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Red Sox's Smoltz sharp in first rehab outing
John Smoltz took a big step in his return form shoulder surgery, throwing three scoreless innings in his first rehabilitation outing. (Fri, 22 May 2009 03:40:44 GMT)

Counselors to parents: Help us fight drug war
In the wake of the drug-related death of a Middletown South senior, the township school district held a program to help parents spot and deal with drug abuse. (Fri, 22 May 2009 03:52:38 GMT)

Dodgers' Kuroda to make rehab start at Sam Lynn
Los Angeles Dodgers' opening day starter Hiroki Kuroda is tentatively scheduled to pitch tonight at Sam Lynn Ball Park against the Bakersfield Blaze. Kuroda will make his first of two minor-league rehab starts for the Inland Empire 66ers. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. (Fri, 22 May 2009 05:53:47 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, 22 May 2009 06:01:59 GMT)

Hanley Center, Scripps Florida and University of Miami Join in Search for Addiction Fighting Drug
Details of a five-year research project that could lead to an addiction fighting drug were unveiled during a meeting of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). (Fri, 22 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Serbia investigates video of rehab center beating
Serbian authorities are investigating a church-sponsored drug rehab facility after the publication of a video showing one of the patients being severely beaten with a shovel and brass knuckles. (Fri, 22 May 2009 11:36:02 GMT)

Rehab center said to torture drug addicts
BELGRADE, Serbia, May 22 (UPI) -- Serbian police and health inspectors say they are investigating allegations a drug rehabilitation center is torturing addicts as part of medical treatment. (Fri, 22 May 2009 12:23:46 GMT)

Patience toughest part of Smoltz's rehab
(NECN/WJBF: Augusta, Ga.) - John Smoltz completed his first rehab assignment with the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, pitching three innings for Single-A Greenville. The righthander is coming back from surgery on his throwing shoulder, which prematurely ended his 2008 season with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz did not allow a run in the outing , while striking out two and giving up just one hit. read more (Fri, 22 May 2009 12:56:16 GMT)

Drug Addiction and AA
The meeting rooms of AA are not without controversial issues. The one that repeats itself often is sharing an addiction, other than alcohol, with the group. Some say AA means only alcohol; others disagree. The author has her own opinion. What is yours? (Fri, 22 May 2009 13:03:24 GMT)

Celebrity Rehab Seeks Image Makeover
Malibu, Calif.-based 'rehab center to the stars' Promises says that the antics of some of its former clients have hurt its image, and is seeking to win back some public respect, the Los Angeles Times reported May 13. (Fri, 22 May 2009 15:12:14 GMT)

Serbia investigates video of rehab center beating
Serbian authorities are investigating a church-backed drug rehab facility after the publication of a video showing one of the patients being beaten with a shovel and brass knuckles. (Fri, 22 May 2009 17:31:48 GMT)

Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients
Title: Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients Category: Health News Created: 5/22/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/22/2009 (Fri, 22 May 2009 19:18:32 GMT)

Gender Differences Should Be Considered in Treatment of Addiction
The molecular events that accompany drug abuse and addiction are different for women than for men, according to new studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). As yet, little if any of this knowledge has made its way into gender-based differences in pharmacological and behavioral treatments for addiction. (Fri, 22 May 2009 20:05:05 GMT)

University pledges to combat campus drug use
Harvard University is vowing to draft student leaders to help snuff out drug abuse in its ivy halls and tighten security after authorities say a graduating senior has been... (Sat, 23 May 2009 04:40:58 GMT)

Vlad, Escobar shine in rehab game
Vlad, Escobar shine in rehab game (Sat, 23 May 2009 05:11:45 GMT)

Drug court graduates survivors with bright futures
ELKO — When she entered Drug Court in November 2007, Tanya was by her own admission a “supreme addict,” but sobriety wasn’t the biggest hurdle on the road leading to her graduation from the program. (Sat, 23 May 2009 11:40:01 GMT)

Eminem: Inside the comeback
He vanished. He nearly died. Now, after years of drug addiction and a scary overdose, ''Relapse'' arrives, and one of rap's master lyricist's is back in the game. Will this revealing new album put him on top again? (Sat, 23 May 2009 12:46:34 GMT)

