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Candlelight vigil in Lacey focuses on fighting drug abuse
LACEY Township Drug and Alcohol Municipal Alliance Coordinator Heather Scanlon said the candlelight vigil held March 25 in Gille Park had two goals: First, to pay tribute to a resident who died due to drug addiction and second, to bring better awareness of drug abuse issues to the public. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:39:16 -0700)

Sex Rehab: The real deal or just an excuse?
Tyler Jesse James; the husband of actress Sandra Bullock checks into a sex rehab clinic in Arizona. He's the latest high profile celeb admitting to "sexual addiction." East Texans sound off on the "disease" as a reality or a ruse. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:40:22 -0700)

Former Drug User Turns to Soccer to Combat Stigma, Teach About HIV
Ginan Koesmayadi started soccer team of HIV-infected drug users to take their minds off addiction (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:53:11 -0700)

Round-up for Rehab Auction in Dublin
On Friday, April 9, the Dublin Livestock auction barn will host the first of the 2010 Round-Up for Rehab special auctions and events benefiting the West Texas Rehabilitation Center. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:17:22 -0700)

Lohan slams dad over rehab press conference
Lindsay Lohan has taken to her Twitter.com page to slam her father Michael Lohan after he staged a press conference pleading for help to get his famous daughter into rehab. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:36:47 -0700)

Beheadings become signature of Mexico's drug gangs
CUERNAVACA, Mexico The preferred form of cruelty by drug cartel henchmen is to capture enemies and behead them, a once-shocking act that has now become numbingly routine. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:20:00 -0700)

Jesse James Checks Into Rehab
Sandra Bullock's husband checks into rehab and an Olympic skier is taking on new challenges. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:28:00 -0700)

Miner's rehab progressing slowly
Miner's rehab progressing slowly (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:35:41 -0700)

LINDSAY LOHAN SLAMS DAD OVER REHAB PRESS CONFERENCE
LINDSAY LOHAN has taken to her Twitter.com page to slam her father MICHAEL LOHAN after he staged a press conference pleading for help to get his famous daughter into rehab. (Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:05:29 -0700)

Seminar addresses drug addiction
VINELAND -- A seminar for families dealing with drug addiction will be held at 6 p.m. April 9 at the Vineland Senior Center, 103 S. Sixth St. Daniel Rickett, founder and director ofBarnibus House, a drug rehabilitation center in Wildwood, will be the speaker.Rickett has more than 30 years of experience dealing with addicts and their families. (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:11:53 -0700)

Police play hoops to keep kids drug-free
Tomorrow night, Seabrook police officers will take to the court to help prevent drug and alcohol addiction. Officers Patrick Smart, Jim Deshaies, John Mounsey, David Hersey, Frank Brown and Ryan Kane will lace up their sneakers for a basketball game pitting the region's best law enforcement basketball enthusiasts against the New Hampshire State Police. (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:18:08 -0700)

We tried to take Michael to rehab: Janet Jackson
London, April 2: Michael Jackson's sister Janet Jackson has confessed that they tried to take the late pop star into rehab a lot of times. (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:00:16 -0700)

We tried to take MJ to rehab: Janet
Michael Jackson's sister Janet Jackson has confessed that they tried to take the late pop star into rehab a lot of times. (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:12:39 -0700)

WATCH: Will Jesse's Rehab Save the Marriage?
Sandra Bullock's woes continue to top entertainment headlines. Sandra Bullock - Jesse James - Marriage - Divorce - Relationships (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:02:29 -0700)

Celebrity rehab warning signs
In medical circles, it is known simply as CHR Syndrome, and it threatens to infect us all. Well, "infect" is a little strong. Let's just say that it threatens to annoy us all. I'm speaking, of course, of Celebrity Husband Rehab Syndrome, the... (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:07:57 -0700)

Sexual Addiction Expert Weighs in on Jesse James: Rehab Anything but a "Cop Out"
LOS ANGELES----Following rumours that Jesse James has checked into rehab for sex addiction, Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, founding director of the Sexual Recovery Institute, today issued the following statement to explain how simple pleasure oriented behaviours can evolve into addiction and the importance of seeking treatment. (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:35:00 -0700)

Lilly prefers to rehab at Triple-A
Lilly prefers to rehab at Triple-A (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:36:19 -0700)

