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Friday, May 06, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital celebrates its 10th anniversary (News-Tribune.net)

At the time, the idea was unique. A hospital strictly used to rehabilitate patients back to health -- or as normal of a life as possible. When Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital, 3104 Blackiston Blvd. in New Albany, opened its doors 10 years ago, no one knew what to expect.

Miller gets the start Sunday: Passes last rehab test even without great command (Patriot Ledger)

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - He didn't have the pinpoint control of last Thursday's Triple-A rehab start for Pawtucket, but Red Sox pitcher Wade Miller showed plenty of tenacity in throwing 94 pitches over 5 2/3 innings against the Rochester Red Wings last night.

Borowski strong in rehab assignment (Daily Herald)

MILWAUKEE The Cubs were beaming over the pitching performance turned in by closer Joe Borowski on Tuesday night in Des Moines, Iowa. Borowski is on a rehab assignment at Class AAA Iowa as he readies for his comeback from a broken right wrist.

Thomas ready to rehab at Class AAA Charlotte By Tim Sassone (Daily Herald)

Frank Thomas said Wednesday he expects to begin a rehab stint at Class AAA Charlotte next week after he travels with the White Sox on their road trip to Toronto and Tampa Bay.

Notes: Pulsipher back from rehab (MLB.com)

ST. LOUIS -- Despite a National League-best 18-8 record, despite a three-game winning streak, the Cardinals felt they couldn't wait any longer to shake up their bullpen.

Med Center weighs rehab site (Billings Gazette)

CASPER - Short on beds and lacking the equipment to treat some patients, the Wyoming Medical Center is looking at expanding its rehabilitation offerings.

Rehab program makes 'residents' accountable (Provo Daily Herald)

The razor wire, double metal fences, cameras and sensors on the exterior of the Utah State Prison's refurbished Promontory facility in Draper are a stark contrast to the civility and positive behavior exhibited by those inside the center.Inside, residents in clean white uniforms interact in designated groups and participate in a full range of therapy sessions, classroom

Bonaduce in rehab (TV Squad)

Filed under: Talent , Reality , Cable This is the way it works in Hollywood: one person gets out of rehab (Pat O'Brien), another goes in. I think it has to work that way for the universe to be in perfect balance. Former Partridge Family star and current radio show host Danny Bonaduce has checked into a rehab center for the next 30 days to help him with alcohol abuse. Well, I should

City backs 'Y' rehab planning group (Tahoe Daily Tribune)

The South Lake Tahoe City Council threw its support and money Tuesday behind the work of a citizens' group assigned to developing a working rehab plan for the area of town that serves as the west-end gateway.

Notes: Berkman ready to roll (MLB.com)

ATLANTA -- Lance Berkman, fresh off a four-game rehab stint with Triple-A Round Rock, met the Houston Astros on Thursday at Turner Field in Atlanta, where he is expected to play Friday when he is activated from the disabled list.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Borowski strong in rehab assignment (Daily Herald)

MILWAUKEE The Cubs were beaming over the pitching performance turned in by closer Joe Borowski on Tuesday night in Des Moines, Iowa. Borowski is on a rehab assignment at Class AAA Iowa as he readies for his comeback from a broken right wrist.

Thomas ready to rehab at Class AAA Charlotte By Tim Sassone (Daily Herald)

Frank Thomas said Wednesday he expects to begin a rehab stint at Class AAA Charlotte next week after he travels with the White Sox on their road trip to Toronto and Tampa Bay.

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital celebrates its 10th anniversary (News-Tribune.net)

At the time, the idea was unique. A hospital strictly used to rehabilitate patients back to health -- or as normal of a life as possible. When Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital, 3104 Blackiston Blvd. in New Albany, opened its doors 10 years ago, no one knew what to expect.

