Addiction Recovery News 10/2009 (Page 3)

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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? (Oct 8, 2009)

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 [...] (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 8, 2009)

The number of young people seeking treatment for heroin and crack cocaine addiction in England has fallen dramatically, annual figures suggest. (Oct 8, 2009)

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 (Oct 8, 2009)

'I spent £600 a month on cocaine' (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 8, 2009)

The Jennie Edmundson Hospital Cardiac Rehab department has received national certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. (Oct 8, 2009)

Rehab will return to Johnson City Friday, Oct. 9, to perform their Southern fried rock & hip-hop at Chrome. (Oct 8, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

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." (Oct 9, 2009)

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... (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 9, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 9, 2009)

David Hasselhoff released from rehab; Elizabeth Taylor's operation a success; George Clooney buys girlfriend a ring? (Oct 9, 2009)

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. (Oct 10, 2009)

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. (Oct 10, 2009)

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 (Oct 10, 2009)

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. (Oct 10, 2009)

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. (Oct 10, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

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. (Oct 11, 2009)

The West Warwick dwellings can be transformed into affordable housing for $160,000 in grants, the groups estimate. (Oct 12, 2009)

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LAURINBURG - Southeastern Regional Medical Center has opened an outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in downtown Laurinburg, health system officials announced. (Oct 12, 2009)

In conjunction with National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, September was declared Recovery Month in Graham County. (Oct 12, 2009)

*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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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 ... (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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. (Oct 12, 2009)

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