Sixers Bats Stymied as Kuroda Makes Rehab Start
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Hiroki Kuroda allowed just one hit in his 3 2/3 inning rehab start, but the 66ers were held scoreless for the final six frames, dropping the series opener to the Bakersfield Blaze, 2-1, Friday night. (Sat, 23 May 2009 12:48:07 GMT)

Addict sees area's drug problem first-hand
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY - While communities across the nation are struggling to combat illegal street narcotics, that is not the case locally. In Shiawassee County, prescription drug abuse is becoming a trend. (Sat, 23 May 2009 16:12:59 GMT)

Four Yankees headed to Tampa for rehab
Four Yankees headed to Tampa for rehab (Sat, 23 May 2009 20:27:28 GMT)

Glavine works 3 innings in rehab start
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- Atlanta Braves left-hander Tom Glavine tossed three innings in a rehab st... (Sun, 24 May 2009 03:09:33 GMT)

Kuroda happy with first rehab start
Kuroda happy with first rehab start (Sun, 24 May 2009 03:11:48 GMT)

Glavine pleased with rehab outing
Glavine pleased with rehab outing (Sun, 24 May 2009 03:11:58 GMT)

Glavine works 3 innings in rehab start
(AP) — LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Atlanta Braves left-hander Tom Glavine tossed three innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday night. Glavine allowed three runs and five hits against Toledo. (Sun, 24 May 2009 03:12:38 GMT)

Glavine thrills Gwinnett crowd with rehab start
Tom Glavine threw 56 pitches and allowed five hits and three runs in his first of two rehab starts for the Gwinnett Braves Saturday night. (Sun, 24 May 2009 03:40:21 GMT)

Glavine works three innings in rehab start
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Atlanta Braves left-hander Tom Glavine tossed three innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday night. (Sun, 24 May 2009 04:00:18 GMT)

Wise to begin rehab assignment for Sox
Dewayne Wise will begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Monday in Columbus, as the center fielder continues to recover from a separated right shoulder suffered while making a spectacular diving catch in a victory over Detroit on April 13. Wise does not expect to play on Monday and said that he will serve as designated hitter before getting into an outfield role by ... (Sun, 24 May 2009 04:23:30 GMT)

Dodgers righty Schmidt struck in head by hit during rehab assignment
The Dodgers' Jason Schmidt was hit in the head by a comebacker during his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday. (Sun, 24 May 2009 07:36:25 GMT)

Drug court grads earn dismissal
John Hockett didn’t have transportation, but he had to get to treatment, counseling and work, or he would lose his chance at a new life through drug court. (Sun, 24 May 2009 08:11:30 GMT)

Dukes, Flores to begin rehab on Monday
The Washington Nationals' injury situation, which in the past week has reached possibly its most tenuous state of the season, is about to get better. Manager Manny Acta said Saturday that outfielder Elijah Dukes and catcher Jesus Flores will head out on rehab assignments Monday. Dukes, who went on the 15-day disabled list May 20 with a strained left hamstring, will head to the team's extended ... (Sun, 24 May 2009 08:46:58 GMT)

Projects for drug-free villages set
THE GOVERNMENT will award development projects to drug-free barangays (villages) as part of an anti-narcotics drive. (Sun, 24 May 2009 13:47:32 GMT)

Drug court seeks jobs for participants
A program that gives people convicted of drug offenses a second chance is celebrating its 20th anniversary nationwide and is seeking local volunteer opportunities.Madison Circuit Judge Jean C. Logue, who heads up the Clark and Madison County Drug Court, said the program is seeking additional volunteer community service opportunities for participants in the program. (Sun, 24 May 2009 16:11:30 GMT)

Olsen heading to Florida for rehab
Olsen heading to Florida for rehab (Sun, 24 May 2009 19:56:48 GMT)

Wise to begin rehab stint Monday
Wise to begin rehab stint Monday (Sun, 24 May 2009 19:57:18 GMT)

Orioles Outfielder Luke Scott to Rehab in Delmarva
Salisbury, MD - The Baltimore Orioles announced on Sunday that Orioles designated hitter and left fielder Luke Scott will make two rehab starts with the Delmarva Shorebirds and Monday, May 25th and Tuesday, May 26th at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. (Sun, 24 May 2009 22:11:31 GMT)