Some local drug offenders could avoid incarceration
The Warren County Drug Task Force works to put drug dealers in jail. A new program may soon provide addicts a chance to stay out of jail. Eight county officials will travel to Pittsburgh in May for drug court training. (Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:21:08 -0700)

Prescription drug abusers targeted by Governor
In a news conference announcing a task force to combat prescription drug abuse, Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray called on Ohio's prescribers to register in the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System, or OARRS, as a way to combat doctor shopping. (Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:36:09 -0700)

Prescription drug abuse increasing: police report
On the heels of manslaughter and trafficking charges in the recent death of a Timmins woman Timmins Police Service Chief Richard Laperriere said prescription drug use has become an increasing problem. At a recent board meeting for the TPS, Laperriere discussed a paper written by Ontario police [...] (Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:26:59 -0700)

SRI director on importance of seeking treatment for sex addiction
Following rumours that Jesse James has checked into rehab for sex addiction, Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, founding director of the Sexual Recovery Institute, today issued the following statement to explain how simple pleasure oriented behaviours can evolve into addiction and the importance of seeking treatment. (Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:35:38 -0700)

Michael Jackson 'in denial over drug habit' claims Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson says her brother Michael was depressed and in denial about his drug problem. (Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:07:36 -0700)

Can Eating Junk Food Really Be an Addiction?
Recent research in lab rats suggests that prolonged exposure to high-fat foods can lead to compulsive eating behavior and obesity. But does this work translate into humans? (Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:29:50 -0700)

Two charged with drug crimes
Greater Sudbury Police charged two men with drug crimes Friday. In a release, police said the the men had cocaine, cannabis and cannabis resin. Officers stopped a 49-year-old Greater Sudbury man in the Donovan area and found the man had more than 10 grams of cocaine and a small amount of [...] (Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:53:06 -0700)

WINDMILL COUNTRY: Spring trail ride to fund rehab center is set for April 17-18
It was a scene contrasting the old days and the new as more than 100 riders on horseback, in wagons and surreys made their way along a pasture road under the backdrop of 78 giant wind turbines.The Louis Brooks Ranch, 12 miles southeast of Sweetwater, provided the scenic terrain for the 2009 fall trail ride. (Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:36:00 -0700)

Food security priority in agriculture rehab
Rehabilitation work on Fijis agriculture sector will focus first on food security in the wake of damage caused by Cyclone Tomas, a senior agriculture official has announced. (Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:55:05 -0700)

Newsmakers: Devo whips up a gift for Ohio museum; Jesse James checks into rehab
Newsmakers: Devo whips up a gift for Ohio museum; Jesse James checks into rehab (Sat, 03 Apr 2010 21:05:29 -0700)

Traffic to be rerouted as Butuan Bridge rehab starts
BUTUAN CITY - Butuan City"s Land Transportation and Traffic Management Office will reroute traffic as it starts the rehabilitation of the P2.2-billion Butuan Bridge. (Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:28:35 -0700)

SPRINGDALE, FAYETTEVILLE FACILITIES Rehab Centers Get Facelifts
Northport Health Services is investing about $4 million at two Washington County nursing home and rehab centers. (Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:50:18 -0700)

Rehab at winter sports clinic
So there he was, chatting with Bode Miller about how a sit-ski for disabled athletes could be revamped and made more sturdy. That an Olympic gold medalist cared enough to talk shop about specially designed ski equipment impressed Paralympian Sean Halsted, who's paralyzed from the waist down. (Sun, 04 Apr 2010 05:15:57 -0700)

Life inside a sex addiction clinic in the UK
UK sex addiction clinics are reporting a rise in the number of people seeking help, a fact being linked to golfer Tiger Woods admitting his affairs. But what is it like inside a sex addiction clinics? (Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:24:00 -0700)

Morals and respect help to save Pete from drug addiction
ONE man turning his life around after years of drug addiction is Pete Ejuone. The 48-year-old tried cannabis when he was just nine, growing... (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:16:17 -0700)

Aren't the drug kingpins replaced?
The sun was just coming up on May 4, 2006, when the cops put the hammer down on Frank "Fat Frank" Battaglia, the drug kingpin in the Lovejoy section of Buffalo. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:15:41 -0700)

