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Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction
THURSDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Not a big fan of dieting? Join the club. But new research in rats hints at why weight loss is so tough -- perhaps as tough as kicking drug addiction. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:03:58 GMT)

FOX Files: The Drug Behind a Gambling Addiction
The St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association estimates there are 130,000 new cases of Parkinson's Disease diagnosed every year. That's double the previous estimates. In Parkinson's, cells that produce dopamine start to die. Dopamine is one of the chemicals in our brains that send messages that control movement. Over years, the patients have problems with things like ... (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:02:58 GMT)

Tulsa Family Tells Dr. Phil Of Son's Prescription Drug Abuse
Michael Weatherford is a kid who went to Union, played baseball, got good grades, and then became a drug addict. He and his parents appeared on Dr. Phil to describe their journey with addiction. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:07:20 GMT)

Recidivism feared with rehab reduction in California prisons
The state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will soon slash drug rehab programs for state inmates as part of $1.2 billion in budget cuts - though some fear the severe program reduction may be more trouble than its benefit. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:10:32 GMT)

Highland residents argue rehab center decision
HIGHLAND -- Discrimination or city error -- that was the question before a quasi-court in Highland on Thursday as residents appealed a September council decision allowing a drug rehab center in a resi (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:15:37 GMT)

Tax dollars paying for criminal rehab
Some of your tax dollars are hard at work paying for certain criminals to go to rehab. The public officials behind the spending, however, will not disclose how much it is costing. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:25:49 GMT)

Video - Robo-Rehab for MRIs
This robotic rehabilitation device from Northeastern University is designed to let patients exercise hand and forearm muscles while in an MRI machine. Using a stroke-rehabilitation device in an MRI might let a doctor see the effects of the exercise on the brain. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:23:23 GMT)

Robo-Rehab at Home
Smaller devices can help stroke patients regain function. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:23:53 GMT)

WANTED Occupational Therapist,SPEECH THERAPIST, SPECIAL EDUCATORS, PHYSIOTHERAPIST,COUNSELLORS at Child Rehab Therapy ...
Child Rehab Therapy & Specialities Clinic is a recognized Multidisciplinary clinic and also a Research center with many specialties like Occupational Therapy, Child Psychiatry,Pediatrics, Clinical Psychology, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Special Education. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:04:03 GMT)

Vancouver Canucks Team Report
When it comes to injuries this season, the Canucks can't even rehab without getting hurt. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:18:33 GMT)

Abbott pays $190 million for Dutch firm's pain drug
ABBOTT PARK -- Abbott Laboratories added to its pain care portfolio Thursday with the acquisition of the global rights to a Dutch company's biologic drug.Abbott said it will pay $170 million upfront, plus additional milestone payments, for a total of up to $190 million. The deal is with PanGenetics, based in Utrecht, Netherlands.The biologic, PG110, is a humanized antibody to nerve growth factor ... (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:12:44 GMT)

Celebrate victories over drug addiction
DRUG COURT WORKS.Witness the experience of Chad Hudson, one of 28 graduates of the four-year-old program whose success was celebrated in a ceremony last week. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:36:42 GMT)

Gov applauds, critics decry drug law reforms
Six months after a stroke of Governor David Paterson’s pen ceremoniously reformed the 35-year-old Rockefeller Drug Laws, the first of the laws’ historic changes – which erase mandatory sentencing provisions – have taken effect. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:41:38 GMT)

Residents vow to fight drug clinic
Holding signs that read, “Stop the drug clinic,” approximately 10 residents stood outside the Discovery House on Philmont Avenue Monday morning hoping that it wasn’t too late to close its doors. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:41:20 GMT)

McKee, builder to partner on rehab of Clemens House
NOVEMBER 12, 2009 - Plans are underway for a $13 million rehab of the Clemens House, the crumbling 140-year old North St. Louis mansion that has become something of a symbol of decay on the north side. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:08:05 GMT)

Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction
Title: Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction Category: Health News Created: 11/12/2009 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 11/13/2009 (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:31:19 GMT)

Mavs' Howard out indefinitely to rehab sore ankle
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard is out indefinitely to continue his recovery from surgery on his left ankle. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:13:41 GMT)

Stephanie Pratt to Enter 30-Day Rehab
The Hills star pleads not guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:52:06 GMT)

