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Malaysia drug-free by 2015
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Anti-Drug Agency said it was on track to make Malaysia a drug-free country by 2015 after spending RM1.5 billion on its efforts over the past five years. (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:23:20 GMT)

Maui student overcomes drug addiction
Kekai Avilez is busy with homework and exams at Maui Community College, but... (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:38:37 GMT)

After arrest, former OSU coach Sean Sutton to face drug charges
STILLWATER — Substance abuse and addiction demons shook the Sutton family again after Sean Sutton’s arrest Thursday on drug complaints.Drug enforcement agents caught the former Oklahoma State University men’s basketball coach picking up pills mailed to him by a woman he met during a previous stint in rehab for an undisclosed addiction, according to a probable cause affidavit filed Friday in ... (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:27:34 GMT)

New York and Connecticut Drug Rehab Center Mountainside Weighs In on Latest White House Budget
Mountainside Addiction Treatment Center breaks down the year over year funding outlined in the President's proposed budget. (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:01:00 GMT)

County to debut drug, DUI speciality court program
Looking at ways to foster addiction treatment versus punishment for repeat offenders, the Elmore County Courthouse plans to start a new drug and drunk driving court program within the next five months. (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:05:18 GMT)

Charlie Sheen has not signed up for rehab, says rep
London, Feb 13 : Charlie Sheen's representative has denied that the actor has signed up for rehab following the Christmas Day bust-up with wife Brooke Mueller. (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:57:20 GMT)

Tehama County ups Drug Court capacity
A plan to more than triple the number of Tehama County inmates in Adult Felon Drug Court now depends on federal approval. (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:14:28 GMT)

Norfolk Coroner backs drug and alcohol support centre
A Norfolk coroner has backed plans to set up a new drug and alcohol support centre in the county in memory of a father of two who died of a heroin overdose. (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:13:28 GMT)

No rehab for Sheen
A representative for Charlie Sheen has dismissed rumours the actor signed up for rehab in the wake of his bust-up with wife Brooke Mueller. (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:26:01 GMT)

Dean Becker: Drug War Mistaken
In the name of all powers that be, let us reconsider our stance regarding the policy of drug prohibition. In this hundred year effort to... (Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:34:37 GMT)

Cardiac Rehab Open House next Wednesday
Boone County Hospital Cardiac Rehab will hold an Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Cardiac Rehab, located inside the main entrance of BCH. Enjoy a presentation by Nicole Arnold, HyVee Dietitian, from 2 to 3 p.m. called “Heart Healthy Shopping.” Cardiac Rehab will offer blood pressure checks, health and wellness information and healthy snacks. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:42:40 GMT)

About this series
Times staff writer Sam Quinones is the author of two books about Mexico, where he lived for 10 years. For this series, he traveled to Colorado, Idaho, Ohio, West Virginia and Xalisco, Mexico, to track the spread of black-tar heroin. He interviewed police narcotics officers, federal drug agents, prosecutors, public health officials, addiction experts and imprisoned former dealers and addicts ... (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:29:26 GMT)

Coauette to intern at Chiropractic Sport and Spinal Rehab Clinic
BEMIDJI — Grant Coauette has begun a residential internship at the Chiropractic Sport and Spinal Rehab Clinic in Bemidji. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:29:55 GMT)

Juvenile Drug Court update given to Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore
Every Monday night, Juvenile Drug Court brings together Slidell City Court officials to oversee the progress of a group of local teens who are in trouble with the law in part because of abuse of or addiction to illegal drugs. The program, while challenging for the teens to try to complete, has proven over the last six years to be a significant success for the community as well. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:08:40 GMT)

Rehab facility’s future uncertain
NASHUA – Nathan Goodwin, 30, didn’t know where to turn. Addicted, drinking, he tried to get into one rehabilitation program after another, only to be told there would be a wait of three or four weeks. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:49:11 GMT)

Carjacker had crack addiction
STAMFORD -- Friends of Samuel Marino , killed in a Weston car chase after carjacking two women in Norwalk and Westport Tuesday, said he was struggling with a crack addiction. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:48:49 GMT)

Wayne County Commissioners recognize Cardiac Rehab Week
It is fitting that the National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week begins on Valentine’s Day, but the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at the Wayne Memorial Hospital is not there to mend broken hearts of the emotional kind. (Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:29:55 GMT)

