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Drug Law Reform Sees Dealers Going Free, Says N.Y. Prosecutor
New York's repeal of mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders has led to a slew of serious dealers going free, New York City Special Prosecutor Bridget Brennan contends. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:49:15 -0700)

Rehab Center Had Multiple Paperwork Problems
Franklin County commissioners want out of a contract with local drug rehab facility. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:42:58 -0700)

Chicago Cubs Carlos Zambrano may need a rehab start before he returns, according to Lou Piniella
Piniella: Zambrano may need rehab stint in minors before rejoining Cubs. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:11:53 -0700)

Rehab work on Spottsville Bridge now complete
Rehab work on the U.S. 60 Green River Bridge at Spottsville was completed at noon today. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:04:38 -0700)

Drug-fuelled crime targeted in court pilot
A SENTENCING scheme aimed at rehabilitating drug users in the early stages of their addiction so they do not commit crimes to fund their habits is to be rolled out across Scot (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:18:54 -0700)

Happ slated for rehab start Sunday
Happ slated for rehab start Sunday (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:00:51 -0700)

Juvenile drug court no longer a pipe dream
Seventh Judicial District Judge Steve Dobrescu's quest to end multigenerational drug addiction and abuse gets a shot in the arm July 1 when county and state funds become available to support the district's new juvenile drug court. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:05:38 -0700)

Woman followed family into drug addiction, court hears
As a child, Sherry Crocker once found her mother passed out with a syringe in her arm. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:53:51 -0700)

Probation for nurse with drug addiction
A registered nurse placed emergency room patients at risk at the North Bay and District Hospital, where she stole painkillers to feed her drug habit while she was on duty, a report says.[...] (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:33:57 -0700)

ASHH Cardiac Rehab Receives Certification
The Cardiac Rehab Team celebrated Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, as well as the certification they received from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). They are one of only eight programs in the state that is certified. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:37:33 -0700)

Chamber Spotlight: Ultimate Rehab, LLC
Annette LaBarbiera and her staff of physical therapists at Ultimate Rehab, LLC help clients do things they once thought unthinkable. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:13:04 -0700)

Bedard sharp in final rehab start for Rainiers
Erik Bedard made his final rehab start Thursday in Tacoma, giving up just a single unearned run in 4 1/3 innings as the Rainiers beat Portland 2-1 at Cheney Stadium. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:03:49 -0700)

New York Mets hopeful Carlos Beltran can return to team before All-Star break, if rehab goes well
Carlos Beltran is slated to play nine innings in each rehab game through this weekend, Jerry Manuel said, which should give the Mets an idea whether the center fielder can join them for their final home stand before the All-Star break. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:20:00 -0700)

Rehab stint may be in offing for Zambrano
Once Carlos Zambrano gets his head fixed, his possible return to the team likely is to be delayed further by a minor league rehab assignment. The Cubs haven't specifically discussed that part of the plan. "But I would think he'd need to go pitch somewhere,'' manager Lou Piniella said Thursday. "It's going to probably be three weeks or so (since his last appearance). That's a long a long time to ... (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:03:58 -0700)

Drug Court graduates recognized in City Hall
DUNKIRK--Three people who completed the Dunkirk Drug Treatment Court program were honored Thursday at a ceremony in City Hall. The three, whose names are withheld, completed at least one year of programming that involved intensive counseling. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:56:01 -0700)

Eminem - Eminem Pestered By Fans In Rehab
EMINEM hated his first stint in rehab because he was pestered by fans who stole his possessions and asked for autographs.The Stan hitmaker was admitted to a... (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:30:00 -0700)

Graduation Marks Drug Court's Sixth Year
Since the Loudoun County Adult Drug Treatment Court was established in 2004, 20 people have completed and graduated from the rigorous recovery program. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:53:09 -0700)

The Case for Treating Drug Addicts in Prison
Treatment for drug addiction works better, and costs less, than imprisonment alone, but politically its easier to cut treatment than punishment. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:54:43 -0700)

Drug law could send once-prominent Brighton lawyer Ron Plunkett to prison for life
A "horrid" drug addiction and a relatively new state law have combined to ensnare once-successful Brighton lawyer Ron Plunkett in a case that could send him to prison for life, the Detroit News reports. Because Plunkett paid for the heroin...... (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:56:39 -0700)

Madson begins rehab assignment
Madson begins rehab assignment (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:31:01 -0700)

