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Briefs: Tigers to recall Bonderman from injury rehab
Monday's MLB news briefs: The Tigers plan to recall right-hander Jeremy Bonderman from an injury rehab assignment Tuesday, the same day they promote five other players from Triple-A Toledo. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:09:53 GMT)

Gardner could begin rehab stint Thursday
Gardner could begin rehab stint Thursday (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:23:32 GMT)

Federal official chooses Wiley newsletter to discuss his plans for strengthening addiction treatment in community ...
A. Thomas McLellan, Ph.D. the top federal official on addiction treatment, chose Wiley newsletter Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly for his first interview after being sworn in as deputy director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Published in the Aug. 31 issue, the interview reveals the bold directions McLellan plans to head in, including a new focus on probation and parole ... (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:19:53 GMT)

Firm signs deal for neurological drug
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, a Coral Gables company that saw its single drug fail a crucial clinical test in May, announced it has signed a licensing agreement with Northwestern University to develop a drug that could have ``applications to a broad range of neurological diseases, including addiction and epilepsy,'' the company said in a press release. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:03:31 GMT)

Breaking bonds of addiction
Cynthia Newkirk spent three days behind bars for her cocaine addiction, but she was imprisoned by it for years. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:58:54 GMT)

White House drug czar in FW
Congressman Mark Souder and Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Gil Kerlikowske were in Fort Wayne hosting a roundtable discussion on national drug control policy and strategy. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:02:31 GMT)

BELTRAN'S REHAB BEGINS IN B'KLYN
DENVER -- Carlos Beltran's unlikely comeback bid is a go. The Mets' All-Star center fielder, out since late June with a bone bruise in his right knee, was cleared to resume playing yesterday and will make his first minor-league rehab assignment... (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:15:24 GMT)

Beltran to make rehab start
Register news services NEW YORK — Carlos Beltran is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:36:20 GMT)

Drug czar announces anti-meth effort
Drug czar announces anti-meth effort (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:18:30 GMT)

Presidential Proclamation National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Every year, Americans across the country overcome their struggles with addiction. With personal determination and the support of family and friends, community members, and health professionals, they have turned the page on an illness and sought the promise of recovery. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:44:40 GMT)

'Addiction gene' puts white women at high risk of becoming drug, booze addicts
London, Sept 1 : Scientists at Yale University have identified an 'addiction gene' that puts white women at high risk of drink or drug abuse. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:53:13 GMT)

Report: DJ AM Was Scheduled for Rehab
Rumor has it that just one day before his death, DJ AM had promised worried pals that he would check-in to rehab. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:57:11 GMT)

Firm plans rehab for Winson Water Plant
An engineering firm will soon develop a blueprint to rehab the old Winson Water Plant -- but not design a new one as originally planned. At a meeting Aug. 25 the council unanimously agreed to allow Hazen and Sawyer to move forward on the plan for fixing the more than 40-year-old plant. The rehab on the plant is expected to cost $35 million. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:08:39 GMT)

Judge says jail, not rehab for 7-time DUI driver
Judge Stephen Tiktin ruled that Rafael Diaz-Quintana is ineligible for early release and barred from participating in any rehabilitation programs. Tiktin said rehab programs are unsuitable for someone incapable of reform. Diaz-Quintana is also on an ICE hold. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:47:00 GMT)

International public forum on aternative addiction interrupter
Top researchers in the addiction treatment field from around the world are converging on the University of Otago this Saturday (5th September) in the Burns 2 Lecture Theatre at 10am, to discuss this groundbreaking treatment and how it can be applied to help solve the problem of hard-core addiction in New Zealand. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:15:51 GMT)

Beltran to begin rehab stint Wednesday
Beltran to begin rehab stint at Class A (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:45:41 GMT)

Padres' Gallagher ready for rehab stint
Gallagher ready for rehab stint (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:00:11 GMT)

McLouth to Rehab in Rome
Rome, GA - Atlanta Braves outfielder Nate McLouth is expected to serve a Major League Rehab assignment on Thursday and Friday as a member of the Rome Braves. McLouth strained his hamstring at Dodger Stadium on August 8th and later aggravated it again against the Phillies on August 15th. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:14:38 GMT)

