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Whitney Houston Announces UK Dates
Whitney Houston has announced live shows for the UK set to take place next year. The singer is currently on the comeback trail after battling drug addiction. She’ll play five shows... (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:50:15 GMT)

MTV previews DJ AM series Gone Too Far
DJ AM may be gone, but his fight against drug addiction lives on in his post-mortem reality show Gone Too Far. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:43:35 GMT)

Katy Perry to Introduce Russell Brand to Parents
Katy Perry wants new boyfriend Russell Brand to meet her parents. The ‘I Kissed A Girl’ singer is worried her evangelical Christian parents don’t approve of her fledgling romance with the British comedian – who is famed for his womanizing ways and has battled drug addiction – but thinks meeting him could change their mind. A source [...] (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:06:43 GMT)

Drug conference set for Friday at WestConn
DANBURY -- Opiate overdoses are now the second leading cause of deaths in young adults in the U.S. There were 32,000 such deaths in 2008. It's a growing challenge for communities, schools and justice programs to address substance abuse and users' often parallel psychiatric illnesses, including depression and bipolar illness. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:08:04 GMT)

HARRY PHIBBS: Prising enterprises from the clutches of the state just delays tackling our debt addiction
With the Government borrowing £175 billion a year the proposed £16 billion asset sales would keep them going for five weeks. It's like a drug addict selling the stereo to fund his habit. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:17:25 GMT)

Housing market rehab
The boom-to-bust cycle has resulted in concerted efforts by nonprofits to get abandoned properties refurbished and into the hands of responsible owners. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:22:38 GMT)

Council for rehab of typhoon areas nixed
Sen. Mirian Santiago yesterday doused cold water on President Arroyo’s economic adviser, Albay Gov. Jose Salceda’s call for an additional P46 billion for reconstruction, or $1 billion, mostly generated through grants or aid from donor countries and institutions, which would be handled by a commission to be created by Arroyo. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:54:46 GMT)

Rep. Mary Bono Mack to discuss sons drug addiction
Inland Rep. Mary Bono Mack will speak Saturday in Moreno Valley about her son's struggle with drugs and her efforts to include addiction prevention in the ongoing health care reform debate. The talk, part of a substance abuse conference at the Riverside Community College District's Moreno Valley campus, is aimed at youths, young adults and parents. It's free and open to the public. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:45:01 GMT)

Farina should check into rehab: Palmer
While Gold Coast United officials avoided speculation about Frank Farina's plight, their recovering boss Clive Palmer wasn't as shy, claiming the embattled Brisbane Roar, A-League coach should check into Alcoholics Anonymous. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:18:53 GMT)

Lowe's Heroes rehab Gordon Community Park
GORDON - Recent visitors to Gordon Community Park noticed a bit of a transformation with many recreation items repaired and painted, a new roof on the storage shed and new picnic tables in the pavilion, all thanks to a group of volunteers known as "Lowe' (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:12:37 GMT)

Special body formed to focus on Ondoy, Pepeng rehab efforts
In view of the massive destruction caused by tropical storm "Ondoy" and typhoon "Pepeng" in Luzon, the government has created a special commission to provide long-term solutions. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:55:10 GMT)

Where wildlife rescue and rehab is a labor of love
Imagine operating a treatment center where more than a thousand patients come through the door every year, all of them without the ability to talk or communicate the nature of their ailments or problems to their caregivers. That's precisely the overwhelming task that schoolteacher Kathy Uhler, and her husband Eric, have taken on in running the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Stroudsburg. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:21:28 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. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:39:06 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. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:53:37 GMT)

Money for house rehab
Cheboygan County has received a $50,000 grant to rehabilitate housing for low-income residents. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:26:11 GMT)

Godshall’sgrandsonsentenced toprison time
A Souderton man, supported in court by tearful relatives including his grandfather who is a Pennsylvania state legislator, candidly admitted to a drug addiction as he faced a stint in prison for burglarizing a Lower Frederick home. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:51:35 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. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:33:41 GMT)

