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Drug and Alcohol Rehab News Dec 2009

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HORSE RACING / Stem-cell-aided rehab has Lava Man ready for comeback
Like many great athletes, Lava Man couldn't, or wouldn't, stay retired. The celebrated gelding, who turns 9 years old Jan. 1, began his career in 2003 at the San Joaquin Fair in Stockton, was claimed for $50,000 out of his 13th start and won seven Grade 1... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:32:33 GMT)

Imperial Avenue murders has sobering effect on women fighting addiction
The shocking news of the Imperial Avenue murders brought about what lost dreams, shattered families and constant abuse couldn't do. It is driving increased numbers of women to seek drug treatment. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:14:06 GMT)

Johnson in rehab for a month
Geelong premiership star Steve Johnson, who battled hip problems through much of last season, is at least a month off joining his teammates in full training. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:19:20 GMT)

Tiger Woods quits golf 'for yacht, Sweden or sex rehab'
Woods' comments have fuelled reports that the family may set sail on his luxury yacht. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:02:38 GMT)

Imperial Murders: After bodies found, calls for addiction help rise
CLEVELAND -- The United Way in Cleveland says calls from women seeking help with drug addiction spiked after a man was charged with killing 11 women and hiding their remains in and around his home. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:08:43 GMT)

After bodies found, calls for addiction help rise
Drug-addicted women in Cleveland are seeking treatment in greater numbers after the discovery of 11 decomposing bodies in a sex offender's home more than a month ago. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:27:35 GMT)

Agency still fighting addiction after 25 years
After three decades of fighting addiction to drugs and alcohol, Deborah Riley has been clean and sober for eight years. Recovery was a long process, and it's not complete, she said. But she wouldn't be where she is without the help, love and support ... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:30:10 GMT)

A rehab primer
Detoxification. Sequestered 24-hour treatment with medication such as methadone for withdrawal symptoms. Once only done in a hospital, many stand-alone rehab centers now offer limited detox units. After stays of one day to a week, patients get referrals to post-detox treatment.Inpatient. Residential treatment where patients’ days are heavily structured with group therapy, chores, writing ... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:35:50 GMT)

Orthopedic rehab with room service
Mark Fritz, chief executive officer for Remington Medical Resorts, said the proposed Lone Tree facility looks like a five-star hotel, but acts like a rehabilitation hospital. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:45:55 GMT)

LAMBERTVILLE: Sewage facility slated for rehab
LAMBERTVILLE — The Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority has awarded a $5.2 million contract for a major rehab project officials say should go a long way toward limiting unpleasant odors. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:49:41 GMT)

Nonprofit seeks housing rehab projects
Rebuilding Together Thurston County, a nonprofit group made up of both skilled and unskilled volunteers, is seeking homes that need rehabilitation and maintenance services. These services will be free to low-income homeowners who are elderly, disabled or have young children. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:55:43 GMT)

Local prostitute was trapped in a lifestyle of drug addiction
NEWPORT NEWS — Numb from the drugs that ran through her petite body, Vanessa Rickerson returned to the streets after a stranger raped her. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:54:13 GMT)

Chat about heroin addiction at noon Monday
Join us at noon Monday for a live chat about our Prescription to Addiction series. Our guest experts are Orman Hall, executive director of the Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health board, and Dr. Richard Whitney, addiction services director at Shepherd Hill in Newark. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:05:01 GMT)

After bodies found, calls for addiction help increase
CLEVELAND -- More women are seeking help with drug addiction in the wake of the discovery of 11 decomposing bodies in and around a Cleveland home. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:26:47 GMT)

After bodies found, calls for addiction help rise
CLEVELAND (AP) - The United Way in Cleveland says calls from women seeking help with drug addiction have spiked. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:45:35 GMT)

Grandmother Graduates Thanks To Vision Rehab Center
A specialized vision center at UNMC helped a college senior get the credits she needs to graduate. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:29:24 GMT)

Study provides new insight on teens’ addiction to drug abuse
It is common knowledge that smoking is a health risk but why do teens become addicted to smoking more easily than adults? In an evaluation for Faculty of 1000 Biology, Neil Grunberg looks into why adolescents are more prone to substance abuse. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:29:39 GMT)

