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Archive for April, 2008Rehab program leaders rebut complaints of inefficiencyMontgomery drug rehabilitation leaders defended themselves to council members Tuesday against allegations that residential drug programs cost too much and achieved too little. Read More at The Washington Examiner…
2 Stories Of OxyContin: Matthew BeyersdoerferAfter 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 talentedProfessionalism 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 DUIStone 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. Read More at AFP via Yahoo! News…
City Council again delays vote on drug treatment centerHUNTINGTON — 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. Read More at The Huntington Herald-Dispatch…
Exotic dancer died of overdose, authorities sayBELLEVILLE ? 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. Read More at St. Louis Post-Dispatch…
New Amy?s, and then someMANILA, 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. Read More at Philippine Daily Inquirer…
Former mill worker mines dark tales in debutCHILLICOTHE, 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. Read More at Chillicothe Gazette…
Counselors Tackle Addiction in PrisonDrug 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. Read More at KQCD-TV Dickinson…
New ‘boyfriend’ will ‘do Amy good’The step-father of the man rumoured to be Amy Winehouse’s new boyfriend has revealed his drug-hating son ‘could only be a positive influence’ on the troubled musician.
Couple accused in NC murder, Norfolk standoff had history of drug abuse(NORFOLK) — A North Carolina couple suspected of a double murder in Winston-Salem, and who led local police on a chase that ended in the parking garage at MacArthur Center had a long history of drug abuse, including stays in rehab facilities, family members say. Read More at 13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads…
Police: Woman died of overdose– Authorities say a 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. Read More at St. Louis Post-Dispatch…
Rehab for retireesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — All is peaceful and orderly in the older-adult unit at the Hanley Center, where substance abusers older than 55 are spared the noisy swagger of addicts half their age on the other side of the campus. Read More at The Columbus Dispatch…
Head-bangin’ Amy a hit on the rich listShe may be mad as a hatter but when it comes to money, Amy Winehouse is crazy like a fox. With a net worth of $20 million, the troubled 24-year-old “Rehab” singer was listed No. 10 on the London Sunday Times list of the 100 richest people in music under 30. Read More at New York Daily News…
Amy Winehouse?s New LoveSubtitle Plus her dad says she needs to be sectioned after recent episodes? Related Video amy winehouse, Subject Matter amy winehouse, Short body (mobile/iTV – 320 chars or so, no HTML or internal links) Body Reports say Amy Winehouse has a new man in her life and that her Dad wants her to go back to rehab. The Back To Black singer has apparently dumped …
CNN Reporter Richard Quest Enters Rehab After Meth ArrestCNN reporter Richard Quest has entered a “drug rehabilitation facility” on the orders of a judge following his arrest in New York City’s Central Park with methamphetamine in his pocket, the network said.
Former killer dedicates life to drug fightSeveral tattoos litter Keith Acosta?s arms, each one signifying the gang he was a member of during his time as a drug dealer and user. A seemingly insignificant tattoo of a tear under his left eye indicates he killed a man.
Laclede County Drug Council Works to Keep Meth Out All Together(SPRINGFIELD) — People from an Ozarks community are taking a stand against methamphetamine. This area ranks among the worst when it comes to meth addiction. Yet one county is trying to buck that trend. Read More at KOLR/KSFX Ozarks…
David Husid: A comeback story people in need can believe inThose troubled souls who find David Husid inspiring say it helps to know he’s an ex-con and a drug addict who got his life together in a big way. They want to make good the way he did. David Husid manages Quinn Cottages, a homeless program. “To me, there is no good luck or bad luck. There are consequences to doing the right or wrong thing.” – David Husid, project director at Quinn … Read More at The Sacramento Bee…
Plant worker puts it on paperCHILLICOTHE, Ohio ? 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. Read More at The Fayetteville Observer…
Amy Winehouse arrested on suspicion of assaultAmy Winehouse was arrested on suspicion of assault Friday following reports that she scuffled with two men during a wild night out, Sky News television reported. The 24-year-old soul diva, who recently entered rehab after years of erratic behavior and… Read More at San Francisco Chronicle…
Former paper mill worker mines dark tales in his debut novelCHILLICOTHE, Ohio – 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. Read More at The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News…
Reports of prescription drug abuse ‘just the tip of the iceberg’Prescription drug abuse and related overdoses are on the rise nationwide, and the Appalachian region is no exception. According to statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the nation saw an increase in injury death rate from 1999 to 2004. From 1979 to 1999, the rate had been decreasing. Read More at Kingsport Times-News…
Rehab Counselling Centre Releases Alcoholism Research to Raise Public AwarenessIn an attempt to raise public awareness of the factors concerning alcoholism, UK Rehab Centre Group Trust the Process provide an insight into the world of alcohol addiction to help people understand the illness. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb889594.htm
CNN presenter Richard Quest goes into rehabCNN’s UK-born presenter Richard Quest has embarked on a course of drug rehabilitation following his arrest last Friday in New York. By Ben Dowell Read More at Guardian Unlimited…
CNN confirms presenter Quest in rehab following drugs arrestCNN’s British presenter Richard Quest has gone into rehab following his arrest in Central Park, the US television channel said yesterday.
Heidi Fleiss to Appear on ‘Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew’Former “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss is joining the cast of the VH1 reality show “Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew,” set to begin filming the second week of June.
New Drug Look-alike Energy Drink Raising EyebrowsSAVANNAH, GA (WTOC/WOIO) – We’ve told you about energy drinks with alcohol, but how about drinks pretending to contain illegal drugs? Law enforcement is not happy about a new product called Blow Energy Drink Mix.
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