DJ AM Sends Heroin Addict To Rehab In 'Gone Too Far' Premiere
In the first episode of the late DJ AM's "Gone Too Far" on MTV, which premiered on Monday, the DJ helps a 23-year-old heroin addict go to rehab. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:35:39 GMT)

After the bombing, drug addiction strikes Gaza
Abu Ahmed lived through last winter's Gaza war in a daze. Though the district where he lives was invaded by Israeli ground forces and came under heavy fire, including the use of white phosphorus shells, he felt little fear. For by then, the 45-year-old unemployed father of 10 was popping tablets of the painkiller Tramadol to feed an ever more dangerous habit."Of course you care about the ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:03:11 GMT)

Black Eyed Peas - Fergie Blames Child Stardom For Drug Addiction
Former child star and BLACK EYED PEAS singer FERGIE blames her early start in Hollywood for triggering her addiction to drugs.The 34 year old appeared in Disney's... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:43:51 GMT)

Congressman Presents Check to Children's Rehab Center
Congressman Tim Ryan presented a hefty check to the Children's Rehab Center in Howland. The $124,000 payment will help the facility provide services to children whose family may not be able to pay the bill. The Rehab Center will use the money to hire physical and speech therapists, as well as provide treatment to children currently on a waiting list for the center. "Whenever you can take kids ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:24:18 GMT)

Drug addiction strikes Gaza as Palestinians seek to escape reality
Under siege and grappling with joblessness, factional violence and the aftermath of war, Gazans are turning to pills as they seek to escape reality. Donald Macintyre speaks to a mental health group struggling to help addicts Related Stories Expert blames husband in scuba murder trial Arnie's wife 'breaks huband's car phone law' Anna Nicole Smith's final days of confusion Train drags German ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:46:45 GMT)

"A Great Day" at Children's Rehab Center
The Children's Rehab Center in Howland will be able to help more youngsters thanks to a sizeable check delivered by Congressman Tim Ryan. Ryan presented the center with $124,000 on Tuesday. It will help the facility provide services to children whose families would otherwise not be able to afford them. The Center will use the money to hire physical and speech therapists as well as provide ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:24:08 GMT)

Firefighter's termination hearing put on hold during stint in rehab
A veteran Evansville firefighter has been recommended for termination after twice failing an alcohol test while on duty, Fire Chief Keith Jarboe said Tuesday. Lt. David Jones, who has been with the department more than 19 years, initially was suspended for 30 days, required to go through rehab and recommended for demotion after a failed alcohol test in July. The Fire Merit Commission was ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:02:38 GMT)

I know who Lindsay's drug dealer is, claims the wayward star's father Michael Lohan
Does father really know best? Michael Lohan is coming out with more revelations about his daughter Lindsay's alleged drug problems. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:04:00 GMT)

Rehab patients get sporty with virtual therapy
Fred Wheeler thanks Masterton South Rotary president Fred Wheeler and Anne Booth of the Stroke Foundation for a donated TV for rehab patients to play video games on. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:38:23 GMT)

A Minute With: Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys began as a group of wide-eyed teenagers but 16 years later, after battles with drug addiction and the loss of loved ones, believe their seventh album shows they have matured. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:02:04 GMT)

Gov’t to focus on grants, not loans, to fund rehab
The government is planning to raise funds, including the possible issuance of “reconstruction bonds,” to rebuild large areas ravaged by the recent typhoons, President Arroyo said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:06:01 GMT)

Former meth addict to speak :Addiction, warning signs to be discussed.
In 2003, David Parnell had had enough with life --and with his addiction to meth -- and decided that he would rather just die. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:29:45 GMT)

Some Benefit In Team Rehab For Hip Surgery Patients
Older women who receive rehabilitation services after hip surgery from a variety of health care professionals as inpatients are slightly more likely to do better than those who receive usual hospital care, a new review shows. The authors suggest that such multidisciplinary rehabilitation also might help if applied in patient or caregiver homes. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:15:26 GMT)

Veteran faces his addiction after returning from war
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. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:16:29 GMT)