Gov’t earmarks P10 M for dev’t, rehab of Mindanao River Basin
BUTUAN CITY – In an effort to help mitigate the problem brought about by flooding, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has earmarked a total amount of P10 million for the formulation of a rehabilitation and development plan for the 23,169 square kilometers (sq.km.) (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:28:12 GMT)

Rehab from shoulder replacement begins shortly after surgery
Q: I am facing a shoulder replacement soon and have learned that pre and post care are important for the return to activity. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:25:04 GMT)

Tax break to rehab property near Boonville, Phelps in Springfield gains support
A group seeking a 25-year tax abatement to rehab three downtown properties is close to having the City Council's endorsement. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:14:13 GMT)

Cardiac Rehab Unit reunion on Wednesday
THE Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at Andover War Memorial Hospital will be holding its annual reunion on Wednesday 16 December between 6pm and 9pm at the Wykeham Club in Western Road. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:53:05 GMT)

Rehab Your Portfolio: Under the Radar
RehabCare Group proved to be recession-resistant. Some investors recognized its strengths, pushing up its shares 33% in just three months. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:25:43 GMT)

Gretna City Council wary of outreach ministry's rehab proposal
A local ministry's request to open an outreach center in Gretna has been met with wariness and resistance after city officials learned that it would house alcohol and drug intervention and rehabilitation programs. Love Outreach Ministries, based in Algiers,... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:27:13 GMT)

Chat about heroin addiction at noon
Join us at noon today for a live chat about our Prescription to Addiction series. Our guest experts are Orman Hall, executive director of the Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health board, and Dr. Richard Whitney, addiction services director at Shepherd Hill in Licking County. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:43:11 GMT)

For ONDCP's McLellan, Addiction Issue is Personal and Professional
Tom McLellan, deputy director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and a leading addiction researcher, knows the tragedy of alcohol and other drug problems firsthand: a deep family history of addiction includes a son who overdosed last year at age 30, another son who is in recovery, and a wife who is recovering from a cocaine addiction, the New York Times reported Dec. 8. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:03:55 GMT)

Learn more about heroin addiction
Watch a replay of our live chat about our Prescription to Addiction series. Guest experts Orman Hall, executive director of the Fairfield County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health board, and Dr. Richard Whitney, addiction services director at Shepherd Hill in Newark, answer reader questions about drug abuse. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:42:49 GMT)

DiPietro will miss Tuesday's rehab start
Leg "tightness" will force DiPietro to sit out what was to be the final game of his rehab assignment. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:18:42 GMT)

Teen heroin epidemic reignites inpatient rehab debate
With the state's regulators of insurance and drug rehabs speaking Wednesday, Long Island's teen heroin epidemic has reignited debate about a long-settled question: Who decides where treatment happens? (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:16:46 GMT)

Injured Nashua Officer Released From Rehab
A Nashua police officer injured in a traffic stop that led to a chase earlier this month is released from rehab. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:41:36 GMT)

DiPietro will miss Tuesday's rehab start
Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro will miss tonight's start in Bridgeport - which was supposed to be the third and final game of his rehab assignment - because of a potential setback he experienced in Friday's game. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:03:37 GMT)

Trail of Afghanistan's drug money exposed
As United States President Barack Obama and his advisors debated future troop levels for Afghanistan - which resulted in the decision to send an additional 30,000 troops - a new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) muddied the water on one of the most important issues in the debate - the effects of Afghanistan's drug production. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:22:44 GMT)

Rehab Institute To Take Old CBS Building Site
A new tenant is moving into a building that will be constructed on the site of the old CBS Building on McClurg Court. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:29:55 GMT)

Another Star Enters Rehab Paid for by WWE, Match for Tonight's WWE Taping & More
Who's the latest star to do rehab paid for by WWE? (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:46:15 GMT)

Video chat hits on issues of opiate addiction
NEWARK -- Questions about opiate addiction came in faster than they could be answered Monday during an online video chat. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:03:27 GMT)

