Drug and Alcohol Rehab News Jan 2010

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Drug court coming to Barrow County this spring
Funded with a $342,000 grant from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of Georgia, the drug court will provide treatment and counseling to those offenders willing to commit to the stringent program requirements and pay the mandated fees. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:37:02 GMT)

Drug Addiction Hinders Child Soldier Reintegration
War-torn society struggles to deal with drug problem among demobilised youths. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:51:15 GMT)

Prescription drug abuse crosses barriers
COSHOCTON -- Addiction isn't picky. It can grab anyone, say people involved with the enforcement and treatment of drug-related issues. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:05:26 GMT)

GORRES STARTS REHAB
I arrived at Dr. Benito Calderon’s clinic around 5:00 p.m. this afternoon where Z Gorres just finished rehab administered by Filipina physical therapist Jona T. Jimenez. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:04:46 GMT)

Drug dealer given 12-month bond
FOR the second time in as many weeks a young man has been sentenced by the Local Court for dealing in drugs, reinforcing concerns of police and the court that adult drug pushers are recruiting younger men to supply amphetamines and cannabis in Bathurst. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:18:25 GMT)

Report: Tiger Woods' Wife Visits Sex Rehab, Helps Him Recover
Elin Woods spent about five days with her recovering husband at his treatment center in Mississipi, [...] (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:46:28 GMT)

Saving Carren: A Montana family's fight against drug addiction
When Deb Gregory’s car was broken into recently, she wasn’t mad at the thief. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:49:13 GMT)

Nailed by recession, remodelers look to rehab results in '10
LAS VEGAS - Home remodelers that have been hammered by the recession can look forward to better times in 2010. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:22:52 GMT)

Nailed by recession, home remodelers look to rehab results in 2010
Home remodelers that have been hammered by the recession can look forward to better times in 2010. Forecasters say the home improvement and fix-up business should pick up this year after a 25 percent slide in activity since 2007. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:32:56 GMT)

Running to help others battle addiction
DALTON, Ga. — Watching Gregg Ellis make short work of the 440-foot indoor track at the Bradley Wellness Center, it’s hard to believe that about a year ago he was in an emergency room because of drug and alcohol abuse. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:17:18 GMT)

Cambodian rehab centres torture drug users: rights group
Detainees at Cambodian government-run drug rehabilitation centres suffer "sadistic violence" such as electric shocks, forced labour and rape, a human rights group said Monday. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:36:28 GMT)

The Prescription Trap:Statistics suggest Rx drug addiction on rise in Cache Valley
Mindie Buttars talks about her recovery from addiction to pain medication. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal) No one is immune. Businessmen, school teachers, housekeepers and doctors all have a similar story for law enforcement and drug therapists when prescription drugs take control of their lives. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:19:35 GMT)

Elin visits Tiger at sex rehab - report
Tiger Woods' wife, Elin Nordegren, visited her sex-addicted hubby at a Mississippi rehab clinic, vowing to save their tattered marriage, according to a published report. The Swedish beauty returned home yesterday after spending several days with Woods at the Gentle Path center in Hattiesburg, where he is undergoing treatment for... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:21:01 GMT)

Group: Cambodia should shut drug detention centers
An international human rights group called on the Cambodian government Monday to shut down its drug detention centers alleging abuses such as torture and rape, as well as the lockup of children and the mentally ill. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:53:42 GMT)

Tiger Woods’ Wife Visits Him in Sex Rehab
HAS Tiger Woods‘ wife forgiven him for cheating on her with over ten different women? Maybe. According to a report on RadarOnline, Elin Nordegren has visited Woods — with whom she raises two young children — in rehab and has since returned home. Woods, 34, is keen to save his marriage and is undergoing sex addiction treatment at [...] (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:54:15 GMT)

Pasco wildlife rehab may close due to lack of funds
The bad economy continues to claim victims, this time as a Pasco County wildlife rehab faces the possibility of closing. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:49:06 GMT)