Crist, others support inmate rehab programs in tight budget
Top GOP lawmakers join him in supporting re-entry programs for cost-saving and safety reasons. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:40:52 GMT)

How do you cure a Crazy Heart? With rehab, of course
From 28 Days to My Name Is Joe, there's a rich tradition of pill-popping, alcoholic, sex-addict film characters getting with the programme for five fluffy minutes of redemption Cinema is an important educational tool. Without it, most of us would never know what it's like to be attacked by Zulus or have a liquid metal robot dressed as a policeman stab us through the head with its arm. But can ... (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:22:17 GMT)

Cherokees plays active role in National Drug Control Strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Several Cherokee Nation representatives joined forces with other tribal, state and local officials from around the country this week in a meeting with federal officials to discuss President Obama’s 2010 Drug Control Strategy. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:26:11 GMT)

A Test For Saudi Arabia's Terrorist-Rehab Program
Despite some setbacks in its rehabilitation program, Saudi Arabia says it will continue re-educating terrorists in the nonviolent principles of Islam. Of the almost 300 men who have completed the program, 80 percent have gone on to normal lives. One of them, Mohammad al-Awfi, did not. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:12:28 GMT)

Orissa locals reject Posco rehab offer
Even pro-Posco group have expressed dissatisfaction over compensation. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:56:10 GMT)

Surge in sex addiction help calls
Relationship experts in Lancashire have revealed they have seen a surge in clients seeking help for sex addiction. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:31:39 GMT)

DC4 drug treatment program may run out of funds
A highly successful drug treatment program in Davidson County is in danger of having to close its doors because of a lack of funding. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:16:01 GMT)

Addicted burglar 'glad of arrest'
Former Oamaru man Toby John Richards says he is grateful for his arrest and his remand in custody as a chance to get over his drug addiction. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:28:44 GMT)

New, synthetic marijuana may fool drug tests
Drug enforcement officials and educators are warning about a synthetic form of marijuana that may slip by drug tests. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:42:18 GMT)

LAPS secures property for animal rehab
Officials from the Large Animal Protection Society recently made settlement on a property that they can use for the rehabilitation of abused animals. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:08:44 GMT)

Home rehab a tough sell in this economy
When the economy was thriving, Anthony DeLorenzo of Woodside Landscaping and Pools Inc. in Haledon kept 25 workers busy creating luxurious yards with pools and outdoor kitchens. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:58:32 GMT)

Home rehab a tough sell in this economy
For some contractors, however, the economic hard times have been a benefit because some homeowners are sprucing up rather than moving up. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:09:27 GMT)

Marijuana-like drug K2 alarms some Oklahoma experts
Drug enforcement officials and educators are warning about a synthetic form of marijuana that may slip by drug tests.The drug, called K2, is sold legally as incense and can be smoked. It is a mixture of herbs and chemicals. The drug does not show up on marijuana drug screens, experts say. K2’s use as a drug isn’t widespread in Oklahoma, said Dr. William Banner of the Oklahoma Poison Control ... (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:10:17 GMT)

Scientists find clue to anxiety drug addiction
LONDON — Valium-like drugs use the same potentially addictive "reward pathways" in the brain as heroin and cannabis, scientists said on Wednesday, findings which may help in the search for non-addictive alternative anxiety drugs. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:21:40 GMT)

The Conversation: How Can You Help a Loved One Struggling With Addiction?
The Conversation: ABC's Diane Sawyer speaks with Nic Sheff, a recovering drug addict, about how he got clean with the help of his family. Diane Sawyer - American Broadcasting Company - Drug addiction - Health - Addiction (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:43:54 GMT)

Chynna Phillips enters rehab
Chynna Phillips of the pop group Wilson Phillips checked herself into rehab for anxiety over the weekend, her manager, Lizzie Grubman, told PEOPLE exclusively. (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:30:32 GMT)

Chynna Phillips Goes to Rehab for Anxiety
The singer's manager tells 'People,' Phillips entered rehab this past weekend. Erica Sanderson A Phillips has entered rehab, but it’s not Mackenzie. Chynna Phillips, the sister of Mackenzie Phillips, checked herself into rehab for anxiety over the weekend, People magazine reports. Phillips’s manager, Lizzie Grubman, exclusively tells the mag in a statement: [picapp align="none" wrap="false" link ... (Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:09:28 GMT)

