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Redmond O'Neal to Be Admitted to Drug Program
Redmond O'Neal will be allowed to participate in a drug court program that could spare him jail time, Usmagazine.com confirms. The 24-year-old son of Farrah Fawcett -- who is currently battling cancer -- was ordered to complete a year-long rehabilitation program at the L.A. Superior Court airport courthouse on Thursday. The program, an in-custody treatment at Wayside Honor Ranch in California, ... (Fri, 01 May 2009 00:04:09 GMT)

Jepsen to Make Rehab Appearance with Bees
SALT LAKE CITY (April 30, 2009) - The Los Angeles Angels announced today that right-handed pitcher Kevin Jepsen will join the Salt Lake Bees for a rehab assignment beginning tonight in Las Vegas. The club has also outrighted left-handed pitcher Daniel Davidson to Salt Lake. (Fri, 01 May 2009 01:28:39 GMT)

Actor says he was 'never in rehab'
Jonathan Rhys Meyers has put an end to speculation he recently checked into rehab, insisting his party animal reputation is completely exaggerated. (Fri, 01 May 2009 04:11:08 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, 01 May 2009 04:13:09 GMT)

Mark Tauscher Updates His Rehab Status
Free Agent Mark Tauscher touches base with NewsChannel 7's Dale Ryman on how his knee rehab is going. (Fri, 01 May 2009 05:04:27 GMT)

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center Mountainside Announces Family Treatment and Education Component
Mountainside Drug Rehab in CT has announced it has expanded its drug addiction treatment offerings to include a family program component. The Mountainside Family Wellness Program will have a focus on understanding the disease of drug and alcohol abuse and how it impacts everyone in a family, constructive problem resolution and continuing care for the whole family. (Fri, 01 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Fawcett's son gets rehab instead of jail
Washington, May 1 : American actress Farrah Fawcett's troubled son Redmond O'Neal has been given a chance at avoiding further jail time by entering an inpatient rehab facility. (Fri, 01 May 2009 10:03:42 GMT)

Redmond O'Neal gets rehab instead of jail
Redmond O'Neal, son of actors Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett, will get another chance to kick his drug addiction before facing more jail time. (Fri, 01 May 2009 11:18:32 GMT)

Brain Protein Central To Both Parkinson's, Drug Addiction Identified
Scientists have identified a protein that appears not only to be central to the process that causes Parkinson's disease but could also play a role in muting the high from methamphetamine and other addictive drugs. (Fri, 01 May 2009 12:17:52 GMT)

Man hit by train in March flown to Dallas for rehab
A University of Arkansas student who was hit by a train on March 26 has been transferred to a rehab center in his hometown, Dallas. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Fri, 01 May 2009 12:31:02 GMT)

Court grants Redmond O'Neal rehab chance
The son of Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett is getting a chance at a clean slate. (Fri, 01 May 2009 12:32:24 GMT)

Ryan O'Neal's son ordered to undergo drug rehab
The son of actor Ryan O'Neal has been sentenced to pursue a strict drug rehabilitation program after a series of arrests for drug possession, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office said. (Fri, 01 May 2009 12:43:24 GMT)

Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Enters Rehab
Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield announced he is entering rehab and voluntarily steps down from gig hosting New York's 101.9 RXP morning show. (Fri, 01 May 2009 16:39:12 GMT)

MTV and WRXP host Matt Pinfield heads to rehab
Matt Pinfield, long-time MTV host and current cohost of the morning show on WRXP (101.9 FM), is no Amy Winehouse - he told his audience that he's going to rehab, yes yes yes. (Fri, 01 May 2009 17:02:52 GMT)

Farrah Fawcett's son entering rehab
Redmond O'Neal heads to rehab while in jail (Fri, 01 May 2009 18:21:54 GMT)

Dice-K set for rehab start Tuesday
Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is scheduled to make his first minor league rehab start on Tuesday. (Fri, 01 May 2009 23:10:24 GMT)

Dice-K likely set for rehab start Tuesday
Dice-K set for rehab start Tuesday (Fri, 01 May 2009 23:26:38 GMT)

Heroin Addiction Haunts Suburban Teens
We're just four months into 2009, but already more than 100 people in the Chicago-area have died of heroin-related overdoses. And the majority of them lived in the suburbs. The drug is more potent than ever, more addictive than ever, and users younger than ever. In this special report, Mark Saxenmeyer sounds a wake up call for families who think heroin is something that only happens to someone ... (Sat, 02 May 2009 03:22:49 GMT)