Video chat hits on issues of addiction
Questions on opiate addiction came in faster than they could be answered during an online video chat Monday. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:39:33 GMT)

(WWE) MVP & Sherri Shepherd Break Up, Former WWE Star Enters Rehab, SD! Tonight, More
- WWE taped MVP vs. Jack Swagger last night before RAW for this week's episode of WWE Superstars on WGN. - WWE will tape tonight's ECW and this week's Friday Night SmackDown tonight in Laredo, Texas. An appearance by Kane and The Hurricane vs. The Ripper has been announced for ECW. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:44:13 GMT)

Learn more about heroin addiction
Watch a replay of our live chat about our Prescription to Addiction series. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:55:42 GMT)

Reportlinker Adds Addiction Control - Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2015
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:35:00 GMT)

NIDA Director Honored By French Government With Top Science Award for Addiction Research
Dr. Nora D. Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has been awarded the International Prize from the French Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) for her pioneering work in brain imaging and addiction science. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:21:00 GMT)

Also in Global Health news: Drug trafficking in Kenya; violence in S. Sudan; Uganda bill; sleeping sickness
Drug trafficking and use are fueling the spread of HIV/AIDS in Kenya, according to a recent report by the U.N. Security Council, the Nation reports. "A statement from the council's Presidency currently … states that Afghan heroin was being imported, causing a dramatic increase in heroin addiction and spreading HIV/AIDS in the slums of Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya's two main cities," the newspaper ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:41:56 GMT)

(WWE) MVP & Sherri Shepherd Split, 'Doink The Clown' Completes Rehab
» Former WWE star Matt "Doink" Borne recently completed a stint in WWE sponsored rehab. He will be meeting with the company soon about an agent job. » Planet 51 voiced by Dwayne Johnson, Sean William Scott, and Jessica Biel, dropped to No. 11 in its third week at the Box Office. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:59:03 GMT)

I-385 Rehab and Construction Map
View a map of the I-385 rehab map in Laurens County South Carolina. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:11:16 GMT)

WTMD volunteers to rehab historic Baltimore moviehouse (Current
Baltimore- area Triple A station WTMD and its licensee, Towson University, are proposing to rehab a 70-year-old historic- landmarked Art Deco movie theater into a film and concert theater and headquarters for the station. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:10:08 GMT)

38 arrested in N.Va. drug ring that dealt mainly to youths
Nearly 40 people have been arrested across Northern Virginia this week on charges of dealing heroin and prescription narcotics as part of a large-scale investigation to battle what officials said is a dramatic increase in drug use among young people in the Washington suburbs. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Sangamon board asks to delay mandatory drug court creation
Nearly a decade after the Illinois General Assembly approved a statute creating drug courts, and with a mandate that every county must have such a court in place, Sangamon County won’t be starting one anytime soon. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:29:07 GMT)

Charles Remsberg Appointed CEO of Tibion, a High-Tech Rehab Equipment Company With New "Bionic Leg" That Helps Stroke ...
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif.----Charles Remsberg, an executive with nearly 20 years of experience building global and domestic sales for leading high-technology rehab companies, has been appointed chief executive officer of Tibion Corporation. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT)

'Deficit spending to cover storm rehab costs'
MANILA, Philippines - Acting socioeconomic planning secretary Augusto Santos is expecting the Philippines to engage in deficit spending in the next 3 years to cover the $4.42 billion needed in typhoon reconstruction efforts. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:52:40 GMT)

Also In Global Health News: Drug Trafficking In Kenya; Violence In S. Sudan; Uganda Bill; Sleeping Sickness
Drug Trafficking, Use Spreading HIV/AIDS In Kenya Drug trafficking and use are fueling the spread of HIV/AIDS in Kenya, according to a recent report by the U.N. Security Council, the Nation reports. "A statement from the council's Presidency currently â¦ states that Afghan heroin was being imported, causing a dramatic increase in heroin addiction and spreading HIV/AIDS in the slums of Nairobi ... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:23:07 GMT)

Appeals court wants trial on constitutionality of using state money for faith-based prison rehab
Appeals court wants trial on constitutionality of using state money for faith-based prison rehab (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:17:02 GMT)

