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Tito Ortiz arrested, accuses Jenna Jameson of drug use
LOS ANGELES Tito Ortiz claims his ex-porn star girlfriend is addicted to Oxycontin, and he blames her drug use for his arrest Monday. (Sat, 01 May 2010 01:25:36 -0700)

Winfrey launches rehab show
Oprah Winfrey is expanding her TV empire by launching a new rehab TV series, about people who suffer from compulsive eating disorders. (Sat, 01 May 2010 03:25:58 -0700)

Tito Ortiz Arrested, Accuses Jenna Jameson of Drug Addiction- The Ring 3D- DMX Ripped Off?- Whitney's Voice Fails at ...
A top story from this week. Today's top pop news stories (Sat, 01 May 2010 04:39:22 -0700)

Who Should Be On 'Celebrity Rehab'?
On Wednesday a source leaked Dr. Drew's dream roster for 'Celebrity Rehab.' It includes Lindsay Lohan, Heather Locklear, Jenna Jameson Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller, TMZ reports, but they shut down the casting crew quickly. (Sat, 01 May 2010 07:37:07 -0700)

Deficit forces closure of diabetic clinic, rehab program at Cobourg hospital
COBOURG, Ont. - Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg has closed its diabetes clinic, along with its outpatient rehab services. (Sat, 01 May 2010 10:19:00 -0700)

Happ suffers minor setback in rehab
Happ suffers minor setback in rehab (Sat, 01 May 2010 13:15:21 -0700)

Drug court program seeing success
Sometimes it takes more than a jail sentence to help break a drug addiction. In Union County's probate and juvenile court system, defendants are finding that officials are willing to take the extra step. (Sat, 01 May 2010 14:50:02 -0700)

Prescription for Oklahomans' addiction is treatment
Drug experts have conflicting opinions about what will happen with prescription drug addictions over the next decade. Some say Oklahoma and Tulsa counties can escape their rankings among the nations top 15 areas of highest prescription pain pill misuse."Were hoping to see it turn downward. Were hoping to reverse this trend, said Mark Woodward, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs ... (Sat, 01 May 2010 17:09:48 -0700)

Wood set to begin rehab stint
Wood set to begin rehab stint (Sat, 01 May 2010 18:00:21 -0700)

Young to make rehab start Sunday
Young to make rehab start Sunday (Sat, 01 May 2010 19:15:32 -0700)

MDC honor graduate overcame drug addiction, suicidal thoughts
GETTING READY: `It just hasn't sunk in yet,' says MDC graduate Desmond Meade about going to law school at Florida International University. (Sat, 01 May 2010 19:50:20 -0700)

Weaver ready for rehab appearance
Weaver ready for rehab appearance (Sat, 01 May 2010 20:15:31 -0700)

Brown County sees increase in prescription drug abuse
The Brown County Drug Task Force recently arrested a man who obtained pain medication prescriptions from 23 different doctors and had them filled at eight different pharmacies. (Sun, 02 May 2010 02:14:46 -0700)

Addiction: Not single pathway, no single cure
One man struggled with a cocaine addiction for two years and now finds himself heading to prison after being terminated from the Winnebago County Safe Streets Drug Court. (Sun, 02 May 2010 02:20:23 -0700)

Desperate addicts now targeting drug stores
Holdups are seen as a symptom of addiction epidemic (Sun, 02 May 2010 04:01:59 -0700)

Chris Young To Make MLB Rehab Start For Padres In San Antonio Sunday
The San Diego Padres announced Saturday Night that Texas Native Chris Young will make a MLB Rehab start in San Antonio on Sunday afternoon for the San Antonio Missions. Young is scheduled to throw about 60 pitches as he is rehabbing a strained right shoulder. (Sun, 02 May 2010 05:54:49 -0700)

Indoor Tanning: Hobby, or Deadly Addiction?
When one thinks of "addictive" behaviors, things like excessive sex, drug use, and alcohol binges typically come to mind. Frequent shopping splurges, eating binges and purges, and over exercising can even fall under the category of addictive behaviors. (Sun, 02 May 2010 10:00:13 -0700)

Indians' Wood to start injury rehab assignment
Indians closer Kerry Wood is going to the minor leagues on an injury rehab assignment. Wood has not pitched this season due to a strained muscle in his upper right back. The Indians announced Sunday that the right-hander is scheduled to work Monday night at Double-A Akron. He threw two scoreless innings early in spring training before going on the disabled list for the 13th time in 12 seasons. (Sun, 02 May 2010 10:05:38 -0700)