Former child TV star writes about abuse, addiction
In a new book, former child star Todd Bridges admits it was difficult to write about the drug addictions, physical and sexual abuse he suffered even as he was starring in the hit TV sitcom Diff'rent Strokes in the 1970s. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:58:38 -0700)

Drug Rehab Treatment Center Explains Rehabilitation Program Using YouTube
Addiction rehabilitation center Chatsworth Pavilion discusses the offerings of its unique program in a new online video now available at YouTube (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:35:00 -0700)

Former 'Celebrity Rehab' star Jeff Conaway home after breaking hip
Jeff Conaway's manager says the U.S. actor and television personality is back home after a stay in a nursing facility to treat a broken hip. The "Grease" and "Taxi" star has battled an addiction to drugs for many years and recently appeared on the TV reality series "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:27:41 -0700)

Report: Jesse James Leaves Rehab
E! Online Reports that James Abandoned Rehab Stint Amidst Rumors Wife Sandra Bullock Won't Reconcile (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:00:09 -0700)

Rehab makes Woods a 'better person'
Tiger Woods insists rehab has made him "a much better person" and taught him he's not entitled to cheat on his wife. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:24:06 -0700)

Jesse James out of rehab
Sandra Bullock's serial cheating husband Jesse James has reportedly checked out of rehab for sex addiction after just one week. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:40:22 -0700)

Jesse James out of rehab
Sandra Bullock's cheating husband Jesse James has reportedly checked out of rehab for sex addiction. (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:42:08 -0700)

Hearing on drug charges postponed for Sean Sutton
STILLWATER Sean Suttons preliminary hearing on felony drug charges was postponed Monday.The former Oklahoma State University mens basketball coach is now set to appear June 7 in Payne County District Court.A judge granted the postponement at the request of Suttons defense attorney, Trace Morgan, who did not return calls seeking comment.Sutton, 41, was charged in February with four felonies ... (Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:29:26 -0700)

'Mr. Clean' denies using illegal drugs
AUGUSTA -- Obviously prepared for the question, Tiger Woods yesterday said he never used human growth hormone, never took any illegal drug and hasn't undergone treatment for addiction to prescription drugs. Like several other world-class athletes, Woods has been linked to Dr. Anthony Galea, the Canadian doctor who is... (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:44:14 -0700)

Tiger Woods Is 'a Much Better Person' Following Rehab
The professional golfer claims he has changed into 'a much better person' after undergoing treatment for his personal issues, revealing that he still has to continue his rehab. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 02:36:41 -0700)

Woods says he's better person after rehab
A humbled Tiger Woods returned Monday to Augusta National Golf Club and told reporters that he has emerged from rehab a better man, if not a better golfer. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:10:45 -0700)

Rehab has made me a better person: Tiger Woods
Troubled golfer Tiger Woods is happy after his stint in rehab and says it has helped him in a positive way. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:24:53 -0700)

An addiction to fossil fuels
Clean, renewable wind and solar power may be the most-preferred fossil fuel alternatives, but their land-hungry collecting requirements make them difficult options for replacing more conventional power sources, according to a British energy expert. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:39:18 -0700)

Rehab has made me a better person: Tiger Woods
London, April 6 : Troubled golfer Tiger Woods is happy after his stint in rehab and says it has helped him in a positive way. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:59:28 -0700)

Ground Broken for Construction of Waco VA Blind Rehab Center
A more than $9 million renovation for the Waco Veterans Hospital is now underway. The Blind Rehab Center is one of only 10 VA blind rehab programs nationwide. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:27:15 -0700)

Drug stolen at knifepoint
A man escaped with a quantity of the drug called oxycontin yesterday in a knifepoint robbery just before noon at an east end pharmacy. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:24:34 -0700)

Drug-free inmates put on methadone
Prisoners who have beaten their drug dependency while incarcerated are being given substances such as methadone - the highly addictive heroin substitute - before their release, according to reports. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:55:29 -0700)

Clinton To Mexico: Drug Addiction Not Just An American Problem Anymore
U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton traveled to Mexico City on Tuesday to make a joint statement with Mexican officials, announcing U.S. government support for a plan to combat drug addiction in Mexico. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:05:12 -0700)