Chynna Phillips Checks into Rehab for Anxiety
Chynna Phillips has entered a rehab facility for anxiety. "With the full support of her family and friends, she is looking forward to her recovery," said her publicist, Lizzie Grubman, who didn't disclose the location. "We ask that people respect her and her family's privacy at this time." Mackenzie Phillips' family split over star's incest claims The Wilson Phillips member is the half-sister of ... (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:20:37 GMT)

Is 'Financial Tough Love' the Right Approach for Drug Addicts?
As part of our 'Tough Love' series, World News looks at the controversial decision some families make to financially cut off their drug addicted children. Tough love - Addiction - Health - Substance Abuse - Parent (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:43:53 GMT)

TMZ: Charlie Sheen's Wife Checks Into Rehab
The celebrity website TMZ is reporting that Charlie Sheen's wife, Brooke Mueller, is now in rehab for substance abuse. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:32:10 GMT)

Report: Brooke Mueller checks into rehab
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Brooke Mueller, the wife of TV star Charlie Sheen, is being treated for substance abuse at The Canyon rehab in Malibu, Calif., a celebrity Web site said. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:04:41 GMT)

Golfers aid cancer rehab
VALDOSTA — On Feb. 9, members of the Stone Creek Ladies Golf Association presented a $4,000 check to South Georgia Medical Center Foundation President James Lee Herndon to benefit the new Cancer Rehab Program being offered at SGMC. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:38:14 GMT)

Chynna Phillips Checks into Rehab for Anxiety
Checks into a rehab for anxiety quietly after a year of family crisis, Sari N. Kent Chynna Phillips Checks into Rehab for Anxiety Chynna Phillips, one-third of the popular 90s pop trio Wilson Phillips, checked herself into rehab for anxiety over the weekend according to her manager Lizzie Grubman. "After much thoughtful deliberation Chynna Phillips has checked herself into an undisclosed ... (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:24:38 GMT)

Vancouver's 'safe house' for drug addicts draws controversy
It's a little after 10 a.m., and Nipper Perry has quickly readied a syringe filled with the illegal morphine he scored on the street minutes earlier. Finding a vein on his needle-scarred right arm is going to take a bit longer. But there is no need to rush. The cops won't touch him here. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:41:21 GMT)

City's safe house for drug addicts draws controversy
Blocks from the picturesque waterfront, Insite is a legal, supervised injection site for drug addicts. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:16:33 GMT)

Bristol drug addict thief is given chance to come clean
A drug user from the age of 13 with a "dreadful" record of dishonesty has the chance to address substance abuse. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:10:14 GMT)

The lure of drug addiction
Jon Mallia, lead singer of the hip hop band No Bling Show that focuses on socio-political issues through its explicit, powerful lyrics. Ever wondered what drives a drug user to that point when his only solace in life comes through a syringe? (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:16:09 GMT)

Charlie Sheen - Mueller In Rehab
CHARLIE SHEEN's wife BROOKE MUELLER has entered rehab in California, according to a U.S. report.The real estate agent checked herself into The Canyon rehab facility... (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:52:22 GMT)

Sheen's wife back in rehab
Charlie Sheen's wife has returned to rehab for an alleged addiction to illegal drugs. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:30:52 GMT)

Chynna Phillips checks herself into rehab for anxiety
Chynna Phillips has checked herself into rehab, the singer's rep confirms. Phillips, of the 1990s pop group Wilson Phillips, is the half-sister of Mackenzie Phillips, who claimed last fall that she had carried on a decade-long incestuous relationship with. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:05:00 GMT)

Charlie Sheen 's wife, Brooke Mueller, checks into Malibu rehab facility for substance abuse
Charlie Sheen 's wife, Brooke Mueller, has checked into rehab for substance abuse. Mueller, 32, reportedly checked into The Canyon rehab facility in Malibu last Tuesday. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:20:00 GMT)

Phillips checks into rehab
Actress Mackenzie Phillips has pledged her support to half-sister Chynna after she checked herself into rehab for anxiety treatment. (Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:34:14 GMT)

Families Struggle With How to Help Drug-Addicted Children
As part of our series, "Family in Crisis: at the Breakpoint," World News looks at how parents can help a drug addicted child. Family - Drug addiction - World News - Home - Parenting (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:03:42 GMT)