Twins held their own during Mauer's rehab
Seldom does a fourth-place team deserve to feel better about the ongoing season than do the teams in front of it. But perhaps that was true in the American League Central as play began Friday night. The Twins were that fourth-place team. Not only did they stand one game out of first place in the crowded field, but they stood there unaided by stalwart catcher Joe Mauer. (Sat, 02 May 2009 07:24:22 GMT)

'RXP host Matt Pinfield has break for rehab
Matt Pinfield, longtime MTV and VH1 veejay and current morning host at WRXP (101.9 FM), Friday said he is checking himself into treatment for abuse of an undisclosed substance. (Sat, 02 May 2009 09:24:14 GMT)

Winnipeg's addiction to crack cocaine an 'epidemic'
Use of crack cocaine, the most sought-after drug on Winnipeg streets, is reaching epidemic proportions in the city, a veteran city police officer said yesterday while revealing details about a substantial bust. (Sat, 02 May 2009 09:48:25 GMT)

Paralyzed man hopes rehab will help him walk
THIBODAUX - Six months after finishing his first stint at a California rehab center for people with spinal-cord injuries, Myron Wright is returning for a second go-round later this month with hopes of taking his first step in more than six years. (Sat, 02 May 2009 11:03:38 GMT)

Early detection and rehabilitation is necessary to combat drug addiction, says CDA Director General
A delegation from the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai headed by Director General Dr Maryam Matar, visited Abu Dhabi National Rehabilitation Center (NRC). (Sat, 02 May 2009 11:26:15 GMT)

Guilty pleas in drug case
Five of the 17 people arrested in a countywide drug bust in January pleaded guilty in Adams County Court Friday. (Sat, 02 May 2009 11:31:07 GMT)

A-Rod plays defense in rehab game
A-Rod plays defense in rehab game (Sat, 02 May 2009 18:11:38 GMT)

Call for Integrated Approach to Fight Drug Abuse
DUBAI — With the construction of a major database, early detection and rehabilitation will improve to combat drug addiction, says Community Development Authority (CDA) Director General. (Sat, 02 May 2009 19:55:18 GMT)

2007 MLB All-Star John Lackey Set for Rehab Start with Bees
SALT LAKE CITY (May 2, 2009) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced today that right-handed pitcher John Lackey will make a rehab start Tuesday, May 5 in the Bees home game against the Tacoma Rainiers. Game time is 6:35 p.m. at Spring Mobile Ballpark. (Sat, 02 May 2009 20:58:19 GMT)

Governor signs Rockefeller Drug Law reforms
“With the stroke of a pen, we will end the regime of the Rockefeller Drug Laws,” Governor David Paterson declared shortly before putting his pen to paper and, amid a flurry of flashbulbs, ceremonially reforming the decades-old sentencing laws that critics had long considered outdated, costly and severe. (Sat, 02 May 2009 22:44:21 GMT)

Addict's running is rehab
Former Allen athlete credits his mentor for saving his life. Kelly Scot Smith will be among the thousands of people expected to participate in today's Lehigh Valley Half Marathon, but he will be one of the few that is running for his life. (Sun, 03 May 2009 08:17:40 GMT)

Combating addiction to save lives :Salvation Army's recovery program supported by community donations.
SOUTH BEND -- Carl Holmes is all about dispelling the myth that alcoholics and drug abusers come from poor families, are uneducated and lack ambition. (Sun, 03 May 2009 11:14:24 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. (Sun, 03 May 2009 11:49:55 GMT)

'Drug court saved my life'
BENTONVILLE — Prison sounded like the easier choice when David Flute was presented with the idea of participating in Benton County Drug Court. (Benton County Daily Record) (Sun, 03 May 2009 12:17:03 GMT)

Addiction that may cost you your life
SYABU, or ice, is an extremely powerful addictive stimulant. It is developed from its parent drug, amphetamine, and has a more pronounced effect on the human central nervous system. (Sun, 03 May 2009 17:35:29 GMT)

Anderson declines rehab stint
Anderson declines rehab stint (Sun, 03 May 2009 17:57:48 GMT)

Braves Garret Anderson Skipping Rehab Assignment
ATLANTA -- Per his right, Garret Anderson declined Braves management's request that he experience a short Minor League rehab stint before coming off the disabled list. (Sun, 03 May 2009 18:22:58 GMT)

Texas Rangers' Kris Benson allows three hits in rehab start
Rangers right-hander Kris Benson allowed three runs over five innings Sunday in the first of his two scheduled rehab starts for Double-A Frisco. (Sun, 03 May 2009 22:37:53 GMT)