Stephanie Pratt Will Enter Rehab
"The Hills" star Stephanie Pratt pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor DUI in court on Friday. Her lawyer says she will enroll in a 30-day residential rehab facility. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:42:01 GMT)

The cost of Tik addiction
Drug use in general can be a costly habit. Richard, who recently discovered the highly addictive Tik, has learned this the hard way. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:54:48 GMT)

Stephanie Pratt Pleads Not Guilty to DUI, to Head for Rehab
"The Hills" star, according to her lawyer, is willing to "serve a 30-day stint in live-in rehab" in order to avoid being imprisoned as a result of her DUI case. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:41:17 GMT)

Dallas Mavericks Team Report
Not long after his successful return from offseason surgery, Josh Howard was shut down to continue rehab on his left ankle. Though the Mavericks won Friday night without their starting shooting guard, the loss of Howard is significant going forward. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:18:03 GMT)

Accused priest worked as drug abuse counselor
SOUTH BEND #8212; An 81-year-old Roman Catholic priest facing possible extradition to Ireland on rape charges moved to the South Bend area in 1990 to take a job counseling drug and alcohol abusers, his attorney said. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:02:54 GMT)

Stephanie Pratt Heading to Rehab
Following her DUI arrest, she agrees to go to a 30-day residential rehab facilityGet more Us! Follow[...] (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:55:15 GMT)

Stephanie Pratt Will Enroll in 30-Day Rehab
The Hills ' Stephanie Pratt pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor DUI Friday and plans to enter a 30-day residential rehab facility... Read More Other Links From TVGuide.com The Hills Stephanie Pratt (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:00:26 GMT)

Alcohol, drug addicts have new resources for help
Since reopening the Wise County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse in June, Gary Barnes and Elva Villa have worked to help those with addiction. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:14:58 GMT)

'Hills' star Pratt to enroll in rehab
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- "The Hills" star Stephanie Pratt said she's headed to rehab while facing drunken driving charges in Los Angeles. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:41:20 GMT)

'The Hills' star Stephanie Pratt heading to rehab for 30-day stint
"The Hills" star Stephanie Pratt said she's headed to rehab while facing drunken driving charges in Los Angeles. People.com reported the 30-day residential rehabilitation facility plans from Pratt come as the 23-year-old TV personality pleaded innocent Friday to DUI charges in a Los Angeles court. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:37:29 GMT)

Stephanie Pratt to Rehab
"The Hills" reality star will spend 30 days in rehab. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:36:45 GMT)

Former drug addict answers call to help others recover from 'hurts, habits and hang-ups'
FARMINGTON — Toby Chavez remembers what it was like to have little help when he was recovering from drug addiction. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:04:21 GMT)

Man surrenders to police on drug charges
A Philadelphia man surrendered to Bensalem police on drug charges and related offenses, after police said they confiscated seven pounds of marijuana, $12,602 cash, owe sheets, a gun and drug paraphernalia. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:04:03 GMT)

Actress latest to agree to rehab
ACTRESS Stephanie Pratt is the latest star to agree to undergo therapy after pleading not guilty to drink driving . (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT)

Iran has 130,000 new drug addicts each year-report
Source: Reuters * One million drug addicts in population of 70 mln * Iran major trafficking route for Afghan heroin TEHRAN, Nov 15 (Reuters) - About 130,000 people in Iran become addicted to drugs each year, ... (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:53:49 GMT)

Stephanie Pratt - Pratt Heads To Rehab
Reality TV star STEPHANIE PRATT has agreed to undergo 30 days in rehab as part of her ongoing drink-driving case.The Hills star was arrested last month (Oct09) after... (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:47:13 GMT)

Pratt heads to rehab
Reality TV star Stephanie Pratt has agreed to undergo 30 days in rehab as part of her ongoing drunk-driving case. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:19:18 GMT)

Pratt Will Enter Rehab
Stephanie Pratt is trying to straighten out her life by entering rehab. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:04:54 GMT)

Stephanie Pratt — Rehab-Bound
STEPHANIE Pratt is heading to rehab. The 23-year-old star of reality TV show The Hills pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor DUI Friday in a Los Angeles court and agreed to enroll in a 30-day residential rehab facility. Pratt was arrested (with $5000 bail) in the early hours of Oct. 18 after leaving castmate Holly Montag’s birthday party [...] (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:28:56 GMT)

