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Eminem reveals the truth about his drug addiction and how death of friend Proof drove him to despair
Eminem has given a searingly-truthful interview about his descent into drug addiction as he prepares his comeback after three years away from the public eye. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:48:50 GMT)

Mauer pointed toward rehab next week
Mauer pointed toward rehab next week (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:39:59 GMT)

CNN - Anti-Addiction Pills May Turn Rehab On Its Head
Walter Kent Was A Hard-Core Alcoholic For 30 Years. Now, He Helps Out In The Kitchen In A Bar And Isn't Tempted To Drink. He Credits A Prescription Medication Called Naltrexone. It's Part Of A New Generation Of Anti-Addiction Drugs That May Turn The World Of Rehab On Its Head. But Despite Studies Showing Effectiveness, Established Rehab Programs Have Been Slow To Adopt The Use Of Medication. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:15:44 GMT)

Veteran pitcher Smoltz prepares to start rehab for Red Sox
OAKLAND, Calif. - Boston Red sox pitcher John Smoltz is headed to Florida in another step in his recovery from surgery to his right shoulder. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:28:00 GMT)

Smoltz begins rehab, targets June return to Sox
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Boston pitcher John Smoltz is headed to Florida in another step in his recovery from surgery to his right shoulder. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:31:08 GMT)

Smoltz prepares to start rehab for Red Sox
Boston pitcher John Smoltz is headed to Florida in another step in his recovery from surgery to his right shoulder. The 41-year-old right-hander is preparing to make a rehab start Saturday and plans to be with the Red Sox by early June. Smoltz signed with the Red Sox in January after 20 years with the Atlanta Braves. He said before Wednesday's game with Oakland that he plans to treat his time in ... (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:38:49 GMT)

Smoltz prepares to start rehab for Red Sox
The 41-year-old right-hander is preparing to make a rehab start Saturday and plans to be with the Red Sox by early June. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:53:35 GMT)

Red Sox pitcher Smoltz to rehab shoulder in Florida
Boston pitcher John Smoltz is headed to Florida in another step in his recovery from surgery to his right shoulder. The 41-year-old right-hander is preparing to make a rehab start Saturday and plans to be with the Red Sox by early June. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:41:56 GMT)

Eminem reveals 'dark' addiction
'We Made You' rapper Eminem took a three-year break from music in a bid to conquer his addiction to prescription drugs. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMT)

24 Kentucky drug-dealing suspects jailed in Broward pill mills case
In a sting dubbed Operation Pill Crusher, two dozen alleged drug dealers in Kentucky have been arrested and accused of obtaining prescription drugs at Florida pain clinics and taking them back to Kentucky to sell. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:11:37 GMT)

Man gets 13-year sentence in pair of drug-fueled crimes
An addiction to prescription painkillers pushed Kyle Coleman to steal from his neighbor and to try to rob an acquaintance at gunpoint, according to testimony Wednesday in Frederick County Circuit Court (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:23:11 GMT)

Drug Addiction, And Misery, Increase In Afghanistan
A growing number of Afghans, including women and children, are escaping the pain of war and poverty by using opium or heroin, for as little as a dollar a day. A new U.N. survey is expected to show that at least 1 in 12 Afghans abuses drugs. Experts say the government isn't addressing the problem. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:45:56 GMT)

FHA rehab program offers help for home buyers
Helps in purchasing and fixing up a foreclosed or distressed property. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:20:39 GMT)

National Institute On Drug Abuse To Unveil Comprehensive Drug Use Screening Tools For Physicians
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, will unveil its Physicians' Outreach Initiative, NIDAMED, on Monday, April 20, 2009. NIDA is joined by U.S. Senator Carl Levin, the Acting U.S. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:09:16 GMT)

With anti-addiction pill, 'no urge, no craving'
A no-frills bar called Goober's, just north of Providence, Rhode Island, is probably the last place you'd expect to find a debate over cutting-edge addiction therapy. But this is where Walter Kent, a retired mechanic, spends his Fridays. He helps in the kitchen and hangs out in the bar, catching up with old friends. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:15:39 GMT)

A-Rod hits 3 HRs in rehab
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez took another step in his rehab from right hip surgery, hitting three home runs in 49 swings during his first full batting practice session. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:05:46 GMT)