‘Stroke Update From ER to Rehab’ set for Feb. 13 at Truman Arnold Center
The continuing education seminar “Stroke Update From ER to Rehab” will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Texarkana College Truman Arnold Student Center. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:01:25 GMT)

Elin Reportedly Visits Tiger in Sex Rehab, A British Broad Comes Out of the Woodwork
More to the lingering Cheetah saga: Tiger Woods’ wife, Elin Nordegren, visited her sex-addicted hubby at a Mississippi rehab clinic, vowing to save their tattered marriage, according to a published report. The Swedish beauty returned home yesterday after spending several days with Woods at the Gentle Path center in Hattiesburg, where he is undergoing treatment for [...] (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:39:55 GMT)

Tiger Woods’s wife visits him in rehab
Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has been visited in rehab by his wife, Elin Nordegren. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:19:44 GMT)

Tiger Woods' Sex Rehab Visitor? Elin Nordegren Reportedly Stops By Clinic
What's Your Reaction? Tiger Woods received a visit from his wife Elin Nordegren ( PHOTOS ) at a sex rehab clinic, according to a report at RadarOnline.com. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:41:46 GMT)

Hanley Center treats Boomers coping with addiction
Hanley Center treats Boomers coping with addiction (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:38:02 GMT)

Group is fighting against 'the new drug' — pornography
SALT LAKE CITY — There's a dangerous "new drug" out there, one that you don't ingest through your mouth, nose or veins,... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:45:19 GMT)

Parents Loss Kids, Now Fighting Drug Addictions
Parents in York County who have loss children to heroin and prescription drug overdoses are using their sons' stories to fight addiction in thier community. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:47:52 GMT)

Tiger Woods, Sex Rehab: How Clinics like Pine Grove Work
While Tiger Woods' alleged admission to the Pine Grove addiction center has shone a spotlight on the murky world of sex rehab, methods of treatment remain a little-known art (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:20:03 GMT)

Santana's rehab right on schedule
PORT ST. LUCIE -- One step at a time for Johan Santana. The Mets ace had some gusto on his throws yesterday as he long-tossed to Oliver Perez at the team's minor-league complex. The more significant step will come today, when Santana throws off a mound for the first... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:38:40 GMT)

Tiger Woods Goes to Sex Rehab, but What Happens There?
While Tiger Woods' recent admission to a Mississippi addiction center has shone a spotlight on the murky world of sex addiction, methods of treatment remain a little-known art (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:25:00 GMT)

Opium cultivation up in northern Myanmar, addiction problem grows
Bangkok, Thailand - Opium cultivation has increased as much as fivefold in some parts of Myanmar's northern Shan State the past three years, and addiction is a growing problem in local communities, a non-governmental organization said Tuesday. Where ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:29:54 GMT)

Is there such a thing as sexual addiction?
Is there such a thing as sexual addiction? Or are men like Tiger Woods merely taking advantage of the opportunities that come their way? (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:13:10 GMT)

Genesis Rehab Services Ensures Staffing Excellence With Selection of Medefis as Its Vendor Management Provider
KENNETT SQUARE, PA--(Marketwire - 01/26/10) - Medefis, Inc., one of the nation's largest providers of end-to-end workforce solutions, announced today that it has signed an exclusive vendor management services agreement with Genesis Rehab Services (GRS), a leader in the long-term care rehabilitation industry. GRS is a patient-centric, rehabilitation services organization serving over 800 skilled ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:37:00 GMT)

Genesis Rehab Services Ensures Staffing Excellence With Selection of Medefis as Its Vendor Management Provider
KENNETT SQUARE, PA--(Marketwire - January 26, 2010) - Medefis, Inc., one of the nation's largest providers of end-to-end workforce solutions, announced today that it has signed an exclusive vendor management services agreement with Genesis Rehab Services (GRS), a leader in the long-term care rehabilitation industry. GRS is a patient-centric, rehabilitation services organization serving over 800 ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:51:02 GMT)