Rehab made Braden's foot worse
The nerve in Dallas Braden's left foot still has not healed, and considering it's September, that makes the left-hander's return this season nearly impossible. Braden said that he must wait until the nerve regenerates, and all the rehab and treatment he was... (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:23:51 GMT)

Anti-meth ads seek to show addiction’s toll on Oklahomans
New anti-methamphetamine ads start this month and target Oklahoma and 15 other states, the White House drug czar said Tuesday.The ads appear in Oklahoma newspapers and on the Internet, television, billboards and radio. And the federal government ads will appear on gasoline pumps, said Gil Kerlikowske, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy director.One ad tells the story of Josh ... (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:03 GMT)

Jolie orders Pitt to either check into rehab or leave her
Melbourne, Sep 2 : A furious Angelina Jolie has reportedly warned Brad Pitt to check into rehab, if he wants their relationship to continue. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:26:20 GMT)

Drug czar kicks off anti-meth ad campaign
Drug czar Gil Kerlikowske was on hand Tuesday to launch the $9 million ad campaign. Missouri is among the states worst-affected by methamphetamine addiction, and has ranked first in the nation for years in meth lab busts and seizures. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:53:04 GMT)

Silva makes first rehab appearance
Silva makes first rehab appearance (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:45:30 GMT)

Gardner starts rehab assignment Thursday
Gardner starts rehab assignment Thursday (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:15:31 GMT)

Corey Hart cleared for rehab, nears return to Milwaukee Brewers
Corey Hart could be close to returning to the Brewers, if his rehab stint goes well. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:22:57 GMT)

NY Mets' Carlos Beltran goes 1 for 3 in minor-league rehab game
AP Photo/Henny Ray AbramsCarlos Beltran went 1 for 3 with an RBI on Wednesday in a rehab game with Class-A Brooklyn. DENVER -- Carlos Beltran went 1 for 3 with an RBI single Wednesday for Class-A Brooklyn in his first... (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:04:17 GMT)

Beltran goes 1-for-3 in rehab game
Beltran goes 1-for-3 in rehab (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:00:43 GMT)

City gives OK for program to purchase  vacant, foreclosed homes to rehab
City gives OK for program to purchase  vacant, foreclosed homes to rehab (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:06:28 GMT)

Gunmen Leave 17 Dead In Drug Rehab Shooting
Seventeen patients have been shot dead at a drug rehab clinic in Mexico after a group of suspected hitmen stormed the building. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:13:30 GMT)

San Juan County funds to expand addiction recovery treatment
— By James Monteleone — The Daily Times FARMINGTON — The nonprofit facility that treats drug and alcohol addiction in San Juan County will be able to take in four additional clients each month after the County Commission this week approved underwriting a portion of the program. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:34:53 GMT)

Renowned Addiction Treatment Center, Gatehouse Academy, Helps Residents Gain Coping Skills
With leading reports claiming that job loss is causing a growing rate of drug addiction and alcoholism, Gatehouse Academy, Arizona's #1 drug rehab facility for young adults age 17-25, is able to help residents face a tenuous future. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Addiction treatment center to host first Run for Recovery
The Livengrin Foundation, a network of drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation centers, will hold its first Run for Recovery fundraiser Sept. 13. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:40:15 GMT)

Gunmen Kill 17 at a Drug Rehab in Mexico
Gunmen kill 17 at drug rehab center in Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:45:39 GMT)

Myers sharp in rehab appearance; could join Phils in Houston
Brett Myers made what is expected to be his final rehab appearance Wednesday night, throwing a hitless eighth inning for Class AAA Lehigh Valley. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:43:45 GMT)

Drug counselor for youth arrested in Reno on allegations he used meth and heroin
Reno police arrested a counselor who works with drug addicted teens on charges he stole his employer’s work van and became so high on methamphetamine and heroin he had to be hospitalized. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:55:44 GMT)

B.C. safe drug-injection site sues critic for defamation
The operators of Vancouver's controversial drug safe-injection site are suing one of its critics for defamation and slander over a two-year-old article. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:47:04 GMT)