Report: Jesse James returns to rehab after leaving for Sandra Bullock
Jesse James' stint away from rehab was reportedly a short one. The Jesse James is a Dead Man and former Monster Garage star has checked himself back into Arizona's Sierra Tucson Treatment Center for a 45-day sex addiction treatment program after he left over the weekend when wife Sandra Bullock apparently refused to take his phone calls, RadarOnline reported Monday. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:27:42 -0700)

Gordon set for rehab assignment
Gordon set for rehab assignment (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:50:23 -0700)

Corey Haim Deemed "Poster Child" for Drug Addiction
Corey Haim couldn't help himself. That's the word from California Attorney General Jerry Brown, who today labeled the late teen idol the "poster child" of... (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:19:36 -0700)

Montreal film pirate dies of suspected drug overdose
A Montreal man who became the first Canadian to be jailed for pirating and distributing Hollywood films died on Sunday night of a suspected drug overdose, just a few weeks after being released from jail (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:23:17 -0700)

Alex Gordon To Begin Rehab With Wilmington
Wilmington, DE - The Wilmington Blue Rocks learned today that Kansas City Royals third baseman Alex Gordon will begin the season with the Blue Crew on rehab assignment. Gordon is currently on the Royals' 15-day disabled list with a fractured right thumb. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:48:32 -0700)

Marquette group works to prevent drug abuse
Educate the community about the growing problem of prescription drug addiction in the Marquette area (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:04:33 -0700)

Jesse James' Rep: Jessie Has Checked Into Rehab.
In the midst of what could turn out to be a non-ending stream of alleged mistresses and lovers, Jesse James checks into rehab. Jesse James' rep has confirmed that the West Coast Choppers CEO and husband . . . (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:49:45 -0700)

Sandra Bullock wants divorce as Jesse James heads to sex rehab
Sandra Bullock, don't be swayed by Jesse James and sex rehab, go ahead and get that divorce. Alright, so were forming a trend here. Cheat on your wife, get her back by going to sex rehab.What is . . . (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:50:28 -0700)

Gordon's Rehab Assigment to Start in Class A Wilmington
Former Husker Alex Gordon will begin his minor league rehab assignment with the Wilmington Blue Rocks. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:33:09 -0700)

How Britain failed to kick its drug problem
Labour has failed to tackle properly the scourge of drug abuse in Britain, an influential House of Commons report says today. (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:12:44 -0700)

Corey Haim obtained 553 pills before he died
California Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown calls him the 'poster child' for prescription drug addiction. He says the actor went to seven doctors and as many different pharmacies. In the weeks before his death from a suspected accidental overdose, actor Corey Haim went "doctor shopping" and obtained at least 553 pills of powerful prescription medications from seven doctors and as many different pharmacies ... (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:20:01 -0700)

Lewis to begin rehab assignment
Lewis to begin rehab assignment (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:04:31 -0700)

Suppan approaching rehab start
Suppan approaching rehab start (Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:46:52 -0700)

Sex addiction -- is it real?
The frequency. The urge. The loss of control despite negative or life-threatening consequences. Still, we wonder: Is sex addiction real? For the estimated 12 million people who suffer from symptoms and can't stop, it is. And the reason you should care is not limited to celebrity gossip about Tiger Woods or Jesse James. An active debate is brewing in the American psychiatric community about what ... (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:12:30 -0700)

Fatal prescription drug overdoses on the rise
With 14 fatal accidental prescription drug overdoses in Polk County in 2009, officials say abuse of prescription drugs is on the rise. Polk County Coroner Roy Harms said he has seen six confirmed fatal prescription drug overdoses so far in 2010, all accidental. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:20:45 -0700)

Anti-drug message to hit Hobbema
The National Teen Challenge Choir is bringing their anti-drug message to Hobbema. The tour will hit several Alberta cities to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and share their own stories of recovery and victory over addiction. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:58:48 -0700)

Kirk Douglas pleads clemency for drug-dealing grandson
"Spartacus" star Kirk Douglas and the rest of his celebrity-studded family are pleading for clemency when a New York judge sentences his wayward grandson, Cameron Douglas, for drug dealing next week. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:35:11 -0700)

David Wygant: Sex Rehab: The Newest Hollywood Trend?
Before we go sending everyone who cheats off to sex rehab, maybe we should consider that monogamy is not for everyone. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:24:36 -0700)

Sex addiction -- is it real?
Is sex addiction real? For the estimated 12 million people who suffer from symptoms and can't stop, it is. More: Live Chat: Join us now to discuss sex addiction (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:42:18 -0700)