Ex-coach Sutton pleads not guilty to drug charges
The attorney for former Oklahoma State coach Sean Sutton entered a not guilty plea to four felony drug-related charges Tuesday and said his client is in a treatment center. The attorney, Trace Morgan, explained the reason for Sutton's absence at the arraignment to Payne County Special Judge Michael Stano, who set an April 5 hearing date. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:02:12 GMT)

Drug addiction blamed in Sarasota bank robbery
Sarasota, Florida -- A man who was arrested two minutes after robbing a bank blamed the crime on his addiction to illegal prescription drugs, police said. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:23:27 GMT)

Report: Charlie Sheen's wife Brooke Mueller checks into rehab
Brooke Mueller, the wife of TV star Charlie Sheen, is being treated for substance abuse at The Canyon rehab in Malibu, Calif., a celebrity Web site said. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:57:38 GMT)

Utah Legislature: Funds sought to aid drug addiction recovery
SALT LAKE CITY — If the state really wants to counter the growing use of prescription drugs, it should promote programs... (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:28:53 GMT)

'Yoga for Shoulder Rehab' series starts tonight in Asheville
ASHEVILLE — One Center Yoga will host a 6-week series entitled “Yoga for Shoulder Rehab” with Andria Davis from 5:30-7 p.m. ion Wednesdays starting tonight until March 24. The cost is $60 for the series. Class size is limited to 12 students. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:25:03 GMT)

Howard Lotsof, Dies at 66; Found Drug Treatment in an African Plant
Mr. Lotsof’s belief that ibogaine could cure addiction to heroin persuaded the F.D.A. to approve a clinical trial, but the substance remains banned in the United States. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:19:43 GMT)

Reports: Brooke Mueller In Rehab
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Brooke Mueller is in rehab, according to multiple online reports. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:29:12 GMT)

Business briefs: Franklin-based Rehab Practice acquires clinic
Rehab Practice Management LLC, a Franklin-based provider of rehabilitation management and therapy services, said it has acquired an outpatient therapy clinic in San Diego. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:39:22 GMT)

Brooke Mueller Checks Into Rehab
Charlie Sheen's wife is reportedly in rehab for substance abuse Eric Vosika It seems Charlie Sheen’s family is having problems. Brooke Mueller, 32-year-old wife of Sheen, has checked into The Canyon rehab center in Malibu for substance abuse on February 9. This comes one day after appearing in court with her husband, who was charged with felony menacing and two misdemeanors. Though it is ... (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:09:38 GMT)

Kirsten Dunst Heading Back to Rehab?
KIRSTEN Dunst’s pals fear the star is headed back to rehab. Insiders say the the former Spider-Man star “really made a spectacle of herself” while partying with girlfriends at Las Vegas’ TAO restaurant. “Kirsten was knocking back drinks — switching from champagne to mixed drinks to vodka and tonics,” a source said. “She began chain-smoking, and as the [...] (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:17:08 GMT)

Doing Rehab for Kids?
Charlie Sheen's wife could have entered rehab facility in order to keep custody of twins, source says | WHO IS BROOKE MUELLER? (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:12:35 GMT)

Addiction lawsuit launched over common Parkinson's drug
An Ontario judge has approved a class-action lawsuit by Parkinson’s patients who say a drug turned them into gambling addicts (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:29:37 GMT)

Howard Lotsof Dies at 66; Found Drug Treatment in an African Plant
Mr. Lotsof’s belief that ibogaine could cure addiction to heroin persuaded the F.D.A. to approve a clinical trial, but the substance remains banned in the United States. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:56:59 GMT)

Rep: Charlie Sheen "Not Going to Rehab" as Rumors Swirl About Wife
The actor's rep slams a new report amidst unconfirmed rumors about Brooke Sheen's rehab stayGet more[...] (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:05:44 GMT)

Disputed rehab vows to ‘open immediately’
Attorneys for a controversial drug rehab center have told Highland it will open immediately -- but it hasn't yet, and has filed a lawsuit against the city. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:20:50 GMT)

Nicotine Addiction Is A Drug Addiction
Nicotine addiction is a type of drug addiction which results from the habitual use of tobacco and cigarettes. The dangers of this addiction are always linked to both the contents of tobacco and their chemical effects on the health of the human body. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:50:09 GMT)

SPECIAL REPORT:Addiction Part 2
People do drugs or drink for different reasons. "One theory is addiction is the result of a deep seeded childhood tragedy or abuse. Certainly I fall into that category," says one recovering drug addict. (Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:51:20 GMT)

