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Arms found from rehab centre in Kandhamal
Arms found from rehab centre in KandhamalArms found from rehab centre in Kandhamal (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:46:53 GMT)

Mindy McCready defends 'Celebrity Rehab' roomie Mackenzie Phillips
U.S. singer Mindy McCready is defending "Celebrity Rehab" roomie Mackenzie Phillips, who recently revealed an incestuous relationship she had with her dad. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:37:29 GMT)

Catalyst to continue development of CPP-109 for treating cocaine and methamphetamine addiction
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. today announced that the Company will continue to develop CPP-109 (Catalyst's version of vigabatrin) for the treatment of cocaine and methamphetamine addiction. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:02:27 GMT)

Alcohol rehab must be compulsory: MLA
The Northern Territory Opposition's Member for Katherine says the Territory's alcohol court system is not working because it is voluntary. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:33:43 GMT)

Addiction charity reveals new plans
A charity helping people to battle addiction has unveiled a new logo and website. While Norcas has been operating in Norfolk and Suffolk for 30 years, not everyone realises that it offers help for people with alcohol, gambling and drug problems. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:25:00 GMT)

With a Ph.D., victim of drug abuse didn't fit stereotype
Marianne Woessner is a North Carolina nurse and midwife who sees drug addicts with good jobs and from good families nearly every day. They occupy a hidden world that belies the stereotype of rail-thin junkies stumbling from one street corner to the next in search of a fix. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:25:04 GMT)

Boy Hit at Scrappers Game Begins Rehab
Some good news to report concerning Luke Holko -- the four-year-old from Trumbull County who was hit by a baseball earlier this month during a Scrappers game. Luke's mother tells us her son was moved Tuesday from Akron Children's Hospital to a rehabilitation facility run by the Cleveland Clinic. (The Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation) Last week we told you doctors had ... (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:39:08 GMT)

Researchers: Drug curbs addiction
UC Irvine researchers have discovered that a drug they say could treat cancer may also keep recovering cocaine addicts from relapsing into their habit, university officials said in a news release. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:31:11 GMT)

Catalyst plans more tests of anti-addiction drug
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. says it will continue developing an anti-addiction drug that has failed in two clinical trials, as it believes the treatment is safe and effective. Catalyst said its drug vigabatrin failed as a treatment for cocaine... Sponsored Topics: Drug addiction - Cocaine - Clinical trial - Drug - Addiction (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:55:09 GMT)

Catalyst plans more tests of anti-addiction drug
Catalyst says it sees evidence its drug vigabatrin is effective despite failures; study surges (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:00:04 GMT)

Six Signs of Caffeine Addiction
Caffeine withdrawal typically sets in after 12 to 24 hours of abstaining from caffeinated drinks. Caffeine alters mood and behavior, and it can also result in physical dependence, says Roland Griffiths, a professor in the departments of psychiatry and neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. "People are hesitant to think of it as a drug of addiction because it doesn't have a lot of ... (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:04:23 GMT)

Web Extra: Dr. Berk Speaks About Accident, Rehab
In this 4+ minute web extra, Dr. Bradford Berk, talks about what he remembers from the day of the bicycle accident that initially left him paralyzed, his rehab, and the emotions he felt. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:50:12 GMT)

As economic crisis lingers on, drug-addiction problem flares
Iryna Prymachyk Igor Mykhaylov, 47, is lucky to have outlived three generations of drug addicts in his hometown of Simferopol, Crimea. Today he is raising pigs in a village as a part of therapy to cure his addiction. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:29:09 GMT)

Drug therapy record 'encouraging'
One in three heroin or crack cocaine addicts in drug treatment schemes stops using within six months, research suggests. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:33:12 GMT)

Woman Says Aetna Denied Her Inpatient Rehab
You think you have good health insurance coverage. Then you or a loved one suffers from a catastrophic, life-altering accident or ailment. That's what happened to one woman who thought she was fully covered. As 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports, she fell through the cracks of her insurance policy. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:30:55 GMT)