Gunmen kill 17 at a drug rehab center in Ciudad Juarez
Associated Press - September 3, 2009 7:25 AM ET CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) - Gunmen broke into a drug rehab center and shot 17 people dead in the northern Mexican border city of Ciudad... (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:37:38 GMT)

Kansas City, Missouri Receives Federal Grant Funding for Drug Court
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Municipal Drug Court has received a $191,237 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance, which will provide funding for a full-time drug court coordinator and drug court case manager. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:37:52 GMT)

Gunmen kill at least 16 at Mexican drug rehab center
Authorities say they have no motive for Wednesday's killings. The rehab center is one of dozens in Juarez that often draw clients from street gangs affiliated with feuding trafficking groups. Gunmen stormed a rehabilitation center for drug addicts in the northern border city of Ciudad Juarez and executed at least 16 people, authorities said today. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:52:54 GMT)

Mexican Drug War Claims 17 Lives at Treatment Center
Gunmen executed 17 residents of an addiction treatment center in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico -- just the latest bloody attack on recovering addicts in Mexico's violent drug war. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:19:42 GMT)

Overthecounter painkillers can cause addiction in three days
Popular painkillers taken by millions of people can cause addiction in just three days Government's drug watchdog warns. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:46:42 GMT)

Gunmen kill 17 in drug rehab centre
Mayor Jose Reyes Ferriz said authorities believe a rival drug gang attacked the men at the El Aviane rehab facility. "At the very least, it was one organized crime group thinking that another group was operating in that place," Reyes told CNN . (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:54:48 GMT)

Gunmen kill 17 at a drug rehab center in Ciudad Juarez
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) _ Gunmen broke into a drug rehab center and shot 17 people dead in the northern Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:53:41 GMT)

Sanchez set to start rehab assignment
Sanchez set to start rehab assignment (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:45:41 GMT)

Gunmen kill 18 people at a drug rehab in Mexico
Gunmen broke into a drug rehabilitation center, lined people against a wall and shot 17 dead in a particularly bloody day in Mexico's relentless drug war. The brazen attack followed the killing of the No. 2 security official in President Felipe Calderon's home state. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:05:33 GMT)

Drug treatment center targeted in Mexico, 18 dead
Neighbors mopped blood from the sidewalk outside a drug rehabilitation center Thursday, cleaning up the carnage after gunmen lined up patients against a wall and then riddled them with bullets, killing 18. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:20:01 GMT)

Maine will pitch minor-league rehab game.
Maine's rehab starts tomorrow Stafford County native John Maine will take the mound tomorrow for a rehab start, his first game appearance in nearly three months.... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:49:48 GMT)

Gunmen kill 18 at Mexico rehab center
Investigators hunted for suspects Thursday following the execution of 18 youths at a drug rehab center in the border town of Ciudad Juarez, one of the most brazen episodes yet in Mexico's drug cartel wars. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:51:16 GMT)

Overthecounter painkillers 'can cause addiction within three days'
Overthecounter painkillers taken by millions can cause addiction in just three days the Government's drug watchdog has said. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:19:23 GMT)

Holy Family's adult rehab unit relocates, aims to grow
Holy Family's Diane K. Pickens and Clark Battan say they're enthused by the rehab unit's large new gym area. —Staff photo by Kim Crompton (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:11:37 GMT)

Painkillers can cause addiction in 3 days
Popular painkillers, which are routinely used to ease headaches, back problems and period pain, can cause addiction in just three days, the UK Government’s drug watchdog has warned. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:13:43 GMT)

Heat's Beasley in rehab
Heat's Beasley in rehab (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:01:12 GMT)

Play explores "other side' of addiction
Can drug addiction be funny? Well, not really. Yet the family world that swirls around an addict can often be hilarious. And according to Jamie M. Fox, that "other side" is where the truth lies. Fox explores this terrain with her one-person play, "inDEPENDENCE." (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:10:40 GMT)

Painkillers to carry addiction warnings
Over-the-counter painkillers will carry prominent health warnings about the dangers of addiction from next year. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:19:57 GMT)

Drug campaigner pushes trance cure
A pro-cannabis group is pushing for the introduction of a hallucinogenic-type drug as a treatment for P addiction. American drug law reform campaigner Dana Beal will today address a public forum at the University of Otago on the... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:23:48 GMT)