Drug-troubled Aussie Rules star discharged
Drug-troubled Australian Rules football star Ben Cousins was set to leave hospital Tuesday after being admitted to intensive care over a bad reaction to a sleeping pill. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:02:38 -0700)

Drug-troubled Aussie Rules star discharged
MELBOURNE -Drug-troubled Australian Rules football star Ben Cousins was set to leave hospital Tuesday after being admitted to intensive care over a bad reaction to a sleeping pill. Read more... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:20:56 -0700)

Blake Fielder-Civil Blames Fame For His Drug Addiction
Blake Fielder-Civil blames his ex-wife Amy Winehouses fame for his drug addiction. Blake, 26, whose divorce from the Rehab singer was finalized in August 2009, insists drugs became readily available to both him and Amy, 26, when she became successful, and they indulged. Speaking to new! magazine, Blake said, ,It started after a few years. [...] (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:34:23 -0700)

Southern offers new addiction counseling program
The problem of addiction has taken a toll on families in Appalachia. It is widely believed that treatment for addiction is as important and law enforcement to deal with the issue. But a shortage of... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:02:00 -0700)

Venable likely to need rehab stint in Minors
Venable likely to need rehab stint in Minors (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:00:56 -0700)

Prescription Drug-Related Deaths Rise in Florida
The Sunshine State may be facing a new wave of drug addictionthe legal kind. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:48:20 -0700)

Several drug arrests made in Knox County
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency made several prescription drug trafficking arrests in late June in Knox County. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:51:10 -0700)

Duke makes first rehab start
Duke makes first rehab start (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:00:34 -0700)

Manny to decide where to rehab
Manny to decide where to rehab (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:00:31 -0700)

McLouth cleared to start rehab assignment
McLouth cleared to start rehab assignment (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:00:51 -0700)

Lohan's Future on Hold Until Jail, Rehab Are Done
Lindsay Lohan's future is on hold as she does 90 days in jail, then residential rehab Lindsay Lohan - Probation - Business - Marketing and Advertising - Michael Lohan (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:46:17 -0700)

Lohan's Future On Hold Until Jail, Rehab Are Done
Lindsay Lohan's future includes a new fashion line, two new movies, some time in jail and another stint in rehab. The actress was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail and 90 days in a residential substance-abuse program for violating her probation stemming from two separate 2007 cases of driving under the influence of cocaine and alcohol. She is to surrender and begin her jail sentence July 20 ... (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:12:17 -0700)

A drug-free life outweighs a 'mellow' life
Dr. Wallace: I'm a former drug user who enjoyed LSD, marijuana, speed and other popular drugs. And while using them, I felt I was doing no harm to my life. Now, I feel differently. I didn't get arrested and didn't rob or steal to support my habit. But I dropped out of school, floated from job to job and my only goal was to be "mellow." For the past two years, I've been straight. I am now ... (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:16:43 -0700)

Drug use debilitates sexual response: Study
Sharing a bottle of red wine may seem like the best recipe for a romantic interlude. However, the evening may not turn out as planned according to a Concordia University study, which evaluated the effect of a wide range of drugs, including alcohol, on sexual behaviour. The findings, published in the journal Hormones and Behavior, definitively show that despite our preconceived notions, use of ... (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:52:30 -0700)

Lohan's future on hold until jail, rehab are done
Lindsay Lohan's future includes a new fashion line, two new movies, some time in jail and another stint in rehab. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:05:37 -0700)

Lohan's future on hold until jail, rehab are done
Lindsay Lohan's future includes a new fashion line, two new movies, some time in jail and another stint in rehab, after she was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail and 90 days in a residential substance-abuse program. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:26:00 -0700)

Lohan's future on hold until jail, rehab are done
Lindsay Lohan's future includes a new fashion line, two new movies, some time in jail and another stint in rehab. The actress was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail and 90 days in a residential substance-abuse program for violating her probation, stemming from two separate 2007 cases of driving under the influence of cocaine and alcohol. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:52:54 -0700)

Report: Welker rehab ahead of schedule
The NFL Network reports that New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker remains ahead of schedule in his rehab from his surgically-repaired knee. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:15:28 -0700)

NIH-Supported Finding on Cocaine Addiction: Tiny Molecule, Big Promise
A specific and remarkably small fragment of RNA appears to protect rats against cocaine addictionand may also protect humans, according to a recent study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:51:36 -0700)