Meth-scourged Mo. towns crack down on drug makers
The meth problem in Union has gotten so bad that someone with a drug habit stole the light shades outside Marilyn Roark's house. She got them back, but they were unusable. "They had made them into bongs for the meth," she said. Another time, Bob Barton Jr.,... Sponsored Topics: Union - Drug addiction - Health - Bob Barton - Drugs (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:55:19 GMT)

Fergie blames child stardom for drug addiction
Former child star and Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie blames her early start in Hollywood for triggering her addiction to drugs. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:40:58 GMT)

Dinner show a big fundraiser for Rehab
SAN ANGELO, Texas — West Texas Rehab Center supporters will enjoy the classic sounds of “Yesterday,” when the Beatles tribute band, Fab Four, rocks the stage at the annual Dinner Show this evening. Carol Eggemeyer, director of donor relations at the center, said the sold-out annual fundraiser will begin at 7 p.m. at the San Angelo Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho Drive. A cocktail event will ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:35:09 GMT)

Tarrant County's Juvenile Drug Court has been helping get youths on the right track for 10 years
Proponents say the program helps at-risk youths lead drug-free, law-abiding lives. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:38:54 GMT)

SEVEN DRUG REHAB CVENTRE INMATES GETS 10 YEARS EACH FOR CULPABLE HOMICIDE
ALOR SETAR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Seven inmates were sentenced to 10 yearsâ jail each by the High Court here today for causing the death of another inmate during a riot at Karangan drug rehabilitation centre in Kulim in 2003. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:56:02 GMT)

How A Well-Known Epilepsy And Pain Drug Works
A Duke University Medical Center researcher who spent years looking for the signals that prompt the brain to form new connections between neurons has found one that may explain precisely how a well-known drug for epilepsy and pain actually works. The finding may also point to new therapies for brain injury and neuropathic pain. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:10:26 GMT)

Seven Drug Rehab Centre Inmates Gets 10 Years Each For Culpable Homicide
ALOR SETAR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Seven inmates were sentenced to 10 years' jail each by the High Court here on Thursday for causing the death of another inmate during a riot at Karangan drug rehabilitation centre in Kulim in 2003. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:25:49 GMT)

City Market $5 mil rehab (including sketches)
Work on sheds begins in January by Greg Hambrick Standing for more than 150 years, the City Market will get a $5 million rehab in 2010. The City of Charleston and the market’s management team (led by city hospitality leaders Hank Holliday and Steve Varn) unveiled the plan Tuesday. “What the market management team has created is a wonderful, exciting restoration of an important landmark in the ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:25:12 GMT)

Highland neighbors angry over drug-rehab home
HIGHLAND — A rehabilitation home for recovering drug users planned for Highland's Country Club subdivision has... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:30:28 GMT)

Pinehurst Rehab Launches New Pulmonary Program
Pinehurst Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (PHRC) has launched a new program to improve the functional status and quality of life for people with chronic lung disease. Pulmonary rehabilitation began at PHRC in May and has already made a positive impact on the lives of local Moore County residents, a news release said. The program is designed for people who have difficulty breathing while ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:19:38 GMT)

House panel targets prescription drug abuse
The nation's anti-narcotics policy should focus more on stemming American demand for drugs, Inland Rep. Mary Bono Mack told a congressional panel Thursday. That means addressing the growing problem of prescription drug abuse, particularly among teens, the Palm Springs Republican said. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:47:51 GMT)

49ers' Frank Gore using bye week to rehab ankle
Frank Gore was among a small group of San Francisco 49ers to stick around during the entire bye week. He was looking forward to working hard with rookie receiver and top draft pick Michael Crabtree, who finally signed Oct. 7 and is set to make his NFL debut next Sunday at Houston. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:11:39 GMT)

Waiters begins rehab for hyperextended knee
Riverside all-state receiver Raheem Waiters has begun rehabilitation for a knee injury suffered last week against George Washington. Waiters had an MRI on the knee Thursday in Huntington."They found out it was a bad hyperextension and bruised really b... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:18:24 GMT)