Wii aids knee rehab
Colleen Bystrak, physical therapist at Sports Training Physical Therapy in Newton, works with Devon Ehehalt during her knee rehabilitation. They work with the Nintendo Wii gaming system to reproduce sport specific movements as part of her program. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:52:05 GMT)

Daniels Fund gives $100,000 to help cops' families at Englewood rehab hospital
Densey Cole sat in his wheelchair at Craig Hospital, recalling how his life changed in May, when the Chicago police officer was driving solo to the scene of a robbery. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:31:33 GMT)

Town begins dam rehab this fall
WINCHESTER – In 1865, a dam was built between the Upper and Lower Mystic Lakes to create a reservoir of drinking water for Charlestown. The flow of water through the dam was controlled by wooden stop logs, still in place today. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:42:03 GMT)

Panel of youth will share journeys with addiction
Young adults will share their journeys from addiction towards recovery in a panel 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Norman Public Schools Administration's Curriculum Building, 131 S. Flood Ave.Oklahoma Outreach's Executive Director Mike Boss will moderate the panel, which will discuss the pressures they face in today's youth culture with respect to drugs and alcohol. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:43:14 GMT)

Fairpark wins environmental rehab award
TUPELO – The city will be recognized nationally next month for turning an environmentally contaminated area into the popular downtown Fairpark District. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:52:56 GMT)

Friday's Music Roundup
[Updated: 8:43 A.M.] NEWS: KANYE WEST and LADY GAGA 's "Fame Kills" Tour Canceled No reasoning given for cancelation, but rumors claim Kanye is headed to rehab. [ MTV ] MICHAEL JACKSON Was "Healthy" When He Died New autopsy claims singer was in good physical condition he passed in June. [ AP ] LIAM GALLAGHER Loves Honey Bees Ex-Oasis singer joins group to help save bees, which are in danger of ... (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:42:56 GMT)

Pre-school to move away from rehab center
Parents banded together for change (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:13:22 GMT)

Tigipko proposes drafting strategy for fighting drug addiction in Ukraine
Sergiy Tigipko, the Ukrainian banker and presidential candidate, has proposed drafting a strategy for fighting drug addiction in Ukraine. He said this during his visit to the Vybir (Choice) rehabilitation center in Poltava region, , the banker’s press service reported on Friday. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:59:18 GMT)

Rehab enhanced at PCH/FMC
New 16-foot parallel bars are enhancing the care of physical rehabilitation patients at Paris Community Hospital/ Family Medical Center. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:46:16 GMT)

Glaus gets second straight start
Finally gearing up a bit after nearly a full season of rehab, Troy Glaus got his second straight start at third base on Friday night for the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Tony La Russa believes Glaus can help the Cardinals in the postseason, even though he entered the final weekend batting .208 with two RBIs in 24 at-bats. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:10:58 GMT)

Prescriptions now biggest cause of fatal drug overdoses
Addiction to prescription painkillers which kill thousands of Americans a year has become a largely unrecognized epidemic, experts say. In fact, prescription drugs cause most of the more than 26,000 fatal overdoses each year, says Leonard Paulozzi of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:11:43 GMT)

Catalyst to continue development of addiction drug
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Inc said it will continue to develop its lead drug candidate for the treatment of cocaine and methamphetamine addiction after it reviewed data from a mid-stage trial and a proof-of-concept study. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:12:00 GMT)

Drug court grads kick addiction
VISALIA—One hundred and eighty locals once charged with alcohol and drug offenses are embarking on a life of sobriety. They graduated from Tulare County Adult Drug Court Thursday night during an annual ceremony in front of friends and family (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:34:23 GMT)

Rehab loan process tweaked in city
MIDDLETOWN - New procedures and better supervision are key components solving problems with home rehab loans. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:16:26 GMT)