Drug dealer gets jail time; other defendants sentenced
A drug dealer was sentenced to a county jail term, and other defendants who previously pleaded guilty to criminal counts were sentenced on Tuesday by Carbon County Senior Judge Richard W. Webb. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:44:22 -0700)

Castillo set to start rehab assignment
Castillo set to start rehab assignment (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:45:21 -0700)

Does Court-Ordered Rehab Work?
Lindsay Lohan came into the courtroom with an attitude, and left in tears, sentenced to 90 days behind bars and a trip to treatment. But does court-ordered rehab actually work? (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:53:49 -0700)

Belinda Carlisle's drink, drug addiction
BELINDA Carlisle has revealed in her autobiography that her 30-year addiction to drink and drugs included boozing daily while pregnant with her son. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:00:27 -0700)

Heat tests McLouth before rehab begins
Heat tests McLouth before rehab begins (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:16:01 -0700)

Rehab-shy Lohan jailed for 90 days
Troubled Hollywood starlet Lindsay Lohan sobbed and pleaded, but a judge still sentenced her to 90 days in jail for violating her probation in respect of two 2007 drunken driving cases. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:54:22 -0700)

'Forced' to get high, he's rehab bound
Jeremy London , the "Party of Five" actor who says he was forced to take drugs during a kidnapping, reportedly will get some high-profile help.He'll be working with Dr. Drew Pinsky on the next season of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab," RadarOnline.com reports.The site said he'll report to the Pasadena Recovery Center next week and be paid $40,000. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:02:20 -0700)

Addicted to Love? It's Not You, It's Your Brain
Recovering from heartbreak is like kicking a drug addiction, study says. Addiction - Drug addiction - Substance abuse - United States - Health (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:19:59 -0700)

Josh Beckett to make rehab start in Pawtucket
Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett will make a rehab start in Pawtucket this weekend. Beckett, sidelined since May with a lower back strain, will start for Boston's Triple A affiliate on Sunday against Syracuse. Beckett, a two-time All Star, is 1-1 in eight starts with the Red Sox this season. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:03:46 -0700)

Beckett scheduled for rehab start this weekend
Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett will make a rehab start in Pawtucket this weekend. Boston Red Sox - Josh Beckett - Baseball - Major League - sport (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:29:27 -0700)

Josh Beckett to make rehab start in Pawtucket
Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett will make a rehab start in Pawtucket this weekend. Boston Red Sox - Josh Beckett - Baseball - sport - Major League (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:46:41 -0700)

Josh Beckett to Make Rehab Start for PawSox Sunday at McCoy Stadium
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett is scheduled to make his first rehab start in Pawtucket. Beckett will start for the PawSox in their game against the Syracuse Chiefs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, at McCoy Stadium on Sunday. Beckett threw a 55-pitch simulated game against Gulf Coast Red Sox players in Tampa Bay on Thursday after the Gulf Coasts game against the Orioles was ... (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:28:54 -0700)

Beckett to make rehab start in Pawtucket
Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett will make a rehab start in Pawtucket this weekend. Boston Red Sox - Josh Beckett - Baseball - Major League - Sports (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:30:48 -0700)

Carlos Ruiz to Rehab with BlueClaws Tonight and Friday
LAKEWOOD, NJ - Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz will join the BlueClaws Thursday and Friday for a Major League rehab assignment, the team announced on Thursday. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:14:37 -0700)

Find may aid in treating coke addiction
JUPITER, Fla., July 8 (UPI) -- Scientists in Florida said they uncovered a natural mechanism controlling cocaine use, suggesting a potential new method to treat cocaine addiction. Addiction - Cocaine - Florida - Health - Drugs (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:27:37 -0700)

NIH-supported finding on cocaine addiction: Tiny molecule, big promise
( NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse ) A specific and remarkably small fragment of RNA appears to protect rats against cocaine addiction -- and may also protect humans, according to a recent study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a component of the National Institutes of Health. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:01:59 -0700)

Zimmermann's rehab start goes smoothly
Zimmermann's rehab start goes smoothly (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:00:42 -0700)

Fight on drugs not tackling poly-drug users, says report
OFFICIAL FIGURES, which show a fall in the number receiving treatment for heroin addiction, are painting a misleading picture of the drugs problem, new research from NUI Maynooth has found. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:11:56 -0700)

