehabilitation, with more ahead. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:33:15 GMT)

Symonds out to rehab
TROUBLED Test cricketer Andrew Symonds still has his job, but he won't be touring South Africa later this month. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:40:17 GMT)

Symonds out, must have rehab
THE future of Andrew Symonds is bleak with Cricket Australia standing him down on the eve of the South African tour, saying he must undergo rehab. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:54:00 GMT)

Hope College athletes rehab using Nintendo Wii
HOLLAND -- As Hope College linebacker Chris Batterbee squared off against a barrage of pesky opponents, Kirk Brumels barked orders from the sidelines. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:57:19 GMT)

Symonds out, must have rehab
TROUBLED allrounder Andrew Symonds has been stood down from international cricket - ruling him out of next month's South African tour. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Record: Rehab gripes drop
Longtime Newport Beach resident Barbara Roy has an ocean view from her living room, which sits only a few feet from Narconon. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:07:56 GMT)

News to Use
Beginning Saturday, ARC Manor and the Armstrong/Indiana Drug and Alcohol Commission will offer a new program intended to support the family and friends of those suffering from the disease of addiction. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:49:18 GMT)

'My mother's fame drove me to drug addiction,' says Erin Brockovich's daughter
'My mother's fame drove me to drug addiction,' says Erin Brockovich's daughter (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:11:10 GMT)

Commission Calls For Drug Law Reforms
A state commission says New York's drug laws should be rewritten to put more emphasis on addiction treatment for low-level offenders and reserve long, expensive prison terms for high-risk criminals. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:19:56 GMT)

Military Addiction Treatment Bill Introduced
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) has introduced legislation that would make addiction treatment more available to members of the military and provide more privacy protections to service members who seek help for alcohol and other drug problems, Stars and Stripes reported Feb. 2. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:25:36 GMT)

Dealing with drug addiction in Creston
CNA file photo by ANDY GOODELL First stop: Pictured here is a cell at the Union County Jail. Many drug offenders find themselves here prior to being convicted. From there they often end up in state prison and/or drug rehabilitation. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:15:38 GMT)

Planners quickly dispose of rehab center proposal
Planners quickly dispose of rehab center proposal (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:22:58 GMT)

Three-Quarters of Americans Believe Health Insurance Should Pay for Addiction Treatment, Yet Most Don't Know If Their ...
Nearly three out of four Americans (71 percent) agree that health insurance should cover the cost of addiction treatment - yet most consumers have no idea if their own health insurance would pay for substance abuse treatment, according to the first-ever "Public Attitudes Toward Addiction Survey" from Hazelden, the national nonprofit organization that helps people reclaim their lives from drug ... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:29:00 GMT)

Hudson has proper attitude in rehab
Hudson has proper attitude in rehab (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:32:06 GMT)

In Flames - Swedish Rocker Stromblad In Rehab For Alcoholism
The founder of Swedish heavy rock band IN FLAMES has checked into rehab in an effort to kick his alcoholism. Guitarist Jesper Stromblad will miss the group's upcoming tour ... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:39:57 GMT)

Teen golfer Tadd Fujikawa's dad pleads guilty to drug trafficking
HONOLULU - The father of teenage pro golfer Tadd Fujikawa pleaded guilty Tuesday to drug trafficking as his son, taking a break from practice, listened at the court hearing. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:43:00 GMT)

Yankees RHP Wang throws off mound as rehab continues
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Yankees right-hander Chien-Ming Wang threw 27 pitches Tuesday in his first mound... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:53:30 GMT)

Osbourne Rehab
A top story from this week. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:21:51 GMT)

Addiction monitoring scaled back for doctors
Arizona State ends drug and alcohol monitoring of 16 doctors who reported addiction or abuse problems. The agency cites budget problems. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:03:59 GMT)