Drug campaigner pushes trance cure
A pro-cannabis group is pushing for the introduction of a hallucinogenic-type drug as a treatment for P addiction. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:51:57 GMT)

Red Sox's Matsuzaka gives up 2 HRs in rehab start
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) -Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed a pair of solo home runs in 4 1-3 innings during a rehab start Friday for the Pawtucket Red Sox. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:32:30 GMT)

Matsuzaka gives up 2 HR in rehab start
Daisuke Matsuzaka allows a pair of solo home runs during a rehab start in Pawtucket. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:35:13 GMT)

Bruce anxious to finish rehab
ATLANTA - Right fielder Jay Bruce would like his rehab assignment to be short and sweet. Dusty Baker isn’t in so much of a rush. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:48:39 GMT)

Daisuke Matsuzaka gives up 2 homers in rehab start
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed a pair of solo home runs in 4 1-3 innings during a rehab start Friday for the Pawtucket Red Sox. Matsuzaka, who's been... (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:52:19 GMT)

Matsuzaka gives up 2 HR in rehab start
PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed a pair of solo home runs in 4 1-3 innings during a rehab start Friday for the Pawtucket Red Sox. Matsuzaka, who's been on Boston's 60-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain, gave up four hits, walked one and struck out three. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:56:34 GMT)

Daisuke rocked in rehab
Matsuzaka gives up 2 HR in rehab start. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:38:54 GMT)

Dice-K touched for 2 homers in rehab start
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed a pair of solo home runs in 4 #8531; innings during a rehab start last night for the Pawtucket Red Sox. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:39:34 GMT)

Matsuzaka gives up 2 HR in rehab start
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed a pair of solo home runs in 4 1/3 innings during a rehab start yesterday for the Pawtucket Red Sox. Matsuzaka, who's been on Boston's 60-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain, gave up four hits, walked one and struck out three. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:46:27 GMT)

Remember those fighting addiction
This September marks the 20th National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. That spans a generation of celebrations of our fathers, mothers, sons, daughters and other loved ones being returned to us from the torments of addiction. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:17:18 GMT)

Employee stole to feed his drug habit
A former Wal-Mart employee will spend four months under house arrest for pilfering merchandise from the discount department store. John Lilic stole nine MP3 players on Jan. 3 to feed his drug habit -- an addiction to crack cocaine that he continues to battle, a court heard Friday.[...] (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:10:00 GMT)

Bonser To Continue Rehab With Miracle
FORT MYERS, FL (September 5, 2009)- The Minnesota Twins announced today that pitcher Boof Bonser will make a major league rehab appearance tonight for the Fort Myers Miracle. The Miracle are in Jupiter to take on the Hammerheads at 6:05 p.m. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:05:52 GMT)

Free events note alcohol, drug recovery
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and several free events are planned in Napa County, officials announced. This year's theme is "Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:26:51 GMT)

MP Brian Iddon's success in campaign against painkiller addiction
BOLTON MP Dr Brian Iddon has claimed a major victory in his fight to stamp out painkiller addiction. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:27:26 GMT)

Mexico nabs suspected killer of 17 rehab patients
Troops captured the suspected killer of 17 patients at a rehabilitation clinic in northern Mexico, one of the deadliest attacks in President Felipe Calderon's three-year war against drug cartels, local media said on Saturday. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:36:19 GMT)

Dice-K might get one more rehab start
Dice-K might get one more rehab start (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:45:21 GMT)

Love letters lead to sexual rehab
SICK scribe Kenneth Mathieson has been placed on a sexual rehab programme after delivering his second lucid love letter. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:48:53 GMT)

NY Mets' Carlos Beltran, John Maine take steps forward in rehab appearances
Henny Ray Abrams/Associated PressCarlos Beltran signs autographs for fans during his rehab assignment with Brooklyn. RELATED CONTENT: Derrek Lee homers twice in Cubs' 5-3 victory over Mets Rehabbing center fielder Carlos Beltran played nine innings for the Brooklyn (A) Cyclones... (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:56:40 GMT)

