Money schemes result in 10 years plus probation Nov 6, 2009
Ms. Garner blamed the events leading up to her September 2007 wedding on an addiction to prescription pills. Reach Sandy Hodson at (706) 823-3226 or. (The Augusta Chronicle)
BREAKING: Woman who once faked cancer gets 10 years for fraud, theft Nov 6, 2009
Ms. Garner blamed the events leading up to her September 2007 wedding on an addiction to prescription pills. She faked the cancer to cover up for all the pills she took, Ms. Garner told the judge. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Substance abuse prevention team in Weymouth seeks direction Nov 6, 2009
The task force held two opiate overdose prevention sessions for residents who have a family member or friend struggling with drug addiction. Residents have until Nov. 30 to complete the poll. (Weymouth News, MA)
* World News Quick Take Nov 6, 2009
The government has issued rules banning the beating and confinement of youths being treated for Internet addiction after revelations of abuse at rehabilitation clinics, including the death of one teenager. The regulations posted on the health ministrys Web site on Wednesday stressed that restraint must be used in dealing with such youngsters. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
China to ban beating web addicts Nov 6, 2009
More than six hours a day online is a sign of addiction, say experts. China's ministry of health has moved to ban the use of physical punishment to treat teenagers addicted to the web, according to draft guidelines. (BBC News -- Technology)
China bans beating of young web addicts Nov 6, 2009
China has issued rules banning the beating and confinement of youths being treated for internet addiction after revelations of abuse at rehabilitation clinics, including the death of one teenager. The regulations posted on the health ministry's website Wednesday stressed that restraint must be used in dealing with such youngsters as "the concept of 'internet addiction' has not been fully defined" ... In August, the beating death of a teenage boy enrolled by his parents at an internet addiction... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
NHS heroin 'will protect women' Nov 6, 2009
All had been supposedly working on the streets to help finance an addiction to heroin and crack cocaine ... As her addiction developed she couldn't keep to any routine ... The trials have only been running for a year but Professor John Strang, director of the National Addiction Centre, says the early results are promising. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Critics call NASA tests on monkeys 'nonsense' Nov 6, 2009
He has conducted past experiments on squirrel monkeys to learn about addiction. "I can't imagine why this was ever approved by NASA," Pippin said. (Florida Today)
The Perils of the Cute-R-Net Nov 6, 2009
In the , Jim Windolf tackles not only the science behind our mass addiction to Internet cutedom, but also what it could possibly mean, you know, for society and stuff ... This, of course, makes perfect senseespecially in addiction terms. (Slate)
Health calendar Nov 6, 2009
"KISSING 'CANCERETTES' GOODBYE," volunteer coaches from The Clean Air Team present auto-suggestion and various mental methods of overcoming a nicotine addiction or other habits, 7-9 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Liliha Public Library; free. 948-3299. (Honolulu Advertiser)
EU struggles to curb hard drugs Nov 6, 2009
But cannabis use, particularly among young people, is declining, according to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). Heroin use in Europe is "stable but no longer diminishing", the EMCDDA says. (BBC News -- Europe)
COLUMN: Kindness is a tricky business Nov 6, 2009
In my experience such people often have addiction problems and/or a victim mentality because of a family history of addiction. Whatever their histories, such people may try to convince you that they are your responsibility, rather than their own. (Easton Journal, MA)
Grief, cancer, Nietzsche and Santa Nov 6, 2009
" Share: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009 01:03 PST A spectacular new film explores the physics and metaphysics of nature's most terrifying elemental force By Alex Hermant/Zeitgeist Films A still from "Act of God" You probably don't need a movie to tell you that lightning can evoke something approaching religious terror in the most atheistic people, and can be seen as the direct work of God by the faithful. Maybe your own body told you that, the last time the hair on your neck and arms stood rigid while a... (Salon)
The Grapevine: Five towns are the hub of Napa Valley's wineries Nov 5, 2009
For the truly devoted, Napa easily can become an addiction. Located about an hour and a half from San Francisco (and a good two hours-plus from its airport), the trip north to Napa is relatively simple. (Florida Today)