Anti-drug council reaches out to villagers
THE Mersing District Anti-Drug Action Council held an overnight awareness programme where participants learned about dangers of drug addiction. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:14:08 -0700)

Josh Beckett to make rehab start in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett will make a rehab start in Pawtucket this weekend. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:16:30 -0700)

Manny to rehab with Class A Inland Empire
Manny to rehab with Class A Inland Empire (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:00:30 -0700)

Tiny RNA molecule could prevent cocaine addiction
London, July 9 : Researchers have found that a specific and remarkably small fragment of RNA appears to protect rats against cocaine addiction - and may also protect humans. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:18:03 -0700)

Study Finds Legalizing Marijuana In California Would Lower The Price Of The Drug And Increase Use
Legalizing the production and distribution of marijuana in California could cut the price of the drug by as much as 80 percent and increase consumption, according to a new study by the nonprofit RAND Corporation that examines many issues raised by proposals to legalize marijuana in the state... (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:14:29 -0700)

Blind horned owl at Kittitas wildlife rehab center
One of the big helpers at a wildlife rehab center near Ellensburg is a blind horned owl. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:38:31 -0700)

Volquez to Make Rehab Start Tonight
RHP Edinson Volquez will make his fourth rehab start for the Louisville Bats tonight (Friday, July 9) when the Bats face the Toledo Mud Hens. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. In three starts with the Bats he has compiled a 2-0 record with a 2.81era. He has struck out 12 and walked five. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:12:06 -0700)

Drug addiction - and addicts - come in many guises
It is not heroin or cocaine or ice that wreaks the most havoc in the lives of western Sydney's addicts. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:21:32 -0700)

NIH-Supported Finding on Cocaine Addiction: Tiny Molecule, Big Promise
Discovery could lead to better ways of predicting drug abuse risk and treating addictionsA specific and remarkably small fragment of RNA appears to protect rats against cocaine addiction - and may also protect humans, according to a recent study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health. The study was published today in the journal ... (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:02:04 -0700)

Paul: Local governments should pay for fight against drugs
Drug abuse and addiction is an issue that local communities should address and pay for themselves, Republican U.S. Senate nominee Rand Paul said this week. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:14:39 -0700)

Braden, Jackson making strides in rehab
Braden, Jackson making strides in rehab (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:45:42 -0700)

Volquez sharp in final rehab start
Volquez sharp in final rehab start (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:46:33 -0700)

Evangelical's bestseller is a must-read for members of Mexican drug cartel
In one Mexican drug cartel, the mandatory reading includes an American evangelical's bestseller. Drug cartel - Mexico - Narcotrafficantes - Organized Crime - United States (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

Pitcher on rehab shuts down Hens
BLADE STAFF LOUISVILLE The Toledo Mud Hens can attest to the fact that Edinson Volquez is ready to pitch again in the big leagues. The former Cincinnati hurler ended Toledos modest win streak at three, leading Louisville to a 3-0 victory Friday night. Making his last rehab appearance in Louisville after an injury and the following Tommy John surgery took him off the pitching mound in June of ... (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:29:51 -0700)

Paul: Local governments should pay for fight against drugs
Drug abuse and addiction is an issue that local communities should address and pay for (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:51:18 -0700)

RX DRUG ABUSE: Addiction programs see bigger caseloads
Prescription drug abuse has gotten additional attention from area law enforcement in the past several months, and that has translated to larger caseloads for drug counselors. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:09:03 -0700)

Drug abuse on the rise for Hoosiers 50 and older
As baby boomers grow into their golden years, one hallmark of their youth has stayed with them: drug use. From 1992 to 2008, treatment of people 50 and older for heroin abuse more than doubled in the U.S. Cocaine abuse among those 50 and older quadrupled, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:43:52 -0700)

Finding On Cocaine Addiction Could Lead To Better Ways Of Predicting Drug Abuse Risk And Treating Addictions
A specific and remarkably small fragment of RNA appears to protect rats against cocaine addiction - and may also protect humans, according to a recent study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the National Institutes of Health. The study has just been published in the journal Nature. RNA (ribonucleic acid) molecules are known to play critical roles in the ... (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:15:01 -0700)

Pitcher on rehab shuts down Hens
LOUISVILLE - The Toledo Mud Hens can attest to the fact that Edinson Volquez is ready to pitch again in the big leagues. The former Cincinnati hurler ended Toledo's modest win streak at three, leading Louisville to a 3-0 victory Friday night. Making his last rehab appearance in Louisville after an injury and the following Tommy John surgery took him off the pitching mound in June of last year ... (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:45:02 -0700)