Stephanie Pratt heads for rehab
Stephanie Pratt pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor DUI in a Los Angeles court Friday and will enroll in a 30-day residential rehab facility. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:10:21 GMT)

Stephanie Pratt heads to rehab
Reality TV star Stephanie Pratt has agreed to undergo 30 days in rehab as part of her ongoing drink-driving case. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:29:31 GMT)

HAPPYneuron Launches Beta Program for Innovative Cognitive Rehab Tools at AMIA Conference in San Francisco
HAPPYneuron PRO delivers clinicians and researchers with online cognitive rehab tools for cognitive impairments caused by Alzheimer's disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, ADD, Schizophrenia and more. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Glendora discusses adolescent prescription drug abuse
It wasn't a big deal. Until someone in the community died. Prescription drug abuse among teenagers was like the neighborhood anomaly - students didn't think there was a problem, and parents didn't know there was one. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:58:19 GMT)

Conference urges drug use education
Sean Luce helps patients in Berkeley, Calif., get medical marijuana. Narelle Ellington wants heroin addicts to have access to clean needles. Maria Mercedes Moreno works to secure human rights for coca growers. Advocacy groups from around the world and across the political spectrum converged in Albuquerque for the International Drug Policy Reform Conference at the Albuquerque Convention Center ... (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:14:09 GMT)

Drug addict stole purse from woman of 86
A WOMAN said to have a substantial record of offences for dishonesty avoided jail when magistrates gave her the chance to kick her drug habit. (12/11/2009) (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:24:33 GMT)

Ketamine use increasing faster than any other drug in the UK, shows research
The first ever large-scale, longitudinal study of ketamine users has been published online today in the journal Addiction. With Ketamine (K, Special K) use increasing faster than any other drug in the UK (British Crime Survey, 2008) this research showing the consequences of repeated ketamine use provides valuable information for users and addiction professionals alike. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:28:54 GMT)

Forum on drug, alcohol abuse to begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19
The Swampscott Drug and Alcohol Task Force, in connection with the Swampscott Middle School PTO, will host a forum titled "Plan a Future, Not a Funeral" for Middle School parents (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:30 GMT)

2 men recovering after Palm Harbor rehab center fire
PALM HARBOR Two men were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Monday afternoon after a fire broke out at Countryside Rehab and Healthcare Center, 3825 Countryside Blvd. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:57:56 GMT)

Drug Use: Effects of ketamine (K) on users
The first ever large-scale, longitudinal study of ketamine users has been published. With Ketamine (K, Special K) use increasing faster than any other drug in the UK this research showing the consequences of repeated ketamine use provides valuable information for users and addiction professionals alike. Heavy ketamine users were impaired on several measures, including verbal memory. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:16:00 GMT)

Addiction and bullying focus of awareness week
Residents lining up for their Tim Hortons double-double at the drive-through this morning will also receive a friendly reminder to not drink and drive as part of National Addiction Awareness Week. Motorists will receive informational material from saferoads.[...] (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:42:37 GMT)

'Drug abuse has a genetic component'
A neuropsychiatry, de-addiction and rehabilitation camp was held here today, wherein a team of experts, headed by senior psychiatrist Dr Simmi Waraich examined patients suffering from alcohol and drug abuse. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:47:39 GMT)

Ketamine drug use 'harms memory'
Frequent use of ketamine - a drug which is increasingly popular with clubbers - is linked with memory problems. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:48:01 GMT)

Richmond drug dealer is sentenced to 30 years
A Richmond judge sentenced a man to 30 years in prison yesterday for a drug charge, refusing the defendant’s impassioned plea that the judge reduce a jury’s recommended sentence. The sentence marked the stiffest prison term in recent memory for a street-level drug conviction in Richmond Circuit Court, prosecutors said. It also highlights the gamble defendants take when they go to trial before a ... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:05:20 GMT)

OxyContin makers need to take blame for drug's ill effects
It may surprise you that one of the largest drug dealers is right here in Connecticut. Depending on where you go in the country, the drug it distributes is outselling heroin on the streets. The name of this drug is OxyContin and the name of the drug dealer is Purdue Pharma. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:21:57 GMT)