Jaguars visit injured teen in Rehab
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two Jaguars players visit Alex Ross at Brooks Rehab Center more than a month after the teen was shot in the head. (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:55:56 GMT)

Rector Nursing and Rehab welcomes new director
The staff and residents of Rector Nursing and Rehab have welcomed to the facility new director Debbie Hicks. Hicks joined the Rector staff two weeks ago and has been busy familiarizing herself with her co-workers and the residents under her care. (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:36:07 GMT)

Tidbits: Charlie Sheen’s rep denies rehab rumors
A recent report suggesting those close to the actor believe he should follow in his wife’s footsteps and enter rehab has been shot down by the “Two and a Half Men” star’s rep. (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:30:54 GMT)

Sheen's girl in booze rehab
THE wife of actor Charlie Sheen is in rehab after a booze session, reports claim (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:54:42 GMT)

Brooke Mueller entered rehab over kids' custody?
Washington, February 18 : Charlie Sheen's wife Brooke Mueller may have been mandated by the California Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to check into rehab to retain custody of her children, it has emerged. (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:44:39 GMT)

OxyContin addiction a growing problem
Anti-drug campaigns have long urged kids to avoid drugs such as crystal meth, heroin and cocaine. Unfortunately, abuse of an alternative — a potent prescription medication — has increased among adolescents, and the trend has already made its way to Marin. (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:16:41 GMT)

Athletic Training Tip of the Week How to rehab after injury/surgery
This tip of the week will teach you a little bit about designing a rehab program. After reading this, you will know some of the goals and tools used by the rehab clinician when they are rehabbing a patient. (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:06:10 GMT)

Cigarette Smoking: Also Described As Nicotine Addiction
It’s a fact that tobacco, mostly cigarette smoking contains a lot of harmful carcinogens that kills more than four hundred thousand people in a year, thus making it more lethal than the combined cases of homicides, drug overdoses, fires, automobile accidents and the AIDS. Cigarette smoking can be best described as nicotine addiction and the nicotine that is in the cigarette is known to be ... (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:49:39 GMT)

Nick to Mariah: “You Need To Take Your Drunk A$* To Rehab”
According to sources Mariah Carey may be considering going into rehab. Details on the flip. In the past months Mariah has been publicly intoxicated at many events and a source confirms Mariah’s drinking habits are out of control. A source close to the singer says Mariah drinks champagne all day long and it’s becoming a [...] (Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:41:04 GMT)

PGA Commish: Tiger Went to Rehab
Tim Finchem says Woods left rehab last week and will address details in Friday's public statement. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:13:53 GMT)

Tiger Woods Practices Golf at Home; PGA Confirms Rehab Reports
After weeks of speculation, PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem has confirmed that Tiger Woods indeed went to rehab. Until now, no one has verified that the 34-year-old golfer -- who infamously cheated on his wife Elin with several women -- had sought treatment. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:29:22 GMT)

Tiger Woods Practices Golf at Home; PGA Confirms Rehab Reports
He left rehab last week and "has spent some time with his family," says PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Fi[...] (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:35:24 GMT)

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital closing rehab program on Friday
Cardiac rehab patients at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital will soon have to go elsewhere. The hospital's Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is closing Friday. The 6 to 8 week program offers supervised exercise sessions to patients who have suffered heart trauma. About 30 people still take part in the extended maintenance program. "What is it that is more important than making sure a ... (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:54:55 GMT)

B.C. judge acquits accused drug user with harsh criticism for police
A British Columbia judge has thrown out the evidence against an accused drug user, admonishing Vancouver police officers for violating the rights of the Downtown Eastside resident. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:29:30 GMT)

Local task force announces plan for faith based drug rehab facility
BENTON, KY - A regional task force hopes to open a one of a kind drug rehabilitation center that is focused on faith. The move could save taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars because treatment is cheaper than putting addicts behind bars. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:09:33 GMT)

Alleged sex addict Woods going back to rehab
A letter has revealed that Tiger Woods will have a second stint in rehab to be treated for sex addiction, starting after he makes his public statement today. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:04:50 GMT)

Sore right knee could hinder Lilly's shoulder rehab
MESA, Ariz. -- If you weren't sure you were in the right place, this one let you know with GPS accuracy that you were at spring training with the Cubs:The All-Star pitcher who came to camp with a shoulder issue left Thursday afternoon to have his knee examined. Ted Lilly, whose shoulder seems to be progressing well in rehab, was to have an MRI exam on his right knee, which has been bothering him ... (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:17:13 GMT)