Rehab delayed for Rep. Jeff Wood
State Rep. Jeff Wood (I-Bloomer) will begin rehab treatment for his alcoholism at 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to Wood’s office. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:53:18 GMT)

Woman counts 10 years addiction free
Lisa Feliz enrolled in Napa County Adult Drug Court in 2000, thinking it was nothing more than a “get out of jail free” card. Ultimately, the program helped free her from more than just jail. It broke the chains of drug addiction and gave her the support she needed to change her life, she said. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:16:16 GMT)

Local mom starting drug rehab center
Anyone wishing to participate or assist in the creation of a Christian-based substance abuse treatment center can call 819-2429. Renee Hiller, whose son, Michael, battled additions for years, has begun to pursue the Life Challenge Center through her Saving Grace Ministries. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:05:30 GMT)

Rehab a tall order for Kennewick High athletic director
SPOKANE -- Ronny Coleman woke up from a nap Aug. 20 with a backache. Within hours he was paralyze (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:03:01 GMT)

City to rehab, sell vacant properties
The blighted house at 633 East End Ave. had already been vacant six months before the city took action in November 2007.Three months later, when the city seized and boarded up the property, its appraised value was $22,500.Then it sat, a boarded up eyesore, for a year and a half before a private rede... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:21:12 GMT)

Sweetwater Roundup for Rehab sale nears
The sale day is quickly approaching for the West Texas Rehab Center's Round-up for Rehab sale at Sweetwater Cattle Auction. The date is Wednesday, Oct. 28. A free hamburger lunch will be served from the Rehab Chuckwagon beginning at 11 a.m. The sale will begin at noon. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:26:06 GMT)

Radio Pakistan 'concerned' about drug-addiction
Abohar, Oct.3 : The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan broadcast a programme expressing concern about the spread of drug addiction among Punjabi youth. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:06:45 GMT)

Dana Joy Altman: Real Food Rehab: Scratch Creamed Corn
My Aunt Punk, was a great southern cook and one of my favorite human beings of all time. She made the best creamed corn I'll probably ever encounter. This is that recipe. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:14:26 GMT)

Rehab enhanced at PCH/FMC
New 16-foot parallel bars are enhancing the care of physical rehabilitation patients at Paris Community Hospital/ Family Medical Center. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:46:16 GMT)

Trip to visit wounded troops helps Augustus
Seimone Augustus hasn't been able to play at the U.S. women's basketball training camp while she rehabilitates her injured left knee. She's been cheering from the sideline and working on her rehab, but misses being on the court with her teammates. Still, the camp hasn't been a total loss for the Minnesota Lynx guard. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:10:20 GMT)

Trip to visit wounded soldiers helps Augustus put injury rehab in perspective
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seimone Augustus hasn't been able to play at the U.S. women's basketball training camp while she rehabilitates her injured left knee. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:51:00 GMT)

Rehab road race planned
CORDELE — Crisp Regional Health Services and Impact Sports and Fitness are presenting a rehab road race on Saturday, Oct. 24. All proceeds will benefit the Crisp Regional Therapies Vestibular Program. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:14:22 GMT)

Rehab delayed for Rep. Jeff Wood
State Rep. Jeff Wood (I-Bloomer) will begin rehab treatment for his alcoholism at 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to Wood’s office. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:53:17 GMT)

Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month Celebrated by Narconon Trois-Rivières
Narconon Trois-Rivieres celebrated Recovery Month 2009 to raise awareness on the misery of drug and alcohol addiction which serves to educate the public on the benefits of the treatment options available throughout recovery centers. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Rehab enhanced at PCH/FMC
New 16-foot parallel bars are enhancing the care of physical rehabilitation patients at Paris Community Hospital/ Family Medical Center. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:46:16 GMT)

Nada needs volunteers to wipe out drug addiction
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Anti-Drug Agency (Nada) is targetting 93,000 people for its Rakan Anti-Dadah (Rada) programme to be the eyes and ears in efforts to handle the drug-addiction programme. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:32:07 GMT)