Backe beats Benson in rehab starts for both
Associated Press - May 3, 2009 6:55 PM ET FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Rangers right-hander Kris Benson allowed three runs over five innings in the first of his two scheduled rehab starts for AA... (Sun, 03 May 2009 23:07:01 GMT)

Community Reaches Out To Fight Drug Addiction
An Eastern Kentucky community started tackling its drug problem several years ago and the effort is larger than ever today. (Sun, 03 May 2009 23:11:43 GMT)

Benson passes first rehab test
Benson passes first rehab test (Mon, 04 May 2009 00:26:38 GMT)

Dennis Rodman Rebounds Back to Rehab
After getting the boot on The Celebrity Apprentice, it looks like Dennis Rodman's next venture will be a familiar one: rehab. The former NBA star, who has battled... (Mon, 04 May 2009 04:24:59 GMT)

NOTEBOOK / Big-leaguers meet in rehab starts
Rangers right-hander Kris Benson allowed three runs over five innings Sunday in the first of his two scheduled rehab starts for Double-A Frisco, Texas. Benson, recovering from right elbow tendinitis, lost to Corpus Christi and Brandon Backe, the Astros' right-... (Mon, 04 May 2009 07:33:28 GMT)

Schools have week-long focus on drug awareness
ROCKPORT and mdash; There are plenty of reasons for Rockport's youth to celebrate at the end of each school year. But with prom and graduation just weeks away and summer right around the corner, school officials are urging students to celebrate responsibly. (Mon, 04 May 2009 10:15:54 GMT)

CRN Digital Talk Radio Launches Show About 12 Step Recovery Featuring Medical Expertise by Addiction Specialist Dr. ...
Executive Director of Florida based rehab center C.A.R.E. Addiction Recovery, Dr. Mitch Wallick, will be a fixture on Recovery Radio Live's new show about 12 Step Addiction Recovery. "Recovery Radio Live" Airs Sundays, 11 PM ET/8 PM PT on CRN 1 (Mon, 04 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT)

Dennis Rodman - Rodman Heads For Rehab
Former basketball star DENNIS RODMAN has reportedly agreed to undergo rehab in his long-running battle against alcohol addiction.The sportsman-turned-reality-TV-star... (Mon, 04 May 2009 11:29:52 GMT)

Rodman heads for rehab
Former basketball star Dennis Rodman has reportedly agreed to undergo rehab in his long-running battle against alcohol addiction. The sportsman-turned-reality-TV-star will receive treatment and counseling at an outpatient facility in the U.S. Friends and family had urged him to check in to the clinic for round-the-clock care, but Rodman refused because he wants to attend a reunion party with his ... (Mon, 04 May 2009 11:52:20 GMT)

Rodman heads for rehab
Former basketball star Dennis Rodman has reportedly agreed to undergo rehab in his long-running battle against alcohol addiction. (Mon, 04 May 2009 11:53:27 GMT)

Report: Ex-Piston Dennis Rodman headed to rehab
After getting the boot on "Celebrity Apprentice," it looks as if former Pistons star Dennis Rodman is headed for rehab for his ongoing battle with addiction, according to e-online.com. (Mon, 04 May 2009 17:38:21 GMT)

Eminem details dangerous addiction to pills
In a candid new interview, rap superstar Eminem reveals he suffered from a devastating drug addiction that led to him downing as many as 20 Vicodin, Ambien and Valium in a day. (Mon, 04 May 2009 18:01:24 GMT)

Eminem Admits He 'Almost Died' From Drug Overdose
Eminem comes clean about his drug addiction in the forthcoming "Real Rap" issue of Vibe. (Mon, 04 May 2009 18:31:38 GMT)

Brain protein central to both Parkinson's, drug addiction identified
( Columbia University Medical Center ) Scientists have identified a protein that appears not only to be central to the process that causes Parkinson's disease but could also play a role in muting the high from methamphetamine and other addictive drugs.The action of the protein, known as organic cation transporter 3 or oct3, fills a longstanding gap in scientists' understanding of the brain ... (Mon, 04 May 2009 19:23:51 GMT)

Helping doctors ask about drug, alcohol, and other addiction problems
WASHINGTON (AP) - If more doctors started asking, would more drug and alcohol abusers ‘fess up so they could get help? (Mon, 04 May 2009 19:56:25 GMT)

Brain Protein Central to Both Parkinson's, Drug Addiction
Scientists have identified a protein that appears not only to be central to the process that causes Parkinson's disease but could also play a role in muting the high from methamphetamine and other addictive drugs. (Mon, 04 May 2009 21:44:13 GMT)