Weymouth students to hear from former drug addict
Juniors and seniors at Weymouth High School will hear from a former drug addict and experts in recovery during a presentation next week. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:52:33 GMT)

NY drug law reforms kick in, treatment stressed
ALBANY, N.Y. Hundreds of low-level drug offenders in New York prisons became eligible on Oct. 7 for shortened sentences or release under recent changes in state law. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:26:45 GMT)

Region 1 PNP leads rescue, rehab efforts
CAMP BGEN. OSCAR M. FLORENDO, La Union — The men and women of Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1) have been in the forefront of rescue and rehabilitation efforts in the wake of the massive flooding and extensive damage brought about by typhoon “Pepeng” in the region. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:04:29 GMT)

Q+A-Japan corporate rehab body opens with $18 bln on tap
TOKYO, Oct 16 (Reuters) - A Japanese government-backed institution tasked with revitalising struggling companies opened for business on Friday with the ability to tap up to 1.6 trillion yen ($18 billion) in funds. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:54:11 GMT)

Church to host talks on chemical addiction
St. Stephens Church of God in Christ, 5509 Dorr St., will host the annual Making a Difference Against Chemical Dependency Conference from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow. The Rev. William Anthony Thomas, an addiction specialist and former drug addict, will be the conference presenter. Admission is free. Anyone wishing to attend should call Shirley A. Thomas-El at 419-539-2696 or e-mail her at ... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:18:25 GMT)

Allegan County meth rehab in jeopardy
Less than two years ago, Levy VanHouten was behind bars, addicted to methamphetamine and staring down a 20-year maximum prison sentence for operating a meth lab. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:24:31 GMT)

Rehab for the rich and famous
I am standing face to face with a 1,200-pound quarter horse named Rio, trying with every nerve, muscle, and conscious thought to project a sense of calm authority. I know nothing about horses, but Rio seems to be buying it. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:45:49 GMT)

The genetics of addiction
Why do some people get hooked on drugs and alcohol, while others can party hard and walk away? We tend to think it's a matter of willpower or moral fiber, but it has more to do with a roll of the genetic dice. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:00:49 GMT)

Research and Markets: World Market for Addiction Disorders, 2009-2016: the Future Therapies for Substance Dependence ...
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "World Market for Addiction Disorders, 2009-2016, The Future Therapies for Substance Dependence and Impulse Control" report to their offering. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:15:00 GMT)

Michael Jackson Collaborators Were 'Clueless' About Singer's Alleged Addiction
Michael Jackson collaborators tell Entertainment Weekly they were unaware of his alleged drug addiction. "We were clueless," said This Is It tour director Kenny Ortega. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:27:57 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan facing jail unless she attends alcohol rehab judge warns
Troubled star must attend alcohol rehab judge warns. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:36:45 GMT)

Gore using bye week to rehab ankle
Frank Gore was among a small group of San Francisco 49ers to stick around during the entire bye week. He was looking forward to working hard with rookie receiver and top draft pick Michael Crabtree, who finally signed Oct. 7 and is set to make his NFL debut next Sunday at Houston. "Me and Crabtree are going to get it done," Gore said. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:04:42 GMT)

This high will only last so long. Then we're into rehab | Larry Elliott
The employment figures are a boost for Brown, but that can't mask deep structural weaknesses. A jobless recovery looms A year ago this week the global financial system faced ruin. The government part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds-HBOS at the end of a tumultuous month in the global markets following the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the American investment bank. It was a choice ... (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:08:11 GMT)

Leslie transferred to rehab hospital; Measure to block blood draws to move forward.
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As rehab programs are cut, prisons do less to keep inmates from returning
State to eliminate 40% of funding designed to turn prisoners' lives around. Opponents say streets will be less safe as a result. Gina Tatum spends her days in a compound surrounded by electrified fence in the sun-baked heart of the Central Valley, hoping to change her life. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:40:01 GMT)

Community programs under budget ax
The Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission board cut by 16 percent its contracts with 10 community programs aimed at preventing addiction, due to reduced state funding. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:39:53 GMT)