New nonprofit learning the housing rehab ropes
The new Utah Center for Affordable Housing (UCAH) is struggling to spend the state's initial $20 million in federal neighborhood stabilization funds and state affordable housing officials chose not to apply for the second round of grants. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:38:57 GMT)

Flawed rehab assumptions driving millions in ACC
Failure to prioritise active rehabilitation for people with long-term and complex disability in an effort to rationalise spending could be costing New Zealand hundreds of millions of dollars. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:20:50 GMT)

NIDA grants US$ 10 mn to Nabi Biopharma to develop vaccine for nicotine addiction & smoking
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals and the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, announced that NIDA has agreed to extend its support for the continued development of NicVAX, Nabi's proprietary vaccine to treat nicotine addiction and prevent smoking relapse. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:51:25 GMT)

Rehab delayed for Rep. Jeff Wood
State Rep. Jeff Wood (I-Bloomer) will begin rehab treatment for his alcoholism at 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to Wood’s office. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:52:57 GMT)

Heart rehab program under threat
A State Government-run rehabilitation program used by hundreds of patients to prevent future heart attacks and strokes after they leave hospital could be facing the axe. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:16:43 GMT)

Rehab center helps Internet addicts log back in to real life
FALL CITY, Wash. -- Ben Alexander spent nearly every waking minute playing the video game "World of Warcraft." As a result, he flunked out of the University of Iowa. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:36:48 GMT)

Marion housing rehab set for new year
A major home improvement project in Marion is expected to begin with the new year. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:26:02 GMT)

Pasig River rehab goes in full swing
Metro Manila residents can look forward to an early rehabilitation of the Pasig River as the dredging project continues 24 hours a day and seven days a week, Environment Secretary Jose L. Atienza, Jr. said. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:34:41 GMT)

Wiregrass Rehab Center opens new service center
Posted by: Daniel Curtis - bio | email DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - For over fifty years the Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center has been working to provide people with physical limitations a chance to earn a living. Monday (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:50:10 GMT)

Wiregrass Rehab Opens New Facility
Today the Wiregrass rehab center opened the doors to its new facility in Dothan , a 3 plus million dollar complex aimed at providing work for the areas disabled population. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:08:58 GMT)

Vaccine-like shots help fight cocaine addiction
Vaccine-like shots to keep cocaine abusers from getting high also helped them fight their addiction in the first successful rigorous study of this approach to treating illicit drug use. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:11:32 GMT)

Representative Jeff Wood waiting to get into rehab program
On Monday, Representative Jeff Wood's staffer said he was admitted to the VA, where he said he checked himself into an inpatient program, but says the VA Medical Center didn't have an appropriate program for him, so he's waiting to get into another program. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:43:30 GMT)

Can alcoholism or drug addiction be 'cured'?
The danger in talking about "curing" addiction is that it puts recovery on a totally physical basis - as if it were something like killing a germ or a bug. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:02:00 GMT)

MTV Greenlights Deceased DJ's 'Gone Too Far'
A week after the New York medical examiner's office announced that a celebrity DJ died after downing a lethal cocktail of cocaine and prescription drugs, MTV announced it will go ahead and air a reality series in which that DJ recruits young addicts for rehab. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Letters: Marijuana use holds risks, such as drug addiction
Marijuana use holds risks, such as drug addiction Gregory J. Bouchard - Bangor, Maine I take issue with physician Bob Blake when he says marijuana is a safer alternative to morphine, OxyContin and other conventional painkillers ("Medical pot sales booming,"... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:10:00 GMT)

Rehab for kids hits South Florida sports scene
Shauna Davis dances every day, all styles. The teenager has been dancing since she was 3 -- and suffering the aches and pains that go along with it. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:04:31 GMT)