Parents Lost Kids, Now Fighting Drug Addictions
Parents in York County who have lost children to heroin and prescription drug overdoses are using their sons' stories to fight addiction in thier community. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:17:41 GMT)

Maradona wanted for anti-drug campaign
President-elect Jose Mujica of Uruguay wants Digeo Maradona to work on an anti-drug campaign. Mujica said in Tuesday's edition of El Observador newspaper that Maradona's struggles with his own drug addiction would help him connect with younger people. He said Maradona, being one of the great soccer players and Argentina's coach, would appeal to teens. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:01:58 GMT)

Maradona wanted for anti-drug campaign
President-elect Jose Mujica of Uruguay wants Digeo Maradona to work on an anti-drug campaign. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:53:15 GMT)

Elin visits Tiger in sex rehab, hopes to avoid divorce: reports
Elin Nordegren visited Tiger Woods at a sex addiction clinic last week and hopes to save their marriage for the sake of their children, according to Internet celebrity website reports Tuesday. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:32:16 GMT)

Report: Elin Nordegren stayed at Brett Favre's house while visiting Tiger in sex rehab
Where do you stay in Mississippi when you're trying to be inconspicuous while visiting arguably the most famous athlete on Earth? Well, how about holing up at the home of Mississippi's most famous native—Brett Favre. According to reports in Us Weekly, that's exactly what Elin Nordegren did this past week while visiting husband Tiger Woods, who was in a nearby sex rehab clinic. The magazine ... (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:09:53 GMT)

Drug Addiction Roundtable
Why getting help shouldn't be a shameful experience. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:55:54 GMT)

University of Utah Hospital adds beds to its rehab center
People dealing with severe illness or injury have an expanded option for rehabilitation services at the University of Utah. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:05 GMT)

Addiction Recovery Solutions through Christ Made Available with Interactive Blog
Founder of OvercomingAddictionBlog.com, Pastor Ron Brooks, developed an interactive blog to establish an online resource of information about Westgate Chapel's addiction recovery program, New Heart Place. Here, victims of addiction and their loved ones can find faith-based answers and solutions to their life-consuming struggles. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:01:00 GMT)

Reality Tour focuses on drug addiction
WEST PITTSTON – Without actually dying from a drug overdose, students from Wyoming Area and Greater Pittston Area school districts experienced what might be the next closest thing on Monday evening. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:36:05 GMT)

Ryder to continue rehab with Wright
New Zealand news (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:46:40 GMT)

Racial discrimination complaint against a drug addiction treatment center in Philadelphia dismissed
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission issued an order today dismissing a racial discrimination complaint filed by Maria Thompson-White of Merchantville, New Jersey, against her former employer, Lycoming House, a drug addiction treatment center in Philadelphia. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:07:46 GMT)

Former Hospital Opens As Rehab And Nursing Center
COVINGTON, Ky. -- A former hospital is reopening Wednesday under new management and a new mission. Providence Pavilion opens Wednesday in the former Saint Elizabeth North location on 20th Street. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:20:23 GMT)

Former Hospital Opens As Rehab And Nursing Center
The Providence Pavilion opens in the former St. Elizabeth North location. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:22:55 GMT)

Lawmakers tout drug testing for welfare
Republican senators outlined proposals Tuesday to direct the Missouri Department of Social Services to set up a drug-testing program for work-eligible welfare recipients. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:07:48 GMT)

Brooke Mueller - Brooke Mueller In Rehab
Brooke Mueller has reportedly gone to rehab.The real estate investor - who is married to actor Charlie Sheen - is currently being treated at a drug and... (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:17:14 GMT)

BROOKE MUELLER ENTERS REHAB — REPORTS!!!!!!!!
BROOKE Mueller has reportedly gone to rehab. The real estate investor — who is married to actor Charlie Sheen — is currently being treated at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in the US and not visiting a spa as it had previously been claimed. Entertainment Tonight reported, “Sources confirm that the Hollywood mom is now seeking [...] (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:54:44 GMT)