Sox's Wise set to begin rehab assignment
When Dewayne Wise finishes a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte in the next week or 10 days, the White Sox could be faced with tough lineup and roster decisions. (Mon, 25 May 2009 00:38:52 GMT)

Water, Sewer Rehab On Tap?
The Richmond Hill City Council granted the go-ahead for the application of nearly a million dollars in stimulus money to rehab the water and sewer system during Tuesday’s council meeting. (Mon, 25 May 2009 09:30:31 GMT)

Oriole Outfielder Luke Scott to Rehab in Delmarva
Salisbury, MD - The Baltimore Orioles announced on Sunday that Orioles designated hitter and left fielder Luke Scott will make two rehab starts with the Delmarva Shorebirds and Monday, May 25th and Tuesday, May 26th at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. (Mon, 25 May 2009 14:03:07 GMT)

Crossett Woman Found Dead At Rehab Facility
A Crossett woman arrested and accused in March on a number of drug charges and a resident of Choice Ministries Rehab at 714 Fairview Rd., in Crossett was found deceased in her bed early Sunday morning, one day after her release from Ashley County Medical Center where she was treated for respiratory problems. (Mon, 25 May 2009 17:35:37 GMT)

Soria ready for rehab assignment
Soria ready for rehab assignment (Mon, 25 May 2009 18:56:58 GMT)

Cancer drug may block 'happy hour' gene
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25 (UPI) -- Rats given a cancer-fighting drug spontaneously consume less alcohol, U.S. researchers say. (Mon, 25 May 2009 19:23:49 GMT)

Flores joins Sens on rehab
The Harrisburg Senators have announced that C Jesus Flores has joined the team on an MLB rehab assignment. His assignment is expected to last until at least Thursday. (Mon, 25 May 2009 21:28:19 GMT)

Brain-behavior disconnect in cocaine addiction
Parts of the brain involved in monitoring behaviors and emotions show different levels of activity in cocaine users relative to non-drug users, even when both groups perform equally well on a psychological test. These results - from a brain-imaging study conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and published online the week of May 25, 2009, by the Proceedings ... (Mon, 25 May 2009 21:31:15 GMT)

Hafner has minor setback during rehab
Hafner has minor setback in rehab (Mon, 25 May 2009 23:41:48 GMT)

Controversial treatment fights drug addiction
Prometa is a treatment program used on people with alcohol, cocaine and meth addictions. (Tue, 26 May 2009 00:30:17 GMT)

Drug courts saving lives money
When Deric Hammond was arrested on drug charges in 2003 he prayed for an unusual intervention. (Tue, 26 May 2009 06:56:30 GMT)

Murder accused tested positive to drugs while on remand (ABC)
A court has heard that a Canberra woman accused of murder returned a positive drug test while she was on remand, despite claims she had her addiction under control. (Tue, 26 May 2009 08:07:46 GMT)

Eminem watches old videos to keep drug addiction at bay
Washington, May 26 : Rapper Eminem has revealed that he turns to watching his old drug driven performances to remind himself never to let those days come back again. (Tue, 26 May 2009 09:33:08 GMT)

Lakeview Health Systems Introduces: A New Life - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Christians
Lakeview Health Systems, nationally accredited drug and alcohol abuse/addiction treatment center announces the addition of: A New Life, Christ-centered drug and alcohol rehab program. (Tue, 26 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT)

Of meth and madness: Drug addiction finally led 34-year-old to hang himself in prison
David Michael Weaver moved to Wilmer, Ala. in the hopes of starting a new life after moving to the area from Westwego, a New Orleans suburb.Instead, drugs followed him to Alabama, wreaking havoc: His girlfriend, the mother of his young son, left him; police raided his house; his addiction grew worse. Follow Weaver's tragic tale and learn more about meth addiction in this two-day Press-Register ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 15:09:05 GMT)

Drug addict jailed
NEIL BOWEN The Observer A Petrolia woman who failed to accept help offered for drug addiction has been jailed her for 50 days in Sarnia court. Teri Lynn Scholte, 28, pleaded guilty to three 2008 court-order violations and giving a false name to a police officer on April 13.[...] (Tue, 26 May 2009 15:51:59 GMT)