Rehab house relapses
Wendy Johnston insists she's on a mission to save lives, but others have a dimmer view of her efforts to house recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in a stately mansion in one of Charleston's premier neighborhoods. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:55:17 GMT)

MTV To Premiere DJ AM’s Drug Addiction Series ‘Gone Too Far’ Next Week
Despite losing the show's star, MTV revealed this week that it was moving forward with the late DJ AM's drug addiction reality series, "Gone Too Far," which is set to premiere next Monday (October 12). (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:09:10 GMT)

Vaccines for drug addiction show promise
A cocaine vaccine reduced use in 38% of addicts, according to a new study. Nicotine, heroin and methamphetamine vaccines are in the works. But legal and financial hurdles may slow production. Vaccines to help people recover from such addictions as nicotine, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines now appear scientifically and medically achievable after doctors reported Monday that a vaccine to ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:27:52 GMT)

Opposition tops 300 in Darwen rehab centre plan
THREE hundred petition letters will be handed to the council this week, objecting to a proposed rehabilitation centre in the Whitehall area of Darwen. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:35:23 GMT)

Jeff Wood Waiting to Get Into Rehab
The western Wisconsin lawmaker, recently arrested in Marathon County for his 4th OWI, says he's waiting to get into another rehab program. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:40:04 GMT)

Cocaine Vaccine May Be Future Hope For Treating Addiction
In the first successful study of a vaccination approach to treating drug addiction, a vaccine that uses the immune system to help block the euphoric effects of cocaine had a promising effect among 38 percent of subjects who received it, according to a Baylor College of Medicine researcher who headed the study.While the shots did not have a perfect effect, the researchers believe the small ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:08:30 GMT)

Call for rethink over rehab ward closure plans
INVERNESS-born writer Ali Smith has described plans to axe a rehabilitation ward at Raigmore Hospital as an act of "heinousness". (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:21:13 GMT)

VH1 and Dr. Drew Team Up Again for an Intimate Look at a Taboo Topic With 'Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew'
VH1, Dr. Drew and Irwin Entertainment have expanded their documentary series on addiction to examine one of society's most taboo topics, sex addiction, in the upcoming series "Sex Rehab With Dr. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

VH1 to air 'Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew'
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- VH1 has announced plans to broadcast a new U.S. docu-drama series called "Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew." (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:11:24 GMT)

Lucas ex 'battling drug addiction'
The ex-partner of comedian Matt Lucas was battling drug addiction when he apparently killed himself, it has been reported. Kevin McGee was reportedly found hanged in his Edinburgh flat after posting a message on the internet which said: "Kevin McGee thinks death is much better than life." (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:50:19 GMT)

Sustainable Tallahassee, Rainbow Rehab creating 'green' houses, one project at a time
Sustainable Tallahassee and Rainbow Rehab will hold a news conference today to showcase a project that is finally coming to fruition. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:07:15 GMT)

Osbourne misunderstood rehab
London, Oct 7 : Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, who had tried to strangle his wife Sharon while drunk, did not understand what rehab was and expected to find a bar on his visit there. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:17:57 GMT)

Matt Lucas Ex Was Fighting Drug Addiction
The ex-partner of comedian Matt Lucas was battling a £250-a-day cocaine addiction when he apparently killed himself, it has been reported. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:59:27 GMT)

Ozzy Osbourne - Ozzys Rehab Confusion
OZZY OSBOURNE underestimated how tough rehabilitation centres are - he mistakenly believed he would be allowed to carry on drinking during his treatment.The Black... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:54:52 GMT)

Lucas ex 'battled drug addiction'
The ex-partner of comedian Matt Lucas was battling drug addiction when he apparently killed himself, it has been reported. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:59:19 GMT)

Nintendo Wii Therapy Rehab for Children and Teens
The Nintendo WII video gaming system can be used by children, teens and adults with injuries or disability, for physical therapy and rehabilitiation as well as entertainment. Student programmers have created software making the Nintendo Wii remote (WiiMote) functional for people with disabilities. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:22:15 GMT)