Eminem Confesses Drug Addiction, "I Hadn't Recorded A Song Sober In 7 Years"
Eminem has reportedly opened up about his past drug problems and revealed his struggles with balancing hip-hop and soberness. [Visit SOHH.com for more information] (Mon, 04 May 2009 22:17:08 GMT)

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon ahead of schedule on hip rehab
Alex Gordon was back at Kauffman Stadium on Monday, less than three weeks since undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. He has progressed quickly through rehab, ditching his crutches sooner than doctors expected. (Mon, 04 May 2009 23:22:46 GMT)

Ryan headed for rehab stint in Dunedin
Ryan headed for rehab stint (Tue, 05 May 2009 01:28:09 GMT)

Kotsay hits snag in rehab assignment
Kotsay hits snag in rehab assignment (Tue, 05 May 2009 01:56:48 GMT)

Red Sox OF Rocco Baldelli begins rehab stint
Boston outfielder Rocco Baldelli went 0 for 3 with a sacrifice fly Monday night in the first game of his minor league rehab assignment with the Pawtucket Red Sox. (Tue, 05 May 2009 02:27:11 GMT)

Red Sox OF Rocco Baldelli begins rehab stint
Associated Press - May 4, 2009 10:33 PM ET PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - Boston outfielder Rocco Baldelli went 0 for 3 with a sacrifice fly Monday night in the first game of his minor league rehab... (Tue, 05 May 2009 02:38:58 GMT)

Red Sox OF Rocco Baldelli Begins Rehab Stint
Boston outfielder Rocco Baldelli goes 0 for 3 with a sacrifice fly in the first game of his minor league rehab assignment. (Tue, 05 May 2009 02:53:34 GMT)

Gordon's rehab work shifts back to Kansas City
Royals third baseman Alex Gordon speaks to the drudgery of rehab work in recounting what he terms “a funny story” about getting sick on an exercise bike when told to exercise his right hip just a few hours after surgery. (Tue, 05 May 2009 04:36:37 GMT)

RODMAN TO TRY REHAB AFTER ALL: Former NBA star agrees to go, but only after attending Sunday's 'Celebrity Apprentice' ...
*Dennis Rodman will reportedly check into a rehab facility to treat his alcohol addiction after first turning down pleas from his wife and friends during a failed intervention. (Tue, 05 May 2009 07:13:22 GMT)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Laws need to focus on rehabilitating drug addicts
I know drug addiction is bad, but it can be rehabilitated so why do the laws want to lock them up for life and other gosh-awful sentences? (Tue, 05 May 2009 08:06:33 GMT)

Sports briefs Ex-Biscuit Riggans to rehab in Montgomery
Former Biscuits catcher Shawn Riggans is returning to the team this week on a rehab assignment. (Tue, 05 May 2009 09:16:52 GMT)

Scientists identify brain protein key to Parkinson's disease, drug addiction
Washington, May 5 : Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center and the University of Rochester Medical Center have identified a protein that seems to be key to the processes that lead to Parkinson’s disease, and is involved in the brain's response to addictive drugs like methamphetamine. (Tue, 05 May 2009 09:35:31 GMT)

Doctors urged to ask patients about drug problems
A new program from the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse aims to help health workers past the stigma and ensure that more patients are asked for simple clues to addiction at every visit. (Tue, 05 May 2009 11:57:23 GMT)

American Idol - Abdul Comes Clean About Drug Addiction
AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL has broken her silence about her 12-year long battle with painkiller addiction.The singer-turned-TV personality was left in debilitating... (Tue, 05 May 2009 15:45:22 GMT)

Abdul comes clean about drug addiction
American judge Paula Abdul has broken her silence about her 12-year long battle with painkiller addiction. (Tue, 05 May 2009 15:51:24 GMT)

Abdul comes clean about drug addiction
American Idol judge Paula Abdul has broken her silence about her 12-year long battle with painkiller addiction. The singer-turned-TV personality was left in debilitating pain after a 1992 car accident and 1993 plane crash that required 15 spinal surgeries and left her dependent on pain medication. Abdul has been dogged by reports she had become an addict and continues to defend herself against ... (Tue, 05 May 2009 15:52:20 GMT)

Abdul comes clean about drug addiction
American Idol judge Paula Abdul has broken her silence about her 12-year long battle with painkiller addiction. (Tue, 05 May 2009 15:53:27 GMT)