100,000 to help end drug addiction
PEKAN: The Rakan Anti-Dadah (Rada) programme introduced by the National Anti-Drug Agency (Nada) to help the country achieve zero drug addiction by 2015 has set a target to recruit 100,000 members by the end of the year. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:21:59 GMT)

Vast US illegal drug market fuels Mexican cartels
The Mexican drug cartels battling viciously to expand and survive have a powerful financial incentive: Across the border to the north is a market for illegal drugs unsurpassed for its wealth, diversity and voraciousness. Homeless heroin addicts in big cities,... Related: Mexico - Illegal drug trade - Cartel - United States - Drugs (Tue, 26 May 2009 19:33:46 GMT)

John Smoltz continues rehab with Sea Dogs
(NECN: Mike Giardi) - One player who hopes to be joining the Red Sox at Fenway this month is veteran John Smoltz. He continues his rehab assignment Tuesday with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, as they take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in Manchester, New Hampshire. Smoltz, who pitched for Single-A Greenville on Thursday, came away from the game confident that he is on track to make it back to ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 22:16:02 GMT)

Rox give Speier more time for rehab
Rox give Speier more time for rehab (Wed, 27 May 2009 01:16:20 GMT)

Smoltz gives up one run in second rehab start
John Smoltz looked strong in his rehab outing on Tuesday in Manchester, N.H. (Wed, 27 May 2009 01:33:33 GMT)

Dodgers halt Schmidt's rehab assignment
Dodgers halt Schmidt's rehab work (Wed, 27 May 2009 01:47:36 GMT)

Bonderman makes rehab start
Bonderman makes rehab start (Wed, 27 May 2009 02:16:30 GMT)

14th St Bridge Rehab Could Slow Traffic
Wednesday, workers will begin preparing for year long rehab project on the the Northbound span of the 14th Street Bridge. (Wed, 27 May 2009 02:45:18 GMT)

Novel study offers new targets for cocaine addiction
Washington, May 26 : When given a psychological test, parts of the brain involved in monitoring behaviours and emotions showed different levels of activity in cocaine users relative to non-drug users, a new study has found. (Wed, 27 May 2009 05:18:03 GMT)

Man City's Bellamy ditches hols for summer rehab
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy has decided to ditch his summer hols so to focus on rehab from a knee injury. read more (Wed, 27 May 2009 05:19:27 GMT)

Wrestling away addiction
Lure of sport helped man overcome drug habit (Wed, 27 May 2009 05:36:30 GMT)

Inmates cook up a feast in Singapore rehab project
Salmon tartare, chicken roulade and creme brulee are by no means standard prison fare, but these were dishes whipped up by some inmates in Singapore as part of a project aimed at easing them back into society. (Wed, 27 May 2009 08:35:19 GMT)

OPINION: Local support is vital for drug centres
THERE is obviously a need for addiction projects in Glasgow to support people through drug and alcohol problems. However, these initiatives will be more effective with the support of the local community. (Wed, 27 May 2009 09:51:36 GMT)

Serbian drug rehab center chief removed
The Serbian priest running a church-backed drug rehab center was removed by his bishop Wednesday following the publication of videos showing him and members of his staff beating patients with a shovel. (Wed, 27 May 2009 12:22:36 GMT)

Local drug court graduates 5 as national commencement day marked
Five persons graduated from the 29th Judicial District's drug court on Friday. They weren't the only ones honored for kicking a drug addiction and staying out of trouble. Friday was National Drug... (Wed, 27 May 2009 14:09:17 GMT)

Scouts say Smoltz struggled in rehab start
John Smoltz made his first rehab start last night and a couple of scouts have given Ken Rosenthal some unflattering reviews. (Wed, 27 May 2009 17:30:46 GMT)

Kelvim Escobar's rehab start goes well
He throws six shutout innings in his second rehab start for the Angels' Class A affiliate in Rancho Cucamonga. Kelvim Escobar made his second rehab start for the Angels' Class-A affiliate in Rancho Cucamonga a strong one Wednesday, throwing six shutout innings in which he gave up only an infield single, striking out eight and retiring the final 12 men he faced. (Wed, 27 May 2009 21:01:16 GMT)