Aberdeen: Picnic for cardiac rehab patients and alumni
Avera St. Luke's Cardiac Rehabilitation Department will host its annual potluck picnic for cardiac rehab patients, alumni and families from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wylie Park Pavilion.... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:06:07 GMT)

Matt Lucas ex 'battled drug addiction'
It is thought Matt Lucas was urging his ex-partner to overcome a drug addiction before Kevin McGee apparently killed himself. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:25:43 GMT)

Sheboygan mayor in rehab following drunken YouTube video
Sheboygan's mayor says he's in an alcohol treatment program, but won't resign after a drunken YouTube video showed him making sexual remarks about his sister-in-law. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:13:51 GMT)

Robbie Williams: I would have died without rehab
Robbie Williams has said he would have died had he not gone into rehab. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:27:23 GMT)

Robbie Williams says 'I would have died without rehab' and talks about Take That reunion
Robbie Williams reckons he was on the verge of death just before he went into rehab. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:32:53 GMT)

Cocaine-Vaccine Study: Hope for Addiction Treatment
An early trial suggests that addiction vaccines could theoretically work, but researchers have doubts that they will ever get to market (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:54:48 GMT)

MMC Cardiac Rehab Alumni Luncheon
The MMC Cardiac Rehab Alumni Luncheon was held Wednesday, September 30. While enjoying a heart healthy lunch prepared the by MMC Dietary Manager, graduates were presented with t-shirts and the MMC Dietitian discussed heart healthy eating choices & recipes. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:18:39 GMT)

VH1 to debut 'Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew' on November 1, reveals cast
VH1 has announced Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew , a Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew -like spinoff that will feature stars addicted to sex instead of drugs and alcohol, will premiere Sunday, November 1 at 10PM ET/PT. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:07:28 GMT)

Robbie Williams Would’ve Died Without Rehab
Robbie Williams is glad he checked into rehab — because he would have died if he didn’t seek treatment for his addictions. In an interview with GQ magazine, the singer, 35, revealed how his addiction to prescription medication — including sleeping pills and painkillers — almost killed him. “There was a lot of awful stuff going on,” [...] (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:37:52 GMT)

Jennie cardiac rehab certified
The Jennie Edmundson Hospital Cardiac Rehab department has received national certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:57:17 GMT)

Sheboygan Reacts to Mayor's Rehab Admission
After a scathing youtube video scandal - Sheboygan Mayor Bob Ryan is going to rehab. But is that enough to save his job and his reputation? (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:19:30 GMT)

Jennifer Aniston ‘Needs Rehab’
IS Jennifer Aniston a big ol’ drunk? According to British magazine Now, the actress’ friends have told her she needs to cut back on her boozing or check into rehab. “Jen’s perspective is that it’s better to have two or three glasses of red wine than to take a sleeping pill to get to sleep,” a source [...] (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:23:12 GMT)

'Generational shift' in addiction
The number of young people seeking treatment for heroin and crack cocaine addiction in England has fallen dramatically, annual figures suggest. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:10:13 GMT)

Cocaine addiction among the young doubles in three years
Record numbers are being treated for drug addiction, with a total of 207,580 - including 5,000 under 30s - seeking treatment in the last year (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:58:09 GMT)

Drug addiction
'I spent £600 a month on cocaine' (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:41:29 GMT)

Rehab back for show at Chrome
Rehab will return to Johnson City Friday, Oct. 9, to perform their Southern fried rock & hip-hop at Chrome. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:38:24 GMT)

Drug Addicts Wait For Treatment
The waiting list for people who want to stop their drug addiction is growing and for the first time ever, Anchorage's methadone clinic is not admitting a group that usually gets first dibs when it looks for help, pregnant women. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:15:04 GMT)

Driver Rehab Course
We rely on our cars to get to work, pick up groceries, to live life independently. But some people can`t drive because illness or injury has made getting behind the wheel unsafe, or just plain scary. That`s where a driver rehab course comes in. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:13:50 GMT)