Ecstasy, the rave drug of choice, has deadly consequences
The suspected drug overdose death of a 15-year-old girl who attended a massive rave in Los Angeles last month has drawn attention ... (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:15:31 -0700)

Asdrubal Cabrera To Rehab With Scrappers
Niles, Ohio - Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera begins a rehab assignment on Monday with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Out since May 17 with a broken left forearm, Cabrera took batting practice today for the first time without pain. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:44:28 -0700)

Drug use increasing for the over-50 crowd
INDIANAPOLIS - As baby boomers grow into their golden years, one hallmark of their youth has stayed with them: drug use. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:32:05 -0700)

Heidi Watney Gets Rehab Update From Jacoby Ellsbury
Prior to Saturday's matchup with the Blue Jays at the Rodgers Center, Heidi Watney was able to catch up with Jacoby Ellsbury, who was traveling with the team. Jacoby updated her on his rehab progress, plans for the All-Star break, and ETA for his return. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:46:03 -0700)

Ellsbury's rehab finally nearing completion
Ellsbury's rehab finally nearing completion (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:00:21 -0700)

Lohan dad: 'Rehab will save Lindsay'
Michael Lohan urges daughter Lindsay to enter rehab to avoid her 90-day prison sentence. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:01:50 -0700)

Paulino to make rehab start at Double-A
Paulino to make rehab start at Double-A (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:42:56 -0700)

Cabrera will begin rehab stint Monday
Cabrera will begin rehab stint Monday (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:08:39 -0700)

Polanco set to rehab in Clearwater
Polanco set to rehab in Clearwater (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:10:25 -0700)

Alcohol addiction treatment shows high success rate
Alcohol to most isn't even considered a drug. It's legal and easy to obtain. Alcohol is very much part of traditional and modern culture. However, abused it carries with it some heavy penalties for the user and society. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:16:45 -0700)

Rainy Rodeo Raises Money for Drug Fight
You wouldn't think a recovering drug addict and alcoholic would find an audience at a rodeo. But Danny Spano, shared his story of survival with cowboys and ranchers alike Saturday evening. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:10:50 -0700)

Rehab of Dalton Arms could get new money
GARY -- A Mishawaka-based developer says a fresh injection of state tax credits in Gary's stalled Dalton Arms project means tenants could return to the downtown high-rise by spring. The origins of the Dalton renovation plans reach back to the administration of former Mayor Scott King. Four years after he left office, though, it still stands empty with little restoration noticeable except for a ... (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:02:52 -0700)

Hawkins' rehab stint starts Thursday
Hawkins' rehab stint starts Thursday (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:40:31 -0700)

miRNA stunts drug addiction
The rat brain appears to contain molecular elements that can protect it from drug addiction (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:35:07 -0700)

Roberts begins rehab assignment
Roberts begins rehab assignment (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:33:52 -0700)

Synthetic drug use on rise
Drug consumption is increasingly moving towards synthetic drugs, a UN report says. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:13:25 -0700)

Drug policies 'boosting AIDS'
Policies that criminalise drug use are increasing the spread of AIDS, experts say. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:16:36 -0700)

Monday Morning Rehab: Wes Welker, Sidney Rice Injury Updates
Sometimes you really are hurt, and sometimes you are just hurting your team. Such is the case with these week's edition of the Monday Morning Rehab, our weekly injury update for fantasy owners. A trio of wide receivers check in this week with various ailments, but only two of these are physical. Fantasy owners fondly remember the break-out season Minnesota wide receiver Sidney Rice had in 2009 ... (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:40:03 -0700)

Sandra Bullock - Jesse James Got Rehab Help From Sandra
Sandra Bullock cared for her ex-husband's daughter while he was in rehab.Jesse James - who split from the actress earlier this year following revelations he had... (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:46:07 -0700)

Rip Torn asks judge to put him in rehab program instead of jail
The troubled actor has asked a judge to put him in an accelerated rehab program and let him avoid jail time for breaking into a Connecticut bank while drunk and armed. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:42:00 -0700)