Indians' Wood to start injury rehab assignment
CLEVELAND (AP) Indians closer Kerry Wood is going to the minor leagues on an injury rehab assignment. Wood has not pitched this season due to a strained muscle in his upper right back. (Sun, 02 May 2010 11:03:49 -0700)

Wood set to begin rehab stint
Wood set to begin rehab stint (Sun, 02 May 2010 11:08:47 -0700)

Indians' Wood to start injury rehab assignment
Indians closer Kerry Wood is going to the minor leagues on an injury rehab assignment. (Sun, 02 May 2010 11:26:34 -0700)

Schafer begins rehab with Rome on Monday
Schafer begins rehab with Rome on Monday (Sun, 02 May 2010 11:29:45 -0700)

Wood heading to minors to begin rehab assignment
Indians closer Kerry Wood is going to the minor leagues on an injury rehab assignment. Kerry Wood - Minor league - Manny Acta - Sports - Cleveland Indians (Sun, 02 May 2010 11:41:44 -0700)

Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez to begin rehab with Class A Inland Empire
Dodgers Manny Ramirez to begin rehab with Class A Inland Empire (Sun, 02 May 2010 14:52:57 -0700)

Indians notes: Wood set to begin rehab assignment
CLEVELAND The long-awaited rehab assignment for Kerry Wood is finally set to take place. The Indians announced Sunday that the veteran closer, who has been inactive since sustaining a strained right lat muscle shortly into spring training, would begin a rehab stint with Double-A Akron today. Wood is expected to make at least two appearances for [...] (Sun, 02 May 2010 14:55:42 -0700)

Local boxer KOs drug addiction
Albuquerque boxer Freddie Montoya has been on the ropes several times in his life, but he's never stopped fighting. (Sun, 02 May 2010 17:32:58 -0700)

Indians Wood to start injury rehab assignment
CLEVELAND Indians closer Kerry Wood is going to the minor leagues on an injury rehab assignment. Wood has not pitched this season due to a strained muscle in his upper right back. The Indians announced Sunday that the right-hander is scheduled to work Monday night at Double-A Akron. (Sun, 02 May 2010 17:57:22 -0700)

Young roughed up in rehab start
Young roughed up in rehab start (Sun, 02 May 2010 19:16:19 -0700)

UGA And Emory Awarded $1.9 Million Grant To Study How Regular Aerobic Exercise May Prevent Drug Abuse Relapse
A team of researchers at the University of Georgia and Emory University will receive $1.9 million over the next five years from the National Institutes of Health to study the neurobiological mechanisms for how regular aerobic exercise may prevent drug abuse relapse. "Drug abuse is closely linked to stress, and one of the most challenging aspects of treating addiction is preventing the relapse ... (Mon, 03 May 2010 03:49:12 -0700)

Michael Douglas takes blame for sons addiction
In an exclusive interview with Matt Lauer, Douglas addresses claims that Camerons sentence, which also includes five years of supervised release, reflected special treatment. (Mon, 03 May 2010 05:42:10 -0700)

Saints on defensive after ex-staffer alleges drug misuse; DEA involved
In response to a lawsuit filed by the New Orleans Saints' former director of security, head coach Sean Payton issued a statement that he never "abused" or stole prescription pain medication. The Super Bowl champion Saints say the suit is an extortion attempt based on false claims. (Mon, 03 May 2010 05:49:52 -0700)

Indians pitcher Kerry Wood to rehab with the Akron Aeros at Canal Park Monday night
The Aeros announced today that Tribe closer Kerry Wood will rehab with the Aeros tonight at Canal Park. Wood, who has been rehabbing after straining his back in Arizona during spring training, has not pitched in a live game since early spring and will require more than one rehab stint. (Mon, 03 May 2010 07:25:43 -0700)

No more coddling for drug addicts
Pennsylvania's open-ended publicly funded methadone "fix" merely helps addicts trade their street-drug addiction for a government-drug habit. State Sen. Kim Ward wants to break that cycle. (Mon, 03 May 2010 08:00:49 -0700)

Michael Douglas - Douglas Addiction Runs In The Family
MICHAEL DOUGLAS is convinced his son CAMERON was destined to fall prey to drug troubles - because addiction runs in the family.The 31 year old was arrested following a... (Mon, 03 May 2010 08:27:29 -0700)

Douglas: 'Addiction runs in the family'
Michael Douglas is convinced his son Cameron was destined to fall prey to drug troubles - because addiction runs in the family. (Mon, 03 May 2010 08:34:31 -0700)