China bans physical punishment for internet addicts Nov 5, 2009
It appeared to have dropped the term "internet addiction", widely used in earlier ministry documents, perhaps in a bid to calm worried parents who fuelled a mushrooming business of harsh camps to prevent teens from spending hours online ... The government in July had already banned electro-shock therapy as a treatment for Internet addiction, after media reports about a controversial psychiatrist who administered electric currents to nearly 3,000 teenagers. (India Times, India)
Hudson: Tax increase a safer bet for revenue than casino gambling Nov 5, 2009
Are we willing to put up with the increased social costs of legalized casino gambling increased crime, increased gambling addiction, neighbors and friends and those who really cannot afford to gamble lured into the myth of winning when the truth is the house always wins. Is a casino what we in the Bay State are really all about. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
State argues for its right to use Limbaugh records Nov 5, 2009
Limbaugh publicly admitted an addiction to prescription painkillers and sought treatment in October, after his former maid told prosecutors and a tabloid newspaper she provided the Palm Beach resident with thousands of illegal pills. Investigators seized his doctors' records after pharmacy records revealed Limbaugh had received more than 2,000 pills in a five-month period. (Yahoo News -- Rush Limbaugh)
FDA Plan Seeks To Curb Accidental Overdoses Nov 5, 2009
FDA To Work With Physicians. MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Business Writer. (KSBW 8, CA)
Recovery First Accepted by Blue Cross Blue Shield as In-Network Provider of Substance Abuse Treatment for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Nov 5, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Recovery First, Inc., one of the leading Substance Abuse treatment centers in the country, is proud to announce that they have been accepted by Blue Cross Blue Shield as an in-network provider for these services. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Candidates for mayor, council, school board Nov 5, 2009
Opponents think gambling contributes to problems such as crime and addiction. They also object to the state constitution enshrining a casino monopoly for Gilbert and his partners. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Carole Estabrook: Drivers need to hang up phones Nov 5, 2009
(d) You cell/text freaks will do or say anything to rationalize your addiction. (e)As I said Mark, if you don't want to see this happen, STAY OFF THE DAMN PHONE. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Nov 5, 2009
Australian scientist Dr Andrew Baron doses honey bees with cocaine to study how their brains react to the drug, and possibly find a way to curb addiction in humans. . (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Project aims to help troubled veterans (3) Nov 5, 2009
Mesquita said the idea started when VA Addiction Therapist Melvin Tucker told him one of the of missions to the VA is community outreach. The retired doctor knew largely unused Nancy Devereux Center would be a perfect setting. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Schools take steps to fight drugs after possible overdose deaths Nov 5, 2009
If it were such a success wouldn't you think that the dug addiction rate might be going down instead of up ... Ask yourself how you can help save our kids from drug addiction. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
The Weston Family Provides $540,000 to help Restock The Salvation Army's Shelves Nov 5, 2009
TORONTO, Nov. 5 /CNW/ - The W. Garfield Weston Foundation has donated $540,000 to The Salvation Army in an effort to assist with the dramatic increase in demand for assistance, particularly for its food bank and meal programs. The Weston family and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation are delighted to continue their long history of support for The Salvation Army by making a significant commitment to its vital and hope-giving work," says Garfield Mitchell, Director of the Foundation. "With demand... (Canada Newswire)
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Recovery First Accepted by Blue Cross Blue Shield as In-Network Provider of Substance Abuse Treatment for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction - Yahoo ... Recovery First Accepted by Blue Cross Blue Shield as In-Network Provider of Substance Abuse Treatment for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
1 in 10 Aussie Gamers Shows Signs of Addiction Nov 5, 2009
A leading academic has called for the establishment of Australia's first rehabilitation facility designed to tackle video game addiction. The plea by Sydney University psychiatry professor and gaming addiction expert Vladan Starcevic follows the London opening of what is believed to be for gaming addicts ... British residential rehabilitation unit Broadway Lodge, which treats about 400 addicts a year for issues ranging from drug and alcohol addiction to gambling, has opened its doors to gaming... (Fox News)