A-Rod hits 3 HRs in rehab batting practice
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez took another step in his rehab from right hip surgery, hitting three home runs in 49 swings during his first full batting practice session. A-Rod homered to right, left and deep left-center on Thursday. He hit numerous liners and had several other balls land near or off the outfield fence. Rodriguez also took grounders and made some throws, hit off a ... (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:15:15 GMT)

Eminem reveals ‘dark’ addiction
‘We Made You’ rapper Eminem took a three-year break from music in a bid to conquer his addiction to prescription drugs. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:10:17 GMT)

Mauer's rehab progressing
Mauer's rehab progressing (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:13:18 GMT)

Heroin Addiction Drug May Relieve Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
A drug commonly used to treat heroin addiction appears to ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia, a poorly understood but potentially debilitating condition that affects up to 12 million people in the U.S. (4 percent of the population), a small pilot study has found. [More] (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:06:45 GMT)

Inexpensive drug appears to relieve fibromyalgia pain in Stanford pilot study
( Stanford University Medical Center ) A small pilot study at Stanford was conducted over a 14-week period to test the new use of a low dose of a drug called naltrexone for the treatment of chronic pain. The drug, which has been used clinically for more than 30 years to treat opioid addiction, was found to reduce symptoms of pain and fatigue an average of 30 percent over placebo, according to ... (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:23:51 GMT)

Helping curb the cost for those entering rehab
Fighting addiction isn't as easy as just checking into rehab, if you don't have the funds to foot the bill. 24 - year - old Heather Gardner emailed Action News, desperate for help she could afford on a low income. So we investigated and what we found were very few options and those programs struggling to survive themselves. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:58:34 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, 17 Apr 2009 06:16:27 GMT)

Rehab neighbor favored
The Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday night sided with a local man who cried foul over a city hearing officer’s decision to grant a men’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation home many called a nuisance a six-month reprieve to stay open without a permit. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:56:46 GMT)

Cheap Drug May Fight Fibromyalgia Pain
A drug usually used to treat drug addiction may help people with a chronic, hard-to-diagnose condition. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:11:09 GMT)

Inexpensive Drug Appears To Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain
A small pilot study was conducted over a 14-week period to test the new use of a low dose of a drug called naltrexone for the treatment of chronic pain. The drug, which has been used clinically for more than 30 years to treat opioid addiction, was found to reduce symptoms of pain and fatigue an average of 30 percent over placebo. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:20:48 GMT)

Spring 2009 trail ride for West Texas Rehab slated for this weekend
It's time to saddle up and come out for the REHAB Spring Trail Ride. The fundraiser for the West Texas Rehab Center is scheduled for this weekend, April 18 and 19, at the historic Swenson Land and Cattle Company near Stamford. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:49:55 GMT)

Redmond O'Neal gets another shot at rehab
A judge is giving the son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal one last chance to kick his drug habit. If he can't succeed in rehab this time, Redmond O'Neal is looking at prison time. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:31:54 GMT)

Redmond O'Neal gets another shot at rehab
A judge is giving the son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal one last chance to kick his drug habit. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott Millington on Friday transferred two felony drug cases against Redmond O'Neal to a court that could send him to a stringent rehab program. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:48:58 GMT)

Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia
FRIDAY, April 17 (HealthDay News) -- Low doses of an inexpensive drug called naltrexone -- already used for years to treat drug addiction -- helped reduce pain and fatigue in women with the painful disorder fibromyalgia, a new study has found. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:02:59 GMT)

Dontrelle Willis, Joel Zumaya ready for rehab appearances
Pitchers Dontrelle Willis and Joel Zumaya are progressing in their rehab stints with the Detroit Tigers' minor league affiliates. Willis, who is suffering from anxiety disorder, will start for Class A Lakeland on Tuesday. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:11:30 GMT)

Redmond O'Neal gets another shot at rehab
A judge is giving the son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal one last chance to kick his drug habit. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:10:31 GMT)

Drug Rehab Expands Its Drug Relapse Prevention Program
In response to the stressors that the current economic crisis has borne on the US, many people in early recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism have exhibited a need for more therapeutic support. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Bolivia anti-drug chief: Cocaine processing rising
Cocaine production is on the rise in Bolivia, with Colombian and Mexican cartels hiring intermediaries to process the locally made coca paste there rather than exporting it, says Bolivia's top anti-drug officer. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:07:57 GMT)