Westside Family Church's Victory Over Porn Addiction Group counsels pornography-obsessed women
At the Westside Family Church's Victory Over Porn Addiction Group, in Lenexa, Kan., according to The New York Times, members such as 17-year-old Kelsie receive counseling, talk to other women and even participate in a graduation ceremony at the end. (Mon, 03 May 2010 11:05:00 -0700)

Happ suffers minor setback in rehab
Happ suffers minor setback in rehab (Mon, 03 May 2010 15:43:23 -0700)

Intervention: Tylers Addiction And Horrific Tragedies
Millions of people are addicted to alcohol in this country, and tonight we meet one of them with a tragic story on Intervention on A&E. Tyler used to be the class clown, but now he has an addiction to not only alcohol, but crack and any other drug he can get his hands on. He [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Intervention: Tylers Addiction And Horrific Tragedies", url: "http ... (Mon, 03 May 2010 19:07:23 -0700)

Getz back from rehab assignment
Getz back from rehab assignment (Mon, 03 May 2010 19:29:56 -0700)

Mijares to see rehab assignment soon
Mijares to see rehab assignment soon (Mon, 03 May 2010 19:32:57 -0700)

Florida's New Addiction: Neighborhood Clinics
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Over the last couple of years, prescription drug addiction has skyrocketed. In fact, chances are you most likely know someone abusing pain pills. Police said it is a growing problem in Florida - and in Jacksonville. Prescription drug abuse data center (Mon, 03 May 2010 20:07:57 -0700)

Norman counseling center offers addiction education training
NORMAN The Norman Addiction Information and Counseling center, 215 W Linn St., will sponsor a training institute May 27 and 28 at St. Crispins Retreat Center in Wewoka. "The Substance Abuse Institute: The Addiction Process from Experimentation to Recovery is for counselors, prevention specialists, professionals, administrators and community members interested in addiction education ... (Mon, 03 May 2010 20:37:37 -0700)

US students suffering from internet addiction says study
American college students are hooked on cell phones, social media and the internet and showing symptoms similar to drug and alcohol addictions (Mon, 03 May 2010 21:00:15 -0700)

Short rehab outing for Wood
Short rehab outing for Wood (Mon, 03 May 2010 21:15:41 -0700)

Sneed checks into rehab; hearing continued
A Culpeper man accused of felony breaking-and-entering and two misdemeanor assault charges in April had his case continued for three months in order to enter a residential inpatient rehab facility in Alabama. (Tue, 04 May 2010 00:44:59 -0700)

A Pharmacist's Addiction: Anne D's 'Road to Recovery' from Drug Addiction Was Made All the More Rocky by Her Easy and ...
The most difficult part of Anne D's job as a small-town pharmacist was not her hours or conflicts with customers and co-workers, as one might expect. Anne's biggest obstacle to overcome at work was her daily exposure to the drugs to which she was addicted. (Tue, 04 May 2010 04:50:00 -0700)

NIH Podcast Shines Light on Prescription Drug Abuse in Women
Prescription drug abuse means taking a prescription medication that is not prescribed for you, or taking it for reasons or in dosages other than as prescribed. Abuse of prescription drugs can produce serious health effects, including addiction. (Tue, 04 May 2010 06:44:51 -0700)

HBT: Wood shellacked in first rehab start
Kerry Wood had his first rehab start last night and he got hammered , giving up six runs on four hits over two-thirds of an inning for AA Arkron. Wood has an $11 million option for 2011 which vests if he finishes 55 games. (Tue, 04 May 2010 09:12:33 -0700)

Drug addiction, a curse for youth in border areas of Punjab
By Ravinder Singh Robin, Tarn Taran , May 4: The problem of drug addiction is steadily assuming alarming proportions in Punjab's border areas which include many villages adjoining Pakistan. (Tue, 04 May 2010 09:46:06 -0700)

Lincoln man shares addiction story before Run for the Homeless
Rob Robinson , a former high school track star, is sharing his story of alcoholism and drug addiction. He hopes it will help draw runners to next week's Run for the Homeless fundraiser for the People's City Mission. (Tue, 04 May 2010 13:24:31 -0700)

Brooke Mueller Totally Shuts Down Dr. Drew's Reality Show Rehab Offer
Actress Brooke Mueller, who's known for her ever-controversial relationship with her husband Charlie Sheen, and the now exposed drug abuse situation has turned down an offer to be the 'A-list' celeb on Celebrity Rehab. (Tue, 04 May 2010 15:50:12 -0700)