SIERRA LEONE: A ballooning drug problem
Source: IRIN Some 30 people trying to beat addiction to drugs like cocaine, marijuana, alcohol and heroin locally known as "brown-brown" are on a waiting list for 'City of Rest', Sierra Leone's only residential drug rehabilitation centre, in the capital, Freetown. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:29:00 -0700)

MarketWatch First Take: GM gets ready to exit rehab
General Motors was back at the track Wednesday, taking a couple of show laps to convince investors its the leaner, meaner, and thoroughly rehabilitated competitor it said it would be. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:30:40 -0700)

Benefis shows off remodeled rehab unit
Most of the patients at Benefis Health System's rehabilitation unit may spend a day or two in the hospital, followed by weeks or months in the rehab unit. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:07:19 -0700)

Branyan heads to Minors for rehab
Branyan heads to Minors for rehab (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:06:50 -0700)

Romero to make rehab appearance
Romero to make rehab appearance (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:07:10 -0700)

Crackdown to target L.A. skid row drug dealers
Planned injunction would zero in on specific people and could extend to John Does. Los Angeles prosecutors on Wednesday announced that they would seek a criminal injunction targeting potentially hundreds of so-called commuter drug dealers who travel to skid row from other parts of the city to sell their goods -- an aggressive new tactic in the city's crackdown on the West Coast's largest drug ... (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:19:29 -0700)

'Big Brother' winner wants out of rehab
A drug- and booze-addled fallen star of the CBS reality show "Big Brother" wants to be bounced from a... (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:46:08 -0700)

Houston out of hospital, rubbishes drug addiction reports
London, April 8 : Singer Whitney Houston is out of hospital and has hit back at reports that she is back to taking drugs. (Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:29:57 -0700)

ModeraXL - New Addiction Breakthrough to be Showcased at Las Vegas Holistic Treatment Conference on April 28-30, 2010
ModeraXL is the new patent-pending addiction recovery product from Medical Support Solutions, LLC. ModeraXL inhibits cravings from drugs, alcohol, and smoking cessation. It is being recommended by doctors, therapists, and addicts. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

Hillcrest teen hit by truck starts rehab, doing well
By Wayne Grayson Staff Writer A Hillcrest High School junior who was hit by a truck while standing in a convenience store parking lot March 24 has been moved out of the intensive care unit at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Jennifer Abbett, 17, remains hospitalized and is in stable condition. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:42:08 -0700)

Former WWE Star Completes Rehab, WrestleMania 2012 Note, HBK's Speech, HOF
Citizens from St. Louis, MO received a mailer last week asking them if they wanted the city to bid for the chance to host WrestleMania in 2012. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:51:47 -0700)

Public Accounts Committee Criticises Lack Of Evaluation On Drug Strategy Spend
The Public Accounts Select Committee has published its 30th report of this Parliamentary Session which, on the basis of evidence from the Home Office and the National Treatment Agency, examined the drug strategy, drug-related crime, drug treatment and reintegration and young people and drug use. The Committee's conclusions are as follows: - The Government spends £1.2 billion a year on measures ... (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:24:25 -0700)

Stiff back will delay Ted Lilly's Triple-A rehab start
A stiff back will push back Ted Lilly's Triple-A rehab start from Friday to Sunday. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:49:20 -0700)

My best friend's boyfriend hides drug addiction
Jim confided to me that he has been struggling with an addiction to OxyContin for the past eight months, but that Ellen was not aware of the problem (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:53:08 -0700)

'Big Brother' champ Adam Jasinski asking judge to let him leave rehab
The Big Brother ninth-season winner -- who was arrested last fall and charged with possession of oxycodone pills with intent to distribute -- will ask U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Leo T. Sorokin on Friday to release him from a Westboro, MA rehab center so he can live with his parents in New Jersey, the Boston Herald reported Thursday. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:09:32 -0700)

Sandra Bullock - Jesse James In Rehab For April
SANDRA BULLOCK's disgraced husband JESSE JAMES will be spending April (10) in rehab, according to his publicist.It was reported that the reality TV star checked into rehab... (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:14:40 -0700)

Joyce begins rehab assignment in Durham
Joyce begins rehab assignment in Durham (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:50:49 -0700)