A&E's town hall meeting today to deal with drug addiction, recovery
A town hall meeting is being held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today for the A&E series "The Recovery Project," a grassroots movement dealing with drug addiction, support and recovery. (Tue, 05 May 2009 19:21:14 GMT)

Braves send McCann to Triple-A Gwinnett on rehab assignment
Braves send McCann to Triple-A Gwinnett on rehab assignment (Tue, 05 May 2009 22:10:56 GMT)

Paula Abdul Comes Clean About Drug Addiction
American Idol judge Paula Abdul has broken her silence about her 12-year long battle with painkiller addiction. The singer-turned-TV personality was left in debilitating pain after a 1992 car accident and 1993 plane crash that required 15 spinal surgeries and left her dependent on pain medication. (Tue, 05 May 2009 23:26:48 GMT)

Red Sox' Matsuzaka makes rehab start in Triple-A
Boston's Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched 2 2-3 scoreless innings in a rehab start for the Pawtucket Red Sox against the Toledo Mud Hens on Tuesday night. (Wed, 06 May 2009 00:43:50 GMT)

Red Sox' Matsuzaka makes rehab start in Triple-A
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) -- Boston's Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched 2 2-3 scoreless innings in a rehab start ... (Wed, 06 May 2009 01:09:14 GMT)

Little trouble for Dice-K in rehab start
Little trouble for Dice-K in rehab start (Wed, 06 May 2009 01:26:58 GMT)

Red Sox' Matsuzaka makes rehab start in Triple-A
Daisuke Matsuzaka took his first step toward a possible return to the Boston Red Sox' rotation by pitching 2 2/3 innings of scoreless ball Tuesday night in a rehab start for the Pawtucket Red Sox against the Toledo Mud Hens. (Wed, 06 May 2009 01:37:59 GMT)

Injured Motorcyclist Moved to Nebraska Rehab Hospital
Christopher Sunneberg's sister says Christopher has been moved to Madonna Rehab Hospital in Lincoln to continue recovery from a severe brain injury. He was injured April 7 when a car crossed the center line and crashed into his motorcycle. (Wed, 06 May 2009 03:42:05 GMT)

John Lackey has strong rehab outing
The right-hander is nearly perfect in his first minor league rehab start, giving up just a hit and a walk in 42/3 innings. The next challenge for Angels pitcher John Lackey could be coming up with an encore. (Wed, 06 May 2009 04:40:13 GMT)

Narconon Founder was Living Proof that one can Stably Recover from Drug Addiction
Having tried everything else, Willie Benitez achieved his drug-free life with a unique approach - raising abilities (Wed, 06 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Abdul tells of painkiller addiction
Paula Abdul has opened up about her battle to overcome prescription drug addiction. (Wed, 06 May 2009 08:03:02 GMT)

BISCUIT CRUMBS: Shawn Riggans goes 1-for-2 in first rehab outing in Montgomery
Catcher Shawn Riggans started his rehab stay in Montgomery with five innings behind the plate Tuesday. (Wed, 06 May 2009 09:16:57 GMT)

Eminem guzzled cough syrup during drug addiction
London, May 6 : Eminem has confessed that he used to guzzle cough syrup when he was at the peak of his drug addiction. (Wed, 06 May 2009 09:35:52 GMT)

Eminem Almost Died from Drug Addiction
Eminem's incessant references to drugs in his comeback campaign may seem like a publicity exploit, but it's more realistic than assumed. First there's his album title, Relapse -- to suffer... (Wed, 06 May 2009 19:28:07 GMT)

Paula Abdul admits 12-year painkiller addiction and rehab
Paula Abdul says she's got herself together this year, and here's why: no more pain meds. In a new interview, the singer and "American Idol" judge admits to a 12-year addiction to painkillers that ended with a stint in a California rehab facility late last year. "I could have killed myself. ... Withdrawal — it's the worst thing," Abdul says. (Wed, 06 May 2009 20:58:13 GMT)

A-Rod takes first slide in rehab
A-Rod takes first slide in rehab (Wed, 06 May 2009 21:11:48 GMT)

Rehab work shifts back to KC for Royals' Gordon
Royals third baseman Alex Gordon speaks to the drudgery of rehab work in recounting what he terms &# (Wed, 06 May 2009 22:01:33 GMT)

Rehab enters final stretch
As the Interstate 275 rehab of roadway, pavement and bridges enters its final year, the $140 million project appears to remain on schedule. (Wed, 06 May 2009 22:16:41 GMT)