Students get heads-up about drug addiction
HAMILTON -- The Philadelphia Police Department's drug-prevention program, Heads Up, recently gave a shock-and-awe presentation about the real-life perils of drug-and-alcohol abuse to students at the Trenton Catholic Academy. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:56:10 GMT)

Go to rehab? LiLo says no
Many of Lindsay Lohan 's friends and business associates have been deeply concerned about the once-hot actress' continuing downward spiral -- fueled by her heavy drinking and less public but widely reported alleged drug use.A longtime Lohan friend says yet another attempt at persuading LiLo to return to rehab happened during a party this past weekend.''The only problem was she saw David Trent ... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:45:57 GMT)

$170,000 will help rehab six homes on Whitney
A $170,000 state grant will be used to acquire and renovate three single-family and three two-family homes currently vacant on Whitney Place. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:03:07 GMT)

Space Mountain rehab illustrates Disney's differing approaches
After a seven-month makeover, Walt Disney World is about to formally reopen Space Mountain, its iconic indoor roller coaster. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:39:20 GMT)

Women-only rehab may lower depression in heart patients
A five-year study of female heart disease patients in the Tampa Bay area found that those enrolled in women-only rehab and support groups were less depressed, and thus more likely to attend and complete the program, which emphasizes exercise and proper diet. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:01:00 GMT)

Motivational 'women-only' cardiac rehab improves symptoms of depression
Women who participated in a motivational cardiac rehab program designed for women experienced less symptoms of depression.The positive impact of the women-centered program remained six months after the 12-week study ended. Other research shows that positive emotions in men and women may protect from heart disease. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:28:18 GMT)

Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women
TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- A motivational women-only cardiac rehabilitation program helped reduce symptoms of depression in women with coronary heart disease, a U.S. study has found. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:03:44 GMT)

Illinois women battling drug and alcohol addictions
QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM)--Alarming research out of Illinois shows women receiving state funded drug and alcohol treatment is up 41 percent since 1995. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:38:19 GMT)

Susan Boyle - Boyle Rehab Stint Was A Necessity
Scottish singing sensation SUSAN BOYLE's post-breakdown stint in rehab earlier this year (09) was "a necessity", according to the talent show star.Boyle checked herself... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:14:04 GMT)

Helena hosts conference to address prescription drug abuse
People from around Montana and the nation gathered in Helena to address the problem of prescription drug abuse - and possible solutions to what some call an invisible epidemic. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:32:11 GMT)

Real Time Rehab wins entrepreneurship award
A startup called Real Time Rehab wins the third annual Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:32:40 GMT)

Boyle says rehab was 'a necessity'
Singing sensation Susan Boyle says her post-breakdown stint in rehab earlier this year was desperately needed. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:26:15 GMT)

Boyle says rehab was 'a necessity'
Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle's post-breakdown stint in rehab earlier this year was "a necessity", according to the talent show star. The 48-year-old spent three days in the rehab facility and she is delighted she made the decision to seek professional help. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:33:57 GMT)

County's latest drug-court graduates ready to face world with a new attitude
EVERETT — A bleak photo from when Laura Wilson was arrested for drug-related crimes shows the dark circles under her eyes, her expression blank. The photo next to it shows a glowing young woman with a bright smile. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:16:27 GMT)

Susan Boyle says post-breakdown rehab stint was necessary
Washington, Nov 18 : Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle insists that her post-breakdown rehab stint was necessary. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:19:14 GMT)

Boyle: 'Rehab stint was a necessity'
Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle's post-breakdown stint in rehab earlier this year was "a necessity", according to the talent show star. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:45:09 GMT)

Janet: Family Not Naive About Michael's Addiction
Janet: family staged interventions, but "you can't make 'em drink the water." (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:06:14 GMT)

Vaccine To Treat Nicotine Addiction Steps Closer To Market As Companies Agree Option Deal
An experimental vaccine called NicVAX, designed to treat nicotine addiction that works by stopping the drug from reaching the brain, moved a step closer to the market when the vaccine developer Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (Nabi), based in Rockville, Maryland, US agreed an option and licensing deal with GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA (GSK), based in Brussels, Belgium. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:26:29 GMT)