Sept. proclaimed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
After 20 years of being an excessive alcohol drinker, which included a 90-day jail term and several DUIs, Willaim Kintz said he just couldn't handle it anymore and he voluntarily checked in at the Community Guidance Center's treatment and recovery program. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:15:15 GMT)

Celebrity Rehab Success Stories
Check out this list of celebrities who've been able to beat their own demons after one (or more) stints in rehab (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:18:27 GMT)

Dice-K to have another rehab start Wednesday
Dice-K to have another rehab start Eds: APNewsNow. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:19:54 GMT)

Dice-K to have another rehab start Wednesday
CHICAGO (AP) -- Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is scheduled to make a rehab appearance with Class A Salem or Class A Greenville on Wednesday. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:46:21 GMT)

Wakefield Expects to Make Next Start, Daisuke to Make Another Rehab Start
The Red Sox' rotation appears to be set -- for five days, at least. Tim Wakefield said that, barring any further setbacks, he plans to pitch Friday night at Fenway against the Rays, redsox.com reports. That means that Daisuke Matsuzaka will make one more rehab start, according to boston.com. That start will either be for Single-A Greenville or Salem, depending on the playoff situations of the ... (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:44:01 GMT)

Walmart workers volunteer to rehab Grand Rapids home
GRAND RAPIDS -- Grand Rapids area Walmart stores and employees are partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Kent County to complete a "total gut rehab" of a home in Southwest Grand Rapids.... (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:50:46 GMT)

Dice-K to rehab in Single-A playoff game
CHICAGO — Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka is scheduled to make a rehab appearance with Class A Salem or Class A Greenville on Wednesday. Matsuzaka, an 18-game winner last season, has been on the disabled list since June 21 with a right shoulder strain. He allowed a pair of solo homers in 41âÑ3 innings during a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:17:29 GMT)

Sports › Matsuzaka to make 1 more rehab start
Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Sunday Daisuke Matsuzaka will make one more minor league rehab start on Wednesday before he rejoins the fold.… (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:37:46 GMT)

Rehab to boot out PC addiction
SUPERGEEKS can check in to detox at US's first ever rehab centre for PC fanatics (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:49:43 GMT)

Florida Drug Treatment Center to Offer Cutting Edge Neurotransmitter Testing
The Ambrosia Treatment Centers, who have locations in both Singer Island and Port St. Lucie, on Florida's Southeast coast, have announced the availability of neurotransmitter testing for their clients. This cutting edge testing will help clients in their recovery from alcoholism, addiction and related mental disorders. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT)

EASTSIDE STORIES: Drug addiction is a health issue
others also read... I have been using copious amounts of cannabis every day for nearly a decade. I will not be “graduating” to heroin because the gateway theory is malarkey. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:08:53 GMT)

Dice-K set for one more rehab start
CHICAGO (Kyodo) Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Sunday Daisuke Matsuzaka will make one more minor league rehab start on Wednesday before he rejoins the fold. The right-hander will throw his fourth rehab start in a playoff game for either Class A Greenville or Salem, depending on which is more conveniently located. Read the full story (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:07:44 GMT)

A bittersweet addiction
For more than a century, soft drink manufacturers have been well aware that it helps to add an addictive drug to get customers hooked on their product. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:29:08 GMT)

Cross-country ride to raise drug awareness
WALLINGFORD - Tony and Maryann Pallotto understand better than most the havoc that drug and alcohol addiction can wreak on a family. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:02:32 GMT)

Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran set for return after rehab stint
The Mets are expecting good news Tuesday. It may be too late to change their ultimate fate, but the return of Carlos Beltran is plenty welcome for a club that's suffered one misfortune after another. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:32:00 GMT)

Former addict Dave Seward to march for alcohol, drug recovery
Dave Seward is the owner of a counseling practice in Rock Hill and the executive director of the Chester County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission. As South Carolina's “Recovery Delegate,” Seward will join thousands from across the nation also recovering from substance abuse Saturday. They'll meet in Manhattan for the annual Recovery Rally and symbolic walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to raise ... (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:23:37 GMT)

Drug farm saves lives. Can Palm Beach County save it?
Today Roger Lee Rogers Jr. is a carpenter, building by hand and installing things like custom wall units and crown molding inside the manses of Palm Beach. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:33:51 GMT)