Amy Winehouse miffed Rihanna uses Rehab name
Amy Winehouse is miffed about Rihanna using the name of her hit Rehab. With fans clicking on RiRi's song instead of hers, Wino rants on her Twitter: "Rihanna, you owe me." But she's even more tart about Eminem's Relapse album - writing "You owe everyone." (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:47:34 GMT)

David Hasselhoff - Hasselfhoff Released From Rehab
DAVID HASSELHOFF was admitted to a rehabilitation centre in the U.K. earlier this week (begs05Oct09) after he accidentally hit a doctor during a drinking binge, according... (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:58:21 GMT)

Rees doubts baby should go to rehab
NSW Premier Nathan Rees says he'll need some convincing that it's in the best interests of a seven-week-old baby to attend a rehab clinic with his mother. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:31:44 GMT)

DrugScope Responds To NTA Figures On Drug Treatment
New figures published by the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) show that in 2008/09, a record number of people entered drug treatment in England. The NTA highlights a reduction in the number of 18-24 year olds presenting with heroin or crack cocaine addiction but an increase in the number of young people with cocaine powder problems. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:10:47 GMT)

Round-Up for Rehab celebrating five decades
Once again, locals Troy and Cheryl Moore, owners of the Stephenville Cattle Company, are hard at work soliciting donations to raise funds for Round-Up for Rehab as part of the Cattlemen’s Round-Up, which has raised funds for the West Texas Rehabilitation Center for 50 years. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:14:14 GMT)

Baby should not go to rehab Rees
NSW Premier Nathan Rees doesn't think it's a good idea for a 7-week-old baby to go to rehab with his mother. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:20:47 GMT)

Sheep Fire 90% Contained, Rehab Work Already Started
Officials continue to gain control of the Sheep Fire , burning near Wrightwood. The 7,128-acre blaze is currently 90 percent contained with full containment expected tomorrow by 6 p.m. On Wednesday, fire personnel began implementing rehab initiatives for short- and long-term repair of the forest and infrastructure. The fire began last Saturday afternoon and has damaged or destroyed a handful of ... (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:46:09 GMT)

David Hasselhoff released from rehab; Elizabeth Taylor's operation a success; George Clooney buys girlfriend a ring?
David Hasselhoff released from rehab; Elizabeth Taylor's operation a success; George Clooney buys girlfriend a ring? (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:11:49 GMT)

Drug dealing gang leader takes a plea deal
QUEENSBURY - The street gang leader who was head of a major drug organization in the Glens Falls area pleaded guilty Friday, agreeing to serve 11 years in state prison and forfeit thousands of dollars to police and prosecutors. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:55:47 GMT)

Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew
A top story from this week. VH1 and Dr. Drew have expanded their documentary series on addiction to examine one of society's most taboo topics (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:42:16 GMT)

Region: Drug use spikes in Ukraine
A Ukrainian policeman watches marijuana burn during a police operation to destroy an illegal drug plantation of more than 2 hectares. Cheaper drugs are producing more addicts, but few in Ukraine are addressing the growing problem. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:02:49 GMT)

NY drug law reforms kick in, treatment stressed
MICHAEL VIRTANENAssociated Press Writer Hundreds of low-level drug offenders in New York prisons became eligible Wednesday for shortened sentences or release under recent changes in state law. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:40:26 GMT)

Crime wave in the making: Paterson and lawmakers make drug dealers' day
Gov. Paterson and the Legislature declared in April that they had done the humane and enlightened thing in repealing the state's Rockefeller-era anti-drug laws. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:05:00 GMT)

Eagle Mountain rehab center gets extension
EAGLE MOUNTAIN -- Several residents opposed a rehabilitation center allowed in their Eagle Mountain neighborhood, and six months later a few of their concerns have been realized. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:45:48 GMT)