The gateway to addiction
Teen drinking and drug experimentation is nothing new; but while some teens dabble in drugs once and never again, the ugly truth is that many teens who try alcohol and drugs will keep coming back for more. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:07:23 GMT)

Drug Rehab Center Mountainside Warns of Looming Threat of an Influx of Cheap Heroin
The United Nations Office on Drug Crime (UNODC) released its 2009 Afghanistan Opium Survey. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT)

Almost 40 arrested in drug crackdown
WASHINGTON — Nearly 40 people have been arrested across Northern Virginia this week on charges of dealing heroin and prescription narcotics as part of a large-scale investigation to battle what officials said is a dramatic increase in drug use among young people in the Washington suburbs. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:00:26 GMT)

Commissioner wants to yank drug court funding
Last week Montgomery County Judge Steven T. O’Neill was before the commissioners defending the drug court he argues is turning lives around and keeping nonviolent drug addicts out of an already overcrowded county prison. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:42:40 GMT)

Cambodian addicts forced into drug trials -rights groups
Source: Reuters By Jared Ferrie PHNOM PENH, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Rights groups are accusing Cambodian authorities of arresting drug addicts and forcing them to take part in trials of experimental detox drugs, claims ... (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:53:59 GMT)

Cambodian addicts forced into drug trials - rights groups
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Rights groups are accusing Cambodian authorities of arresting drug addicts and forcing them to take part in trials of experimental detox drugs, claims denied by an official of a government anti-addiction agency. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:57:15 GMT)

That drug link is not a great secret
IT is perhaps understandable that Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye should come up with a simplistic solution to the problem of snatch thieves ("Snatch thieves and the drug connection" -- NST, Dec 15). (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:05:28 GMT)

Slow rehab major pain for Martin
That 4-to-6 week recovery completes its eighth week tomorrow, and it looks likely to be a total of 11 weeks or more that Paul Martin will be out of the Devils' lineup. While the Devils are his first concern, Martin also is wondering if the lengthy ... (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:51:06 GMT)

Tiger Woods Brand Rehab: The Innovators
There are ways Tiger Woods can persuade fans -- and potential sponsors -- that he deserves a second chance. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:40:43 GMT)

Leading-edge therapy targets brain chemistry of addiction
Grappling with nicotine addiction is never easy, but a new drug therapy - developed by Dr. Fang Liu at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - brings promise to one of our great public health challenges. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:30:00 GMT)

Utah Lawmakers May Restrict ER Drug Prescriptions
Addicts now “jump from emergency room to emergency room,” says Pharmacy Professor Glen Hanson, head of the Utah Addiction Center at the University of Utah. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:17:44 GMT)

Pedro Martinez to make first rehab start for Phillies in Clearwater
The Phillies announced today that three-time Cy Young Award winner Pedro Martinez will make his first rehab start on Sunday for single-A Clearwater. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:27:30 GMT)

Joseph A. Califano, Jr. CASA* Chairman and Founder to Discuss His Parenting Book, 'How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The ...
Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Founder and Chairman of The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University and former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, will discuss his new book How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents on Monday, January 11, 2010, at 6:30 PM at the Palm Beach Day Academy, Halmos Activities Center, 241 Seaview Avenue ... (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:07:00 GMT)

Reports: Woods Headed to AZ Rehab Center
There are reports that Tiger Woods could be headed to a rehab facility here in Arizona. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:12:24 GMT)

Blur - Coxons Secret Rehab Stint Led To Blur Split
British rockers BLUR have opened up about the departure of GRAHAM COXON which tore the band apart in 2002 - the guitarist was admitted to rehab to deal with his... (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:57:23 GMT)

Is Tiger headed to Arizona for rehab?
WICKENBURG -- Rumors are swirling about the possibility Tiger Woods is headed to Arizona for rehab. A London newspaper, Fox News and others are reporting Woods is coming to Arizona after the New Year to seek treatment for prescription drug abuse and sex addiction. Arizona is home to one of the most well-known rehab centers in the world -- the Meadows Rehabilitation Center in Wickenburg. They ... (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:47:01 GMT)