Millennium Laboratories Urges Medicare to Save Reimbursement for Point-of-Care Urine Drug Screen Devices
SAN DIEGO----Millennium Laboratories, a leading provider of therapeutic drug monitoring and education to physicians and staff treating chronic pain patients, has announced the launch of an advocacy campaign to fight reimbursement cuts to point-of-care urine drug screen devices. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:01:00 GMT)

Kennewick AD heads to Spokane for rehab
KENNEWICK — Kennewick High School athletic director Ronny Coleman is headed to Spokane today (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:09:14 GMT)

Amy Winehouse's dad fuming over ex reconciliation
Mitch Winehouse was instrumental in removing the singer from the London party scene last year (09), forcing her into rehab and then an extended holiday in the Caribbean to help her kick her drink and drug addiction. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:52:27 GMT)

Lady Gaga - Lady Gaga Reveals Drug Addiction
Lady Gaga says her father saved her from drug addiction.The 'Poker Face' singer used to spend hours taking cocaine alone in her New York apartment, until her dad... (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:00:14 GMT)

Study finds US prison system falls short in treating drug addiction
( Lifespan ) More than 200,000 individuals addicted to heroin, an opiate, are incarcerated in the US each year.Opiate replacement therapy is effective, yet is only available in half of US prison systems, usually in limited circumstances.Few prison systems provide referrals to inmates for treatment programs after release. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:13:16 GMT)

Study finds US prison system falls short in treating drug addiction
Almost a quarter of a million individuals addicted to heroin are incarcerated in the United States each year. However, many prison systems across the country still do not offer medical treatment for heroin and opiate addiction, despite the demonstrated social, medical and economic benefits of opiate replacement therapy (ORT). (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:51:34 GMT)

US Prison System Falls Short In Drug Addiction Treatment
Almost a quarter of a million individuals addicted to heroin are incarcerated in the United States each year. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:08:00 GMT)

Pirates recall Karstens from rehab stint, among other moves
Pirates recall Karstens from rehab stint, among other moves (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:05:04 GMT)

Police Make Drug Bust at Rehab Pool Party
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Detectives made several arrests after an undercover operation at the Rehab Pool at the Hard Rock Hotel. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:39:31 GMT)

Lawton recovery group helps drug addicts quit
September is National Recovery Month, a campaign to help educate people about drug and alcohol addiction recovery. In Lawton, The Wichita Mountains Prevention Network (WMPN) is helping coordinate a task force of community leaders to educate people about recovery, but organizers say it is also about sending a message to those people recovering. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:35:10 GMT)

8 arrested Sunday at Rehab at Hard Rock
The Rehab pool party ended Sunday with handcuffs for several people accused of dealing drugs and offering sex at the event. Undercover Metro officers made eight arrests Sunday at the Hard Rock's popular pool party. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:57:06 GMT)

Dice-K set for final rehab start at Class A
Dice-K set for final rehab start (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:21 GMT)

Gaga's drug escape
Lady Gaga thought she was going to die from drug addiction. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:43:44 GMT)

Bruce's rehab stay at Triple-A extended
Bruce to stay at Triple-A for his rehab (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:00:11 GMT)

Billy Gillispie Checks Into Rehab Facility
27 Sportsfirst has confirmed that former UK coach Billy Gillispie checked himself into the John Lucas After Care Rehab Facility In Houston, Texas. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:01:28 GMT)

Lady Gaga reveals drug addiction
Lady Gaga says her father saved her from drug addiction (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:53:16 GMT)

Metro Arrests 8 At Rehab Pool Party
An undercover bust at Hard Rock's Rehab pool in Las Vegas nets eight arrests. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:59:54 GMT)

Saudi govt seeks to rehab convicts
Saudi govt seeks to rehab convicts (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:13:17 GMT)

Kelly Osbourne has blamed her DNA for her addiction
Kelly Osbourne – whose father, rocker Ozzy Osbourne, has had a long-running battle with drugs and alcohol – believes her dependence on prescription drugs is something hardwired into her genes. Kelly – who is now drug free – told Britain’s BBC Radio 5 Live: “I don’t have any shadow of a doubt that addiction is a [...] (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:06:49 GMT)