Zumaya and Willis to start rehab stints
SEATTLE -- Pitchers Joel Zumaya and Dontrelle Willis are set to take the next step toward leaving the disabled list and returning to the Tigers. Zumaya is due to begin a rehabilitation assignment tonight with Triple-A Toledo. Willis is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Class A Lakeland on Tuesday. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:25:18 GMT)

Prison drug treatment is 'luck of the draw'
It will be up to the federal prison system to help a Fredericton man with his drug addiction. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:15:20 GMT)

Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia
In small study, naltrexone offered some women relief. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:34:13 GMT)

White House tries to combat drug demand with rehab
As President Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon talk tough about cracking down on the deadly drug war, the United States is changing tactics in the battle against illegal narcotics at home. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:09:52 GMT)

Brewers closer Hoffman set for rehab outing
Injured Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman has thrown his second bullpen session in four days and will head out soon on a rehab assignment. The 41-year-old Hoffman strained his right side during spring training and hadn't pitched off a mound since March 13 until this week. He threw 37 pitches on Saturday and manager Ken Macha says Hoffman experienced no discomfort. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:30:15 GMT)

Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman set for rehab outing
NEW YORK - Injured Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman has thrown his second bullpen session in four days and will head out soon on a rehab assignment. The 41-year-old... (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:58:26 GMT)

Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman set for rehab assignment
NEW YORK - Injured Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman has thrown his second bullpen session in four days and will head out soon on a rehab assignment. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT)

Brewers closer Hoffman set for rehab outing
NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) ? Injured Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman has thrown his second bullpen session in four days and will head out soon on a rehab assignment. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:12:36 GMT)

Dellucci to start rehab stint Monday
NEW YORK (AP) -- Cleveland Indians outfielder David Dellucci is scheduled to begin a rehab assignmen... (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:40:04 GMT)

Backe inching closer to rehab stint
Backe inching closer to rehab stint (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:26:59 GMT)

Indians outfielder David Dellucci to start rehab stint Monday
NEW YORK - Cleveland Indians outfielder David Dellucci is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with triple-A Columbus on Monday. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:31:00 GMT)

Finding help for drug addiction not easy
NEWARK -- Mykel Hunter forever will be known by several titles. Some are commonplace and revered: daughter, mother, wife. But another, darker designation will continue to describe her in the good times and the bad. Hunter, 19, is a drug addict. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:59:31 GMT)

Drug and alcohol rehab strategies to be revamped
Ministers battling to beat Scotland's addiction to drink and drugs will unveil a radical shake-up of rehabilitation today. They are to disband Scotland's 11 Alcohol and Drug Action Teams and create 32 local authority teams. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:09:03 GMT)

Drink and drug services shake-up aims to tackle Scots addiction crisis
MINISTERS will announce radical changes to streamline the way anti-drink and drug services are delivered in Scotland later today in an attempt to improve the country's ap (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:14:49 GMT)

Orthodox Jews get special rehab care for addictions in North Miami Beach
The demons that plague these addicts are common — abusive backgrounds, constant cravings, profound desperation. But the way they deal with the demons is a South Florida first: Orthodox Jewish rehab. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:13:39 GMT)

Orthodox Jews get special rehab care for addictions in North Miami Beach
Addictions treated at small apartment complex in North Miami Beach The demons that plague these addicts are common — abusive backgrounds, constant cravings, profound desperation. But the way they deal with the demons is a South Florida first: Orthodox Jewish rehab. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:13:50 GMT)

Alcohol and drug shake-up agreed
A shake-up of alcohol and drug treatment services is agreed in a move aimed at improving addicts' lives. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:43:11 GMT)

Alcohol and drug services shake-up for Scotland
A shake-up of alcohol and drug treatment services in Scotland was agreed today in a move aimed at improving addicts' lives. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:54:11 GMT)

Redmond O'Neal gets another shot at rehab
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge is giving the son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal one last chance to kick his drug habit.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott Millington on Friday transferred two felony drug cases against Redmond O'Neal to a court that could send him to a stringent rehab program. But he sternly warned the 24-year-old that he if he fails at rehab _ as he has at least three times ... (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:05:32 GMT)

Lugo set to begin Minors rehab stint
Lugo set to begin Minors rehab stint (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:35:05 GMT)