Click to read: Finger-Pointing at Police in Ohio Murders Nov 5, 2009
Not just my mother being missing, but all of the women that went missing from this area, I think they were stereotyped, I think, because they had a drug addiction, whether it was crack, alcohol, heroin, or whatever drug of their choice, or just having to fall on hard times and relying on the streets to be their home and their comfort ... Addiction is a disease ... I am 99% certain that the people in this neighborhood blame their drug addictions on "the man" as well. (CBS News -- Early Show)
China bans tough treatment of young Web addicts Nov 5, 2009
Teenagers assemble at an internet addiction treatment centre close to Beijing, all placed there involuntarily by their family. The country has issued rules banning the beating and confinement of youths being treated for web addiction after revelations of abuse at rehabilitation clinics, including the death of one teenager ... BEIJING (AFP) - China has issued rules banning the beating and confinement of youths being treated for Internet addiction after revelations of abuse at rehabilitation... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Bedrooms, Backpacks and Beyond: teen substance abuse (SLIDESHOW) Nov 5, 2009
It is easily available in most homes and can lead to addiction or fatal accidents involving drinking and driving, he noted. The evening was filled with personal stories from law enforcement officials, a recovering addict, the experience of a parent of two young adults who survived their addiction issues, and counseling professionals. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Limbaugh: Judge's case shows prosecution bias Nov 5, 2009
County Judge Robert Schwartz was forced off the bench in February 2003, after a year of being unable to function partly because of his addiction ... "After admitting an eight-year addiction, Judge Schwartz entered treatment voluntarily and was praised by the community, not investigated and never prosecuted by the Palm Beach State Attorney's Office," Roy Black, Limbaugh's attorney, said in a statement Friday. (Yahoo News -- Rush Limbaugh)
Dad Michael Lohan wants Lindsay in rehab Nov 5, 2009
Michael claims it was at Cirque Lodge that Lindsays addiction to prescription drugs began. They started her on them at Cirque. (MSNBC -- News)
Legalize marijuana and watch Palm Beach County get a new groove Nov 5, 2009
Driving deaths, addiction, extreme violence can all be attributed to this drug. Yet, ironically, it is marijuana that is illegal. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wood expulsion vote unlikely to happen in 2009 Nov 5, 2009
8588 wrote on Nov 4, 2009 2:32 PM:" The last I read he was still collecting his paycheck and would continue as long as he was still in his elected position. As far as this committee gathering facts. Are you kidding me. Read the police reports and you have all the facts you need. The man has an addiction with booze and drugs and needs to clean up his act. As far as reading he was in a rehab facility? Never has this been confirmed and it states it in the article above. They will drag this thing... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Remembering 1990 Nov 4, 2009
His addiction and death was tragic, but his contribution to the show was indisputable. by raisingirl3 November 3, 2009 9:05 AM EST. (CBS News)
Tobacco chemical brain drug hope Nov 4, 2009
Cotinine is formed when the body breaks down nicotine, but does not cause the same side effects, such as addiction. Scientists from the Medical College of Georgia found that it appeared to protect brain cells and boost memory. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Area Students Participate in Red Ribbon Week Nov 4, 2009
Dalton's speech focused on the risks of using methamphetamines just once, a choice that often leads to addiction after the first experience. He said it's easy to point out a meth user when the individual walks into his courtroom. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Democratic Deficit Duplicity Nov 4, 2009
They aren't sincere about reducing the deficit, because they will not abandon their addiction to spending other people's money. They cannot be taken seriously on this issue. (Human Events Online)
Ormond mayor cleared of abuse Nov 4, 2009
King wrote that: "Given my observations of Ms. Cavanaugh, her personal history, her drug addiction, her numerous false statements under oath, the nature of the complaints against all members of the family, and the nature of the manner in which these allegations came to be reported, it is my personal belief that her allegations are, beyond a reasonable doubt, false.". But King's report goes on to reveal a nasty political subplot aimed at destroying her father, a 59-year-old dentist running next... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Newton takes public comment on extinguishing pharmacy tobacco sales Nov 4, 2009