Is the FDA Part of a Cover-up to Protect Oxycontin and Purdue Pharma, Asks the Prescription Addiction Radio Show
According to Larry G, host of the weekly Prescription Addiction Radio Show, there is "strong evidence that defective OxyContin was distributed from the Purdue Pharma's manufacturing facilities in 2002 and the company, as required by law, did not notify the FDA of this information". Janet Woodcock, the head of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) at the FDA, continues to remain ... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Prescription drugs addiction warning
CAMPAIGNERS have stepped up pressure on the Government to get more help for patients who become addicted to prescription or over-the-counter drugs. The All Party Parliamentary Group on Involuntary Drug Abuse is hammering the message home with a week-long campaign in Westminster. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:13:45 GMT)

Abington group targets drug addiction
The year-old Abington Anti-Drug Coalition will meet Thursday evening in town hall to talk about the problem of drug abuse by young people. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:52:10 GMT)

Robo Rehab Device Arms Stroke Survivors With Ability To Regain Control
An estimated 50 percent of stroke survivors suffer from partial paralysis on one side of their body, and only 5 percent of those who receive rehabilitation therapy ever regain full control of their arm. Now, a new high-tech arm brace may better those odds and help millions of patients to regain the ability to perform everyday tasks like washing, getting dressed and driving. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:15:01 GMT)

Record: Rehab gripes drop
Longtime Newport Beach resident Barbara Roy has an ocean view from her living room, which sits only a few feet from Narconon. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:23:31 GMT)

Rehab home cited for alleged code violations
Newport Beach city officials have cited the rehab home Narconon for allegedly transporting outside clients to receive treatments at the program’s West Oceanfront triplex. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:25:02 GMT)

Clermont Health District taking applications for Septic Rehab Program
The Clermont County General Health District will begin accepting applications Monday, Feb. 9, for the annual Septic Rehab Program. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:40:08 GMT)

'My mother's fame drove me to drug addiction,' says daughter of campaigner Erin Brockovich
'My mother's fame drove me to drug addiction,' says daughter of campaigner Erin Brockovich (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:46:28 GMT)

ABQ officials tour former rehab facility
For the first time, Albuquerque city officials got an inside look at a controversial drug rehab facility that was recently shut down. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:25:04 GMT)

Blackburn's Reid upbeat over knee rehab
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Steven Reid is upbeat over his rehab from knee surgery. read more (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:12:59 GMT)

Rehab chief leads by having been there
The bottoms of the pans stacked in the pantry are scoured and scrubbed to a dull shine. To Capt. Alex Velasquez, commanding officer of the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center, the bottoms of the pans are a sign of pride. Photo caption: Capt. Alex Velasquez, head of the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center, says people need help more than ever. Photo by Cathie Rowand | The ... (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:03:33 GMT)

Record: Rehab gripes drop
Longtime Newport Beach resident Barbara Roy has an ocean view from her living room, which sits only a few feet from Narconon. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:06:22 GMT)

Panel Calls for Overhaul of Drug Laws in N.Y.
New York's Commission on Sentencing Reform has issued a report calling for uniform drug-sentencing guidelines and giving judges greater authority to order offenders into addiction treatment programs as an alternative to incarceration, the New York Times reported Feb. 4. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:25:42 GMT)

Rehab helps teen put life in second gear
Black grease stains Bill's hands as he sits on a couch in the drug rehab center, but the 17-year-old is cleaner than he's been in a long time. His hands are dirty from working on a muscle car with his father. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:36:21 GMT)

Mom of dead addict helps other parents cope with drug deaths
Ria Coesel tried for years to help her youngest child overcome drug addiction with everything from counseling to boot camp to rehabilitation. In a way Coesel is still trying to rescue her daughter, from obscurity. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:51:59 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, 06 Feb 2009 05:31:43 GMT)

Home rehab help available in Rock Island
Rock Island Economic Growth Corp., or GROWTH, is taking applications to provide financial assistance to help homeowners rehab homes. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:39:49 GMT)

Moving into own homes gives two single moms hope
PONTIAC -- Donna Irish spent 10 weeks living in her car with her two children four years ago, when she finally hit bottom with her lifelong drug addiction. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:28:28 GMT)

Carjacking Suspects Crash into Rehab Center
A speeding SUV slammed into a drug-rehab center in Central Fresno Thursday night. The vehicle was being tracked by a Police Helicopter when the driver lost control at the corner of Belmont and Echo. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:26:39 GMT)