Brooke Mueller is Not in Rehab
"Extra" has learned that Brooke Mueller has not checked into rehab, despite reports to the contrary. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:42:08 GMT)

Maradona asked to work on anti-drug campaign
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — President-elect Jose Mujica of Uruguay wants Digeo Maradona to work on an anti-drug campaign. Mujica said in Tuesday's edition of El Observador newspaper that Maradona's well-known struggles with his own drug addiction would help him connect with younger people. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:31:59 GMT)

St. John Health System Brighton Hospital Signs Letter of Intent to Assist Saudi Arabia in Developing New Addiction ...
BRIGHTON, Mich. , Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Brighton Hospital , the second-oldest alcohol and drug treatment provider in North America, has signed a letter of intent to begin a long-term management contract with a Saudi Arabian company to build a 291,000 square-foot, 250 bed addiction treatment facility in Riyadh , to serve the entire Islamic Mideast. Brighton Hospital, the Addiction Treatment ... (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:33:00 GMT)

Maradona wanted for anti-drug campaign
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — President-elect Jose Mujica of Uruguay wants Digeo Maradona to work on an anti-drug campaign. Mujica said in Tuesday's edition of El Observador newspaper that Maradona's struggles with his own drug addiction would help him connect with younger people. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:01:39 GMT)

Brooke Mueller's Attorney: Rehab Stories "Crock of Crap"
Heading to a spa and detoxing in rehab are not the same thing. Despite numerous reports otherwise, Brooke Mueller is simply following doctors' orders, her attorney, Yale... (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:12:35 GMT)

Charlie Sheen's wife in rehab - report
Brooke Mueller has reportedly gone to rehab. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:12:55 GMT)

Charlie Sheen's wife Brooke Mueller checks into rehab; lawyer denies she is there for addiction
Brooke Mueller is in rehab. Or is she? "Entertainment Tonight" broke the news that Charlie Sheen's wife is in treatment at Two Dreams Outer Banks drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in North Carolina. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:48:00 GMT)

Webb's rehab boosts D-backs' hopes
Webb's rehab boosts D-backs' hopes (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:45:36 GMT)

Lee Jenkins: From rehab to the Super Bowl, the unlikely story of Anthony Hargrove
NEW ORLEANS -- Saints defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove keeps the reinstatement letter hanging from his locker, so when he dresses for practice each afternoon, the commissioner's signature hovers just above his right shoulder. "I see it," Hargrove said, "even when I'm not looking." The letter reminds him of the drug tests he failed, sure, and the 13 months he spent in rehab, of course. It ... (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:49:33 GMT)

Sheen's wife in rehab
Brooke Mueller is being treated at a rehab facility - and is not visiting a spa as claimed. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:40:33 GMT)

Brighton Hospital signs letter of intent to build an addiction treatment facility in Riyadh
Brighton Hospital, the second-oldest alcohol and drug treatment provider in North America, has signed a letter of intent to begin a long-term management contract with a Saudi Arabian company to build a 291,000 square-foot, 250 bed addiction treatment facility in Riyadh, to serve the entire Islamic Mideast. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:37:46 GMT)

Norfolk drug addict stole money to get to court
A drug addict who went shoplifting so he could get transport to his court appearance in Norwich has been given a last chance to beat his addiction. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:10:15 GMT)

Omeros Announces National Institute on Drug Abuse's Support for Phase 2 Clinical Study in Addiction Program
Omeros Corporation today announced that the National Institute on Drug Abuse is providing support for the Company's Addiction program. NIDA will fund substantially all of the costs of a Phase 2 clinical study to be conducted by New York State Psychiatric Institute researchers. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT)

Omeros Announces National Institute on Drug Abuse's Support for Phase 2 Clinical Study in Addiction Program
SEATTLE, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Omeros Corporation (Nasdaq: OMER) today announced that the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is providing support for the Company's Addiction program. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:10:03 GMT)

