Rehab program leaders rebut complaints of inefficiency
Montgomery drug rehabilitation leaders defended themselves to council members Tuesday against allegations that residential drug programs cost too much and achieved too little.
Archive for April, 2008
2 Stories Of OxyContin: Matthew Beyersdoerfer
After Matthew returned to school in the autumn, the phone rang one day, and the truth finally came out. Matthew confirmed his mother’s worst fears. Matthew told her that he had started using the drug OxyContin when he went to college.
Robert Downey ? clean, sober and talented
Professionalism and raw talent helped Robert Downey Jr., who stars in “Iron Man,” rebound from drug and legal problems in the tough business that is Hollywood.
Stone Temple Pilots singer gets eight days jail for DUI
Stone Temple Pilots singer Scott Weiland, who has a history of drug-related problems, was sentenced to eight days in jail for driving under the influence of drugs a second time.
City Council again delays vote on drug treatment center
HUNTINGTON — For the second time in as many weeks, Huntington City Council has delayed voting on a resolution supporting the establishment of a residential drug treatment and recovery center.
Exotic dancer died of overdose, authorities say
BELLEVILLE ? Authorities say the 31-year-old woman found dead in her Belleville apartment Saturday had died of a drug overdose, and there was no evidence of foul play.
New Amy?s, and then some
MANILA, Philippines?While British soul singer Amy Winehouse is currently out of the music scene and is instead in the headlines for her destructive drug and self-harming habits, more and more female singers are surfacing, each one winning fans and possibly even stealing Amy?s supporters.
Former mill worker mines dark tales in debut
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) ? The book signing lasted for hours, an indication that the locals hold no grudges against author Donald Ray Pollock for depicting life here as a grotesque blend of drug abusers, wife beaters and sex fiends.
Counselors Tackle Addiction in Prison
Drug and alcohol addiction play a big role in crimes committed by North Dakota prison inmates, and the state Department of Corrections is working to control the problem.