Kelly Osbourne - Osbourne Blames Dad For Drug Addiction
KELLY OSBOURNE has blamed her rocker father OZZY for her drug problems - because "addiction is in your genes".The 24 year old has long struggled with prescription... (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:28:53 GMT)

Osbourne blames dad for drug addiction
Kelly Osbourne has blamed her rocker father Ozzy for her drug problems - because "addiction is in your genes". The 24 year old has long struggled with prescription painkillers and her habit has landed her several stints in rehab, before she finally kicked the pills this year (09). (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:05:05 GMT)

Pirates Recall Karstens From Rehab Stint, Among Other Moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday recalled pitcher Jeff Karstens from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis in anticipation of his eligibility to come off the disabled list. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:31:00 GMT)

Report: Ex-Kentucky coach enters rehab
Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie has checked into a rehab facility, according to WYMT in Houston. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:36:14 GMT)

US Prison System Falls Short In Treating Drug Addiction, Study Finds
Almost a quarter of a million individuals addicted to heroin are incarcerated in the United States each year. However, many prison systems across the country still do not offer medical treatment for heroin and opiate addiction, despite the demonstrated social, medical and economic benefits of opiate replacement therapy (ORT). (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:09:36 GMT)

Report: Ex-Kentucky coach Gillispie enters rehab
Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie has checked into a rehab facility, according to WKYT in Houston. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:05:30 GMT)

Learning addiction: Dopamine reinforces drug-associated memories
( Cell Press ) New research with mice has provided some fascinating insight into how addictive drugs hijack reward signals and influence neural processes associated with learning and memory. The research, published by Cell Press in the Sept. 10 issue of the journal Neuron, helps to explain why and how drug-associated memories, such as the place of drug use, drive and perpetuate the addiction. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:29:22 GMT)

8 arrested in undercover operation at Hard Rock's Rehab pool
Detectives from Metro's vice and narcotics bureau and the special investigations section arrested eight people Sunday in an undercover operation at the Rehab Pool Party at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:26:43 GMT)

Learning addiction: Dopamine reinforces drug-associated memories
New research with mice has provided some fascinating insight into how addictive drugs hijack reward signals and influence neural processes associated with learning and memory. The research, published by Cell Press in the September 10th issue of the journal Neuron, helps to explain why and how drug-associated memories, such as the place of drug use, drive and perpetuate the addiction. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:32:24 GMT)

Banderas explains Griffith rehab
Actress Melanie Griffith checked into rehab after fearing she was too "weak" to resist her urge for drugs, her husband Antonio Banderas has revealed. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:59:21 GMT)

Kelly Osbourne Blames Dad for Drug Addiction
Kelly Osbourne has blamed her rocker father Ozzy for her drug problems - because "addiction is in your genes". The 24 year old has long struggled with prescription painkillers and her habit landed her several stints in rehab, before she finally kicked the pills this year. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:43:53 GMT)

Patient-driven rehab business aims to heal whole person
Sterling MedCare Home Health has announced that Rehab Dynamix of Sterling will be providing the physical and occupational therapy for their clients. The local company is owned by Marla Tappy, PT ATC, Pat Smith, PT and Deena Schendel, O.T. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:38:12 GMT)

Melanie Griffith in rehab to conquer drug addiction
Melanie Griffith checked into rehab after fearing she was too "weak" to resist her urge for drugs, her husband Antonio Banderas has revealed. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:25:12 GMT)

Matsuzaka excels in rehab start; could start for Sox next week
Matsuzaka excels in rehab start; could start for Sox next week (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:33:22 GMT)

Kelly Osbourne blames her DNA for drug addiction
Kelly’s father, rockstar Ozzy Osbourne, has had a long struggle with drugs, which makes her believe her DNA was pre-programmed to make her an addict. Contactmusic quoted Kelly as telling BBC Radio 5 Live: "I don''''t have any shadow of a doubt that addiction is a disease. It is in your genes. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:47:48 GMT)

Recovery center hosts 'Walk for Addiction Free Society'
To help celebrate and draw attention to National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, Lake Geauga Recovery Centers Inc. will host "Walk for Addiction Free Society," a 5K walk at 10 a.m. Sept. 20. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:56:37 GMT)