Rehab Nominated For America's Best Party
Rehab's Hosts, a.k.a. Team Bayside High, in the booth at Debonair. Photo by Clayton Hauck Paper Magazine has announced its nominations for its Fifth Annual Nightlife Awards, and Chicago's own Rehab is in the running for America's Best Party . Considering Rehab is on a Monday night, moved from one space to another, and has still managed to consistently book solid, fun, unpretentious line-ups that ... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:04:29 GMT)

Janet Jackson: Michael in denial over drug problem
Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael's drug problem, and tried to help him, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene. "You can't make 'em drink the water," Jackson told ABC News in an interview airing Wednesday. When asked if her brother was in denial about his addiction, she replied, "Possibly." (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:28:32 GMT)

Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women
Title: Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women Category: Health News Created: 11/17/2009 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 11/18/2009 (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:24:48 GMT)

Warrants Issued For Admitted Drug-Using Substitute Teacher
A former substitute teacher who admitted she had a drug addiction did not show up to a court hearing this week. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:29:10 GMT)

Michael Jackson was 'probably' in denial about drug abuse, Janet Jackson says
Michael Jackson, who died of an overdose of a powerful sedative, was "probably" in denial about his drug abuse, his sister Janet Jackson said in an interview. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:31:49 GMT)

Susan Boyle: 'Rehab stint was a necessity'
Susan Boyle's says her post-breakdown stint in rehab earlier this year was "a necessity". (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:15:20 GMT)

Iowa City woman graduates from a new drug treatment program
9 years ago Sarah Stoppelmoor was a wife, a mother, and a business owner. Then her cocaine addiction took over. She said at one point she even turned to living in a van before finally being caught for committing forgery to fund her drug habit. Now clean for 289 days and counting. Stoppelmoor, 44, of Iowa City, said [...] (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:29:03 GMT)

MJ was in denial about drug addiction, says sis Janet
Washington, November 19 : Janet Jackson has revealed that she often felt her brother Michael was in denial about his drug addiction. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:18:08 GMT)

MJ was in denial about drug addiction: Janet
Janet Jackson has revealed that she often felt her brother Michael was in denial about his drug addiction. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:22:26 GMT)

INTERVIEW: Janet Jackson Confirms Michael Jackson Drug Addiction
Janet Jackson has spoken openly for the first time about how her brother Michael Jackson was a drug addict. In an interview with Robin Roberts from ABC, Janet stated that the family tried to stop Michael’s addiction on a number of occasions. "Those are the things that you do when you love someone. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:39:46 GMT)

Janet: Michael In Denial Over Drug Problem
Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael's drug problem, and tried to help him, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:12:30 GMT)

Police: Driver Struck Biker During Drug Deal Text
A South Jersey man is facing drug charges following a collision in which police allege he was texting about a drug deal when he struck a bicyclist. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:35:10 GMT)

Janet Jackson knew of her brother's drug addiction
Janet Jackson has revealed that she knew of her brother Michael Jackson's dependency on prescription drugs and even staged an intervention to tackle the problem (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:23:19 GMT)

Catholic Memorial Home announces addition of renovated rehab rooms
FALL RIVER — The first completed rehab room, with accommodations for two residents, includes a private handicapped-accessible bathroom, access to cable television, wireless internet and phone service, and pleasant interior designs that create a... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:32:12 GMT)

Janet Jackson : Michael in denial over drug problem
NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael's drug problem, and tried to help him, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene."You can't make 'em drink the water," Jackson told ABC News in an interview airing Wednesday.When asked if her brother was in denial about his addiction, she replied, "Possibly.""I wish he could answer this question for you and not me," she ... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:39:41 GMT)

Family Finds Son Who Was Missing for Three Years and Brings Him to Narconon Drug Rehab
A Narconon Drug Rehab graduate will be enjoying time with his family - a family, which, for three years, didn't know if he was alive or dead. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:06:00 GMT)

Family Finds Son Who Was Missing for Three Years and Brings Him to Narconon Drug Rehab
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Accused Bank Robber Seeks Rehab
These are surveillance pictures from last Friday's bank robbery at Trust One Bank on International Drive in East Memphis. Poplar Lounge owner, Gregg Drew is accused of being the man behind the mask. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:37:31 GMT)

California adopts stricter rules for drug abusers in the health industry
Nurses, dentists and other professionals with addictions will be subject to more drug tests, and any restrictions to their licenses will be listed on public websites. In a major shift, California will impose tough new standards on drug-abusing health professionals, strictly scrutinizing those in treatment and immediately removing from practice anyone who relapses. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:57 GMT)