Jesse James still in rehab
Sandra Bullock's disgraced husband Jesse James will be spending April in rehab, according to his publicist. It was reported that the reality TV star checked into rehab in Tucson, Arizona in March but left the facility after only just a few days. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:33:03 -0700)

PawSox Journal: Bonser a bit shaky in rehab start
PAWTUCKET - Boof Bonser threw 73 pitches in an uneven 4 1/3 innings in a rehab start for the PawSox on Thursday, striking out four but walking two and allowing a pair of solo home runs. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:46:42 -0700)

Whitney Houston says rumors of renewed cocaine addiction are 'ridiculous'
The singer is denying rumors that her recent hospitalization in Paris - which caused her to cancel three concert dates - was due to a renewed cocaine addiction. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:51:00 -0700)

Waynesboro woman overcomes addiction
Some say overcoming an addiction is like telling someone they can never eat again. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:23:16 -0700)

Treating drug addicts with children
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 9: The Addiction Medicine Association of Malaysia (AMAM) will prioritize access of treatment for addicts who have children, as its next step moving forward. (Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:28:14 -0700)

Recovery First, Inc is Now In-Network with Cigna for the Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
Recovery First, Inc., one of the leading Drug Rehab and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Centers in the country, is proud to announce that they have been accepted by Cigna as an in-network provider for Substance Abuse Treatment Services. Cigna members with these benefits can receive care from Recovery First without the high cost of going to an out of network facility. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:05:00 -0700)

She needs to be told about his addiction
Hi, Carolyn: My best friend since college, "Ellen," has been dating "Jim" for three years. They are quite serious, and though not yet engaged, I think that's the way they're going. A few months ago, Jim confided to me that he has been struggling with an addiction to OxyContin for the past eight months, but that Ellen was not aware of the problem. The addiction was quite serious, he spent over ... (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:10:37 -0700)

Jesse James to Spend April in Rehab
The husband of Sandra Bullock has his rep announcing that he will spend his April in rehab to get treatment for an undisclosed issue. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:46:00 -0700)

Jesse James in rehab for April
Sandra Bullock's disgraced husband Jesse James will be spending April in rehab, according to his publicist. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:25:58 -0700)

Treat mental-health, addiction issues together: report
Mental health and addiction problems often co-exist but are treated separately which can mean poor care and relapses for those struggling with multiple disorders and result in excess strain on the health-care system, according to a new report. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:02:22 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan needs rehab, say friends
Friends of Lindsay Lohan are so worried about her excessive partying they are urging her to return to a rehab facility for a fourth time. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Lohan needs rehab - pals
Lindsay Lohan's friends are desperate for the troubled star to go back to rehab. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 03:49:11 -0700)

TANZANIA: Tackling drug abuse in the islands
Source: IRIN From the outside, there is little that sets the three-bedroom house apart from its neighbours in this suburb of Stone Town. But inside, the building offers a rare lifeline to two dozen young men from across Zanzibar trying to kick their drug habits. (Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:37:28 -0700)

Matsuzaka throws 5 shutout innings in rehab start
Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two hits and no runs in five innings Saturday as he began a 30-day rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket. Matsuzaka has been on Boston's disabled list since April 3 with a neck strain. He walked one, struck out three and hit two batters against Rochester. (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:04:21 -0700)

Matsuzaka tosses 5 shutout innings in rehab start
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) -- Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two hits and no runs in five innings Saturday as he began a 30-day rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket. (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:48:15 -0700)

Matsuzaka shines in first rehab start
Matsuzaka shines in first rehab start (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:21:13 -0700)

Carroll begins rehab assignment
Carroll begins rehab assignment (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:05:53 -0700)

Lidge struggles in first rehab outing
Lidge struggles in first rehab outing (Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:36:23 -0700)

What is addiction?
Chemical dependence (alcoholism or drug addiction) is a chronic disease of the brain. It develops as the result of the way a person's body reacts to the drug and this triggers a loss of control over use. The trigger point is something that is set by genetics; people that have family members with the disease will develop the disease more easily than those who don't. For people who have this ... (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:13:07 -0700)

House To Look At OxyContin, Heroin Addiction In MA
A U.S. House subcommittee is holding a special hearing at the State House to look at the problem of OxyContin and heroin addiction in Massachusetts. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:00:19 -0700)