Having to walk by cigarettes while being treated for cigarette addiction was sending patients mixed messages, they said. That logic didn t work for Alderman Bill Brandel, who also sits on the Programs and Services Committee. (Newton Tab, MA)
Living with children Nov 4, 2009
I do know that it takes very little time for a child to become hooked on lying and that the demon of this particular addiction has to be starved for a long, long time before it decides to leave its host and move on. In short, you have your work cut out for you. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Night of the living bed Nov 4, 2009
Anyway, the conditions include "sexomnia," sex allergy, sex addiction and the ripe-for-a-giggle Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder ... KAMA UNSUITABLE: From sex addiction to sex allergies, Discovery Health shows how love can go wrong ... Anyway, the conditions include "sexomnia," sex allergy, sex addiction and the ripe-for-a-giggle Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Drugs, guns and war in Myanmar Nov 4, 2009
Much of the drug trade to China consists of opium and heroin, which is becoming a growing problem seen in rising addiction rates in the country ... The drugs are known to be smuggled to the northern cities of Hanoi and Haiphong and down the length of country to Ho Chi Minh City, feeding a growing addiction problem. (Asia Times Online)
Do You Have 'Offline Stress Disorder'? Nov 4, 2009
You hear a lot about Internet addiction, or Internet Addiction Disorder ... Internet addiction is diagnosed when excessive use of the Internet interferes with normal life -- job, relationships, and so on ... Internet addiction is real. (Datamation)
Read Chris Wallace's interview Nov 4, 2009
You said recently, "I actually thank God for my addiction to pain pills because I learned more about myself in rehab than I would have ever learned otherwise." ... WALLACE: And without putting you on the couch, are you saying that the addiction came from some sense of personal inadequacy. (Fox News)
Rider beware Nov 4, 2009
He coined the tongue-in-cheek "equine addiction syndrome" or "equasy" when suggesting it might be more harmful than ecstasy. Dr John Silver, emeritus spinal injuries consultant, researched serious injuries in professional rugby union, gymnastics and trampolining, and horse riding, over a period of many years. (BBC News -- UK)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
00001F05 00001ECE Politics. After a flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up. (The Drudge Report)
Quit smoking the healthy way! Nov 4, 2009
Slowly, it becomes a habit and then addiction. Opt instead for regular massages, yoga, or just listening to some good music. (India Times, India)
Alcohol Addiction And Abuse Nov 4, 2009
Signs Of And Treatment For Alcoholism. Anyone at any age can have a drinking problem. (Suite101.com)
NHS heroin 'will protect women' Nov 4, 2009
All had been supposedly working on the streets to help finance an addiction to heroin and crack cocaine ... As her addiction developed she couldn't keep to any routine ... The trials have only been running for a year but Professor John Strang, director of the National Addiction Centre, says the early results are promising. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Past and Present Clash at Lambeau Nov 3, 2009
His addiction to painkillers, his wifes fight against breast cancer, his Monday night spectacle after his fathers death and his annual bruised or broken appendages. Fans embraced his struggle. (PackerReport.com)
Candidates for mayor, council, school board Nov 3, 2009
Opponents think gambling contributes to problems such as crime and addiction. They also object to the state constitution enshrining a casino monopoly for Gilbert and his partners. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Thrashers The good, the un-good and the ugly Nov 3, 2009
Yes, I am a hockey fan and I have an addiction problem. Anyway, I just thought of something: did we send Krog back cuz we are making room for another D-man (Oystrick. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Limbaugh: Judge's case shows prosecution bias Nov 3, 2009
County Judge Robert Schwartz was forced off the bench in February 2003, after a year of being unable to function partly because of his addiction ... "After admitting an eight-year addiction, Judge Schwartz entered treatment voluntarily and was praised by the community, not investigated and never prosecuted by the Palm Beach State Attorney's Office," Roy Black, Limbaugh's attorney, said in a statement Friday. (Yahoo News -- Rush Limbaugh)