Study Claims 1 in 12 Young Gamers Show Addiction Signs
A new study from Iowa State University and the National Institute on Media and the Family (NIMF) suggests as many as 8.5% of young gamers show signs of pathological video game use. GamePolitics reports on the study, in which the author is hesitant to use the word dreaded A-word. "Addiction is not a proper medical term," says author Douglas Gentile. He claims his phrasing suits it better since it ... (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:36:27 GMT)

Jayson Nix to Rehab with Barons
HOOVER, Ala - White Sox second baseman Jayson Nix will begin a three-game rehab stint with the Birmingham Barons when the team opens a 5-game series with Jacksonville Monday night at Regions Park. (Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:58:29 GMT)

Brocail ready for rehab assignment
Brocail ready for rehab assignment (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:26:58 GMT)

No Funding For Bear Rehab Centre
NIWRA misses out on provincial bucks (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:02:00 GMT)

Most female drug addicts sexually abused, study finds
Female drug addicts "normalise" the sexual abuse and it only dawns on them at a much later stage that it is unacceptable. Drug addiction and sexual abuse go hand in hand in females, a study, which puts Malta on a par with the rest of Europe, has shown. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:17:11 GMT)

Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia
Title: Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia Category: Health News Created: 4/18/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/20/2009 (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:23:02 GMT)

Obama drug policy encourages activists in developing world
Policymakers around the world have been watching closely as a new United States administration sets out its strategies on a variety of global challenges. And in the field of international public health, President Obama's policy choices are causing a stir among those who treat drug addiction. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT)

88 percent of female drug addicts sexually abused
Minister Dalli addressing the seminar this morning. New research has found that 88 percent of female drug addicts were sexually abused. The research, on sexual abuse on female drug addicts, was presented during a seminar this morning. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:29:52 GMT)

KNEE OP REHAB TOUGH FOR TIGER
Tiger Woods has revealed that the recovery from his latest knee surgery was the most difficult of his career, but believes the work has left him in his best physical shape for years. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:27:14 GMT)

Xavier Nady to rehab elbow injury without surgery
Associated Press - April 21, 2009 5:33 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Xavier Nady will try to rehab his elbow injury without surgery, giving the New York Yankees right fielder a chance to return this... (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:42:17 GMT)

Xavier Nady to rehab elbow injury without surgery
Xavier Nady will try to rehab his elbow injury without surgery, giving the New York Yankees right fielder a chance to return this season. Nady has a partial ligament tear in his right elbow and originally was told that he'd likely need a season-ending operation. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:22:21 GMT)

Ches. homeowners oppose rehab facility
Not in my backyard. That's what some Chesapeake homeowners are saying to a church's plan to build a 50 bed drug rehab facility for men in their Colony Manor Road neighborhood. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:55:22 GMT)

Yankees outfielder Nady to rehab elbow injury without surgery
NEW YORK - Xavier Nady will try to rehab his elbow injury without surgery, giving the New York Yankees right fielder a chance to return this season. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:11:00 GMT)

Ruiz could begin Minors rehab stint soon
Ruiz could begin rehab stint soon (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:57:09 GMT)

News: Jane's Addiction sideshows
Lock up your daughters, pharmaceutical cabinet and leather accessories: Jane's Addiction is coming to town. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:44 GMT)

Yankees' Nady to rehab elbow injury
Yankees' Nady to rehab elbow injury (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:25:41 GMT)

New drug use screening tools for physicians
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today unveiled its first comprehensive Physicians' Outreach Initiative, NIDAMED, which gives medical professionals tools and resources to screen their patients for tobacco, alcohol, illicit, and nonmedical prescription drug use. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:51:40 GMT)

Willis, Zumaya solid in rehab outings
Willis, Zumaya solid in rehab outings (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:57:07 GMT)

Nady to rehab elbow without surgery
NEW YORK — Xavier Nady will try to rehab his elbow injury without surgery, giving the Yankees right fielder a chance to return this season. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:15:11 GMT)

Viewers respond to rehab story
Anyone fighting an addiction knows it's not easy to go at it alone, but checking into a rehab program can be tough to pay for alone. Last week we told you about a meth addict in her early 20s seeking a rehab program she could afford without a lot of cash. What we found, few options in Las Vegas. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:43:44 GMT)