People: 'American Idol's' Paula Abdul admits 12-year drug addiction
Also: Keifer Sutherland in trouble for headbutt; Farrah Fawcett to try last-ditch cancer treatment; M*A*S*H star David Ogden Stiers comes out. (Wed, 06 May 2009 22:48:58 GMT)

Goydos' return to TPC touched by reality of addiction, loss
After finishing second to Sergio Garcia last May in the Players Championship, Paul Goydos returns a different man. This one better understands the nature and tragedy of addiction, Steve Elling says. (Wed, 06 May 2009 22:52:59 GMT)

Jonathan Rhys Meyers: I was not in rehab!
Don't miss our gallery of rehabbed Irish celebs... Click here Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers is defending his reputation, claiming he did not have another stint in rehab for alcohol abuse this February. (Wed, 06 May 2009 23:31:39 GMT)

Miller makes Minor League rehab start
Miller makes Minor League rehab start (Thu, 07 May 2009 00:27:08 GMT)

Royals' Bale suffers rehab setback
Royals' Bale suffers rehab setback (Thu, 07 May 2009 01:26:38 GMT)

Hill progressing with rehab starts
Hill progressing with rehab starts (Thu, 07 May 2009 02:41:58 GMT)

Trey Anastasio, Phish Frontman, Tells Addiction Story On Capitol Hill, Lobbies For Drug Courts
Phish's floppy-haired frontman is sporting a sharp, navy blue suit, which can only mean one of two things. And he isn't in a courtroom, so he must be on Capitol Hill, lobbying. (Thu, 07 May 2009 15:25:20 GMT)

A-Rod goes 0-for-2 in probable final rehab game
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez played what could be his final rehab game Thursday, going 0-for-2 with two walks and putting in three innings of defense. (Thu, 07 May 2009 18:04:18 GMT)

A-Rod plays in what could be final rehab game
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez played what could be his final rehab game T... (Thu, 07 May 2009 18:10:08 GMT)

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez plays in what could be final rehab game
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez may have played his final rehab game, going 0-for-2 with two walks and putting in three innings of defense. (Thu, 07 May 2009 18:10:25 GMT)

A-Rod may have played final rehab game
TAMPA, Fla. — Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez played what could be his final rehab game today, going 0-for-2 with two walks and putting in three innings of defense. (Thu, 07 May 2009 20:03:01 GMT)

American Idol - Abdul Dismisses Drug Addiction Reports
AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL has refuted reports she was ever addicted to painkillers - insisting recent comments she made about her drug use have been... (Thu, 07 May 2009 21:17:43 GMT)

Rx for Addiction
As a Carthage man fights a 40 year drug addiction that started with a prescription to Ritalin, Four State teens are turning to the medicine cabinet. (Thu, 07 May 2009 21:30:50 GMT)

Abdul dismisses drug addiction reports
American Idol judge Paula Abdul has refuted reports she was ever addicted to painkillers - insisting recent comments she made about her drug use have been misconstrued. The singer-turned-TV star revealed she had a longrunning battle with prescription drugs and checked into a California spa in a bid to kick her habit in a new Ladies' Homes Journal magazine interview. The article also detailed the ... (Fri, 08 May 2009 00:24:20 GMT)

Abdul dismisses drug addiction reports
The singer has refuted reports she was ever addicted to painkillers insisting comments she made about her drug use have been misconstrued. (Fri, 08 May 2009 00:24:38 GMT)

Abdul dismisses drug addiction reports
The article also detailed the withdrawal symptoms Abdul suffered when she attempted to wean herself off the painkillers, which she started taking after suffering pain following a car accident and plane crash in 1992 and 1993 respectively. (Fri, 08 May 2009 00:31:21 GMT)

Wise optimistic during rehab
Wise optimistic during rehab (Fri, 08 May 2009 02:11:38 GMT)

Inpatient rehab in top 9% in nation at NWMRMC
In a recent comparison of over 800 rehabilitation units around the U.S., Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center’s inpatient rehab unit finished with a ranking in the top nine percent. (Fri, 08 May 2009 02:13:15 GMT)

Paula Abdul: No Painkillers, No Rehab
UPDATE: Added Abdul in a statement today: "I want to make it perfectly clear to everyone that I have never been addicted to or abused drugs in my life," Abdul said. "I have never been drunk. I have never entered a rehab or detox treatment center. (Fri, 08 May 2009 03:48:12 GMT)

NL notes: Braves' McCann successful in rehab game
C Brian McCann will join the team on Friday after having success with his new glasses in a minor league rehab game on Thursday night. (Fri, 08 May 2009 05:48:46 GMT)