Counselling a new hope for drug addicts
VietNamNet Bridge – A drug addict for 22 years, Nguyen Van Hai has tried to give up his habit by going into rehabilitation centres, but the results have not been satisfactory. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:41:44 GMT)

Mindy McCready Too Afraid to Watch Herself in 'Celebrity Rehab'
The country music star refuses to watch her seizure episode on U.S. reality TV show 'Celebrity Rehab' because she can't stand watching herself in so much pain. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:06:44 GMT)

PGA Commissioner: Tiger Woods Returning to Rehab After His Statement
Just as Tiger Woods is on the brink of breaking his silence, the PGA Tour commissioner said that the pro golfer will return to rehab following his public statement on Friday. Tiger Woods: I regret my "transgressions" and "will strive to be a better person and husband" "This is the time frame that met with his rehab schedule, coming out for a little bit, being with his family a little bit, it ... (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:50:37 GMT)

Tiger Woods Returning to Rehab After Apology
After his buzzed-about public apology Friday morning, Tiger Woods is set to return to sex rehab. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:59:12 GMT)

PGA: Tiger Woods Will Return to Rehab
Tiger Woods isn't done with therapy quite yet. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem wrote a letter to the PGA Tour policy board explaining that Tiger Woods is expected to go back to rehab after making his first public statement on his "behavior" on Friday, reports AP. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:47:13 GMT)

Great. Now I need Celebrity Rehab rehab.
Has anyone been watching Celebrity Rehab, season 3? It's twelve hours after I watched the newest episode and I still can't stop thinking about it. Last night's episode was absolutely heart breaking. Crazy bird lady and recovering meth head Heidi... (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:30:49 GMT)

Treatment for sex addiction no guarantee of saving Tiger Woods & Elin Nordegren's marriage: experts
Tiger Woods is in for an uphill battle: Treatment for sex addiction is frequently a long, painful struggle that can detour into relapse and not infrequently end with the implosion of a marriage, experts say. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:34:00 GMT)

Brooke Sheen's Rehab Isn't Stopping Aspen DA From Prosecuting Husband
The district attorney prosecuting Charlie Sheen for a domestic violence felony will not stop or slow his case against Charlie Sheen because the actor's wife is in rehab. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:51:59 GMT)

Tiger Woods case puts spotlight on "sex addiction"
Golfer Tiger Woods' admission that he is undergoing therapy after having adulterous affairs has focussed attention on the issue of sex addiction, a condition some experts say is becoming much more common. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:33:00 GMT)

Tiger Woods case puts spotlight on "sex addiction"
Golfer Tiger Woods' admission that he is undergoing therapy after having adulterous affairs has focused attention on the issue of sex addiction, a condition some experts say is becoming much more common. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:02:33 GMT)

Tiger Woods case puts spotlight on ‘sex addiction’
CHICAGO, Feb 20 — Golfer Tiger Woods’ admission that he is undergoing therapy after having adulterous affairs has focused attention on the issue of sex addiction, a condition some experts say is becoming much more common. But sex addiction is a controversial concept not currently recognised as an official diagnosis in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of ... (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:14:26 GMT)

Sex addiction really a disease?
After news broke of Tiger Wood's affairs, he was treated at a facility for sexual addiction. So is sexual addiction an actual disease or was it an easy way for the global golf star to avoid responsibility? (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:36:48 GMT)

Alice In Chains - Rehab Show Leaves Cantrell And Kinney Disgusted
ALICE IN CHAINS stars JERRY CANTRELL and SEAN KINNEY have blasted the producers of U.S. reality show CELEBRITY REHAB for taking advantage of former drummer MIKE STARR and... (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:08:02 GMT)

Tiger Woods Headed Back To Rehab
After making his first public statement in months on Friday, golfer Tiger Woods is expected to head back to rehab, reportedly for sex addiction. (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:18:35 GMT)

Good Question: Is Sex Addiction Real?
Tiger Woods is going back to treatment where he has spent 45 days apparently getting help for a sex addiction. However, is there really a line between loving lots of sex and being addicted? (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:41:22 GMT)

20-year-old wants to curb drug addiction
Christopher Ginn told a Sudbury judge Thursday he wanted a nine-month jail sentence for a number of drug-related crimes because it would allow him to get into a special drug treatment program.[...] (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:11:09 GMT)