More babies born to drug addicted mums
MORE than a thousand babies are born in Australia every year with "Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome" Â the drug addiction that has mum in its grip. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:22:00 GMT)

NOTES / Nady to go rehab route
Xavier Nady will try to rehab his elbow injury without surgery, giving the Yankees' right fielder a chance to return this season. Nady has a partial ligament tear in his right elbow and originally was told that he'd probably need a season-ending operation.... (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:34:08 GMT)

Serial criminal gets 11-1/2 years for drug store robberies
A man who has 26 prior felony and nine misdemeanor convictions and has used 38 aliases was sentenced Tuesday to 11-1/2 years in prison for robbing two drug stores to support a drug habit. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:23:36 GMT)

Healing Helpers will hold presentations on drug abuse
Education is a key weapon in fighting the battle against drug abuse. Healing Helpers will have two free presentations regarding methamphetamine Saturday at the Border Masonic Temple, 918 Westlawn Drive. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:52:13 GMT)

Resurrection Behavioral Health-Addiction Services "Positive Sobriety Program" Offers Addicts Escape From Stress
CHICAGO----According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, one in eight Americans suffer from alcohol and drug addiction. Resurrection Behavioral Health-Addiction Services has a provocative new approach to addiction treatment that can help drug addicts and alcoholics manage stress to aid in addiction recovery. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:47:00 GMT)

VH1 Orders "Celebrity Rehab" Spinoff, Renews Five Series
‘Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew' gets series order, ‘Celebrity Rehab,' ‘Tool Academy,' ‘Brooke... (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:01:58 GMT)

VH1 greenlights 'Sex Rehab'
VH1 has ordered eight episodes of "Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew," in which the addiction specialist to the stars treats a group of people in Los Angeles with sex compulsion issues. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:46:22 GMT)

Jewish Hospital parent cutting costs, Frazier Rehab floor closed
The recession has prompted Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare to cut costs in several ways, such as closing a floor at Frazier Rehab Institute, monitoring staff overtime and leaving some newly created positions unfilled. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:05:36 GMT)

VH1 renews 'Diddy,' 'Rehab,' 'Brooke,' Gotti's Way,' and 'Academy'
VH1 announced it has renewed its Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew , I Want To Work For Diddy , Brooke Knows Best , Gotti's Way and Tool Academy reality series for new seasons. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:29:40 GMT)

Lugo is pain-free but rusty as his minor-league rehab begins
Lugo is pain-free but rusty as his minor-league rehab begins (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:03:34 GMT)

Riske opts for rehab over elbow surgery
Riske opts for rehab over elbow surgery (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:56:48 GMT)

VH1 enters "Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew"
VH1 has ordered eight episodes of "Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew," a series where the addiction-medicine specialist treats a group with sex compulsion issues. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:35:34 GMT)

VH1 enters "Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew"
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - VH1 has ordered eight episodes of "Sex Rehab With Dr. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:35:34 GMT)

Lugo goes 0-for-3 in rehab stint with Pawtucket
Julio Lugo went 0-for-3 and drew a walk Wednesday in a rehab assignment for the Pawtucket Red Sox. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:11:32 GMT)

More babies born to drug-addicted mums
More than a thousand babies are born in Australia every year with 'Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome' - the drug addiction that has mum in its grip. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:02:15 GMT)

Gambling Behavioral Addiction Expert Michael D. Osborne Explains the Mindset Behind the Craigslist Killer
Michael D. Osborne, Executive Director of Harbour Pointe, a treatment center for compulsive gamblers, says that he would not be surprised if the start of Philip Markoff's destructive pattern stemmed from his gambling addiction. "A compulsive gambler has the inability to think ahead of the potential consequences," Osborne says. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Tara Reid back on the scene after rehab
London, Apr 23 : American actress Tara Reid was seen having the time of her life on the beach in Santa Monica, following her couple of months stay in rehab for alcohol addiction. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:49:18 GMT)

Treating addiction by eliminating drug-associated memories
Addicts, even those who have been abstinent for long periods of time, are often still vulnerable to their own memories of prior drug use. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:45:17 GMT)

Brainsway nears cocaine addiction study
The US National Institute on Drug Abuse approved a trial. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:34:21 GMT)

When the abused become abusers – drug seminar
Franica Pulis Female drug abuse is mainly linked with the abuse of children and adolescents, a study presented yesterday revealed, at a MaltaToday conference on the prevention of violence on female drug addicts. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:41:44 GMT)