3 Philly officers face drug, corruption charges
Three Philadelphia police officers plotted with drug dealers and staged a traffic stop and drug seizure in a scheme to steal $15,000 worth of heroin from a supplier and sell the drug, federal authorities charged. Heroin - Illegal drug trade - Police officer - United States - Addiction (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:13:39 -0700)

Cabrera Starts Akron Rehab Thursday Night
AKRON, OH - Cleveland Indians infielder Asdrubal Cabrera will continue his rehab assignment when the Akron Aeros return to Canal Park Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. The shortstop began his rehab Tuesday night with short-season Class A Mahoning Valley and will drive up to Akron when the team returns from the Eastern League All-Star Break. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:27:47 -0700)

LHP Dallas Braden to Make Rehab Start on July 15
STOCKTON, Calif.-The Stockton Ports are excited to announce that LHP Dallas Braden of the Oakland Athletics will be making a rehab start with the Ports on Thursday, July 15 at 7:05 p.m. at Banner Island Ballpark. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:42:00 -0700)

Drug plus counseling boosts weight loss: study
An experimental obesity drug, taken along with formal counseling on lifestyle changes, may spur greater weight loss than counseling alone, a new study finds. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:17:39 -0700)

Criminalization of drugs and drug users fuels HIV; laws should be reviewed, say experts
Strict laws on the criminalization of drug use and drug users are fueling the spread of HIV and other serious harms associated with the criminal market and should be reviewed, say experts in a series of articles published on bmj.com today to coincide with the 18th International AIDS Conference in Vienna, July 18-23, 2010. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:31:59 -0700)

Red Sox Journal: Buchholz expects to make rehab start Friday
Starting pitcher Clay Buchholz believes that he will make a minor-league rehab start on Friday before rejoining the big-league club. Speaking to reporters in Anaheim, Calif., Buchholz said that he had not been officially told what the team's plans are, but based on a recent conversation with pitching coach John Farrell, he does not believe that his next start will come during the Red Sox ... (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:32:11 -0700)

Volcanoes outfielder Rodriguez on rehab assignment
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes outfielder Rafael Rodriguez has been sent to the San Francisco Giants' minor league headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz., for a rehab assignment due to a back injury . Rodriguez, who is from the Dominican Republic, received a $2.55 million signing bonus from the Giants on his 16th birthday in 2008. He was hitting .163 in 12 games for the Volcanoes. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:34:22 -0700)

Gambling addiction cases tripled in last three years
SINGAPORE: The number of gambling addiction cases more than tripled in the last three years. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:48:26 -0700)

REHABILITATION TOURISM - The New Wave - Modern resort-like drug and alcohol rehab centres in Thailand
Entertainment magazines are packed full with reports of rock stars, actors and the occasional politician derailing on drugs or alcohol and landing themselves in famous rehab facilities such as The Can (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:46:20 -0700)

Criminalization of drugs and drug users fuels HIV; laws should be reviewed, say experts
Strict laws on the criminalisation of drug use and drug users are fuelling the spread of HIV and other serious harms associated with the criminal market and should be reviewed, say experts in a series of articles published in the British Medical Journal today to coincide with the 18th International AIDS Conference in Vienna, 18-23 July 2010. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:15:30 -0700)

Number Of Clinics In Kuantan Misusing Permits For Issuing Suboxone To Drug Addicts
KUANTAN, July 14 (Bernama) -- Police believe a number of clinics in Kuantan were misusing permits given to them to issue Suboxone, (medicine used to opiate dependence and addiction) for treating drug addicts. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:25:29 -0700)

In Afghanistan, drug rehab for children
Najiba scrabbles through cupboards frantic for something sweet. She claws at her mother, urging her to help. Najiba, though only 13 years old, lives in the Sanga Amaj drug addiction rehab clinic in Kabul with her mother, Zainab who is also an opium addict, a habit acquired from her husband and passed on to her daughter. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:23:33 -0700)

Who's lining up for the next 'Celebrity Rehab'?
The bread and butter of "Celebrity Rehab," the VH1 show that attempts to get troubled Z-listers back on the wagon, is the drama the cast experiences on the road to recovery. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:32:06 -0700)

Criminalization Of Drugs And Drug Users Fuels HIV; Laws Should Be Reviewed
Policy resistance to harm reduction for drug users and potential effect of changeStrict laws on the criminalisation of drug use and drug users are fuelling the spread of HIV and other serious harms associated with the criminal market and should be reviewed, say experts in a series of articles published on bmj.com today to coincide with the 18th International AIDS Conference in Vienna, 18-23 July ... (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:13:53 -0700)