Judge warns Lohan to attend alcohol rehab or face arrest
London, Oct 17 : Lindsay Lohan may face jail if she does not attend compulsory alcohol rehab due after her drink-driving charges, a judge has warned. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:53:48 GMT)

NY drug law reforms kick in, treatment stressed over imprisonment
ALBANY, N.Y. Hundreds of low-level drug offenders in New York prisons became eligible on Oct. 7 for shortened sentences or release under recent changes in state law. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:17:08 GMT)

Beyond drugs, violence on the Downtown Eastside
A pet rat scurries in and out of Robin Savard's hoodie as the Downtown Eastside resident stands beside colour photographs of his struggle to lead a productive life after years of drug addiction. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:16:46 GMT)

Ministry changes focus from violence to addiction
The Hiding Place Ministry has provided shelter, counseling and support to more than 500 individuals since 2000. This summer, the ministry changed its focus from women and children in domestic violence situations to helping people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:05:03 GMT)

BZP addiction costs flight attendant job
A former Air New Zealand flight attendant who battled a party-pill addiction is likely to appeal her dismissal. The Employment Relations Authority has ruled Air New Zealand was justified in dismissing Anna MacArthur in December last year. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:37:13 GMT)

Heartland Hosts Reunion For Rehab Patients
Former rehabilitation patients from Heartland of Portsmouth gathered for a reunion Friday afternoon to socialize and listen to entertainment provided by John Simon and his band. Simon is also a for... (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:13:34 GMT)

49ers' Gore using bye week to rehab ankle
49ers' Gore using bye week to rehab ankle (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:47:29 GMT)

Bullards Bridge will get rehab work in 2010-11
BANDON — The Oregon Department of Transport-ation plans to spend $3.4 million to rehab Bullards Bridge north of Bandon. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:02:17 GMT)

Party-list reps call for economic rehab
MANILA – After billions of pesos worth of infrastructure and agricultural products were damaged by the recent typhoons, the government should shift its focus to rehabilitating the lives of the people as well as the country’s economy. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:47:24 GMT)

Illicit Drug Use Among Those in Their 50's Nearly Doubles in Past Five Years
Center for Chemical Addictions Treatment highlights its OASIS (Older Adults Seeking Indepedence in Sobriety) treatment program tailored specifically for Adults 50+ seeking drug and/or alcohol treatment. [PR.com - September 30, 2009] (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:03:03 GMT)

Mom eaten by fear over missing daughter
A Lac La Biche mother is fearing the worst after her 21-year-old daughter, who struggled with drug addiction in the past, went missing from downtown Edmonton over a week ago. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:28:22 GMT)

Zanesville housing authority director reportedly has drug addiction
COLUMBUS -- Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority Director Phillip Allen, 60, has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following his arrest at Port Columbus International (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:19:29 GMT)

Does Lindsay Lohan Need Rehab?
Michael Lohan is fuming after his daughter Lindsay's probation for a 2007 arrest was extended by a year - because he thinks the actress should have been sent to rehab. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:28:43 GMT)

NYT: Did DJ AM's MTV Show Kill Him? [Addiction]
Hot damn. Allen Salkin — the Seymour Hersh of the Sunday Styles section — hit the nail on the head this time. Salkin reviewed/profiled the DJ AM docu-show about addiction, and got some... (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:28:54 GMT)

New Advice to Parents: Tell the Truth About Your Past Drug Use
Moms and dads who grew up in the 60s, 70s and 80s have long struggled with a fundamental question of parenting: what do say when your children ask you about your own drug use? (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:19:46 GMT)

Fox ready to enter 'Rehab'
Fox has picked up "Rehab," a comedy spec from Sam Laybourne to be produced by Peter Chernin with Will Gluck, who is eyeing the project as a directing vehicle. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:25:15 GMT)

Hawaii Drug Use Continues to Rise
Recent studies show drug use in Hawaii is up and the use of narcotics continues to climb. A program recently brought to Hawaii is helping to tackle the problem. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:55:46 GMT)