Farrah Fawcett - Oneals Rehab Hindered By Fawcetts Death
REDMOND O'NEAL has blamed his lack of progress in his ongoing drug treatment on the death of his mother FARRAH FAWCETT - because he is still reeling from the... (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:43:54 GMT)

The Truth about Dating: Do you have a dating addiction?
Everywhere I turn on television these days I see Dr. Drew Pinsky popping up discussing one type of addiction or another. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:42:51 GMT)

O'Neal's rehab hindered by Fawcett's death
Redmond O'Neal has blamed his lack of progress in his ongoing drug treatment on the death of his mother Farrah Fawcett - because he is still reeling from the tragedy. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:48:03 GMT)

Community needs to help youth be addiction aware
Last week was Addictions Awareness Week in Saskatchewan. The Government of Saskatchewan website states that, "Saskatchewan Addictions Awareness Week offers a chance for communities to play a role in addressing alcohol and drug use, and gambling addiction". (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:24:26 GMT)

Bayer Leverkusen Midfielder Renato Augusto To Undergo Rehab In Brazil
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Renato Augusto will complete his rehab after his knee operation at home in Brazil. The decision was reached after discussions with the management and the medical team at Bayer 04. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:28:35 GMT)

NBA PM: KG Talks Injury And Rehab
Kevin Garnett talks about injury and rehab...Michael Jordan doesn't think retiring numbers league-wide is necessary...Kevin Love is on schedule...HOOPSWORLD chats. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:21 GMT)

Pediatric rehab department open
When three-year-old Maggee Pratt needed speech therapy, her family was forced to make weekly trips to San Antonio. Now, nearly a year-and-a-half later, the services Maggee received three hours away are available at Val Verde Regional Medical Center thanks to a donation from her family. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:02:09 GMT)

Drug court seen valuable; questions persist
Rita Miller’s criminal history began in 1995; however, her drug history started about a decade prior. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:43:49 GMT)

Drug Court grad says arrest was a 'blessing in disguise'
More than 70 friends, family members, drug court participants and committee members gathered in the Bowman Building cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, to celebrate the occasion of Catherine Nowak graduating from the Vernon County Adult Drug Court Program. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:01:49 GMT)

Linwood Group Reveal How to Decide whether Alcohol Rehab Centres are a Success or Not
Linwood Group ask whether there is a secret to 'alcohol rehab success' and can it be measured? (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Gang leader, a 'smart, cautious' drug dealer, sentenced to five more years
The local leader of the Independent Soldiers gang was a smart and careful drug dealer who efficiently sold significant quantities of cocaine, a judge said Friday. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:30:25 GMT)

Pia wants 25% of pork barrel for typhoon rehab
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — Lawmakers have the obligation to provide funding for development projects being initiated by concerned national government agencies in rural areas to spur economic development, thus, they have to voluntarily allocate part of their pork barrel funds for the rehabilitation of areas devastated by the three typhoons that struck the country last month, Senator Pilar ... (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:42:52 GMT)

Agencies combine mental health, rehab and substance abuse services
MANSFIELD -- Two local nonprofit agencies are teaming up. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:01:09 GMT)

Suffolk Co. Offers Free Drug Test Kits To Parents
CBS 2 HD first told you about the growing drug problem involving teenagers in the suburbs. But now there's a new weapon being used in the battle. Free drug detection kits are being offered to fight what's becoming an epidemic. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:24:51 GMT)

Baker leaves rehab for rehab
BERRYVILLE — Prosecutor Tony Rogers has asked Circuit Judge Kent Crow to revoke Berryville lawyer Cindy Baker’s bond on methamphetamine charges after she left a Memphis rehabilitation center and came back to Berryville before entering another facility. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:26:30 GMT)

Susan Boyle - Susan Boyles Rehab Confusion
Susan Boyle can't remember her time in a rehab clinic.The Scottish singer - who shot to fame after appearing on UK TV talent show 'Britain's Got Talent' - was treated... (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:27:52 GMT)

Saginaw native debuts stroke rehab device at Fashion Square today
Shoppers at Fashion Square Mall are getting a look at a new arm mobility device developed by a former Saginaw resident to help stroke patients. The Tailwind, a hand-operated exercise machine, uses a digital metronome to help patients recuperate at... (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:33:56 GMT)