Parrot Mill Inn neighbors in Chatham strongly oppose plan to use historic inn as a gambling addiction treatment facility
By Marianne Ivers File PhotoThe Parrot Mill InnCHATHAM – The game may not be over yet for Tricare Treatment Services’ plan to open a gambling addiction facility at the Parrot Mill Inn. Frustrated neighbors of the inn showed up at... (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:28:23 GMT)

REHAB SHOW LEAVES JERRY CANTRELL AND SEAN KINNEY 'DISGUSTED'
ALICE IN CHAINS stars JERRY CANTRELL and SEAN KINNEY have blasted the producers of U.S. reality show CELEBRITY REHAB for taking advantage of former drummer MIKE STARR and the mother of their late frontman LAYNE STALEY. (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:42:11 GMT)

Brooke Mueller In Rehab to "Get Her Life Back on Track"
Don't expect to hear any rehab woes from Brooke Mueller. Immediately following her Feb. 8 court appearance with embattled hubby Charlie Sheen, Mueller checked herself into the Canyon... (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:10:55 GMT)

Michael Lohan says Lindsay needs to go to rehab
Lindsay Lohan ’s father Michael says that he thinks it would be a good idea for his daughter to go to rehab for three months to get herself straight. Lohan senior is hoping to be there to tell the judge that Lindsay needs a stint in rehab. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:05:21 GMT)

Like an addict, Tiger Woods back in rehab to quit chicks cold turkey
Tiger Woods spoke directly, honestly and with head bowed, saying things like: "I have a lot to atone for ...I knew what I was doing was wrong. ...I felt I was entitled. ...I was wrong. I was foolish. ...It's up to me to start living a life of integrity.". (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:31:00 GMT)

Outman's elbow rehab back on track
Outman's elbow rehab back on track (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:50:33 GMT)

Concerted effort needed in fighting drug abuse
KOTA KINABALU : There is a need for concerted cooperation among all concerned in the battle against drug abuse due to increased network and tactics of drug pushers. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:55:40 GMT)

Beck's arrest not first drug run-in
BAY MINETTE, Ala. — A Bay Minette Middle School counselor arrested at work Feb. 11 on drug charges had already spent time on paid administrative leave from the school last year, also on drug-related charges. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:36:00 GMT)

Let the Elin begin - with shopping: Tiger Woods' wife surfaces at mall as golfer heads to sex rehab
With Tiger Woods headed back to treatment for his philandering ways, estranged wife Elin Nordegren ventured out Saturday for some retail therapy. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:07:00 GMT)

Good news for Tiger Woods: Golf will require only minor rehab when he's ready again
The good news for Tiger Woods, because he can use some, is that his golf game will require only minor rehab when he is ready to start playing again. He doesn't need crisis managers for that, doesn't need sniveling, self-serving agents, or Phil Knight of N. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:21:00 GMT)

Drug court graduate hopes to give back
It was by the grace of God and the Sixth Judicial District Adult Drug Court Program that Robert ... (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:56:19 GMT)

Priest accused of cocaine buy had history of addiction
A local Catholic priest accused of buying cocaine in Philadelphia had a known history of drug addiction and volunteered ministering to recovering addicts at a rehab facility near Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. James B. Shimsky, 50, was arrested Jan. 30 after po (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:27:59 GMT)

Step by Step: Journeys in rehab
For many mornings at The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Robert Wein confused his right leg with his left. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:58:45 GMT)

Sewer rehab loans approved by state
Two days after the Prince ton City Council approved a resolution requesting loan funds for rehab work on the local sewer system, the check has been cut. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:50:24 GMT)

Alice In Chains Star Disgusted By VH1s Celeb Rehab
As may know, former Alice in Chains bassist Mike Starr is part of the latest "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" on Vh1. Blabbermouth had a report last week with one of Starr's former AIC bandmate's take on the show. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:44:24 GMT)

Seminar about drug addiction offered to parents and students
HOBART | The School City of Hobart on March 29 is offering afree seminar for students and parents in grades five to 12 calledFighting the Addiction Beast. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:35:02 GMT)

Acute rehab provides ‘missing link’ at Mercy Hospital
FAIRFIELD - The rehabilitation staff at Mercy Hospital Fairfield’s new acute rehab center saved Margaret Dunham’s life, the 88-year-old said. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:06:47 GMT)