Billy Graham: Avoid old 'friends' who might drag you back into drug addiction
Q: I’ve been in a drug rehab program for six months, and they just told me I can go home for a few days at Christmas . I suppose I ought to be glad, but I’m actually scared because I’ll see all my old friends and they’ll try to drag me down. What can I do? — K.R.A: If you know you can’t resist the pressure from your old “friends” — then avoid them. (I put the word “friends” in quotation marks ... (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT)

Tiger Woods REHAB? Sex Compulsion, Vicodin, Ambien May Land Woods In Clinic, Report Says
What's Your Reaction? The Daily Mail reports that Tiger Woods is planning to enter rehab in Arizona for "sexual compulsion" as well as Vicodin and Ambien use. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:39:52 GMT)

Out of Bounds: Tiger going to sex addiction rehab?
There's been a flurry of reports by several news agencies over the past few hours that Tiger Woods is about to head to Arizona to enter a rehab facility for sex addiction. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:04:52 GMT)

Former drug offenders find a new start
WILKES-BARRE – More than a dozen adults had drug charges against them erased Thursday afternoon as they graduated the Luzerne County Treatment Court. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:10:52 GMT)

Five escape from drug rehab centre
KANGAR: Five inmates of the Narcotic Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (Puspen) in Bukit Chabang were believed to have escaped from the centre today. Acting Perlis police chief Datuk Jamshah Mustapa, said they were not found in their room during a check at 5.30am. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:54:26 GMT)

Viral outbreak in hospital's rehab unit
Southland Hospital has locked down its rehabilitation unit after an outbreak of an unknown gastro virus. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:40:39 GMT)

Commissioner wants to yank Drug Court funding
For The Reporter NORRISTOWN — Montgomery County Judge Steven T. O'Neill recently appeared before the commissioners defending his drug court that he argues is turning lives around and keeping nonviolent drug addicts out of an already overcrowded county prison. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:11:14 GMT)

Tiger Woods REHAB Reports!
LATEST: Is Tiger Woods heading to rehab? Tiger Woods Arizona rehab reports mention Meadows Addiction Treatment Center in Wickenburg, Arizona and David Duchovny’s own recent rehab visit. Rehab reports line Arizona TV news websites Friday. Arizona’s ABC 15 in an article “Why Tiger might be coming to Arizona” states “There are also new reports that Woods could [...] (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:44:38 GMT)

Graham Coxon's Secret Rehab Stint Led To Blur Split
18 December 2009: British rockers BLUR have opened up about the departure of GRAHAM COXON which tore the band apart in 2002 - the guitarist was admitted to rehab to deal with his alcohol addiction. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:49:33 GMT)

Ohio boy struck by baseball hits rehab milestones
A 4-year-old boy who was hit in the head by a foul ball at a minor league baseball game in September spoke his first words since the accident this week, a major breakthrough in his recovery from an injury that nearly killed him. Luke Holko, whose fractured skull and brain injury spurred fans to donate $24,000 at ballparks to help the family with medical bills, told his mother he wanted... (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:12:54 GMT)

The peacemaker: On a crusade to stop gang violence, drug abuse
MINNEAPOLIS — K.G. Wilson stood at a busy north Minneapolis intersection recently and called out the gang members and drug dealers mingled in the crowd. “We’re taking on evil,” he proclaimed through a bullhorn. “You don’t see men over 40 being murdered here. It’s always kids. ... Why are grandparents going to their grandchildren’s funerals?” (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:45:01 GMT)

Marijuana, Alcohol Addiction May Share Genes
FRIDAY, Dec. 18 (HealthDay News) -- The genes that make people susceptible to alcoholism also make them prone to becoming addicted to marijuana, a new study suggests. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:03:37 GMT)

Swiss drug addicts given free heroin
On the face of it, giving drug addicts free heroin is a contentious move, but that is exactly what happens in Switzerland. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:05:14 GMT)

Ohio boy nearly killed by baseball hits rehab milestones
A 4-year-old boy who was hit in the head by a foul ball at a minor league baseball game in September spoke his first words since the accident this week, a major breakthrough in his recovery from an injury that nearly killed him. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:32:53 GMT)