Police in drug dealer crackdown
More than 100 officers take part in a series of raids as part of a large-scale police crackdown on suspected drug dealers. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:44:29 GMT)

Orthodox Jews fight demons in rehab
THE demons that plague Orthodox Jews who are addicts are common, and more of them are going to new exclusive rehab centres where they can recover. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Eminem Reveals Rehab Pic
Eminem has revealed a picture that seems to show him entering a rehab centre. The picture (shown above) appears on Slim Shady’s website and was linked to from his Twitter. A caption says:... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:15:44 GMT)

Treating Addiction By Eliminating Drug-associated Memories
Addicts, even those who have been abstinent for long periods of time, are often still vulnerable to their own memories of prior drug use. For example, exposure to the same environment in which they commonly used drugs -- a contextual memory -- can increase their craving for the drug dramatically and can lead to relapse. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:33:52 GMT)

Eminem Launches Rehab-Based Website For "Relapse"
Eminem has reportedly launched a new website using rehab concepts to help promote his upcoming album Relapse. [Visit SOHH.com for more information] (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:17:09 GMT)

"Prevention" is the Focus of the New Uppers Downers All Arounders Drug Addiction Education Video Segment
"Prevention" is the latest video in the landmark drug addiction education video series "Uppers, Downers, All Arounders" from CNS Productions. [PR.com - April 23, 2009] (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:05:06 GMT)

Eminem Checks into Rehab
Eminem has launched a rehab-themed viral site that as part of the promotional campaign for his upcoming album, Relapse. Em first used his Twitter account to post a picture of... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:56:22 GMT)

Police in drug dealer crackdown
More than 100 officers take part in a series of raids as part of a large-scale police crackdown on suspected drug dealers. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:04:48 GMT)

Phillies' catcher Ruiz will rehab in Allentown
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz is expected to begin a Major League rehab assignment with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Saturday when the IronPigs host Pawtucket at Coca-Cola Park. Ruiz has been on the Disabled List since suffering a strained right oblique on April 10 at Colorado. Ruiz' rehab could continue at Coca-Cola Park through Monday's series finale against the Paw Sox. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:39:06 GMT)

Ruiz, Lugo Expected to Rehab at Coca-Cola Park
(Allentown, Pa) - Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz is expected to begin a Major League rehab assignment with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Saturday when the IronPigs host Pawtucket at Coca-Cola Park. Ruiz has been on the Disabled List since suffering a strained right oblique on April 10 at Colorado. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:58:40 GMT)

G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment Uses Innovative Use of Oxygen Therapy Which Restores Mind and Body in Drug Rehab
G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment has added the use of Mild Hyperbarics to drug and alcohol treatment program protocols. Long used around the world, including Scotland and Russia, mild hyperbarics is not generally associated with drug and alcohol treatment in the U.S. G & G provides drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services that meet the needs of the person in mind, body and spirit. ... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:27:15 GMT)

Drug treatment request granted
A Winona judge has allowed a woman arrested multiple times for stealing prescription medication to temporarily leave prison for drug addiction treatment. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:13:41 GMT)

Aurora poised to rehab first home
Last year, the city of Aurora was granted $3.1 million in federal funds to buy and rehab foreclosed homes. On Tuesday, aldermen will decide whether to purchase the first of those homes, at 329 S. Lincoln Ave. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:04:54 GMT)

Novel compound can treat addiction by shutting drug-related memories
Washington, Apr 24 : Scientists have found that a novel compound could treat addiction by warding off memories linked with the time of prior drug use. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:48:02 GMT)

Christian Science Monitor Examines U.S. Policy Regarding Drug Use, Harm Reduction
The Christian Science Monitor recently examined how some advocates and others who work with injection drug users worldwide are welcoming a shift in U.S. policy toward IDUs and harm reduction. Gerry Stimson, executive director of the International Harm Reduction Association, said that the U.S. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:21:23 GMT)

Addiction drug may relieve fibromyalgia symptoms
A low dose of naltrexone, a drug commonly used to treat alcoholism and drug addiction, is effective in relieving pain and fatigue in some patients with fibromyalgia, researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California have found. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:47:40 GMT)