Webber goes cold on rehab.
Webber rehab picks up pace. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:44:11 GMT)

Nursing home, rehab center opens in Galion
GALION -- Mill Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation is opening with claims of new and improved standards of health care and nursing home living in Crawford County. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:06:22 GMT)

NIDA-Funded Interactive "Video Doctor" Program Reduces Drug And Sexual Risk Behaviors
Positive Choice, an innovative computer-based counseling program funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has been shown to sharply reduce sexual and drug risk behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:17:08 GMT)

Nursing care, rehab center open
GALION -- Mill Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation opens with claims of new and improved standards of health care and nursing home living in Crawford County. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:45:22 GMT)

Record: Rehab gripes drop
Longtime Newport Beach resident Barbara Roy has an ocean view from her living room, which sits only a few feet from Narconon. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:05:41 GMT)

Fmr. Guns and Roses Drummer Ordered to Rehab
LOS ANGELES -- Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler is heading to rehab for heroin addiction. After hearing the musician's latest progress report, Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Donald S. Kennedy told Adler he must report to a live-in drug program Monday. Kennedy also said he wanted another progress report on March 23. Adler, 44, pleaded no contest in November to felony drug ... (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:46:31 GMT)

People Upset With Chemung County Potentially Switching Rehab Service Providers
ELMIRA--People are upset Chemung County could be switching drug and alcohol rehab service providers. Concerned residents held a public meeting Friday to discuss the issue. The Department of Mental Hygeine says they want to streamline rehab and counseling services. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:16:54 GMT)

Father: Son mistreated at rehab center
A formal complaint has been filed with the state attorney general against an Indianapolis teen rehab center. A father is claiming his son is being mistreated. Read more at www.WISHTV.com (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:06:15 GMT)

Drug adviser dismisses Ecstasy risk
Taking Ecstasy is no worse than riding a horse, the Government's top drug adviser has claimed. Writing in a medical journal, Professor David Nutt said taking the drug was no more dangerous than what he called "equasy", or people's addiction to horse riding. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:58:03 GMT)

Vocational rehab programs facing cuts
Student Latoya Locket looked like she was cramming for an important test Thursday morning as she worked at the computer. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:03:05 GMT)

UK & World News: Drug adviser dismisses Ecstasy risk
Taking Ecstasy is no worse than riding a horse, the Government's top drug adviser has claimed. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:56:40 GMT)

Groups will follow up on drug war summit
The Weld County Summit on Substance Abuse Follow-up Planning Meeting will highlight the community effort to prevent, intervene and treat substance abuse and addiction in Weld County. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:20:47 GMT)

Winehouse sticks to dope to battle drug addiction!
London, February 7 : Amy Winehouse has reportedly been sticking cannabis joints - in her war against drug addiction. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:00:01 GMT)

Good Shepherd to open pediatric rehab center
First in Valley: $2 million project also to bring 42 jobs. In a red brick medical building where Schoenersville Road meets Route 22, the vacant first floor will soon be the Lehigh Valley's first inpatient pediatric unit to treat children with brain and spinal cord injuries, burns, amputations and other trauma. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:26:31 GMT)

Ecstasy no worse than horse riding: Top drug advisor
Taking the synthetic drug ecstasy, which is derived from amphetamine, is no more dangerous than horse riding, the country's top drug adviser said Saturday. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:40:19 GMT)

Record: Rehab gripes drop
Longtime Newport Beach resident Barbara Roy has an ocean view from her living room, which sits only a few feet from Narconon. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:06:01 GMT)

Roses - Judge Sends Adler Back To Rehab
Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer STEVEN ADLER has been ordered to check himself back into rehab following his recent arrest for failing to complete court-ordered community ... (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:56:12 GMT)

Six best U.S. cities for addiction treatment
Dave, you've worked all across America. Which cities would you say are the healthiest places to live to avoid active drug addiction? (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:28:46 GMT)