ACOA tells story of addiction
Editor's note: Addiction is typically said to affect one's psychological, physical and spiritual self. Some view it as a lack of willpower, others are convinced it's a disease. Although there are a variety of treatment options, there is no one sure answer for everyone and without the addict reaching out for help, no recovery is possibl. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:15:43 GMT)

Planned mine eyes ways to dig, rehab area at same time
The goal: design one of the country's largest copper mines to blend seamlessly into a series of fingerlike ridges descending from the Santa Rita Mountains — while pulling 220 million pounds of ore from those mountains annually. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:25:10 GMT)

New rehab center for vets will offer tours
GARDNER -- The Northeast Veteran Training & Rehabilitation Center, the country's first all-inclusive program for wounded combat veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, will be open for tours on Friday, Oct. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:36:17 GMT)

Arroyo, next president face P30B flood rehab
President Macapagal-Arroyo and her successor face the daunting task of rehabilitating and rebuilding areas ravaged by storm Ondoy and typhoon Pepeng in northern Luzon, Metro Manila and neighboring provinces. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:48:07 GMT)

‘Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew’ Premieres November 1
VH1 has announced a spinoff of its series Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew, that will center around sex addiction. The new series, Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew, will premiere Sunday, November 1 at 10 PM ET/PT. So I bet you’re wondering, who on earth signed up to be on this show? Sex Rehab will follow Dr. Drew [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "‘Sex Rehab With Dr. Drew’ Premieres November 1", url ... (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:02:51 GMT)

‘Storm rehab to extend beyond Arroyo term’
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her successor face the daunting task of rehabilitating and rebuilding areas ravaged by the two killer storms that wrought havoc on vital infrastructure and displaced millions of people in northern Luzon, Metro Manila and neighboring provinces. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:17:03 GMT)

Groups seek financing to rehab 2 properties in West Warwick
The West Warwick dwellings can be transformed into affordable housing for $160,000 in grants, the groups estimate. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:31:39 GMT)

Weaver backing gorilla rehab centre
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Rehab center opens in Laurinburg
LAURINBURG - Southeastern Regional Medical Center has opened an outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in downtown Laurinburg, health system officials announced. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:09:23 GMT)

Recovery Month promotes healing for substance abusers
In conjunction with National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, September was declared Recovery Month in Graham County. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:43:25 GMT)

DRAKE HAMPERED BY HIS BUM KNEE: Rapper says the rehab period has impaired his writing and inspiration.
*As Drake continues to mend from a July knee injury, the rapper says he's going a bit stir crazy being confined to his home in Toronto. Although he is able to walk around, the artist tells Billboard.com that the rehab period has caused his writing to slow down considerably. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:14:01 GMT)

Health | Cracking the habit
Cocaine users may be able to take a vaccine to cure their addiction. A trial, results of which were published in early October, tested the effectiveness of a recently developed vaccine to wean cocaine addicts from their drug of choice by preventing them from feeling a high. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:26:26 GMT)

Chad Gerlach is back in addiction treatment after a set back in his much-publicized comeback
Chad Gerlach’s high-profile comeback to pro cycling after five years of abusing drugs and living on the streets took a reverse this summer as he once again appeared to spiral down into addiction and panhandling. But more recently, with a new baby and assistance from family and friends, he’s off the street and back on the roads, in addiction treatment and hopes of resuming his career. After six ... (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:32:11 GMT)

NY drug law reforms kick in, treatment stressed
MICHAEL VIRTANEN Associated Press Writer ALBANY (AP) — Hundreds of low-level drug offenders in New York prisons became eligible Wednesday for shortened sentences or release under recent changes in state law. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:54:56 GMT)

Colo. raptor rehab center property up for sale
FORT COLLINS (AP) - A raptor rehabilitation center in Fort Collins is putting its property up for sale two weeks after asking the public for donations to help with a rising demand to help injured birds. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:08:56 GMT)