Health Notes - Drug abuse seminars scheduled
NEW HANOVER COUNTY | The Governor's Institute on Alcohol and Substance Abuse will hold free seminars Feb. 3 about drug abuse that can count toward training credits. The first training seminar will be on "Making Sense of Drug Addiction" for counselors, human service providers, students, clergy, law enforcement workers and the public. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:42:44 GMT)

TMZ Update: Brooke's rehab, DJ Pauly D
In today's TMZ Update, Dax Holt talks about Brooke Mueller at rehab, not in rehab, the travolta retrial, and Pauly D's DJing pricetag. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:19:52 GMT)

From rehab to Super Bowl; Saint's journey
NEW ORLEANS -- Saints defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove keeps the reinstatement letter hanging from his locker, so when he dresses for practice each afternoon, the commissioner's signature hovers just above his right shoulder. "I see it," Hargrove said, "even when I'm not looking." The letter reminds him of the drug tests he failed, sure, and the 13 months he spent in rehab, of course. It ... (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:29:58 GMT)

Cottage Rehab launches Web site
As the new year gets under way, many people make resolutions to focus on their health. Cottage Rehab & Sports Medicine is doing the same and wants to help. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:43:25 GMT)

Ex-Broadcom Chief Has Drug Charges Dismissed
A federal judge, who said Henry Nicholas has already 'paid dearly' for a drug addiction, had earlier thrown out a stock-options backdating case against the company co-founder (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:55:14 GMT)

Connecticut Families Band Together To Support Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Affordable Drug Addiction Treatment
More than 200 parents from across Connecticut met in Fairfield to show support for drug addiction treatment and prevention and to listen to author and addiction treatment spokesman Joseph Califano. (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:01:00 GMT)

Omeros Announces National Institute On Drug Abuse's Support For Phase 2 Clinical Study In Addiction Program
Omeros Corporation (Nasdaq: OMER) announced that the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is providing support for the Company's Addiction program. NIDA will fund substantially all of the costs of a Phase 2 clinical study to be conducted by New York State Psychiatric Institute researchers... (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:47:02 GMT)

Coming Sunday: Part one of drug court, Safe Streets series Grammys quiz
Winnebago County launched the drug court component of its Safe Streets initiative nearly four years ago, marking the start of a new focus in the criminal justice system on dealing with addiction as an underlying cause of much criminal behavior. (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:16:27 GMT)

NIDA Plans $10M for Addiction Genomics Research
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The National Institute of Drug Abuse will give $10 million in 2010 to fund deep sequencing studies aimed at identifying SNP variants and structural variants that may affect addiction risk in samples that are known to have drug abuse phenotypes. (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:45:45 GMT)

Ronnie goes back into rehab
STONE Ronnie Wood has checked into rehab for the EIGHTH time in a bid to quit booze (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:09:45 GMT)

The Rolling Stones' Ron Wood Signs Up Eighth Rehab Stint
Ron Wood aims to fight his alcohol issue by checking himself into a rehabilitation center in London after previously joining the same rehab for seven times. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:38:25 GMT)

Wood reportedly in rehab
Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood has reportedly checked himself into a rehab center in a bid to kick his alcohol problems once and for all. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:04:18 GMT)

Drug court graduates open a new chapter in their lives
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Those who have struggles with addiction know how hard it is to get sober and stay sober. That is what makes Friday night's celebration for ten people so remarkable. Thanks to a decade old program in Hinds County it is not that uncommon either. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:56:09 GMT)

YOU Docs: Cardiac rehab best way to protect your heart
If you're among of the more than 1.2 million people in the U.S. and Canada who have had a heart attack in the past year, there's a class that could dramatically lower your odds of having another Big One in the next 12 months. But chances are you've never heard of it. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:05:55 GMT)

Rehabilitation for Opiate Addiction Without Maintenance Drugs
The Narconon program provides successful drug-free rehabilitation for people addicted to heroin, oxycodone and other opiates without putting them on methadone or buprenorphine. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/me (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:18:34 GMT)