Seven Seabrook residents arrested in jailhouse drug scheme
CONCORD, N.H. and mdash; Seven Seabrook residents are among the 15 people indicted on Thursday on charges of operating a complex drug operation that smuggled addictive prescription drugs into the county jail. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:18:57 GMT)

Commissioner wants to yank drug court funding
Montgomery County Judge Steven T. O'Neill recently appeared before the commissioners defending his drug court that he argues is turning lives around and keeping nonviolent drug addicts out of an already overcrowded county prison. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:54:45 GMT)

Husband joins wife as Champaign drug-court graduate
URBANA – Anthony and Melissa Lackey are celebrating a very different kind of Christmas this year. They're clean and sober, together, for the first time in the nine years they've been a couple. On Monday, Anthony, 40, will be among four men graduating at the 20th class from Champaign County's drug court program. His wife, 34, graduated in June 2008. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:19:56 GMT)

Alcohol, Marijuana Addiction Could Be In Your Genes
The use and misuse of alcohol and marijuana can be traced to a common set of genesMarijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:07:50 GMT)

Back in the saddle: Former Sen. Burns released from hospital after stroke, moves to rehab center
Former Montana Sen. Conrad Burns has been released fromGeorgetown University Hospital and has moved to the NationalRehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:22:09 GMT)

Sex addiction -- all the rage
Is Tiger Woods a sex addict? This may be the only excuse for such rampant affairs -- roughly a baker's dozen before and during his marriage. The poor guy is sick and needs help! (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:19:07 GMT)

Former Alabama football star Keith McCants arrested on drug paraphernalia charge
MOBILE, Ala. -- Former Alabama football star Keith McCants was arrested today after police found him loitering in a known drug area, police said. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:33:43 GMT)

Valley boy struck by baseball hits rehab milestones
WARREN, Ohio (AP) - A 4-year-old Valley boy who was hit in the head by a foul ball at a minor league baseball game in September has spoken his first words since the accident. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:51:09 GMT)

Ohio boy struck by baseball hits rehab milestones
WARREN, Ohio (AP) — A 4-year-old boy who was hit in the head by a foul ball at a minor league baseball game in September spoke his first words since the accident this week, a major breakthrough in his recovery from an injury that nearly killed him. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:04:36 GMT)

BEACH: ‘The Shakespeare Lady’ has cleaned up her act
Hallelujah! After years of drug addiction and all the problems that go with it, Margaret Holloway, “the Shakespeare Lady,” is “clean.” (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:27:11 GMT)

Sewer rehab costs to top $2 million
Construction on a large-scale Princeton Water and Wastewater sewer rehabilitation project is expected to begin early next year, under the supervision of an Ohio County firm. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:00:53 GMT)

Oxnard professor a pioneer in treating drug addictions
The students packing Bill Shilley’s classroom are nearly all recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, some still struggling to overcome abusive childhoods and years in prison.They’re glued to the words of the blunt yet compassionate professor who founded the addiction studies program at Oxnard College almost 30 years ago.Perhaps 10 percent of his students will go on to become drug and alcohol ... (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:40:00 GMT)

The buzz on fruit flies: New role in the search for addiction treatments
Fruit flies may seem like unlikely heroes in the battle against drug abuse, but new research suggests that these insects -- already used to study dozens of human disease -- could claim that role. Scientists are reporting that fruit flies can be used as a simpler and more convenient animal model for studying the effects of cocaine and other drugs of abuse on the brain. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:26:40 GMT)

Radio, TV personality Robinson a drug addict
Jon Robinson has spent years in the spotlight, but now feels compelled to bring his drug-riddled life out of the shadows. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Brunei tempts drug addicts with rehab, no prison
Brunei's government is trying to curb drug abuse by urging addicts to voluntarily enroll in a state-sponsored rehabilitation program that will allow them to avoid a criminal record and heavy prison sentences, a news report said Monday. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:56:00 GMT)