Astros Paulino done with rehab, expected to start soon
Felipe Paulino's first rehab start for Class AA Corpus Christi Tuesday was likely also his last. "Our anticipation is that he'll make his next start at the big league level," general manager Ed Wade said. The righthander, on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, threw four scoreless innings for the Hooks, giving up two hits and a walk and striking out three. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:51:21 -0700)

Buchholz expected to make 1 rehab start
Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz is expected to make one rehab start before returning to Boston's rotation after going on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein says the right-hander is going to pitch three or four innings Friday in Syracuse. Epstein said Wednesday that Buchholz is "healthy but we want him to test it." Third baseman Adrian... (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:07:33 -0700)

Minor League Rehab Process Essential for Getting Red Sox Back to Full Strength
The Red Sox are hoping the cavalry will be coming for a second-half push toward the playoffs. But before players can return to Boston, they must embark on minor league rehab stints. The Red Sox lead the majors with 11 players on the disabled list, including three All-Stars. Overall, there have been an almost comical 16 DL stints among 14 players. Questions have begun to swirl about how long the ... (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:15:41 -0700)

Buchholz Expected To Make 1 Rehab Start
Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz is expected to make one rehab start before returning to Boston's rotation after going on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein says the right-hander is going to pitch three or four innings Friday in Syracuse. Epstein said Wednesday that Buchholz is "healthy but we want him to test it." Third baseman Adrian Beltre, who ... (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:17:08 -0700)

Dangers of Video Game Addiction
Everyone's heard about alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions. But now, a new kind of online addiction is becoming more common. read more (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:40:52 -0700)

Beckett to throw rehab start on Saturday
Beckett to throw rehab start on Saturday (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:52:22 -0700)

Boston pitcher Buchholz to make final rehab start
Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz is expected to make one rehab start before returning to Boston's rotation after going on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Boston Red Sox - Clay Buchholz - Disabled list - Sport - Baseball (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:01:02 -0700)

Drug dealer from Silvis released on probation
A Silvis man jailed on charges he dealt heroin in Davenport wasordered by a Scott County District Court judge to be releasedWednesday. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:07:51 -0700)

Luna County adds Family Drug Court
Illegal drug use and addiction can engulf entire families and create a downward spiral that could sever family bonds. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:10:21 -0700)

Scientists awarded $2.3M grant to develop new treatments for drug addiction
A pair of scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute has been awarded a $2.3 million grant by the National Institutes of Health to conduct research relevant to developing new treatments for drug addiction. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:09:59 -0700)

Joan Rivers - Lindsay Lohan Offered Rehab By Rivers
Joan Rivers has offered to pay for Lindsay Lohan to go to rehab.The outspoken comedienne insists she feels sorry for the 'Mean Girls' star - who has been sentenced to... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:45:47 -0700)

Suicide Attempts Constitute A Significant Portion Of Drug-Related Hospital Emergency Department Visits -- Especially ...
A new series of studies analyzing drug-related hospital emergency department visits throughout the country during 2008 reveals a substantial percentage of these visits involve suicide attempts. According to these studies conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) more than one in every twelve (8.8 percent) drug-related hospital emergency department visit ... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:45:50 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan offered rehab by Rivers
Joan Rivers has offered to pay for Lindsay Lohan to go to rehab, despite poking fun at the troubled actress last week. Joan Rivers has offered to pay for Lindsay Lohan to go to rehab. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:48:43 -0700)

Buchholz expected to make 1 rehab start
BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz is expected to make one rehab start before returning to Boston's rotation after going on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:01:53 -0700)

Cardiac rehab benefits patients
HARTSVILLE - Cardiac rehab is walking on a treadmill and peddling an exercycle. And much, much more. It involves a full evaluation of heart disease risk factors and often a significant change in life style. The staff at Cardiac Rehab at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center help patients work towards changing their lifestyles. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:32:29 -0700)

County asking cities to fight drug addiction
County officials have begun quietly visiting local cities hoping to form a drug prevention coalition. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:08:41 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan enters rehab
Lindsay Lohan has entered rehab a week before she's due to start a 90-day jail sentence for violating her parole on a 2007 DUI arrest. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:56:11 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan Enters Rehab for Fourth Time
Lohan attempts rehab before 90-day jail sentence Christina Warner A week before Lindsay Lohan begins her 90-day jail sentence, the actress has checked herself into a rehab facility. Lohan checked into a facility that was opened by Robert Shapiro, the lawyer from the infamous O.J. Simpson trial, after his son died from a drug overdose. Her entry into the rehab facility, Pickford Lofts, follows ... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:19:23 -0700)