Mindy McCready Selected for Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew
Mindy McCready has been selected as a cast member for the new season of the VH1 reality series, Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew . Hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, the season will consist of eight episodes that follow the real-life experiences of celebrity patients undergoing detoxification and treatment at the Pasadena Recovery Center. (Wed, 27 May 2009 21:25:33 GMT)

Hafner set to resume rehab in Columbus
Hafner set to resume rehab (Wed, 27 May 2009 23:56:58 GMT)

Mindy Mccready - Mccready Heading For Rehab
Troubled country star MINDY MCCREADY is heading for rehab - and her recovery will be televised.The singer has been selected as a cast member for the new season of VH1... (Thu, 28 May 2009 01:03:43 GMT)

Graduates overcome addiction
GENEVA – Rodney McDaniel said he was on "a journey to nowhere," and then he went to drug court. (Thu, 28 May 2009 04:08:07 GMT)

International News: Alice In Chains man does Celebrity Rehab
Ex-Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr is the latest rock 'star' sign-up to the awesomely awful 'Celebrity Rehab'. (Thu, 28 May 2009 04:11:42 GMT)

Mindy McCready heading to 'Rehab'
Troubled country star Mindy McCready is heading for rehab - and her recovery will be televised. (Thu, 28 May 2009 05:36:07 GMT)

Report: Government not spending much on drug prevention
Substance abuse, addiction and its consequences cost U.S. governmental bodies nearly $500 billion in 2005 with only a fraction of state and federal dollars spent on prevention and treatment, according to a report released Thursday. (Thu, 28 May 2009 06:45:27 GMT)

Understanding Addiction-Based Game Design
spidweb writes "The common theory is that games like World of Warcraft are addictive. But what are the exact qualities that make it so? Are there specific elements of the design that can be pulled out, distilled, and used at will to give a game drug-like properties? Is it wrong to do so? A new article at IGN RPG Vault attempts to isolates the exact qualities that go into making an ... (Thu, 28 May 2009 10:07:30 GMT)

Report: Addiction costs Illinois taxpayers millions
Report: Addiction costs Illinois taxpayers millions (Thu, 28 May 2009 11:51:08 GMT)

Report: Addiction costs Ill. taxpayers millions
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new report estimates that Illinois spends $4.8 million annually on substance abuse and addiction. Only 4 percent of that goes toward prevention and treatment. (Thu, 28 May 2009 12:33:12 GMT)

Glavine makes G-Braves rehab start
Braves pitcher Tom Glavine will make another rehab start for Class AAA Gwinnett today against the Indianapolis Indians. Game time is 2:05 p.m. (Thu, 28 May 2009 17:48:36 GMT)

Protein Involved in Addiction Changes Brain Circuitry
THURSDAY, May 28 (HealthDay News) -- A naturally occurring protein plays a role in the disrupted functioning of the brain's reward circuitry seen in people with drug and alcohol dependence, says a new study. (Thu, 28 May 2009 18:03:57 GMT)

BYU team helps uncover the mechanism of addiction
Brigham Young University researchers, working with Canadian neuroscientists, have induced drug addiction in lab rats without exposing them to any dope. (Thu, 28 May 2009 21:08:24 GMT)

Jeremy Bonderman gets another rehab start Sunday
Manager Jim Leyland remained tight-lipped Thursday about plans for Jeremy Bonderman. But Leyland did say Bonderman would get a fourth rehab start Sunday in Toledo. (Thu, 28 May 2009 21:37:21 GMT)

States Waste Billions Dealing with Consequences of Addiction, CASA Study Says
The vast majority of the estimated $467.7 billion in substance-abuse related spending by governments on substance-abuse problems went to deal with the consequences of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, not treatment and prevention, according to a new report from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University. (Thu, 28 May 2009 22:42:02 GMT)

Glavine pleased with latest rehab start
Glavine pleased with latest rehab start (Thu, 28 May 2009 22:42:28 GMT)

Bonderman's rehab start not certain
Bonderman's rehab start not certain (Thu, 28 May 2009 23:28:30 GMT)