Bonaduce in rehab (TV Squad)

Filed under: Talent , Reality , Cable This is the way it works in Hollywood: one person gets out of rehab (Pat O'Brien), another goes in. I think it has to work that way for the universe to be in perfect balance. Former Partridge Family star and current radio show host Danny Bonaduce has checked into a rehab center for the next 30 days to help him with alcohol abuse. Well, I should

City backs 'Y' rehab planning group (Tahoe Daily Tribune)

The South Lake Tahoe City Council threw its support and money Tuesday behind the work of a citizens' group assigned to developing a working rehab plan for the area of town that serves as the west-end gateway.

O'Brien Denies He Escaped to Rehab (ABC News)

Pat O'Brien Tells Dr. Phil He Did Not Escape to Rehab to Avoid Obscene Phone Allegations

Sturtze: I Feel Fine After Rehab Start (AP via Yahoo! News)

New York Yankees pitcher Tanyon Sturtze felt fine after a rehab start Monday for Class-A Tampa.

Astros' Berkman to Rejoin Team in Atlanta (AP via Yahoo! News)

Astros outfielder Lance Berkman, who has missed a month while recovering from offseason knee surgery, will end his minor league rehab assignment and join the team in Atlanta on Thursday.

Man, 83, in rehab after dog attack (The Tucson Citizen)

An elderly man whose arm was amputated after he was mauled two weeks ago by a retired Pima County sheriff's patrol dog is recovering at a physical rehabilitation facility, his daughter-in-law said.

"Rehab" Gets a Facelift (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

(PRWEB) May 5, 2005 -- Confronting the drug problem in the Unites States and overseas in this day and age is a task that few are able to stand up to. While there are thousands of public and private organizations that provide drug addiction treatment and prevention services, some are more successful than others.

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

City backs 'Y' rehab planning group (Tahoe Daily Tribune)

The South Lake Tahoe City Council threw its support and money Tuesday behind the work of a citizens' group assigned to developing a working rehab plan for the area of town that serves as the west-end gateway.

O'Brien Denies He Escaped to Rehab (ABC News)

Pat O'Brien Tells Dr. Phil He Did Not Escape to Rehab to Avoid Obscene Phone Allegations

Sturtze: I Feel Fine After Rehab Start (AP via Yahoo! News)

New York Yankees pitcher Tanyon Sturtze felt fine after a rehab start Monday for Class-A Tampa.

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital celebrates its 10th anniversary (News-Tribune.net)

At the time, the idea was unique. A hospital strictly used to rehabilitate patients back to health -- or as normal of a life as possible. When Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital, 3104 Blackiston Blvd. in New Albany, opened its doors 10 years ago, no one knew what to expect.

Sturtze Feels Fine After Rehab Start (Tampa Bay Online Sports)

TAMPA - New York Yankees pitcher Tanyon Sturtze felt fine after a rehab start Monday for Class-A Tampa. ``I am ready to go,'' said Sturtze, placed on the 15-day disabled list April 18 with a strained left oblique muscle. ``I was throwing strikes.

Sturtze feels fine after rehab start (The State)

TAMPA, Fla. - New York Yankees pitcher Tanyon Sturtze felt fine after a rehab start Monday for Class-A Tampa."I am ready to go," said Sturtze, placed on the 15-day disabled list April 18 with a strained left oblique muscle. "I was throwing strikes. I just wanted to get out there, throw the baseball and stretch it out."

O'Brien denies he escaped to rehab (USA Today)

Television host Pat O'Brien says he didn't escape into alcohol rehabilitation to avoid embarrassing stories about obscene telephone ...

O'Brien Denies He Escaped to Rehab (AP via Yahoo! News)

Television host Pat O'Brien says he didn't escape into alcohol rehabilitation to avoid embarrassing stories about obscene telephone calls he made that were circulating on the Internet.

One Year Post-Rehab, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Is Riding High (MTV Asia)

One year ago, Jeff Tweedy's life was turned upside down. On the surface, things appeared to be idyllic. He was married, with two kids and a house in a suburb of Chicago. His band, Wilco, was gearing up to release A Ghost Is Born , the follow-up to their career-defining Yankee Hotel Foxtrot .