Ex-Full House star: I faked being off drugs Nov 3, 2009
2: In an interview with TODAYs Matt Lauer, former Full House star Jodie Sweetin talks about growing up on the set and the turbulent years of alcohol and drug addiction that followed ... 2: TODAYs Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford talk to former child star Jodie Sweetin about growing up on Full House and her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction ... In April 2007, former Full House child actress Jodie Sweetin took to the podium at Marquette University to tell college... (MSNBC -- News)
Carole Estabrook: Drivers need to hang up phones Nov 3, 2009
(d) You cell/text freaks will do or say anything to rationalize your addiction. (e)As I said Mark, if you don't want to see this happen, STAY OFF THE DAMN PHONE. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
LOL NYC!‘Comedy is my mistress, and I’m having dalliances with her every... Nov 3, 2009
In his personal life, Lange talks openly about battling a four-year heroin addiction. His book Too Fat To Fish chronicles his darkest days. (New York Post -- News)
Want to cut emissions in the US? Change the discussion. Nov 3, 2009
As the Obama administration prepares for the Copenhagen summit, it needs a new message if it wants to convince America that we must cut carbon emissions and end oil addiction. Since the start of the debate on policies to fight climate change, the case for lowering carbon emissions has been couched in environmental terms. (Christian Science Monitor)
State argues for its right to use Limbaugh records Nov 3, 2009
Limbaugh publicly admitted an addiction to prescription painkillers and sought treatment in October, after his former maid told prosecutors and a tabloid newspaper she provided the Palm Beach resident with thousands of illegal pills. Investigators seized his doctors' records after pharmacy records revealed Limbaugh had received more than 2,000 pills in a five-month period. (Yahoo News -- Rush Limbaugh)
Family says man's sentence not long enough for Modesto car-chase deaths Nov 3, 2009
He said the pain and guilt of killing his passenger and cousin Brandon Ellis, 20, of Riverbank, as well as Miller and Jackson had "torn him apart." Martinez said he was a different person because of his addiction to methamphetamine. "That drug has no mercy," he said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Drug meeting was a good first step toward addressing lingering problem Nov 3, 2009
It s time to recognize drug abuse and addiction for what it is not just a law enforcement and criminal justice issue, but also a very complex and dynamic public health challenge, one that demands a systematic, comprehensive, and evidence-based approach if we are going to be equal to the task. We agree. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Calendar of events, 11-1 Nov 3, 2009
Light House Addiction Class will begin at 7 p.m. every Monday at 311 E. Main St. in Washington. The Christian 12-step recovery plan includes addiction to meth, cocaine, heroin, alcohol, prescription drugs and addictive lifestyles ... Light House Addiction Class will begin at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at 311 E. Main St. in Washington. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Bedrooms, Backpacks and Beyond: teen substance abuse (SLIDESHOW) Nov 3, 2009
It is easily available in most homes and can lead to addiction or fatal accidents involving drinking and driving, he noted. The evening was filled with personal stories from law enforcement officials, a recovering addict, the experience of a parent of two young adults who survived their addiction issues, and counseling professionals. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Somerset plant converts waste material into ethanol Nov 3, 2009
Ethanol has been touted as a solution to America's "oil addiction" and lambasted as a threat to the survival of the world's poor because some say corn used to produce ethanol would be better used to feed people than to fuel cars. An Illinois company that has completed construction of a plant in Somerset County sidesteps that issue by using nonfood feedstocks, ranging from wood chips to rubber tires, to create ethanol. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
One city's bold approach to chronic homelessness Nov 3, 2009
But Columbus, Ohio, is at the forefront of a trend gaining momentum in cities: housing the chronically homeless - not those who need just a nudge toward self-sufficiency, but those who, like Bingham, have been homeless for much of their lives, who may never have been independent, and who often struggle with addiction or mental illness ... And when Culhane compared the costs of supporting those with and without permanent housing, he discovered that it cost a city just $1,000 more annually per... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