Mum blames medication for Diamond Creek son’s drug addiction
THE mother of a Diamond Valley drug dealer has claimed the medication her son took for behavioral problems led to his downfall. (Thu, 28 May 2009 23:40:08 GMT)

Flipping The Brain's Addiction Switch Without Drugs
Researchers investigating how the brain becomes drug dependent have now implicated a naturally occurring protein, a dose of which allowed them to get rats hooked with no drugs at all. The finding could suggest ways to medically counteract the effects of drug addiction. (Fri, 29 May 2009 01:21:28 GMT)

Drug abuse prevention and treatment money in Southern Oklahoma
ARDMORE -- The National Center on Addition and Substance Abuse released a three-year long study on public spending. Their findings show that out of every state dollar Oklahoma spends on drug abuse and addiction, 97 cents goes to corrections and judicial costs while only 3 cents goes to prevention and treatment. Local substance abuse experts say that’s a cause for concern. (Fri, 29 May 2009 03:58:35 GMT)

Tigers refuse to rush Jeremy Bonderman's rehab
Jeremy Bonderman isn't ready to pitch for the Tigers yet. So he'll get another rehab start on Sunday for Toledo against Charlotte. (Fri, 29 May 2009 05:22:31 GMT)

Mariners lefty Ryan Rowland-Smith sharp in 2nd rehab start at Triple-A Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. - Mariners starter Ryan Rowland-Smith allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in his second minor league rehab outing. Rowland-Smith struck out three and walked one Thursday night while throwing 81 pitches for Triple-A Tacoma against Nashville. (Fri, 29 May 2009 06:30:07 GMT)

Mariners lefty Ryan Rowland-Smith sharp in 2nd rehab start at Triple-A Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Mariners starter Ryan Rowland-Smith allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in his second minor league rehab outing. (Fri, 29 May 2009 06:33:09 GMT)

Drug Rehab Mountainside Treatment Center Identifies Common Misconceptions Regarding Underlying Medical Risks ...
Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center Mountainside announced has identified common misconceptions regarding underlying and peripheral medical risks associated with drug addiction and alcohol abuse. Despite the volumes of information on these matters, there is a seemingly large body of people unaware of the extent of the danger that active addiction or alcoholism poses. (Fri, 29 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

DENNIS RODMAN ENTERS 'CELEBRITY REHAB': Former NBA star announced as part of season 3 cast.
*Dennis Rodman is going from one reality show to another. The former NBA star boozed himself off of Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" this past spring, but will try to sober up this summer as part of Dr. Drew's "Celebrity Rehab." (Fri, 29 May 2009 07:13:52 GMT)

Lionel Richie - Richie Checked Into Rehab With Nicole
LIONEL RICHIE was so determined to help his daughter NICOLE overcome her drug addiction, he checked into rehab with her.The Commodores star was relieved when the... (Fri, 29 May 2009 07:18:43 GMT)

How drug-or-alcohol addiction tricks the brain
Washington, May 29 : The brain's pleasure center gets hijacked when someone becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol. This, in turn, disrupts the normal functioning of its reward circuitry. (Fri, 29 May 2009 09:15:24 GMT)

Nicole Richie - Richie Rehab Brought My Parents Back Together
NICOLE RICHIE's stint in rehab did more than cure her addictions - the crisis also brought her warring parents back together.The socialite's adopted parents, singer... (Fri, 29 May 2009 11:17:55 GMT)

Richie: 'Rehab brought my parents back together'
Nicole Richie's stint in rehab did more than cure her addictions - the crisis also brought her warring parents back together. (Fri, 29 May 2009 14:31:09 GMT)

Serbian priest charged in rehab beating
Police have filed torture charges against a Serbian Orthodox priest for beating a drug rehab patient with a shovel. (Fri, 29 May 2009 14:31:43 GMT)

Farrah Fawcett - Redmond Oneal Responding Well To Drug Treatment
FARRAH FAWCETT's troubled son REDMOND O'NEAL has been praised by a U.S. judge for making good progress in his battle against drug addiction.Redmond, whose father is... (Fri, 29 May 2009 15:18:33 GMT)