One rehab stint down for Caridad
One rehab stint down for Caridad (Tue, 04 May 2010 17:16:41 -0700)

Miner nearing rehab assignment
Miner nearing rehab assignment (Tue, 04 May 2010 19:15:21 -0700)

Jackson to begin rehab stint Wednesday
Jackson to begin rehab stint Wednesday (Tue, 04 May 2010 19:41:23 -0700)

Hawpe, Hammel set for rehab assignments
Hawpe, Hammel set for rehab assignments (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:31:34 -0700)

Sex addiction 'up for debate'
Sex addiction, fact or convenient fiction? (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:41:38 -0700)

Sex addiction fact or convenient fiction
LOVE rats Tiger Woods and Jesse James have used it as a reason for their serial infidelity, but is sex addiction a fact or merely a convenient fiction? (Tue, 04 May 2010 21:36:48 -0700)

A's update: No date set for Mark Ellis to begin rehab assignment
No date set for Ellis to begin rehab assignment Mark Ellis is eligible to come off the disabled list Thursday, but the A's will be without their second baseman a while longer. (Tue, 04 May 2010 21:48:32 -0700)

Manny, Weaver solid in rehab performances
Manny, Weaver solid in rehab performances (Tue, 04 May 2010 22:00:31 -0700)

City judge orders Middletown man into rehab after arrest for heroin, stolen credit cards
MIDDLETOWN A city man arrested for possessing heroin and stealing credit cards is being sent to rehab instead of jail. (Tue, 04 May 2010 23:10:37 -0700)

A drug addict who stole from woman in Bristol church is spared jail
A DRUG addict who stole from a woman as she took Holy Communion has been spared prison. Ricky Green had only been out of jail for weeks when... (Wed, 05 May 2010 00:56:16 -0700)

Sex addiction up for debate: expert
Sex addiction, fact or convenient fiction? There is debate in the medical community on whether it was a diagnosable mental condition. (Wed, 05 May 2010 08:12:10 -0700)

Sex addiction up for debate -expert
There is debate in the medical community on whether sex addiction is a diagnosable mental condition. (Wed, 05 May 2010 11:13:04 -0700)

Sobering journey of addiction penned
Memoirs especially those of the addiction variety have lately suffered something of a crisis of conscience. (Wed, 05 May 2010 15:51:07 -0700)

Prospect Morrison coming along with rehab
Prospect Morrison coming along with rehab (Wed, 05 May 2010 17:00:51 -0700)

Phillies Notes: Rollins sent to Fla. for rehab work
Jimmy Rollins isn't ready to play in rehab games yet, but the Phillies are shipping him to Florida.Rollins, who has been out of the lineup since straining his right calf April 12, will head to Clearwater, Fla., for extended spring training beginning Monday to continue his rehab work. The injured shortstop could see some live pitching, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said, but this is ... (Wed, 05 May 2010 17:02:00 -0700)

Rollins takes next step in rehab
Injured Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins is going to extended spring training next week, though it's uncertain when he'll begin playing in rehab games. (Wed, 05 May 2010 17:02:03 -0700)

Manny feels comfortable after rehab start
Manny feels comfortable after rehab start (Wed, 05 May 2010 20:30:21 -0700)

Ohlendorf has impressive rehab outing
Ohlendorf has impressive rehab outing (Wed, 05 May 2010 20:45:31 -0700)

Sanchez to start rehab assignment next week
Sanchez to start rehab assignment next week (Wed, 05 May 2010 20:55:26 -0700)

A's update: Still no timetable for Mark Ellis to begin rehab assignment
No date set for Ellis to begin rehab assignment Mark Ellis is eligible to come off the disabled list Thursday, but the A's will be without their second baseman a while longer. (Wed, 05 May 2010 21:33:17 -0700)

2 sentenced on drug charges from 2008 arrests
Two men have been sentenced on drug charges relating to arrests in October 2008 following a two-month drug investigation by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office in which 10 people were charged. (Wed, 05 May 2010 21:44:35 -0700)

Ruben Rosario: After prostitution and addiction, a new beginning
As a stripper and prostituted woman, Katie Rhoades was, at her high and low point, raking in $1,000 a night and, under the table, skimming an additional $300 daily from her pimp to support her growing drug habit. (Wed, 05 May 2010 22:16:54 -0700)

Narconon Drug Rehab and Prevention Directors Attend Worldwide Conference in Dallas, Texas
Narconon global reach in evidence with attendees from Egypt, Siberia, Nepal, Taiwan drug rehabs. (Thu, 06 May 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Jimmy Rollins to rehab in Florida
Jimmy Rollins is not ready to start a rehab assignment yet, but he's getting closer. (Thu, 06 May 2010 00:51:14 -0700)