Prisoner numbers highlight need for skills, rehab
A new record number of prisoners highlights the need to effectively rehabilitate prisoners and bring the prison population down, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:56:18 GMT)

Highland neighbors angry over plans for drug-rehab home
HIGHLAND — A rehabilitation home for recovering drug users planned for Highland's Country Club subdivision has... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:33:15 GMT)

Bullards Bridge will get rehab work in 2010-11
BANDON — The Oregon Department of Transport-ation plans to spend $3.4 million to rehab Bullards Bridge north of Bandon. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:01:58 GMT)

Fox Gets Set to Enter Rehab
The Hollywood Reporter says that Fox has picked up Rehab , a comedy script from Sam Laybourne to be produced by Peter Chernin with Will Gluck, who may direct. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:36:48 GMT)

Rodrigo y Metallica- Slash Has Only One Song To Go- Skid Row Sex Rehab- Flaming Lips Side of the Moon- Elvis Presley's ...
Today's roundup of quick music news stories (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:54:29 GMT)

Researcher tests drug to quell addiction
Researchers in the University's College of Veterinary Medicine are using a drug commonly associated with treatment for schizophrenia to help drug addicts during the withdrawal process. The researchers tested D-Serine, an amino acid, for its effectiveness in learning capabilities for cocaine addicts. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:12:26 GMT)

Cirque Lodge: Rehab for the rich and famous
I am standing face to face with a 1,200-pound quarter horse named Rio, trying with every nerve, muscle, and conscious thought to project a sense of calm authority. I know nothing about horses, but Rio seems to be buying it. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:52:00 GMT)

Donations still being accepted for Round-Up for Rehab
Neighbor-helping-neighbor. A philosophy that has been spreading for the last 50 years. The 2009 Round-Up for Rehab is in its seventh year. "We are two weeks out, and we are still taking donations," Chairman Tom Rees said. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:24:58 GMT)

Texas company buys Dayton Rehab Institute
Texas company buys Dayton Rehab Institute (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:03:17 GMT)

Country star Mindy McCready appearing on "Celebrity Rehab"
Fort Myers, Florida - Country singer Mindy McCready will appear in January on the reality TV show “Celebrity Rehab,” according to “Entertainment Weekly” magazine. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:29:49 GMT)

Mindy McCready to appear on Celebrity Rehab with Mackenzie Phillips
Country singer and Southwest Florida native Mindy McCready will be part of a star-studded cast for the next season of "Celebrity Rehab." McCready will appear on the VH1 reality show along with Mackenzie Phillips, Heidi Fleiss, Tom Sizemore and Kari Ann Peniche, according to Entertainment Weekly. Drug addiction rehab is nothing new for McCready, who has gone to several and admittedly battled the ... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:02:07 GMT)

Royal harpist who played at Charles and Camilla's wedding 'was driven to crime by drug addiction'
She has plucked her harp strings at Balmoral, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, not to mention the wedding reception of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:05:36 GMT)

Accused murderer in drug-related robbery recently left rehab
A man leaves rehab and is now accused of murder in a drug-related robbery. Did the system fail? (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:20:22 GMT)

Psychiatrist testifies that Anna Nicole Smith walked away from drug treatment
The model was 15 weeks pregnant in 2006 when she left Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was being treated for methadone and Xanax addiction. Ten months later she died from an overdose. A psychiatrist who treated a pregnant Anna Nicole Smith for drug withdrawal testified Monday that the model said she was willing to "do anything" for her unborn daughter but ultimately walked away from a plan ... (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:24:51 GMT)

Amy Winehouse's father advises MPs on rehab for drug addicts
HE has fought with his daughter over drug addiction, wept in the street at her choice of partner and even called for her to be sectioned under the Mental Health Act. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:13:46 GMT)

Psychiatrist Details Anna Nicole's Drug Addiction
Psychiatrist testifies about Anna Nicole Smith's withdrawal from drugs (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:01:36 GMT)

Psychiatrist details Anna Nicole's drug addiction
A psychiatrist who treated Anna Nicole Smith for drug dependency during her pregnancy said she tried to set up a program to wean her off prescription painkillers but found the celebrity model uncooperative and hostile during her stay in the hospital. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:03:41 GMT)