Ronnie Wood back in rehab for estimated eighth time to beat alcoholism
Ronnie Wood has gone back into rehab for an estimated eighth time. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:52:04 GMT)

Wood checks into rehab for the eighth time - report
Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood has checked himself into a rehabilitation centre in London in a bid to kick his alcohol problems once and for all, according to reports. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:41:05 GMT)

West Ham crock Hines upbeat over knee rehab
West Ham United attacker Zavon Hines has kicked off his rehab after knee surgery. The England U21 star broke down against Manchester United early last month. Hines told whufc.com : "The operation went well. I was told to rest first of all and now I am able to do a few small things like strengthening work, just do things slowly and at a steady pace. Take it day by day. "It is nice to get the ... (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:44:31 GMT)

Ronnie Wood re-enters rehab
Rolling Stone's guitarist Ronnie Wood has gone into rehab for alcohol problems. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:43:45 GMT)

Ronnie Wood - Ronnie Wood Reenters Rehab
Ronnie Wood has entered rehab for the eighth time. The Rolling Stones guitarist entered a rehabilitation centre in south London after pleas from his bandmate Mick... (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:46:35 GMT)

Ronnie Wood Enters Rehab — Again
RONNIE Wood has checked into rehab for the eighth time. The Rolling Stones guitarist entered a rehabilitation center in south London after pleas from his bandmate Mick Jagger and his daughter Leah. “Mick has always been helpful and supportive of Ronnie when he gets in trouble and falls off the wagon,” a source said. “The news Ronnie’s decided [...] (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:23:26 GMT)

Cowboys' DeCamillis focusing on neck rehab
Joe DeCamillis is looking forward to his return to Dallas after the Pro Bowl so he can get more extensive rehab work for his neck. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:10:29 GMT)

Ronnie Wood re-enters rehab
Rolling Stone's guitarist Ronnie Wood has gone into rehab for alcohol problems. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:26:34 GMT)

Rolling Stones guitarist back in rehab
Ronnie Wood has entered rehab for the eighth time. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:00:58 GMT)

Rehab Center appoints new board members
Six new members agreed to help steer the Rehabilitation Center of Grayson County when they joined the agency's board of directors at its meeting on Thursday which was followed by a reception at the Rehab Center. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:11:30 GMT)

Drug tests in schools pass/fail
When the principal showed up at the classroom door and asked the student to report to the nurse's office, the girl knew why. "It had been about a month since they were at school, so I knew it was for a drug test," said the high school senior, who spoke under the condition that she and her school... (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:37:15 GMT)

Thief who targeted elderly had £100,000-a-year drug habit must stay in jail
AN evil thief who preyed on the elderly in their own homes to feed his £100,000-a-year drug habit has failed in an appeal against his potentially life-long sentence. (29/01/2010 14:57:56) (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:04:29 GMT)

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler in rehab for painkiller addiction
LOS ANGELES — Steven Tyler has entered a rehabilitation facility to treat an addiction to painkillers the Aerosmith frontman has taken to cope with 10 years of performance injuries. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:47:09 GMT)

UN must speak out over Cambodian rehab centres: HRW
A leading rights group on Sunday called on the United Nations to review its support for Cambodian government-run drug rehabilitation centres, where detainees allegedly suffer grave abuses. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:25:35 GMT)

Ronnie Wood enters rehab for eight time
London, Jan 31 (IANS) Rolling Stone's guitarist Ronnie Wood has gone into rehab for the eight time for alcohol-related problems. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:05:25 GMT)

Experts: Sex Addiction Becoming a Bigger Problem
You don’t have to look hard to find it.  In fact, sometimes it will even find you.  Pornography is pervasive on the internet, and experts say it’s leading to more and more problems with sexual addiction (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:36:15 GMT)

Norm Stamper: Drug Warriors: Addicted to Myths
"Addiction" is always about the underlying pain. The solution? Legalize and regulate all drugs. Integrate drug policy into public health. Treat addicts as humans, their physical and psychological issues as medical conditions. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:40:06 GMT)

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