Solving Addiction with Results Based Treatment
Narconon promoting book throughout holiday season that shows how someone can effectively and permanently stop drug and alcohol addiction. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Narconon Drug Rehab Christmas Wishes For Graduate
Thanks to Narconon - for the first time in twenty-three years, Maggie, a self described "heroin baby", is going to spend Christmas with her family and children, clean and sober. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Brunei tempts drug addicts with rehab, no prison
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei: Brunei's government is trying to curb drug abuse by urging addicts to voluntarily enroll in a state-sponsored rehabilitation program that will allow them to avoid a criminal record and heavy prison sentences, a news report said Monday. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:34:03 GMT)

Greenwood Rehab receives 'Above and Beyond Award’
Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is the recipient of an award that recognizes its support of the Guard and Reserves. The "Above and Beyond Award” is presented annually by the South Carolina Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:36:09 GMT)

TIGER BEAT: Books in the works; Mom 'angry and disappointed'; 'sexual compulsion' rehab in Jan.?
*Author Ian Halperin, who has written unauthorized tell-alls about Michael Jackson and Brangelina, says he expects at least three titles about Tiger Woods are in the works and will surface within the next six months. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:08:11 GMT)

Coeur d'Alene Press Newspaper | CDAPress.com
Their father's drug addiction has taken a toll on these five children. Until a year or so ago, he was a completely different man than the one they left in another state when their mom moved them to North Idaho. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:45:18 GMT)

Scientist: Throgs Neck rehab dumped toxins into Little Bay
A bridge rehabilitation project that already has a list of snafus - including the death of a worker and a fire that resulted in weeks of snarled traffic - is being charged with yet another potential hazard: the dumping of high levels of lead and mercury i. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:48:46 GMT)

Jackley seeks prescription drug monitoring
PIERRE -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley wants to prevent people from becoming addicted to prescription painkillers instead of prosecuting them after they've been caught going to multiple doctors and pharmacies to get duplicate prescriptions.... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:07:48 GMT)

Hillary Rettig: Perfectionism And Addiction
The link between perfectionism and addiction has been well documented, but I believe that perfectionism plays a more central role in addiction than is generally thought -- that perfectionism itself can be addictive. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:38:53 GMT)

Study: Sticking with heart rehab boosts survival
If you've had a heart attack or a bypass operation, there's an easy way to help prevent another one: stick with rehab. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:00:48 GMT)

Study: Sticking with heart rehab boosts survival
Associated Press - December 21, 2009 4:25 PM ET If you've had a heart attack or a bypass operation, there's an easy way to help prevent another one: Stick with rehab. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:36:16 GMT)

Study: Sticking with heart rehab boosts survival
(PhysOrg.com) -- Medicare beneficiaries with heart disease who attended more cardiac rehabilitation sessions had fewer heart attacks and were less likely to die within four years than those who went to rehab less, researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:05:17 GMT)

Study: With cardiac rehab, more is better
Cardiac rehabilitation sessions for elderly people with heart disease can lower their risk of heart attack and help them live longer, new research finds, but fewer than one in five eligible patients bothers to go. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:35:36 GMT)

Study: Finishing Heart Rehab Aids Survival
About 20 Percent of Heart Patients Try Rehab After Attack, Bypass; Most Medicare Plans Cover 36 Cardiac Rehab Sessions (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:02 GMT)

Food addiction underrecognized, argue some
Is it possible to be addicted to food? But a new article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal insists food addiction is real and should be labelled a psychiatric disorder. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:08:39 GMT)

Nothing beats heart rehab, study says
If you've had a heart attack or a bypass operation, there's an easy way to help prevent another one: stick with rehab. People who get all 36 sessions of cardiac... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:23:35 GMT)

US details drug case facing aide to Menino
Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s liaison to East Boston met at his City Hall office in May with a man involved in the illegal drug trade, and offered to sell him a large amount of the prescription painkiller OyxContin and to help him get a city job, a federal agent testified yesterday. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:58:52 GMT)

Doctors: Rehab vital for bad hearts
If you've had a heart attack or a bypass operation, there's an easy way to help prevent another one: stick with rehab.People who get all 36 sessions of cardiac rehabilitation that most Medicare plans cover are less likely to die or suffer a heart att ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:30:57 GMT)