Dice-K to pitch in Buffalo on Thursday during injury rehab
Daisuke Matsuzaka has been scheduled to pitch in Buffalo on an injury rehab assignment Thursday for the Pawtucket Red Sox against the Bisons in a 4:05 p.m. game in Coca-Cola Field. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:07:19 -0700)

Dice-K looks sharp in first rehab outing
PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Daisuke Matsuzaka worked in short sleeves on a cool and blustery afternoon at McCoy Stadium, but he was comfortable with the way he was dressed and how he pitched yesterday in a rehab assignment with the Pawtucket Red Sox. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:20:25 -0700)

Romero looking good in rehab stint
Romero looking good in rehab stint (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 13:21:43 -0700)

Proctor does well in rehab outing
Proctor does well in rehab outing (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:35:53 -0700)

Banderas praises wife for kicking drug habit
London, April 12 : Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas has praised his wife Melanie Griffith for showing courage in her ongoing battle with addiction. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:22:23 -0700)

Banderas praises wife for kicking drug habit
Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas has praised his wife Melanie Griffith for showing courage in her ongoing battle with addiction. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:49:02 -0700)

Town hall session to focus on binge drinking, drug abuse
WOODSTOCK Binge drinking. Prescription drug abuse. Heroin. (Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:38:03 -0700)

Doctors caught between pain relief, addiction
Clarksville doctors say they are doing all they can to prevent addiction to prescription pain medication and sedatives, but responsibility lies on both sides of the stethoscope. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:05:01 -0700)

Antonio Banderas praises wife for kicking drug habit
London, April 12 : Spanish actor Antonio Banderas has praised his wife Melanie Griffith for the courage she has shown in her ongoing battle with addiction. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:21:56 -0700)

Mom fights drug addiction in order to build better life for kids
MEDFORD (AP) -- Adrianna Poot didn't want to pass on her parents' painful legacy of drug use, child abuse and neglect. But she did. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:05:08 -0700)

Fatal drug overdoses out number deadly crashes
New Hampshire's chief medical examiner says more residents died last year from prescription drug overdoses than injuries from car crashes. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:34:31 -0700)

Dr. Drew says Lindsay Lohan needs rehab
Dr. Drew Pinsky has come down hard on party girl Lindsay Lohan and she isn't very happy. Pinsky said in an interview with Radar Online at the weekend that Lohan needed to be forced into rehab for her alleged prescription drug addictions. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:47:45 -0700)

Kerry Katona to have drugs tests to prove she's free of cocaine addiction
London, April 12: Former Atomic Kitten member Kerry Katona has agreed to have regular drugs tests to prove she is free of cocaine addiction and that she is capable of taking care of her children. (Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:48:28 -0700)

Red Sox pitcher Bonser not sharp in rehab start
Boston Red Sox pitcher Boof Bonser allowed nine runs in two innings in a rehab start for Triple A Pawtucket. The right-hander, on the disabled list with a right groin strain, also hit one batter and threw a wild pitch against Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. He gave up eight runs on four hits and three walks in the second inning. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:04:13 -0700)

Catalyst enters partnership on anti-addiction drug
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. said Tuesday it found a new partner to develop a drug intended to help treat cocaine addiction, and the company's shares surged on the news. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:18:41 -0700)

Cahill, Wuertz close to rehab
Cahill, Wuertz close to rehab (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:05:53 -0700)

HCG Diet Direct Cites Study Relating Overeating to Drug Addiction
HCG Diet Direct cites study relating the addiction to overeating to an addiction to drugs. (Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

HCG Diet Direct Cites Study Relating Overeating to Drug Addiction
HCG Diet Direct cites study relating the addiction to overeating to an addiction to drugs. (PRWeb Apr 14, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ob (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:38:14 -0700)

Bonser not sharp in rehab start
Boston Red Sox pitcher Boof Bonser allowed nine runs in two innings in a rehab start for Triple A Pawtucket. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:19:13 -0700)

Parent believes drug addiction at all time high in Conception Bay North: Hooked on Oxycontin
Kim (not her real name) says she has learned more about Oxycontin (the powerful pain killer) and drug addiction in the past few months than she ever thought possible. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:31:00 -0700)