Sibling twist in drug case
PITTSFIELD -- The brother of a man accused of being a major Pittsfield drug dealer now faces drug charges himself. (Thu, 06 May 2010 09:03:31 -0700)

Dealing with demand: face addiction at home
Its not about the ferry, or the police officers, but about the demand. That message, delivered by a substance abuse counselor to an audience of parents, grandparents and community leaders at the April 14 drug forum, is simple enough. (Thu, 06 May 2010 14:12:38 -0700)

For an alpaca named E.T., rehab here the only way he can go home
Doctors and therapists at the TOPS veterinary rehab center in Grayslake usually deal with dogs, but it has been a gentle creature that makes noises like a kazoo attracting attention this week. (Thu, 06 May 2010 17:53:21 -0700)

Manny goes 0-for-1 in second rehab start
Manny goes 0-for-1 in second rehab start (Thu, 06 May 2010 20:00:38 -0700)

Giants notebook: San Francisco's Freddy Sanchez set to start rehab at Single-A San Jose
Sanchez to start rehab with San Jose GiantsMIAMI Second baseman Freddy Sanchez is expected to begin a formal rehab assignment Tuesday for Single-A San Jose at Visalia, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. (Thu, 06 May 2010 20:03:27 -0700)

San Francisco Giants' Freddy Sanchez set to begin rehab at Single-A San Jose
Sanchez to start rehab with San Jose GiantsMIAMI Second baseman Freddy Sanchez is expected to begin a formal rehab assignment Tuesday for Class A San Jose at Visalia, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. (Thu, 06 May 2010 20:43:09 -0700)

Denny Hamlin working on knee rehab with Darlington looming
We're still trying to figure out what happened with our No. 11 FedEx Toyota at Richmond International Raceway. I finished 11th ... (Thu, 06 May 2010 20:59:25 -0700)

Former Rockies ace Francis makes first rehab start
Former Colorado Rockies ace Jeff Francis says he felt healthy after his first minor-league rehab start after missing all of last season following shoulder surgery. Francis gave up two runs in 4 2-3 innings, yielding a two-run home run to Clay Fuller in the third inning of Tulsa's 4-2 loss to Arkansas in 16 innings Thursday night. (Thu, 06 May 2010 22:05:29 -0700)

Former Rockies ace Francis makes first rehab start
Associated Press - May 7, 2010 1:55 AM ET TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Former Colorado Rockies ace Jeff Francis says he felt healthy after his first minor-league rehab start after missing all of last... (Thu, 06 May 2010 22:58:43 -0700)

Sober celebrations for everyone
National health experts estimate that one out of 10 people have an alcohol or drug problem. In Natrona County alone, that translates to about 6,500 people. Each one of us -- no matter where we live, work, socialize or worship -- is affected by someone with an alcohol or drug addiction. (Thu, 06 May 2010 23:45:55 -0700)

Former Colorado Rockies ace Jeff Francis makes first rehab start
Former Colorado Rockies ace Jeff Francis says he felt healthy after his first minor league rehab start after missing all of last season following shoulder surgery. (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:22:47 -0700)

Grid demon is staring at a life in hell
For the last dozen years, Lawrence Taylor has kicked his drug addiction, one day at a time. If he is found guilty of third-degree rape of a 16-year-old runaway yesterday in upstate Suffern, then we will have no choice but to come to the sad realization that he hasn't... (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:53:38 -0700)

R&B's 'Uncle Charlie' counts his blessings
Charlie Wilson performs in February in Los Angeles. (Getty Images) New songs from R&B singer Charlie Wilson ring out all over urban radio these days, which is nothing short of amazing considering his past struggles with homelessness and drug addiction. (Fri, 07 May 2010 01:24:08 -0700)

Robert Downey Jr. Extols The Virtues of Therapy
ACTOR Robert Downey Jr. says therapy has helped him back on the straight and narrow. The reformed Hollywood hell-raiser whose career is back on track following a battle with drug addiction says seeing a shrink has been great in helping him leave behind his troubled ways. A lot of my instincts would like to run [...] (Fri, 07 May 2010 04:11:02 -0700)

Unused meds part of drug abuse problem
COLUMBUS -- The medicine cabinet has become the new street corner or back alley, say experts on drug addiction. (Fri, 07 May 2010 05:35:52 -0700)

Francis takes positive steps in rehab start
Francis takes positive steps in rehab start (Fri, 07 May 2010 19:47:24 -0700)