Astros notes: Quintero begins rehab assignment
Astros catcher Humberto Quintero, who suffered a strained right shoulder two weeks ago, will begin a four-game rehab assignment today with Class AAA Round Rock. (Fri, 08 May 2009 05:49:06 GMT)

Abdul refutes drug addiction story
American Idol judge Paula Abdul has refuted reports she was ever addicted to painkillers - insisting recent comments she made about her drug use have been misconstrued. (Fri, 08 May 2009 12:39:45 GMT)

HealthSouth Rehab Hospital to hold AED demo on Tuesday
There will be a demonstration on AED use at noon Tuesday at HealthSouth Rehab Hospital. AEDs provide early defibrillation, and when performed in conjunction with CPR, increase the chance of survival for the heart attack victim. (Fri, 08 May 2009 12:52:08 GMT)

Gazans struggling with rising drug abuse
Palestinians struggling to cope with the Israeli blockade of Gaza and the trauma of war are turning to painkillers and tranquillizers at a rate that risks triggering a wave of addiction. (Fri, 08 May 2009 13:31:31 GMT)

Lane Garrison Reluctantly Leaves Rehab
Lane Garrison has been released from rehab, but not of his own accord. (Fri, 08 May 2009 18:13:14 GMT)

Lane Garrison Reluctantly Leaves Rehab
Lane Garrison has been released from rehab, but not of his own accord. The actor was out for a jog in Los Angeles this morning despite having checked into the Tarzana Treatment Facility... (Fri, 08 May 2009 18:28:33 GMT)

Garrison completes rehab requirements
LOS ANGELES, May 8 (UPI) -- Actor Lane Garrison, who recently served 18 months in a California prison for vehicular homicide and drunk driving, has left rehab, a source said. (Fri, 08 May 2009 20:33:25 GMT)

Rehab bids over budget
City staff on Monday will ask the Janesville City Council to reject bids that came in more than double the budget to rehab a home at 189 S. High St. (Fri, 08 May 2009 21:10:35 GMT)

A-Rod plays in what could be final rehab game
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez played what could be his final rehab game Thursday, going 0-for-2 with two walks and putting in three innings of defense. (Sat, 09 May 2009 04:18:16 GMT)

Hamilton takes batting practice, ready to rehab
CHICAGO — Texas Rangers’ All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton took batting practice and ran the bases full speed Friday and said he was ready for his rehab assignment. (Sat, 09 May 2009 05:51:10 GMT)

Addiction panel to hold hearing at UMass
On Friday, the Massachusetts OxyContin and Heroin Commission will hold the third in a series of hearings regarding the state's drug addiction rates. (Sat, 09 May 2009 06:12:09 GMT)

Drug Court graduates celebrate sobriety
PROVO -- After years of battling addiction and cycling in and out of the court system, several Utah County residents graduated from the Drug Court program in Provo's 4th District Court on Friday. (Sat, 09 May 2009 07:07:32 GMT)

BISCUIT CRUMBS: Shawn Riggans' rehab comes to abrupt end
Catcher Shawn Riggans hoped to return to the major leagues Sunday after a rehab stay with the Biscuits. Instead, his rehab has come to an abrupt stop and he's awaiting a doctor's appointment Monday. (Sat, 09 May 2009 09:13:54 GMT)

Eminem blames mother for his 'drug addiction' in new track
London, May 9 : Rapper Eminem has blamed his mother Debbie Mathers for his drug addiction in his new track. (Sat, 09 May 2009 09:32:33 GMT)

St Lucia club names itself Rehab in tribute to Winehouse
London, May 9 : Amy Winehouse's signature song Rehab has served as an inspiration for a St Lucia club, which has decided to be called by the same name, it has emerged. (Sat, 09 May 2009 09:48:46 GMT)

Neighbors fight drug rehab expansion
Neighbors are firing back at plans to expand a drug and alcohol rehab center in Spring Hill. Some peoples' backyards border the 22-person facility. (Sat, 09 May 2009 13:56:42 GMT)

Paula Abdul Denis Drug Addiction
American Idol judge Paula Abdul has refuted reports she was ever addicted to painkillers - insisting recent comments she made about her drug use have been misconstrued. (Sat, 09 May 2009 14:56:55 GMT)

2008 All-Star Ervin Santana Set for Rehab Start Tonight with Bees
SALT LAKE CITY (May 9, 2009) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced today that right-handed pitcher Ervin Santana will make a rehab start in tonight's Bees game against the Portland Beavers in Portland, Ore. (Sat, 09 May 2009 21:19:30 GMT)