Jimmy Smith Apologizes, Claims Addiction
JACKSONVILLE, FL (AP) -- Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith says he is embarrassed by an arrest on drug charges and will fight to overcome addiction. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:27:03 GMT)

Jimmy Smith 'embarrassed' by arrest, says he will seek to overcome addiction
Former Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith said he is embarrassed by an arrest on drug charges and will fight to overcome addiction. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:55:15 GMT)

‘Life-changing benefits’ for patients using addiction drug
A drug which is normally used to treat heroin addiction can deliver "life-changing" results for a range of medical conditions, sparking calls for it to be offered more widely to patients. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:53:53 GMT)

Carilion Clinic to move inpatient rehab unit
Carilion Clinic is moving it's inpatient rehab unit to Community Hospital. And patients will notice some major upgrades, including bathroom/shower combinations so that patients can come in with assistance from hospital workers. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:11:36 GMT)

Ex-Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith humiliated by drug arrest
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith said Friday he was "ashamed and humiliated" by an arrest on drug charges and that will fight to overcome his addiction. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:21:00 GMT)

Girardi: Alex Rodriguez rehab going better than expected
BOSTON - Alex Rodriguez is zooming along in rehab and remains on target for a May 15 return to the Yankees. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said before New York's game against the Red Sox on Friday night that he heard from Rodriguez and it was his best day yet. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:33:19 GMT)

A-Rod reports good things from rehab
BOSTON - Alex Rodriguez is zooming along in rehab and remains on target for a May 15 return to the Yankees. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said before New York's game... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:49:14 GMT)

A-Rod says rehab is on schedule
BOSTON — Alex Rodriguez is zooming along in rehab and remains on target for a May 15 return to the New York Yankees. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said before New York's game against the Red Sox on Friday night that he heard from Rodriguez and it was his best day yet. The New York Yankees third baseman says he's feeling stronger than he had at any point since going on the disabled list for surgery ... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:07:53 GMT)

A-Rod reports good things from rehab
BOSTON (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez is zooming along in rehab and remains on target for a May 15 return to... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:09:13 GMT)

'Embarrassed' Jimmy Smith Vows To Beat Addiction
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A day after Jaguars legend Jimmy Smith bonded out of jail, he released a statement saying he was "ashamed and humiliated" by an arrest on drug charges and that he will fight to overcome his addiction. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:27:30 GMT)

A-Rod rolling in rehab; targets May 15 return
BOSTON (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez is zooming along in rehab and remains on target for a May 15 return to the Yankees. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:24:18 GMT)

D-backs' Webb experiences setback in rehab
PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb experienced a setback Friday in his attempt to recover from shoulder problems that have sidelined him since his opening-day start. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:10:43 GMT)

Minnesota Twins' catcher Jim Mauer set to begin rehab assignment
CLEVELAND - Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer, sidelined by a balky lower back, began a rehabilitation assignment Friday night with class A Fort Myers and remained on schedule to return to the Twins on May 1. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT)

Mauer begins rehab in prospect's gem
Mauer begins rehab in prospect's gem (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:51:02 GMT)

Ex-Jaguars WR Smith humiliated by drug arrest
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith said yestserday he was "ashamed and humiliated" by an arrest on drug charges and that will fight to overcome his addiction. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:18:38 GMT)

DMX Headed To "Celebrity Rehab," Cleans Up His Act For TV Show
Troubled rap star DMX has reportedly been chosen to star in the upcoming third season of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab" show. [Visit SOHH.com for more information] (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:17:18 GMT)

Young close to rehab assignment
Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young continues to play extended Spring Training games. In fact, he played nine innings on Friday and is close to a rehab assignment, according to acting general manager Mike Rizzo. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:27:48 GMT)

DMX set for 'rehab'
Troubled rapper DMX will be reaching out for help once he is released from prison. The hip-hop star has signed up for the new series of reality TV show Celebrity Rehab . DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, is currently serving time at Tent City Jail in Arizona for drug possession, animal cruelty and theft. Simmons was sentenced to a total of 90 days in prison, plus an additional 18 months of ... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:22:36 GMT)

N.Y.'s Rockefeller repeal means more rehab
NEW YORK, April 25 (UPI) -- New York Gov. David Paterson said the repeal of the state's tough "Rockefeller" drug laws will mean more equitable treatment of offenders. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:08:20 GMT)

One more rehab start likely for Moehler
Moehler strong in first rehab start (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:56:38 GMT)