Mindy McCready on Scary "Celeb Rehab" Seizure
Country Star Revisits Her Terrifying Health Scare on "Celebrity Rehab," Thanks Dr. Drew Pinksy for Saving Her Life (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:30:08 -0700)

BP Nursing and Rehab Center fined $10,000
Belle Plaine Nursing and Rehab Center has been fined $10,000 for failure to assess a resident and provide timely care. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:13:55 -0700)

Rehab Program Helps with Spinal Injuries
A rehab program for individuals suffering from spinal cord injuries at St. Davids is helping patients regain function and improve their lives. The program is one of only four in the country. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:48:56 -0700)

Leaf gets 10 years probation in Texas drug case
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) -- Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf on Wednesday was sentenced to 10 years of probation after pleading guilty to eight felony drug charges in Texas. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:44:10 -0700)

Ex-NFL QB Ryan Leaf escapes jail, gets probation in Texas drug case
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has been sentenced to 10 years of probation after pleading guilty to eight felony drug charges in Texas. Judge John B. Board sentenced Leaf on Wednesday in Amarillo. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:49:57 -0700)

In rehab stint, Lidge takes 'nice step forward'
In rehab stint, Lidge takes 'nice step forward' (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:51:36 -0700)

Iowa Cubs: Ted Lilly gives up one hit in rehab stint
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly threw 51 pitches - 31 strikes and 21 balls - in a rehab start with the Iowa Cubs while working back into shape after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder in November. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:08:28 -0700)

Wuertz, Cahill set to make rehab appearances
Wuertz, Cahill set to make rehab appearances (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:36:13 -0700)

Rehab the Charlie Sheen way
Charlie Sheen has reportedly been sneaking out of rehab - not for alcohol but to pursue an affair with a lingerie model. (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:36:08 -0700)

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, NIDA to jointly conduct Phase II(b) trial of CPP-109 for cocaine addiction
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to jointly conduct a U.S. Phase II(b) clinical trial evaluating CPP-109, Catalyst's formulation of vigabatrin, for the treatment of cocaine addiction. As part of the CTA, NIDA, under their agreement with Veteran's Administration ... (Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:34:34 -0700)

Hugh Hefner - Hugh Hefner Scoffs At Sex Addiction
Hugh Hefner doesn't believe in sex addiction.The Playboy magazine founder - who has famously enjoyed relationships with multiple girlfriends at the same time -... (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:04:12 -0700)

Sex addiction a 'cop out'
Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner says that he does not believe that sex addiction is real. (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:34:08 -0700)

Catalyst Pharma signs clinical trial agreement with NIDA to conduct US phase II(b) study for cocaine addiction
Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc has signed a definitive Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to jointly conduct a US phase-II(b) clinical trial evaluating CPP-109, Catalyst's formulation of vigabatrin, for the treatment of cocaine addiction. (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:36:25 -0700)

Narconon Georgia Celebrates 9 Years of Creating Drug-Free Lives
April 13th marked the anniversary of Narconon Georgia as it embarked on its 10th year of handling drug addiction and creating drug-free lives and working to create drug free communities. (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:00:00 -0700)

Romero's rehab moving along smoothly
Romero's rehab moving along smoothly (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:22:35 -0700)

Francis excited to rehab in Tucson
Francis excited to rehab in Tucson (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:44:36 -0700)

Narconon Georgia Celebrates 9 Years of Creating Drug-Free Lives
ATLANTA, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- April 13th marked the anniversary of Narconon Georgia as it embarked on its 10th year of handling drug addiction and creating drug-free lives and working to create drug free communities. Narconon Georgia is a non-profit drug abuse rehabilitation program founded and incorporated in the State of Georgia on April 13th, 2001. (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:15:56 -0700)

Dice-K Throws 6 Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start
Daisuke (DIE-suh-kay) Matsuzaka has pronounced himself ready to return to the Boston Red Sox rotation after throwing six scoreless innings in a minor-league rehab start. Matsuzaka says he thinks he's thrown enough pitches and feels ready, though he knows the decision is up to Red Sox management. Dice-K is on a 30-day rehab assignment because of a neck strain. He is scheduled to pitch again for ... (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:49:32 -0700)

Hugh Hefner: sex addiction is a lie
Hugh Hefner says adultery is foolish, neurotic behaviour - and sex addiction is no excuse because it doesn't exist. (Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:50:32 -0700)