Methadone program allows drug users to get help closer to home
TRURO – Addiction Services is now offering a life changing, life-saving program to help those addicted to opiates within the Colchester East Hants, Cumberland and Pictou County health authorities. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:33:42 GMT)

Tiger Woods case puts spotlight on "sex addiction"
&$ &$ Golfer Tiger Woods' admission that he is undergoing therapy after having adulterous affairs has focused attention on the issue of sex addiction, a condition some experts say is becoming much more common. But sex addiction is a controversial concept not currently recognized as an official diagnosis in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ... (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:04:58 GMT)

Doctors, Officials Fight Against Prescription Drug Addiction
New Hampshire ranks fourth in the nation for deadly methadone overdoses, and health professionals and law enforcement are battling to keep it and other prescription drugs out of the wrong hands. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:17:04 GMT)

County agency sponsoring addiction education event
An alcohol and drug addiction education night will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 in the auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:10:39 GMT)

Tiger Woods jets to rehab with wife
London, Feb 22 : Professional golfer Tiger Woods is said to have boarded a plane to rehab accompanied by his wife Elin Nordegren. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:21:10 GMT)

Housing agencies jeopardize rehab grants by moving too slow
The federal government gave Florida more than a half-billion dollars last March to put new owners into homes left empty by the housing crisis. With just six months until the deadline, few Florida communities have come close to dedicating all their funds. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT)

Report: Woods Flies to Rehab With Wife
Cheating Tiger Woods boarded a plane to rehab this weekend with his wife at his side, The Sun reported Monday. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:44:08 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan - Bathroom Scare Pushed Lohan Into Rehab
LINDSAY LOHAN checked herself into rehab for the first time in 2007 after she passed out while running a bath.The Mean Girls star has been admitted to treatment clinics... (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:49:51 GMT)

Elected Leaders Hold Summit On Prescription Drug Abuse
Palm Beach County state attorney Michael McAuliffe organized summit with elected leaders, law enforcement and health agencies to battle mounting problem of prescription drug addiction and the pain clinics that hand out drugs. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:53:50 GMT)

Tiger Woods case puts spotlight on 'sex addiction'
Golfer Tiger Woods' admission that he is undergoing therapy after having adulterous affairs has focused attention on the issue of sex addiction, a condition some experts say is becoming much more common. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:21:49 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan feared drug addiction would kill her
London, Feb 23 (IANS) Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan feared that her addiction to drugs would kill her. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:21:04 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan feared drug addiction would kill her
Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan feared that her addiction to drugs would kill her. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:24:19 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Coming Clean About Cocaine Addiction
Jacara Ahmaddiya Lindsay Lohan has come clean about her past cocaine addiction, citing her estranged father Michael, a former drug addict, as the person who first piqued her interest about the drug. She told Britain’s The Sun : "I was only aware of cocaine because of my dad. I was terrified of it. But I tried it because I was stubborn, stupid, and wanted to see what it was like." (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:09:38 GMT)

Dawn breaks on drug abuse
Bhor is a play about drug addiction among contemporary youth. The play was staged on January 23 at Academy of Fine Arts. “Unlike poster dramas on drug abuse that come with a message on its dangers, Bhor talks about the changes in the attitudes of addicts, their parents, friends and the people who work at rehabilitation centres,” said writer/director Usha Ganguli, who wrote the play after ... (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:15:37 GMT)

Wife joins Tiger in rehab
LONDON: Cheating Tiger Woods boarded a plane to rehab this weekend — with his wife at his side. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:04:35 GMT)

Reports: Tiger In Scottsdale For Sex Rehab
The Tiger Woods family is in Scottsdale, where the famed golfer is undergoing sex rehab treatment, according to several sources. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:07:48 GMT)

Brooke Mueller switches rehab; child protection checks on her twins
Charlie Sheen's wife pulled out of a Malibu, California rehab center after a "major breach of her privacy," her lawyer told CNN Monday. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:41:40 GMT)

Report: Woods Flies to Rehab With Wife
Cheating Tiger Woods boarded a plane to rehab this weekend with his wife at his side, The Sun reported Monday. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:44:09 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan Went to Rehab After Bathroom Scare
The 23-year-old songstress shares the reason behind her decision to check herself for the first time into rehab, stating that she got really scared after waking up on her bathroom floor. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:51:36 GMT)