Ecstasy no worse than horse riding: Top drug advisor
Taking the synthetic drug ecstasy, which is derived from amphetamine, is no more dangerous than horse riding, a top drug adviser said Saturday. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:50:46 GMT)

Select drug court grads have cosmetic work paid for by program
While shopping in the mall one recent afternoon, Brittany Walker — an Angelina County Drug Court graduate — found herself in an uncomfortable conversation. A man she did not know recognized a gang tattoo she had on her neck. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:40:44 GMT)

UK Govt. drug advisor's ecstasy-horse riding comparison fuels furore
London, Feb 7 : A Brit government official has created a furore by suggesting that addiction to ecstasy is not more dangerous than riding a horse. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:05:14 GMT)

Adler of Guns 'N Roses ordered to check into rehab
London, Feb 8: Former Guns 'N Roses drummer Steven Adler was ordered to check himself into rehab after he was arrested for not completing a court-ordered community service. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:33:47 GMT)

Vocational rehab programs facing cuts
Student Latoya Locket looked like she was cramming for an important test Thursday morning as she worked at the computer. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:04:44 GMT)

Mouse brains suggest Ritalin is addictive
Take Ritalin for fun and you run the risk of addiction – that's if the drug causes the same chemical and structural changes in human brains as it does in mice (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:08:05 GMT)

Judge sends Adler back to rehab
Former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler has been ordered to check himself back into rehab following his recent arrest for failing to complete court-ordered community service. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:25:03 GMT)

Record: Rehab gripes drop
Longtime Newport Beach resident Barbara Roy has an ocean view from her living room, which sits only a few feet from Narconon. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:03:39 GMT)

Drug test for all public officials sought
ANGELES CITY -- Barangay officials of Balibago, this city's tourist-oriented center, have agreed to submit themselves to drug test and have urged all elective officials to do the same. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:57:53 GMT)

Meet South Africa's top shark spotter
Patrick Davids left behind a life plagued by alcoholism and drug addiction to keep swimmers and surfers safe along one of the world's most perilous coastlines. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:58:37 GMT)

Corrupt officials hamper City’s drug-fighting efforts
VietNamNet Bridge – The deployment of more sophisticated trading means and connivance of some local officials have made it more difficult for police to curb rising drug abuse and trade in HCM City, a senior police official has said. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:06:48 GMT)

Kanawha drug court hopes to break cycle of addiction
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - When Kanawha County launches its drug court in the next few months, officials hope to draw on the collective wisdom of the more than 2,100 drug courts already in operation nationwide."They know what works, and they know what doesnt... (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:10:46 GMT)

Lincoln’s Box Dazzles as Theater Opens After $50 Million Rehab
Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Ringed with pillars, draped in U.S. flags, the presidential box dominates Ford’s Theatre which reopens this week in Washington, D.C. after an 18-month, $50 million renovation timed to celebrate Abraham Lincoln ’s bicentennial. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:37:15 GMT)

Former tobacco-firm researcher explains nicotine addiction
A person can become addicted to the nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products in as little as two months, but it can take as long as 10 years before the human brain ceases to crave the drug, according to an experimental psychologist who worked for Philip Morris in the early 1980s. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:18:56 GMT)

Ailing Economy Leads More Executives and Professionals to Seek Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Addiction at The Landing ...
As a troubled economy brings more stress into people's lives, renowned addiction treatment center The Landing is seeing an increase in the number of people needing treatment for their addictions. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Nigeria: NDLEA Nabs 195 Drug Barons in Jigawa
The Jigawa State sector command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested 195 drug barons last year, the sector commander, Alhaji Misbahu Idris has disclosed. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:55:33 GMT)

Street rehab plans for 2009
Four Mariemont streets are up for repaving in 2009. All streets are rated on a four-point scale, from poor to excellent, after inspection by village engineer Chris Ertel, who submits the proposed rehabilitation work to council. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:23:31 GMT)

Albany County offering rehab loans
Up to $25,000 available to low- and moderate-income applicants under new grant-funded program ALBANY ? Applications are being accepted starting today for a program that will give low- and moderate-income homeowners in Albany County deferred loans up to $25,000 for rehabilitation projects, according to a statement from County Executive Michael Breslin.The program is funded through a $750,000 ... (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:17:32 GMT)