Serbian priest charged in drug rehab beating
Police filed torture charges Friday against a Serbian Orthodox priest who allegedly beat a drug rehab patient with a shovel. (Fri, 29 May 2009 15:30:02 GMT)

Redmond o'neal 'responding well' to drug treatment
Farrah Fawcett's troubled son Redmond O'Neal has been praised by a U.S. judge for making good progress in his battle against drug addiction. (Fri, 29 May 2009 15:33:12 GMT)

Catalyst plunges after addiction drug trial fails
Shares of Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. plunged Friday after the company reported an unsuccessful trial of a drug it is developing to treat cocaine addiction. (Fri, 29 May 2009 15:55:08 GMT)

Redmond O'Neal 'responding well' to drug treatment
Farrah Fawcett's troubled son Redmond O'Neal has been praised by a U.S. judge for making good progress in his battle against drug addiction. Redmond, whose father is actor Ryan O'Neal, is currently undergoing intensive drug treatment in a remote California prison, following his April arrest on charges of trying to smuggle drugs into another Los Angeles correctional facility. But he is making ... (Fri, 29 May 2009 16:07:18 GMT)

Mets' INF Alex Cora Joins Bisons on MLB Rehab Assignment
The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, today announced that Mets INF Alex Cora has joined the team on a major league rehab assignment. (Fri, 29 May 2009 20:43:40 GMT)

Mets send IF Cora to Buffalo on rehab assignment
Associated Press - May 29, 2009 6:23 PM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - New York Mets reserve infielder Alex Cora has been sent to AAA Buffalo on a rehab assignment. (Fri, 29 May 2009 22:26:23 GMT)

Mets send IF Cora to Buffalo on rehab assignment
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - New York Mets reserve infielder Alex Cora has been sent to AAA Buffalo on a rehab assignment. Cora, who joined the Bisons on Friday, was placed on the disabled list on May 18 because of a torn ligament in his right thumb. (Fri, 29 May 2009 22:36:02 GMT)

Mets send IF Cora to Buffalo on rehab assignment
New York Mets reserve infielder Alex Cora has been sent to Triple-A Buffalo on a rehab assignment. (Fri, 29 May 2009 22:37:23 GMT)

Nicole Richie Says "Rehab Brought My Parents Back Together"
Nicole Richie's stint in rehab did more than cure her addictions - the crisis also brought her warring parents back together. The socialite's adopted parents, singer Lionel Richie and mum Brenda, split in 1988 when she was aged five. (Sat, 30 May 2009 03:26:38 GMT)

Moroccan groups target teen tobacco, drug use
29 May 2009 Moroccan non-governmental organisations have come together to address the issue of tobacco and drug addiction among young people. Still, no progress can be made unless families play their part in the lives of their children. (Sat, 30 May 2009 06:21:35 GMT)

Richie checked into rehab with nicole
Lionel Richie was so determined to help his daughter Nicole overcome her drug addiction, he checked into rehab with her. The Commodores' star was relieved when the socialite checked into an Arizona medical facility in 2003 to face her substance abuse problems. (Sat, 30 May 2009 08:34:02 GMT)

Nicole Richie's rehab stint brought her parents together
London, May 30: American actress Nicole Richie is delighted that her rehab stint brought her warring parents back together. (Sat, 30 May 2009 09:46:07 GMT)

Drug-Free Flipping Of The Brain's Addiction Switch
When someone becomes dependent on drugs or alcohol, the brain's pleasure center gets hijacked, disrupting the normal functioning of its reward circuitry. Researchers investigating this addiction "switch" have now implicated a naturally occurring protein, a dose of which allowed them to get rats hooked with no drugs at all. The research will be published Friday in the journal Science. (Sat, 30 May 2009 10:12:00 GMT)

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Announces Top-Line Results Of CPP-109 Phase II Trial For Cocaine Addiction
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPRX) announced top-line results from its U.S. Phase II clinical trial to treat cocaine addiction. (Sat, 30 May 2009 11:10:40 GMT)

Priest charged with beating patients at drug rehab centre
BELGRADE, Serbia (May 30, 2009) -- Police have filed torture charges against a Serbian Orthodox priest for beating a drug rehab patient with a shovel. The former head of the church-backed Crna Reka rehab centre in southern Serbia, Branislav Peranovic, has been removed from his position after a video broadcast on national television showed him swinging a shovel at a patient's lower back. An ... (Sat, 30 May 2009 13:15:56 GMT)