Cabrera, Gallagher nearing rehab stints
Cabrera, Gallagher nearing rehab stints (Fri, 07 May 2010 20:45:32 -0700)

Anderson begins rehab program
Anderson begins rehab program (Fri, 07 May 2010 21:15:58 -0700)

Drug use varies throughout Sauk Valley
The law of supply and demand applies to the illegal drug market, as well. In the Sauk Valley, both have remained steady over the past several years, law enforcement officials say. (Fri, 07 May 2010 23:19:58 -0700)

Harts drug policy under scrutiny
Two weeks after a mothers impassioned plea for help in the Santa Clarita Valleys own drug war, the Santa Clarita City Council will consider asking high school district officials to make changes to their zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy during the councils meeting Tuesday night. (Sat, 08 May 2010 05:02:52 -0700)

Judge: No 'Celebrity Rehab' for DMX
PHOENIX, May 8 (UPI) -- An Arizona judge has denied hip-hop star DMX's request to leave the state so he can participate in the television reality show, "Celebrity Rehab." (Sat, 08 May 2010 08:47:17 -0700)

DMX Making Progress In Rehab
(AllHipHop News) Rapper DMXs stint in a drug rehabilitation in an Arizona jail is going very well, according to a judge handling the rappers case. The judge denied DMXs original request to leave the jail and appear on Dr. Drew Pinskys Celebrity Rehab television show. (Sat, 08 May 2010 10:02:30 -0700)

Marquis ready for rehab assignment
Marquis ready for rehab assignment (Sat, 08 May 2010 10:25:54 -0700)

Unused meds part of drug abuse problem
COLUMBUS -- The medicine cabinet has become the new street corner or back alley, say experts on drug addiction. (Sat, 08 May 2010 12:00:30 -0700)

Comedy event benefits Marlborough addiction center
On May 14 the founds of the Life is Nutz brand are bringing four Boston-based comics to the Best Western Royal Hotel and Trade Center in Marlborough to raise much-needed funds for Addiction Referral Center (ARC) of Marlborough. (Sat, 08 May 2010 12:53:52 -0700)

Red Sox outfielder Mike Cameron hopes to start rehab stint Monday
Associated Press Red Sox center fielder Mike Cameron hopes to begin a rehab stint at Triple A Pawtucket Monday. Boston Red Sox outfielder utfielder Mike Cameron is aiming to start a Monday rehab stint with Triple A Pawtucket. (Sat, 08 May 2010 13:11:59 -0700)

Rehab stint set for Cabrera
Rehab stint set for Cabrera (Sat, 08 May 2010 17:30:40 -0700)

Hammel healthy after Triple-A rehab start
Hammel healthy after Triple-A rehab start (Sat, 08 May 2010 19:15:43 -0700)

Rehab and Skilled care celebrates Memorial Day
CABRONDALE - A small group gathered outside Rehab and SkilledCare on Saturday for an early and non-traditional Memorial Daycelebration. (Sat, 08 May 2010 19:44:00 -0700)

Addiction solution program is expanding Teen Challenge of Texas
A generous benefactor has donated the former Southfield Healthcare Center property at 802 Fresa Road in Pasadena to Teen Challenge of Texas. (Sat, 08 May 2010 22:49:21 -0700)

Centres target problem gamblers
Problem gambling carries more stigma than drug abuse and that shame often keeps people from seeking early help, says a local addictions counsellor. Jennifer Pyne said people, afraid of revealing their gambling addiction and unsure where to get help, have often hit rock bottom before they come to [...] (Sat, 08 May 2010 23:03:20 -0700)

Reincke holds drug court at area school
DELTA TWP. - There was a collective gasp from the audience when Justin, one of the defendants appearing during a special court session held at Waverly High School on April 15, told district court judge Julie Reincke that he was 17-years-old. (Sun, 09 May 2010 01:11:55 -0700)

Advances In Addiction Research Featured In NIDA-Sponsored Track At APA Annual Meeting
Research on the neuroscience of addiction, unique addiction issues facing military personnel, advances in optogenetics, new federal drug control policy, and an update on medications for addiction are among the topics to be addressed in the special track sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse at this year's APA Annual Meeting in New Orleans, May 22-26, 2010... (Sun, 09 May 2010 03:25:47 -0700)

Arizona Judge Hating on DMX, Rejected His "Celebrity Rehab" Request
An Arizona judge has rejected rapper DMX's petition to be released from jail to join the cast of "Celebrity Rehab." (Sun, 09 May 2010 08:44:04 -0700)