Melanie Griffith joined rehab to 'stay sober', says Antonio Banderas
This is the first time that Banderas has gone public with his wife’s reasons for joining the rehab after she moved into the Cirque Lodge in Utah last month. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:17:48 GMT)

Reports: Billy Gillispie Checks Into Rehab
New reports indicate the former UK basketball coach has checked himself into an alcohol rehab center. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:06:03 GMT)

As Internet Addiction Gains Legitimacy, A Florida Drug Rehab Now Offers A Solution
Comprehensive Addiction Rehabilitation Education (C.A.R.E.) now offering Internet Addiction Treatment in it's regular lineup of services. Internet Addiction is a legitimate addiction that requires intensive treatment as does any addiction. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:10:00 GMT)

Reports: Billy Gillispie Checks Into Rehab
There are new reports circulating that former University of Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie has checked himself into rehab. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:20:23 GMT)

Gillispie Enters Rehab to Treat ‘Alcohol Issues’
Former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie has checked into a rehab program in Houston after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Kentucky last month. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:37:31 GMT)

Antonio Banderas talks about Melanie Griffith's return to rehab
Antonio Banderas has revealed wife Melanie Griffiths is having family therapy sessions after she checked into rehab to be treated for prescription painkiller addiction. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:37:17 GMT)

Whitney Houston's Rehab Drama
Songstress Whitney Houston laid out the whole sordid tale of her recovery in the upcoming sit-down with Oprah , where the diva opened up about the day her mother forced her into rehab... and saved her life. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:27:01 GMT)

Drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility Hanley Hall closing
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Residents suffering from alcohol and drug addiction will have a tougher time finding help after Indian River County’s only residential treatment facility closes. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:30:33 GMT)

Demitra to miss season's start in shoulder rehab
The Vancouver Canucks will begin the season without top-six forward Pavol Demitra, who told the Vancouver Sun that he needs six more weeks of rehab on his surgically repaired shoulder. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:26:29 GMT)

Kelly Osbourne blames her DNA for drug addiction
Dancing with the Stars contestant Kelly Osbourne has blamed her genes for her drug addiction. Kelly’s father, rockstar Ozzy Osbourne, has had a long struggle with drugs, which makes her believe her DNA was pre-programmed to make her an addict. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:36:38 GMT)

Melanie's family rehab
Melanie Griffith is having therapy sessions with her family as part of her stint in rehab. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:11:15 GMT)

County addiction board gets federal grant
ELYRIA — The Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lorain County will get a shot in the arm in its efforts to reduce teen drinking thanks to a $43,268 grant. The money is coming from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The [...] (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:28:21 GMT)

PHILLIES FILES: Clay Condrey to rehab tomorrow with Reading Phils
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said that Clay Condrey, on the DL since July 25 with a left oblique strain, will pitch one inning in a rehab assignment tomorrow for Double-A Reading. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:09:46 GMT)

Whitney Houston: 'My mother forced me into rehab by staging an intervention with armed police'
Whitney Houston: 'My mother forced me into rehab by staging an intervention with armed police' (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:28:20 GMT)

Rehab for Henley Street Bridge set for 2010 is part of statewide upgrades
A long-planned, intensive rehabilitation of downtown Knoxville's iconic Henley Bridge likely won't be funded until 2010 under a four-year, $350 million bond program announced Friday to improve more than 200 structurally deficient state bridges. Although an exact start date has yet to be set, once the Henley Bridge project does begin, its massive work schedule should involve a total closure of ... (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:36:18 GMT)

Runner trades drug addiction for open road
Recovering addict Bob Gates will run the Rochester Marathon on Sunday. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:04:00 GMT)

New Threat to Mexicos Drug Cartels: Drug Rehab Centers
When gunmen stormed a drug rehab center in northern Mexico, lined up addicts against the wall and shot them execution-style, Mexicos drug cartels sent a powerful message to drug addicts working the streets as retail drug suppliers: You are in this for life. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:16:11 GMT)

PUSH wins grant for green rehab
People United for Sustainable Housing has been awarded $1.87 million to rehabilitate 11 apartments in three vacant buildings on the West Side using green designs. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:23:41 GMT)