Doctor Details Anna Nicole's Drug Addiction
When a psychiatrist who treated Anna Nicole Smith said he thought she took too many medications, she told him: "I'm not a drug addict." (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:15:01 GMT)

Psychiatrist details Anna Nicole's drug addiction
A psychiatrist who treated Anna Nicole Smith said she tried to set up a program to wean her off prescription painkillers but found the model uncooperative and hostile. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:40:09 GMT)

Amy Winehouse's father says drug users resort to crime to get rehab
Drug users are committing criminal offences so they can go into rehab the father of troubled singer Amy Winehouse said today. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:08:23 GMT)

Amy Winehouse's dad: Money wasted on rehab
Amy Winehouse's father says Britain is wasting money on drug addicts who are too quick to say "yes, yes, yes" to rehab. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:21:38 GMT)

Amy Winehouse - Winehouses Dad Blasts Uk Rehab System
AMY WINEHOUSE's father has slammed Britain's rehab system - insisting criminal addicts are given preferential treatment over non-offending drug dependants.Mitch... (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:29:28 GMT)

U.S. backs vaccines for drug, nicotine addiction
Hooked on cocaine or cigarettes? The U.S. government wants drug companies to make a vaccine for that. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:02:49 GMT)

Leslie Cochran Goes to Rehab Hospital
Former mayoral candidate and Austin icon Leslie Cochran has recovered enough from his head injuries to be transferred to a rehab hospital. Chochran had been the hospital since earlier this month after suffering a head injury. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:33:00 GMT)

Kudos for courts' rehab programs
Kudos for courts' rehab programs To the editor: I applaud Vanderburgh Superior Court Judge Wayne Trockman and his staff of hard working, dedicated professionals. I first met Judge Trockman after learning about rehab programs like his from Judge Keith Meier in Warrick County, whom I also admire greatly. Judge Meier contacted me when he learned I was the site director of Mothers Against ... (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:02:23 GMT)

Official Wants Vaccines For Drug, Nicotine Addiction
The director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse says it's time to leverage research on vaccines to develop them for treating drug addiction and smoking. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:05:02 GMT)

They just wanna go to rehab, says Amy Winehouse’s father
LONDON, Oct 21 — Drug addicts desperate to kick the habit are forced to commit criminal offences to get a place in rehab, the father of singer Amy Winehouse told MPs yesterday. Mitch Winehouse, who is making a documentary on drug use, was giving evidence to the home affairs select committee on the cocaine trade. He said drug users struggling to get clean had to wait at least a year for treatment ... (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:15:40 GMT)

Amy Winehouse's dad blasts UK rehab system
Amy Winehouse's father has slammed Britain's rehab system - insisting criminal addicts are given preferential treatment over non-offending drug dependants. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:42:08 GMT)

Wino's dad talks about drug addictions
Amy Winehouse's father says Britain is wasting money on drug addicts who are too quick to say 'yes, yes, yes' to rehab. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:47:56 GMT)

Amy Winehouse - Mitch Winehouse Blasts Rehab Clinics
Amy Winehouse's father has slammed British rehab clinics.Mitch Winehouse, whose 26-year-old daughter has battled alcohol and drug addictions, hit out at the... (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:27:57 GMT)

Lutheran Homes names new wellness and rehab director
Physical therapist Rick Peterson has joined Lutheran Homes and Health Services as the new director of wellness and rehab. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:27:58 GMT)

Robert Pattinson ‘Needs Rehab’
DOES hunky Robert Pattinson need to check himself into rehab? Aussie tabloid NW — who earlier this year claimed Rob’s girlfriend Kristen Stewart was pregnant with his baby — says Rob is drinking vast amounts of booze and needs to get help before it’s too late. A source claims Rob — who is Canada shooting the third [...] (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:53:39 GMT)

Mitch Winehouse blasts rehab clinics
Amy Winehouse's father Mitch has blasted the service given to drug addicts in the UK, claiming substance abusers commit crimes in the hope of being sent to rehab. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT)