New Resource for Addiction Recovery Community in Bangor
There's a new place to go in Bangor for people working to recover from alcohol and drug addiction. Thursday morning, members of the community cut the ribbon on a resource that's been more than a year in the making. It's called the Bangor Area Recovery Network. It's a place where people can . . . (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:38:49 -0700)

Lindsay Lohan checks into rehab; January Jones and Jason Sudeikis a new couple?; Lil Wayne out of jail in November
Lindsay Lohan checks into rehab; January Jones and Jason Sudeikis a new couple?; Lil Wayne out of jail in November Lindsay Lohan - Lil Wayne - Robert Shapiro - Business - Relationships (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:15:55 -0700)

Prescription drug abuse surged 400 percent in past decade
Prescription drug abuse is not just on the rise it has become a national crisis, according to a just-released White House study detailing a 400 percent increase in substance abuse treatment admissions for prescription pain relievers between 1998 and 2008. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:33:36 -0700)

Prescription drug abuse surged 400 percent in past decade
A new White House study found a 400 percent jump in prescription drug abuse between 1998 and 2008. Experts blame a lack of monitoring programs as well as Americans' increasing unwillingness to bear even small pains. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:41:58 -0700)

Beckett making progess, will have another rehab start
Josh Beckett is making progress in his rehab from a lower back strain. The Red Sox pitcher, out since May 18, will make at least one more rehab start on Saturday in Syracuse for Triple-A Pawtucket. Josh Beckett - Boston Red Sox - Pitcher - Triple-A - Pawtucket Rhode Island (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:46:12 -0700)

Beckett will make at least one more rehab start
Josh Beckett is making progress in his rehab from a lower back strain. The Red Sox pitcher, out since May 18, will make at least one more rehab start on Saturday in Syracuse for Triple-A Pawtucket before sitting down with Boston coaches and manager Terry Francona to determine if he can return to the rotation next week on the road ... Boston Red Sox - Josh Beckett - Terry Francona - Pitcher ... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:46:42 -0700)

The Case for Treating Drug Addicts in Prison
For the last 16 years, Dr. Josiah Rich has gone weekly to prisons in or near Providence, R.I., to treat people being held there for drug-related offenses. Each time, he has wrestled with an ethical conundrum: not the issue of whether the offenders have done something wrong, but whether the American prison system is doing something worse. What I see is not bad people, he says. Predominantly, I ... (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:17:35 -0700)

Jeremy London's Bro: 'Celeb Rehab' Is a Bad Move
Filed under: Jeremy London , Dr. Drew , Celebrity Rehab Jeremy London 's identical twin brother Jason is worried his flesh and blood inked a deal with " Celebrity Rehab " for all the wrong reasons -- possibly focusing on fame rather than recovery. Jason ( right ) tells TMZ, "Of course it is my wish that my Read more (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:08:44 -0700)

Waldron Health and Rehab ready to break ground for new therapy gym
Waldron Health and Rehab Center is already a small-town success story with its patient load usually close to capacity, but the owners, Covenant Care, expect a planned expansion and upgrade to make it even better. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:24:46 -0700)

Does Teen Drug Rehab Cure Addiction or Create It?
Teens who attend group treatment for drug use say the friends they make in therapy tend to encourage bad behavior instead of helping to set them straight (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:40:00 -0700)

Beckett will make at least one more rehab start
BOSTON (AP) Josh Beckett is making progress in his rehab from a lower back strain. The Red Sox pitcher, out since May 18, will make at least one more rehab start tomorrow in Syracuse for Triple-A Pawtucket before sitting down with Boston coaches and manager Terry Francona to determine if he can return to the rotation next week on the road trip. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:27:23 -0700)

County asking cities to fight drug addiction
Local officials are banking on drug addiction having something in common with cavities -- prevention can reduce both before they start. (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:06:00 -0700)

Drug Addiction Treatments To Benefit From $2.3 Million NIH Award
A pair of scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have been awarded a $2.3 million grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct research relevant to developing new treatments for drug addiction... (Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:29:51 -0700)