Record: Rehab gripes drop
Longtime Newport Beach resident Barbara Roy has an ocean view from her living room, which sits only a few feet from Narconon. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:04:17 GMT)

Hudson progressing in rehab from surgery
It's almost impossible to hurry a 12-month recovery from elbow reconstruction surgery. The protocol doesn't exactly allow for a lot of sudden movements. Except maybe in Tim Hudson's case. The day in December when surgeon Dr. James Andrews cleared him to begin throwing, he wasn't halfway through the door, home from Birmingham, before he found himself a throwing partner. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:36:18 GMT)

Study sheds light on NZ youth addiction
A study into youths attending alcohol and drug treatment services has found more than half have mental health problems and 40 per cent have been in state care during their lives. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:52:34 GMT)

Drug advisor retracts ecstasy remark amid political row
The top drug adviser apologised Monday for saying that taking the drug ecstasy was no more dangerous than horse riding, after coming under sharp criticism by the interior minister. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:57:36 GMT)

UK Drug Advisor Retracts Ecstasy Remark Amid Political Row
LONDON (AFP)--The U.K.'s top drug adviser apologized Monday for saying that taking the drug ecstasy was no more dangerous than horse riding, after coming under sharp criticism by the interior minister. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:15:59 GMT)

St. Margaret Mercy expands rehab services to Dyer campus
DYER | St. Margaret Mercy hospitals' inpatient rehabilitation services have expanded to include a 12-bed unit at the Dyer campus. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:26:48 GMT)

Alcohol NZ's biggest addiction problem - ADA
Alcohol, not methamphetamine, remains the major addiction problem in New Zealand, the Alcohol Drug Association said today. The association reported a large increase in the number of calls to the Alcohol Drug Helpline in January of men worried about their own alcohol addiction. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:29:10 GMT)

Alcohol, not P, major addiction problem in NZ
Alcohol, not methamphetamine, remains the major addiction problem in New Zealand, the Alcohol Drug Association said today. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:52:27 GMT)

Cardiac rehab program aims to prevent further heart troubles
WATERLOO --- Beads of sweat gather on Ben Beckman's forehead. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:46:01 GMT)

Balkh Drug Addicts Face Grim Future
Spiraling addiction consequence of easy access to drugs and inadequate treatment facilities. Aziz Ahmad, 28, is sitting by the roadside in Mazar-e-Sharif, begging passersby for money. He is wearing dirty and torn clothes, and seems exhausted and hopeless. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:16:44 GMT)

The Clarion News: General News: Clarion gages interest in housing rehab grants
CLARION - Clarion Borough Council is considering applying for a federal HOMES grant to assist borough residents, but wants to determine the level of interest in the program before proceeding. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:38:45 GMT)

Drug tracking may pose privacy threat
BRATTLEBORO -- A new statewide, electronic, prescription drug monitoring system could pose a threat to the privacy of medical records, the head of the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont said. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:40:59 GMT)

Record: Rehab gripes drop
Longtime Newport Beach resident Barbara Roy has an ocean view from her living room, which sits only a few feet from Narconon. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:04:01 GMT)

Alcohol major addiction problem
Alcohol, not methamphetamine, remains the major addiction problem in New Zealand, the Alcohol Drug Association said. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:17:10 GMT)

Sixers' Brand needs six months to rehab shoulder
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand will need six months of recovery on his surgically repaired right shoulder and should be ready for the start of the 2009-10 season. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:15:15 GMT)

Schools fight drug use
When it comes to drug use, the Elk Island school boards are focusing on prevention to keep students safe. “The drug culture knows no boundaries. [...] (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:51:55 GMT)

Amy Winehouse battles her drug addiction by smoking pot
Singer lights up while recovering in tropic paradise. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:40:36 GMT)

Ecstasy Harm Drug Report Due
The Government's drug advisory body is expected today to recommend moving ecstasy from class A to class B. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:16:00 GMT)