AG candidate wants faith-based drug rehab program (WAVY 10)

RICHMOND, Va. A candidate for the Republican nomination for state attorney general says that if he's elected he will promote a faith-based drug rehabilitation program for jail inmates.

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Sturtze: I Feel Fine After Rehab Start (AP via Yahoo! News)

New York Yankees pitcher Tanyon Sturtze felt fine after a rehab start Monday for Class-A Tampa.

Sturtze Feels Fine After Rehab Start (Tampa Bay Online Sports)

TAMPA - New York Yankees pitcher Tanyon Sturtze felt fine after a rehab start Monday for Class-A Tampa. ``I am ready to go,'' said Sturtze, placed on the 15-day disabled list April 18 with a strained left oblique muscle. ``I was throwing strikes.

Sturtze feels fine after rehab start (The State)

TAMPA, Fla. - New York Yankees pitcher Tanyon Sturtze felt fine after a rehab start Monday for Class-A Tampa."I am ready to go," said Sturtze, placed on the 15-day disabled list April 18 with a strained left oblique muscle. "I was throwing strikes. I just wanted to get out there, throw the baseball and stretch it out."

Rehab agency vows no tolerance for graft in Aceh (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Corruption will have no room in the reconstruction of Indonesian areas hit by the Dec. 26 tsunami and other natural disasters, the powerful agency responsible for those efforts pledged on Tuesday.

Notes: Borowski to begin rehab stint (MLB.com)

HOUSTON -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Joe Borowski will begin an injury rehab assignment on Tuesday for Triple-A Iowa after a successful simulated game on Saturday.

Rehab access timely, with good results: CIHI (Medical Post Online)

OTTAWA – If you think of a journey through Canada's health-care system as a road trip, recent accounts would have the highway long, winding and full of proverbial potholes.

Wistrom hits beach for rehab (Tacoma News Tribune)

KIRKLAND - Grant Wistrom could have retreated to some musty fitness center for his rehabilitation.

Mets outfielder on rehab assignment in Norfolk (Hampton Roads Daily Press)

NORFOLK, Va. -- New York Mets outfielder Mike Cameron will begin a rehabilitation assignment on Tuesday with the Tides, the Norfolk club announced Monday.

Notes: Berkman cleared for Minor rehab (MLB.com)

HOUSTON -- Lance Berkman was examined by team doctor David Lintner on Friday and was cleared to leave for Round Rock on Saturday to begin a rehab stint with the Triple-A Express.

Bonds: Rehab is progressing well (MLB.com)

SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds had fluid drained from his injured right knee again and said on his Web site on Sunday that he is progressing well in his rehabilitation.

Monday, May 02, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Notes: Borowski to begin rehab stint (MLB.com)

HOUSTON -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Joe Borowski will begin an injury rehab assignment on Tuesday for Triple-A Iowa after a successful simulated game on Saturday.

Notes: Berkman cleared for Minor rehab (MLB.com)

HOUSTON -- Lance Berkman was examined by team doctor David Lintner on Friday and was cleared to leave for Round Rock on Saturday to begin a rehab stint with the Triple-A Express.

Bonds: Rehab is progressing well (MLB.com)

SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds had fluid drained from his injured right knee again and said on his Web site on Sunday that he is progressing well in his rehabilitation.

Dr. Phil to confront O'Brien over rehab stint, personal life (Chicago Sun-Times)

NEW YORK -- This didn't take long: Pat O'Brien, fresh from rehab, will have to face Dr. Phil next week in a prime-time CBS special.

BOLI: Alcoholic can be entitled to time for rehab (Corvallis Gazette Times)

QUESTION: My employee has just told me that she is an alcoholic and needs four weeks off to enter a rehabilitation program. Do I have to give her this time off?