Addiction, treatment a different path for women than men
When it comes to drug rehabilitation, men and women are not the same. (Sun, 10 May 2009 07:11:04 GMT)

Doctors urged to ask about addiction
WASHINGTON -- If more doctors started asking, would more drug and alcohol abusers 'fess up so they could get help? (Sun, 10 May 2009 07:15:30 GMT)

St. Albans conference on prescription drug abuse draws 75
Doctor, patients, speak about the dangers of drug addiction (Sun, 10 May 2009 08:16:55 GMT)

Shame causes addiction
ONCE shame is confronted, both the abandonment of addiction and the road from chaos to serenity can be remarkably expedient. (Sun, 10 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Doctors, Rx Drug Addicts Discuss Treatment At Conference
A Vermont doctor who spoke at conference on prescription drug addiction this weekend gets a lesson on the complexity of the issue the night before. (Sun, 10 May 2009 18:51:54 GMT)

Rivera in line for rehab assignment
Rivera in line for rehab assignment (Sun, 10 May 2009 18:56:38 GMT)

Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang to make rehab start Tuesday in Triple-A
Chris O'Meara/Associated PressChien-Ming Wang, who has been on the DL since April 24, will throw about 100 pitches Tuesday with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. BALTIMORE -- Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang will make a minor league rehab start on Tuesday in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, a... (Sun, 10 May 2009 22:33:04 GMT)

Hamilton 1 for 2 in rehab assignment
Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has played six innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Mon, 11 May 2009 00:10:29 GMT)

Josh Hamilton goes 1 for 2, plays 6 innings in rehab assignment with Oklahoma City
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has played six innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hamilton is on the disabled list with a strained muscle in his left rib cage area. He went 1 for 2 in the RedHawks' 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Round Rock Express. (Mon, 11 May 2009 00:19:47 GMT)

Josh Hamilton goes 1-for-2 in rehab game
ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) -- Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has played six innings in a rehab a... (Mon, 11 May 2009 00:39:23 GMT)

Hamilton 1 for 2 in rehab assignment
Associated Press - May 10, 2009 8:23 PM ET ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has played six innings in a rehab appearance with AAA Oklahoma City. (Mon, 11 May 2009 00:39:43 GMT)

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton goes 1-for-2 in rehab assignment
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has played six innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Mon, 11 May 2009 00:52:46 GMT)

Hamilton 1 for 2 in rehab assignment
(AP) — ROUND ROCK, Texas - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton has played six innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hamilton is on the disabled list with a strained muscle in his left rib cage area. (Mon, 11 May 2009 00:58:00 GMT)

Hamilton Begins Rehab In Round Rock
Sidelined by strained ribs since April 27th, Josh Hamilton played the first of two games in a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City who is in town for a series with the Round Rock Express at Dell Diamond. (Mon, 11 May 2009 01:33:06 GMT)

BFA St. Albans Attacks Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is becoming a big problem in high schools, and it mostly involves prescription drugs. (Mon, 11 May 2009 02:48:22 GMT)

Addiction, treatment a different path for women than men
When it comes to drug rehabilitation, men and women are not the same. (Mon, 11 May 2009 05:39:03 GMT)

Wang making rehab start at PNC Field
Injured New York Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang will make a rehab start with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees at PNC Field on Tuesday. (Mon, 11 May 2009 08:36:29 GMT)

'Miracle drug' has high success rate for treating opiate addiction
LANCASTER - Rampant opiate use in Fairfield County has local recovery officials wondering what they can do to help more addicted individuals. (Mon, 11 May 2009 10:37:20 GMT)

Three area drug courts to honor program grads
Officials of two South Mississippi drug courts and one federal court program will celebrate the state's success in rehabilitating drug offenders Friday in a graduation ceremony. (Mon, 11 May 2009 11:34:11 GMT)

Drug program succeeds beyond 'wildest dreams'
A program providing health care and drug treatment for pregnant women addicted to crystal methamphetamine is succeeding "beyond our wildest dreams," says Dr. Tricia Wright. (Mon, 11 May 2009 11:39:31 GMT)

Statement by Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Chairman and Founder, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at ...
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University commends the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy(R) (NABP(R)) for its report State of the Internet: NABP Position Paper on the Continued Proliferation of Rogue Internet Drug Outlets. This report builds and expands on previous work by both NABP(R) and CASA through its "You've Got Drugs!": Prescription Drug ... (Mon, 11 May 2009 13:59:00 GMT)