Scott Storch Reveals Drug Addiction, "I Was Powerless Over It" [Video]
Troubled hitmaker Scott Storch has revealed his recent battles with drug addiction implying it has been the cause of his most recent financial problems. [Visit SOHH.com for more information] (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:47:09 GMT)

Sebastian Bach and DMX Going To Celeb Rehab- Alice In Chains Ink Deal, Eye CD Release- Aerosmith Settle With Free ...
Today's roundup of quick music news stories (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:26:40 GMT)

Aiding former drug felons is bad for the prison business
The latest pamphlet pushing the idea of decriminalizing drug use arrived in the mail as an interesting piece of propaganda. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:04:29 GMT)

West Texas Rehab Spring Chicken Affari
What does 10 thousand pieces of fried chicken and more than 200 pounds of cole slaw make? Well, besides many full tummies the Annual West Texas Rehab's Spring Chicken Affair. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:23:22 GMT)

Grant would help rehab foreclosed homes
Englewood received the necessary county commissioners’ endorsement April 14, clearing a major hurdle in the city’s application for federal funds that will be used to buy foreclosed homes, fix them up then sell them to owners who will live in the homes. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:54:45 GMT)

Willis passes rehab test in 'Wolves win
Detroit Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis had an effective outing in his Sunday rehab assignment for the Erie SeaWolves. He just didn't hang around to talk about it. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:12:10 GMT)

Novel compound treats addiction by eliminating drug-associated memories
Addicts, even those who have been abstinent for long periods of time, are often still vulnerable to their own memories of prior drug use. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:31:55 GMT)

Fox Rivers rehab, PCB removal to begin
After years of abuse, the Lower Fox River will reach a recovery milestone on Monday. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:22:54 GMT)

Eliminating Drug-Associated Memories To Treat Drug Addiction
Addicts, even those who have been abstinent for long periods of time, are often still vulnerable to their own memories of prior drug use. For example, exposure to the same environment in which they commonly used drugs - a contextual memory - can increase their craving for the drug dramatically and can lead to relapse. A new study in the April 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry (http://www. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:18:31 GMT)

Orthodox Jews get special rehab care for addiction
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- The demons that plague these addicts are common -- abusive backgrounds, constant cravings, profound desperation. But the way they deal with the demons is a South Florida first: Orthodox Jewish rehab. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:39:44 GMT)

DMX Rep Denies "Celebrity Rehab" Claims, "These Reports Are False"
A publicist for incarcerated rapper Earl "DMX" Simmons has denied reports claiming the emcee has signed on to "Celebrity Rehab" after being released from jail later this year. [Visit SOHH.com for more information] (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:17:18 GMT)

DHEC to inspect Peachtree's new rehab wing
The good news is that both the city building inspector and fire chief signed off on the Peachtree Centre's new rehab wing Tuesday. But the new rehab area must still comply with state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) regulations before it can be occupied. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:08:43 GMT)

DMX On Celebrity Rehab?
News surfaced on Friday that DMX had signed on to appear in the third season of VH1's Celebrity Rehab television show, but his publicist has since denied that the rapper born Earl Simmons will appear on the show. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:22:59 GMT)

Oriole Utility Man Ryan Freel to Rehab With Delmarva Shorebirds
SALISBURY , Md.- The Baltimore Orioles announced Monday that utility player Ryan Freel will begin his rehab assignment with the Delmarva Shorebirds. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:41:31 GMT)

SPORTS: Orioles' Freel to play three rehab games with'Birds starting tonight
SALISBURY — The Baltimore Orioles announced today that utility player Ryan Freel will begin his rehab assignment with the Delmarva Shorebirds. Freel is expected to appear at three different positions during the Shorebirds three-game series with the Lakewood BlueClaws beginning Tonight at 7 p.m. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:06:53 GMT)

Phillies' Ruiz to Make Rehab Start in Reading
var nopreviewimage = ""; if (nopreviewimage == ""){ document.write(' '); document.write(' '); document.write(' '); } Philadelphia Phillies starting catcher Carlos Ruiz, on a rehab assignment for the defending world champions, is scheduled to play for the Reading Phillies at FirstEnergy Stadium tomorrow night. He'll be catching the pitches of left-hander Joe Savery, the Phillies' first round ... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:45:45 GMT)