Sierra Tucson Helps Identify Signs of Sexual Addiction and Provides Treatment for Full Recovery
Sexual addiction is not always easy to spot, but the right treatment program can make recovery from a sexual addiction possible. Sierra Tucson's expert staff provide insight to identify the signs of sexual addiction. The Program for Sexual and Trauma Recovery helps individuals recognize the scope of their problem, addresses elements of unresolved trauma, and teaches deeper levels of personal ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Heart rehab survival tool
If you've had a heart attack or a bypass operation, there's an easy way to help prevent another one: stick with rehab. People who get all 36 sessions of cardiac rehabilitation that most Medicare plans cover are less likely to die or suffer a heart attack (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:25:14 GMT)

Cambodia denies forcing trial on drug users
Cambodian authorities have denied that they forced drug addicts to take part in the trial of a herbal formula to treat addiction. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:12:22 GMT)

Drug addicts, smugglers can also be booked under PSA in Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 22 : Drug smugglers, addicts and timber smugglers can also be booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:41:36 GMT)

Ex-royal harpist drug rehab order
Prince Charles' ex-harpist is sent for drug rehab as part of a community order for handling stolen goods. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:18:49 GMT)

Ex-royal harpist drug rehab order
Prince Charles' ex-harpist is sent for drug rehab as part of a community order for attempted fraud and handling stolen goods. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:18:59 GMT)

Rehab is a lifesaver for heart patients
If you have had a heart attack or a bypass operation, there's an easy way to help prevent another one: Stick with rehab. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:31:44 GMT)

The Shadowy Science Of Sex Addiction
Tiger Woods' philandering has talking heads talking about compulsive sex. But research on sex addiction is fuzzy. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:52:22 GMT)

Steven Tyler Returns to Rehab
Steven Tyler needs more than time to get healthy. The Aerosmith frontman has checked into rehab for the second time in as many years, again to address chronic pain he suffers from all... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:57:25 GMT)

Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler back in rehab
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has entered rehab for the second time in as many years, he said on Tuesday, after his estranged band mates went public with their concerns about his health. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:29:58 GMT)

Steven Tyler Checks Into Rehab for Painkiller Addiction
Steven Tyler has checked into rehab for an addiction to prescription painkillers, People reports. "With the help of my family and team of medical professionals, I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to... Read More Other Links From TVGuide.com Joe Perry Liv Tyler Aerosmith Steven Tyler Brad Whitford Joey Kramer Tom Hamilton (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:15:26 GMT)

Steven Tyler Checks Into Rehab for Painkiller Addiction
Steven Tyler has checked into rehab for an addiction to prescription painkillers, People reports. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:41:14 GMT)

Aerosmith's Tyler goes into rehab
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler checks himself into a rehab clinic in Los Angeles to treat an addiction to painkillers. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:58:27 GMT)

Tyler in rehab
Steven Tyler has gone into rehab for addiction to prescription drugs, it has been confirmed. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:05:00 GMT)

Steven Tyler enters rehab over painkiller addiction
New York, Dec 23 : Veteran rocker Steven Tyler has checked himself into a drug rehab facility for treatment of his addiction to prescription painkillers. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:33:56 GMT)

Child cocaine addiction up 50%
The number of children being treated for cocaine addiction has increased by 50% in three years, latest figures show. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:44:43 GMT)

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler in rehab; T.I. released from prison early; 'Avatar' and race; and more: The Morning After
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is in rehab for treatment of a painkiller addiction, according to reports. In a statement, the singer also refuted his bandmates' statements that he'd sought a two-year break from the band. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:16:47 GMT)

Law to protecting patients in drug de-addiction centres
Chandigarh, Dec 23 : Health and Family Welfare Minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla, disclosed here today that the Punjab Government was contemplating to bring out a law, in order to regulate the working of Government and non government drug de-addiction centres in the state so as to safeguard patients against human right violations and financial exploitation. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:23:10 GMT)

Number of children treated for cocaine addiction rises 50pc
Children under the age of 12 are among the increasing numbers being treated for addiction to the class A drug. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:24:41 GMT)