Richie: 'rehab brought my parents back together'
Nicole Richie's stint in rehab did more than cure her addictions - the crisis also brought her warring parents back together. The socialite's adopted parents, singer Lionel Richie and mum Brenda, split in 1988 when she was aged five. (Sat, 30 May 2009 13:33:32 GMT)

Perez has setback during rehab stint
Perez has setback during rehab stint (Sat, 30 May 2009 18:12:15 GMT)

Lowrie rehab progressing steadily
Lowrie rehab progressing steadily (Sat, 30 May 2009 18:41:48 GMT)

In Ohio, a Growing Market for the Mexican Drug Trade
School officials and health care workers have grown concerned over rising reports of prescription drug and heroin abuse. (Sat, 30 May 2009 18:44:30 GMT)

One in 500 babies now born drug dependent
The number of babies born suffering from drug withdrawal symptoms has increased by 67 per cent in the past 10 years, according to new figures obtained by The Independent on Sunday . (Sun, 31 May 2009 00:22:05 GMT)

Alice In Chains Starr, Dennis Rodman and More Going To Celeb Rehab
A top story from this week. former Alice In Chains bassist Mike Starr has been selected for the new season of Celebrity Rehab (Sun, 31 May 2009 01:03:57 GMT)

Clemens' gal pal Mindy McCready to appear on 'Celebrity Rehab'
Mindy McCready, who made headlines last year after she confirmed to the Daily News that she had a long-term affair with pitcher Roger Clemens, is scheduled to be part of a celebrity rehab TV show, according to several news outlets. (Sun, 31 May 2009 01:15:22 GMT)

Hafner suffers setback in rehab
Hafner suffers setback in rehab (Sun, 31 May 2009 02:16:59 GMT)

Chili, wings kindle competition at Rehab fund-raiser
MANSFIELD -- Lovers of chili, chicken wings, beer and cover bands flocked to Snow Trails on Saturday for The Rehab Center's 23rd annual Chili and Hot Wings Cook-Off. (Sun, 31 May 2009 11:04:08 GMT)

One in 500 babies now born drug dependent
The number of babies born suffering from drug withdrawal symptoms has increased by 67% in the past 10 years, according to new figures obtained by The Independent on Sunday. (Sun, 31 May 2009 20:36:02 GMT)

Oliver Perez takes a step backward in Triple-A rehab assignment
Oliver Perez, who awkwardly stumbled off the mound while fielding a grounder in Tuesday's start with Triple-A Buffalo, has been taken off his minor-league rehab assignment because of continued trouble with his right knee. (Sun, 31 May 2009 21:05:54 GMT)

Boston Red Sox's John Smoltz throws seven strong in latest rehab start
John Smoltz went five strong innings in his rehab start on Sunday. (Sun, 31 May 2009 22:07:46 GMT)

Smoltz strikes out 6 in minor league rehab start
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- John Smoltz had his longest and strongest outing of the season Sunday, working five innings in a rehab start for the Greenville Drive. (Sun, 31 May 2009 22:11:27 GMT)

Smoltz throws 5 strong innings in rehab
John Smoltz sat with a big smile on his face after his longest rehab start of the year, convinced it wouldn't be long before the former Cy Young winner was his old, lights-out self. "I don't think I'm far away," Smoltz said Sunday. "Today was more a familiar pitching that I thought I was capable of the last month, two months." Smoltz looked strong and in command over five innings of work with ... (Sun, 31 May 2009 22:21:03 GMT)

Smoltz Records Six Strikeouts in Rehab Start
Red Sox pitcher John Smoltz looks strong and in command over five innings of work with the Class A Greenville Drive in a rehab start. (Sun, 31 May 2009 23:14:59 GMT)

Three Dead- Prescription Drug Overdose Suspected
The bizarre deaths of three young people launched a police investigation in Niagara Falls. Detectives suspect a prescription drug overdose and note its unusual to find three people in their 20s dead in the same place at the same time with no signs of trauma. (Sun, 31 May 2009 23:36:22 GMT)