Drug court seen valuable, but questions persist
Drug courts are becoming a popular tool to help shake addicts of their criminal behavior. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:00:12 GMT)

CGUHS students get facts on drug abuse
On Nov. 10 about 180 students at Casa Grande Union High School participated in the Web-based Drug Facts Chat Day, hosted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. CGUHS was one of 100 schools in 23 states whose students had their questions about drug use answered anonymously by a panel of addiction professionals. The Casa Grande Alliance will be following up with CGUHS as a resource to students ... (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:39:17 GMT)

Drug abuse cases dominate county court
An Ironton man will get a second chance to beat his drug addiction and change the course of ... (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:03:23 GMT)

Week In Review
Real Time Rehab wins entrepreneurial award (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:36:18 GMT)

QC moves to regulate rugby sale
In a bid to curb drug and chemical addiction, a Quezon City councilor filed an ordinance seeking the regulated sale and distribution of rugby and other solvent-based adhesives and substances in the city. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:58:02 GMT)

The pull of a drug, a push to the brink
According to a 2002 report commissioned by the Legislature, there are some 90,000 Nevadans with gambling problems. And Tony McDew is one of them. A few lucky days at the casino got him to believe that gambling was a way to supplement his income. He's drug free, but he says gambling has given him some idea of what drugs must be like: “It’s like you’re getting high,” he says. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:02:24 GMT)

Federal funds helping rehab foreclosed homes
Pasco County has used more than half of its funds from the Federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:17:56 GMT)

Chelsea star Deco still haunted by drug rehab rumour
London, Nov.22 : Chelsea midfielder Deco will return to former club Porto this week still haunted by a drugs slur which threatened to destroy his career. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:56:27 GMT)

(WWE) Report: Another ECW Star Enters Rehab, More
» In something that didn't get much attention if any, Danny Bonaduce did an angle for his Philadelphia radio show with Tommy Dreamer as a guest on November 17th before the Smackdown/ECW tapings where Dreamer busted a guitar over Bonaduce's head. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:59:03 GMT)

SIDE STREETS: City low-interest loan program can rehab a home or a whole neighborhood
Everyone knows it’s a tough economy. Got drafty windows? They’ll wait another year, right? Furnace getting old? It’ll last the winter, right? And, heck, nobody is lending money for things like home repairs anyway, right? Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.... (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:08:09 GMT)

Amy Winehouse's new addiction
TROUBLED British singer Amy Winehouse appears to have a new addiction. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT)

Rehab under way at Missouri sanctuary site
WEST ALTON, Mo. - Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary across the Clark Bridge from Alton is getting a host of improvements with $4,377,613 in federal stimulus money. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:51:14 GMT)

Cat Rehab: Teacher raises money for jaguar home
Jaguars in Bolivia may soon have a more comfortable home thanks to students, parents and teachers at Kernersville Middle School. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

In crisis, state senator soldiers on
There is no escaping the hard questions for state Senator Anthony D. Galluccio. As the Cambridge lawmaker stepped out of a Medford courthouse last week, he was greeted by about a dozen reporters, waiting to ask him versions of one blunt question: “When are you going to rehab?’’ (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:28:23 GMT)

Drug courts seen as valuable, but perhaps too selective
ST. JOSEPH — Rita Miller 's criminal history began in 1995; however, her drug history started in the mid-1980s. By the time police arrested her for stealing, Miller had nursed a cocaine habit for about a decade. The St. Joseph woman eventually shook the grasp of cocaine through Buchanan County's drug court and now has been clean for five years. But had her four previous attempts at ... (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:07:38 GMT)

Binge eating: Is it a form of addiction?
Overeaters describe cravings and benders. Experts are split. The notion that binge eating is a form of addiction comes up frequently in experts' discussions of the diagnosis. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:21:30 GMT)

Phoenix House helps drug abusers get back on their feet
By Patrick Rupinski Staff Writer Ronald Colvin knows the importance of long-term residential treatment for those suffering from substance abuse. For 15 years, he has been the executive director of Tuscaloosa’s Phoenix House Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps homeless people with drug or alcohol addictions turn their lives around. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:33:58 GMT)