The Addiction Of Winning and The Fear of Defeat
The New York Yankees' last World Championship was in 2009. For many Yankees fans, the eight years between World Championships seemed like an eternity of defeats, despite the team being in the playoffs seven times. Some Yankees fans, and of course, Mr. George Steinbrenner, consider the only successful season one in which the Yankees win the final game of the World Series. It is a position that ... (Sun, 09 May 2010 11:48:37 -0700)

Marquis to make rehab start Tuesday
Marquis to make rehab start Tuesday (Sun, 09 May 2010 12:15:31 -0700)

Cruz gets another day before starting rehab
Cruz gets another day before starting rehab (Sun, 09 May 2010 12:45:31 -0700)

Judge Denies DMX Chance To Star On Celebrity Rehab
DMX has been denied the change to enter the Celebrity Rehab house. (Sun, 09 May 2010 13:14:48 -0700)

Plan finalized for Nelson Cruz rehab
Right fielder Nelson Cruz won't go on a rehab assignment until Tuesday, for two games with Triple A Oklahoma City. (Sun, 09 May 2010 16:04:10 -0700)

Mike Cameron will begin rehab stint in Pawtucket Monday
Associated Press Red Sox centerfielder Mike Cameron will begin a rehab stint in Pawtucket Monday. Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Cameron will begin a Triple A rehab stint Monday, when the Pawtucket Red Sox are home against the Gwinnett Braves. (Sun, 09 May 2010 17:27:09 -0700)

Cameron set to begin rehab assignment
Cameron set to begin rehab assignment (Sun, 09 May 2010 18:31:31 -0700)

Life Interrupted
The lives of Maria and "Sue" have been drastically different-yet strangely similar at the same time. Their divergent paths are entwined by one common theme: addiction to a drug that nearly destroyed both of their lives. (Sun, 09 May 2010 20:32:30 -0700)

Falco leans on cast and crew to play drug-addicted nurse
Jackie Peyton does not lead a safe life. (Sun, 09 May 2010 21:36:18 -0700)

Maharashtra government to rope in Aamir to fight drug addiction
The Maharashtra government is seriously considering appointing Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as its anti-addiction ambassador. (Sun, 09 May 2010 23:02:22 -0700)

Last chance for drug addict
A DRUG addict has been given a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to shoplifting from two supermarkets. (Sun, 09 May 2010 23:52:20 -0700)

The greatest kind of rehab
DARLINGTON, S.C. -- Denny Hamlin has found the perfect way to rehab his surgically repaired knee -- winning NASCAR races. (Mon, 10 May 2010 01:33:28 -0700)

Addiction at heart of jail overcrowding
LANCASTER -- Jail officials have their fingers pointed at the county's opiate problem as the number of imprisoned people in Fairfield County continues to increase. (Mon, 10 May 2010 03:33:28 -0700)

Video: Dad Wants Lindsay Lohan in Rehab
Actress Lindsay Lohan's father is seeking a court order to force her into rehab. Michael Lohan's attorney Lisa Bloom said he has Lindsay's best interest in mind. (Mon, 10 May 2010 08:43:10 -0700)

Judge denies DMX's request to participate in VH1's 'Celebrity Rehab'
An Arizona judge has denied hip-hop star DMX's request to leave the state so he can participate in the television reality show, "Celebrity Rehab." (Mon, 10 May 2010 18:07:25 -0700)

Drug War Treated as Public Health Issue in New Obama Strategy
May 10 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama s first plan to combat drug use and trafficking in the U.S. proposes spending $15.5 billion next year and shifting the emphasis from fighting a war on drugs to treating the problem as a national health issue, the administrations top drug-policy adviser said in an interview. (Mon, 10 May 2010 19:32:52 -0700)

New drug control strategy signals policy shift
The White House is putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment, part of President Barack Obama's pledge to treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue than a criminal justice problem. Barack Obama - President of the United States - President - United States - Drug abuse (Mon, 10 May 2010 19:44:49 -0700)

Wilson almost ready for rehab appearance
Wilson almost ready for rehab appearance (Mon, 10 May 2010 20:45:42 -0700)

Red Sox OF Cameron plays rehab game for Pawtucket
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Cameron went 1 for 3 with a walk in his first rehab game for Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday night. Boston Red Sox - Mike Cameron - Baseball - sport - Triple-A (Mon, 10 May 2010 20:48:16 -0700)