Amy Winehouse's dad blasts rehab clinics
Amy Winehouse's father Mitch has blasted the service given to drug addicts in the U.K., claiming substance abusers commit crimes in the hope of being sent to rehab. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:52:45 GMT)

AMY WINEHOUSE'S DAD BLASTS U.K. REHAB SYSTEM
AMY WINEHOUSE's father has slammed Britain's rehab system - insisting criminal addicts are given preferential treatment over non-offending drug dependants. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:48:21 GMT)

Amy Winehouse’s Dad Lashes Out at Rehab Clinics
AMY Winehouse’s father has slammed British rehab clinics. Mitch Winehouse, whose 26-year-old daughter has battled alcohol and drug addictions, hit out at the service given to addicts in the UK, claiming most people only get help if they have enough money. He insists the current treatment plans mean many substance abusers commit crimes in the hope of [...] (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:54:09 GMT)

Studies Improve Knowledge Of Underlying Brain Changes Caused By Addiction
Research into specific cells and circuitry affected by addiction may help guard against relapseNew research using animal models is enabling a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of compulsive drug addiction in humans — knowledge that may lead to more effective treatment options to weaken the powerful cravings that cause people to relapse. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:09:00 GMT)

Vaccines Possible For Drug, Nicotine Abuse
The new weapon in the war on drug and nicotine addiction may soon come in the form of a vaccine.Dr. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:11:41 GMT)

Official Wants Vaccines For Drug, Nicotine Addiction
The government is backing a new approach to treating addiction. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:50:24 GMT)

Prescription drug crisis intensifies health-plan debate
WASHINGTON — University of Kentucky hospital pharmacist Jared Combs, a former prescription drug abuser, knows the signs of addiction well. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:25:57 GMT)

UN: Afghan drug trafficking routes fuel addiction and disease, benefit extremists
VIENNA, Austria - The smuggling of Afghan opiates is fueling addiction and drug use along trafficking routes from Iran to Central Asia as well as spreading diseases and funding insurgents, the U.N. warned Wednesday. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:34:00 GMT)

Research in specific cells and circuitry affected by addiction may help guard against relapse
New research using animal models is enabling a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of compulsive drug addiction in humans - knowledge that may lead to more effective treatment options to weaken the powerful cravings that cause people to relapse. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:17:23 GMT)

Iraq- Part-1 of Umm-Qasr Port rehab achieved
Iraq- Part-1 of Umm-Qasr Port rehab achieved (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:12:51 GMT)

Now, rehab clinic for Internet addicts!
London, October 22 : People running the risk of Internet addiction have help at hand with the first of its kind residential rehab clinic in the Seattle suburb of Fall City, Washington. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:04:30 GMT)

Mindy McCready to appear in 'Celebrity Rehab'
Country singer Mindy McCready will appear in January on the reality TV show "Celebrity Rehab," according to "Entertainment Weekly" magazine. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:24:19 GMT)

Research Into Specific Cells And Circuitry Affected By Addiction May Help Guard Against Relapse
New research using animal models is enabling a deeper understanding of the neurobiology of compulsive drug addiction in humans - knowledge that may lead to more effective treatment options to weaken the powerful cravings that cause people to relapse. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:12:42 GMT)

Stimulus Funds Help Rehab, Sell Foreclosed Homes
For the first time in Kansas City, federal stimulus money is helping a man become a homeowner and helping a foreclosed house become occupied again. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:52:39 GMT)

Pre-teens seeking drug rehab
A new government report reveals children as young as 10 have been treated for drug abuse. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:34:33 GMT)

Battling Addiction in Philadelphia
Recovering drug addicts in Philadelphia are joining with experts in a broad network to help those still struggling with substance abuse and depression. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:27:19 GMT)

After rehab, Wakefield expects to be ready for start of season
A day after undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disk in his lower back, Tim Wakefield was upbeat and said he fully expects to be ready to pitch at the start of the 2010 season. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:46:01 GMT)