Illness theory gaining ground for gambling addiction
Experts who study gambling addiction remain a long way from knowing why people develop gambling problems. But researchers now know what happens inside the brains of gambling addicts that fuels the addiction, and how best to help them. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:02:34 GMT)

Drug rehab centers collaborate with Narconon International on new techniques to help recovering addicts
Drug rehab is a challenge in the best of times. These are not the best of times in Mexico. There have been nearly 10,000 drug cartel murders recorded nationwide in the past few years, including raids even on drug rehab centers themselves. The economies of both Mexico and the U.S. are struggling. Rehab beds are full, including too many returning after relapse. In such a climate what can be done? (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:09:33 GMT)

Teenagers risk kidney failure in drug craze
Ketamine causes irreversible damage, fear GPs Ketamine, a powerful tranquilliser used on horses, is being taken in growing number by young people in the UK, causing crippling health problems. Some addicts have needed to have their bladders removed and must now wear catheters. Other users have suffered serious kidney problems, breathing difficulties, addiction, bouts of unconsciousness and ... (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:02:58 GMT)

California Issues Strict Rules For Health Professionals With Addiction Problems
News outlets report on a variety of health issues at the state level including stricter rules for drug abusers in the health industry in California, an examination of the nation's first city-run universal health care plan in San Francisco, a cigarette tax in Florida, sex offenders and ex-convicts in nursing homes in Illinois and efforts to battle medical errors in New Jersey. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:36:31 GMT)

Drug dealer jailed for selling to undercover cop
A DRUG dealer who sold heroin to fund his own addiction has been jailed after being caught in an undercover operation. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:53:16 GMT)

Gaston Rehab Associates Partners with Total Nutrition Technology to Add Nutrition Counseling
Total Nutrition Technology , a company specializing in helping people lose weight, manage their health and enhance their sports performance, will serve as a nutrition resource for Gaston Rehab Associates , an outpatient physical therapy, sports medicine and health and wellness facility, and their Physical Performance Center , a medically based training center that provides individuals and groups ... (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:45:26 GMT)

Parents learn about drug, alcohol problems of Swampscott teens
"The No. 1 killer of young people in Middle School is drug overdoses. Number One,” said the sister of a young woman who died of an overdose after years of addiction. “By the age of 14, I free-based cocaine here in Swampscott,” said a recovering addict, (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:49 GMT)

Britney Spears - Spears Uncle In Rehab Report
BRITNEY SPEARS' uncle is fighting to stay sober after a late summer stint in rehab, according to new U.S. reports.Austin Spears, the brother of the pop star's father... (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:56:58 GMT)

A Teacher and His Students, Joined by a Hard Road to the Kitchen
Keith Hill, an instructor at the Phoenix Career Academy in Brooklyn, says he can relate to members of his cooking class because he has shared their struggles with drug addiction. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:46:04 GMT)

Prison Rehab Program Mixes Horses And Convicts
Chris Jones reports on a Gunnison prison rehab program that allows convicts to care for horses. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:56:14 GMT)

Rehab ranch's operator is jailed over living conditions
Dan De Vaul has repeatedly ignored the county's efforts to bring his facility up to code, judge says in ordering a 90-day sentence. Sunny Acres houses up to 70 homeless addicts near San Luis Obispo. If San Luis Obispo County rancher Dan De Vaul was daring the courts to take action against him after a jury convicted him on two counts of illegally housing homeless addicts, he got his response ... (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:59:08 GMT)

Marlborough council OKs restrictions for detox, rehab centers
The City Council last night approved restrictions on the location of drug detox centers and rehab facilities. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:10:00 GMT)

Shaq back practicing after rehab
Cavs want him to heal shoulder rather than take cortisone shot to mask pain, play with injury Team learns how to play without the injured O'Neal (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:45:45 GMT)

Lynyrd Skynyrd Founder Dies- Scott Weiland Arrested- Metallica Rehab- Lawyers Kill Van Halen Reunion- Weezer Member In ...
Rewind for July through Dec 2001. As we come closer to the year 2010, we're going to be taking a quick look back at some of the biggest stories of the past decade. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:38:22 GMT)

Britney Spears' Uncle In Rehab - Report
BRITNEY SPEARS' uncle is fighting to stay sober after a late summer stint in rehab, according to new U.S. reports. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:19:42 GMT)