Administration says drug policy will emphasize prevention and treatment
The White House is putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment, part of President Obama's pledge to treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue and less as a criminal justice problem. Health - War on Drugs - Drugs - Addiction - Substance Abuse (Mon, 10 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

New White House drug control strategy to stress treatment, prevention programs
WASHINGTON - The White House is putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment, part of President Barack Obama's pledge to treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue than a criminal justice problem. (Tue, 11 May 2010 00:18:16 -0700)

Michael's Rehab Plan for Lindsay: Get Medieval
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan , Michael Lohan , Celebrity Justice Lindsay Lohan 's life is hardly a fairy tale, but her father's rehab plan for her is straight out of Brothers Grimm -- because it involves locking her in a lavish castle in the middle of ... Long Island. As we first reported, Michael Lohan asked the Read more (Tue, 11 May 2010 00:31:21 -0700)

New drug control strategy signals policy shift
President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced a revised approach to "confronting the complex challenge of drug use and its consequences," putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment. Barack Obama - President of the United States - President - Drug abuse - Criminal justice (Tue, 11 May 2010 00:59:44 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan - Michael Lohan Wants Lindsay Ordered To Rehab
Lindsay Lohan's father has begged a judge to order her to rehab.Michael Lohan - who has repeatedly claimed the actress is addicted to prescription drugs - had his... (Tue, 11 May 2010 01:42:30 -0700)

Mike Cameron plays rehab game for Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Cameron went 1 for 3 with a walk in his first rehab game for Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday night. (Tue, 11 May 2010 02:03:09 -0700)

Send LiLo to rehab - dad
Lindsay Lohan's father has begged a judge to order the troubled actress to rehab. (Tue, 11 May 2010 02:56:55 -0700)

Michael Lohan wants Lindsay ordered to rehab
Lindsay Lohan's father Michael has written to the judge presiding over her probation to ask for her to be sent to rehab or monitored more closely because he is convinced she is going to die from her alleged drug use. (Tue, 11 May 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Feds shift strategy for drug control
WASHINGTON The White House is putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment, part of President Obama's pledge to treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue than a criminal justice problem. (Tue, 11 May 2010 03:20:11 -0700)

EXCLUSIVE: Buffy The Vampire Star Checks Into Rehab
Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon has checked into rehab, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. The actor says alcohol and the sleeping pill Sonata were to blame for his confrontation with police in March, an incident that ended with Brendon tased and arrested. (Tue, 11 May 2010 03:54:52 -0700)

New drug control strategy signals policy shift
WASHINGTON (AP) The White House is trying to make good on President Barack Obama's promise to treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue than a criminal justice problem. (Tue, 11 May 2010 04:09:54 -0700)

Policy shift in US drug control
WASHINGTON - PRESIDENT Barack Obama on Tuesday announced a revised approach to 'confronting the complex challenge of drug use and its consequences,' putting more resources into drug prevention and treatment. The new drug control strategy boosts community-based anti-drug programs, encourages health care providers to screen for drug problems before addiction sets in and expands treatment beyond ... (Tue, 11 May 2010 07:51:43 -0700)

No drug taint on flag: Cousins
Ben Cousins says his spiral into drug addiction while at West Coast should not taint the accolades he and his teammates received during his 12-year career at the Eagles. (Tue, 11 May 2010 10:23:55 -0700)

White House drug policy: an ounce more of prevention
The White House drug czar, Gil Kerlikowske, brings the problem of drug abuse home when he points out that it touches virtually all of us. (Tue, 11 May 2010 12:03:50 -0700)

New drug control strategy signals policy shift
Four decades after President Richard Nixon declared a "war on drugs," the White House on Tuesday announced a shift in national drug policy that would treat illegal drug use more as a public health issue and plunge more resources into prevention and treatment. (Tue, 11 May 2010 13:53:15 -0700)

A Forever Recovery Allows Patients To Choose Addiction Treatment
The drug rehabilitation program offered by A Forever Recovery takes a unique approach to the recovery process, allowing patients to select an addiction treatment based on their unique needs and circumstances. (Tue, 11 May 2010 14:31:43 -0700)

ASAM Applauds ONDCP's 2010 Drug Control Strategy: Supports Increased Focus on Demand Reduction
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Releases 2010 Drug Control Strategy WASHINGTON, May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) applauds the release of the Office of National Drug Control Policy's (ONDCP) 2010 Drug Control Strategy. (Tue, 11 May 2010 16:20:30 -0700)

Cameron continues rehab stint with PawSox
Cameron continues rehab stint with PawSox (Tue, 11 May 2010 18:15:39 -0700)