Addiction Recovery News 07/2010 (Page 2)
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.
(Jul 8, 2010)
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.
(Jul 8, 2010)
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
(Jul 8, 2010)
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
(Jul 8, 2010)
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 ...
(Jul 8, 2010)
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
(Jul 8, 2010)
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.
(Jul 8, 2010)
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
(Jul 8, 2010)
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.
(Jul 8, 2010)
Zimmermann's rehab start goes smoothly
Zimmermann's rehab start goes smoothly
(Jul 8, 2010)
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.
(Jul 8, 2010)
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.
(Jul 8, 2010)
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.
(Jul 8, 2010)
Manny to rehab with Class A Inland Empire
Manny to rehab with Class A Inland Empire
(Jul 8, 2010)
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.
(Jul 9, 2010)
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.
(Jul 9, 2010)
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...
(Jul 9, 2010)
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.
(Jul 9, 2010)
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.
(Jul 9, 2010)
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.
(Jul 9, 2010)
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 ...
(Jul 9, 2010)
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.
(Jul 9, 2010)
Braden, Jackson making strides in rehab
Braden, Jackson making strides in rehab
(Jul 9, 2010)
Volquez sharp in final rehab start
Volquez sharp in final rehab start
(Jul 9, 2010)
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
(Jul 9, 2010)
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 ...
(Jul 9, 2010)
Paul: Local governments should pay for fight against drugs
Drug abuse and addiction is an issue that local communities should address and pay for
(Jul 9, 2010)
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.
(Jul 10, 2010)
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.
(Jul 10, 2010)
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.
(Jul 10, 2010)
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 ...
(Jul 10, 2010)
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 ...
(Jul 10, 2010)
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 ...
(Jul 10, 2010)
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.
(Jul 10, 2010)
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.
(Jul 10, 2010)
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.
(Jul 10, 2010)
Ellsbury's rehab finally nearing completion
Ellsbury's rehab finally nearing completion
(Jul 10, 2010)
Lohan dad: 'Rehab will save Lindsay'
Michael Lohan urges daughter Lindsay to enter rehab to avoid her 90-day prison sentence.
(Jul 10, 2010)
Paulino to make rehab start at Double-A
Paulino to make rehab start at Double-A
(Jul 10, 2010)
Cabrera will begin rehab stint Monday
Cabrera will begin rehab stint Monday
(Jul 10, 2010)
Polanco set to rehab in Clearwater
Polanco set to rehab in Clearwater
(Jul 10, 2010)
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.
(Jul 10, 2010)
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.
(Jul 11, 2010)
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.
(Jul 11, 2010)
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 ...
(Jul 11, 2010)
Hawkins' rehab stint starts Thursday
Hawkins' rehab stint starts Thursday
(Jul 11, 2010)
miRNA stunts drug addiction
The rat brain appears to contain molecular elements that can protect it from drug addiction
(Jul 12, 2010)
Roberts begins rehab assignment
Roberts begins rehab assignment
(Jul 12, 2010)
Synthetic drug use on rise
Drug consumption is increasingly moving towards synthetic drugs, a UN report says.
(Jul 12, 2010)
Drug policies 'boosting AIDS'
Policies that criminalise drug use are increasing the spread of AIDS, experts say.
(Jul 12, 2010)
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