Whitney's Rehab: Mommy's Orders? (E! Online via Yahoo! News)

That Whitney Houston's out of a court-imposed drug rehab program less than a month after checking in is news in itself. That it was her mother, Cissy Houston, who allegedly put Whitney there takes the saga to a whole new level.

Miller's rehab pitching a smash in Pawtucket (Patriot Ledger)

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - All things considered, Wade Miller would much rather be back in a big league uniform for his next start. The way the big right-hander pitched last night in his rehab start for the Pawtucket Red Sox, his return major league action can't be far away.

Pirates' Santiago won't rehab in minors (Fox Sports)

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Benito Santiago refused a minor league rehabilitation assignment Saturday and will keep working out with the team, a decision that could delay his return. Santiago, expected to be the Pirates' starting catcher, was eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list Saturday after being sidelined with a viral infection that caused him to briefly lose 5-6 pounds.

Notebook: Castillo ready to begin rehab assignment (Pittsburgh Live)

Second baseman Jose Castillo finally will begin his injury-rehab assignment with Class AAA Indianapolis today.

Santiago refuses minor league rehab (The Clarion-Ledger)

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Benito Santiago refused a minor league rehabilitation assignment Saturday and will keep working out with the team, a decision that could delay his return.

Sunday, May 01, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Notes: Borowski to begin rehab stint (MLB.com)

HOUSTON -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Joe Borowski will begin an injury rehab assignment on Tuesday for Triple-A Iowa after a successful simulated game on Saturday.

Notes: Berkman cleared for Minor rehab (MLB.com)

HOUSTON -- Lance Berkman was examined by team doctor David Lintner on Friday and was cleared to leave for Round Rock on Saturday to begin a rehab stint with the Triple-A Express.

Dr. Phil to confront O'Brien over rehab stint, personal life (Chicago Sun-Times)

NEW YORK -- This didn't take long: Pat O'Brien, fresh from rehab, will have to face Dr. Phil next week in a prime-time CBS special.

Whitney's Rehab: Mommy's Orders? (E! Online via Yahoo! News)

That Whitney Houston's out of a court-imposed drug rehab program less than a month after checking in is news in itself. That it was her mother, Cissy Houston, who allegedly put Whitney there takes the saga to a whole new level.

Miller's rehab pitching a smash in Pawtucket (Patriot Ledger)

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - All things considered, Wade Miller would much rather be back in a big league uniform for his next start. The way the big right-hander pitched last night in his rehab start for the Pawtucket Red Sox, his return major league action can't be far away.

Pirates' Santiago won't rehab in minors (Fox Sports)

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Benito Santiago refused a minor league rehabilitation assignment Saturday and will keep working out with the team, a decision that could delay his return. Santiago, expected to be the Pirates' starting catcher, was eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list Saturday after being sidelined with a viral infection that caused him to briefly lose 5-6 pounds.

Notebook: Castillo ready to begin rehab assignment (Pittsburgh Live)

Second baseman Jose Castillo finally will begin his injury-rehab assignment with Class AAA Indianapolis today.

Santiago refuses minor league rehab (The Clarion-Ledger)

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Benito Santiago refused a minor league rehabilitation assignment Saturday and will keep working out with the team, a decision that could delay his return.

Borowski ready for rehab stint By Bruce Miles (Daily Herald)

HOUSTON Maybe it s a good sign the Cubs Joe Borowski did some kicking and fussing after throwing a simulated game Saturday. Borowski was unhappy with the location of some of his pitches. After thinking about it for a while, he was able to put it in perspective.

Miller looks strong in rehab start (MLB.com)

PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Even though the Boston Red Sox are short on pitching, with Curt Schilling and David Wells on the disabled list, Wade Miller isn't about to rush his rehab.

Saturday, April 30, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Notes: Berkman cleared for Minor rehab (MLB.com)

HOUSTON -- Lance Berkman was examined by team doctor David Lintner on Friday and was cleared to leave for Round Rock on Saturday to begin a rehab stint with the Triple-A Express.

Dr. Phil to confront O'Brien over rehab stint, personal life (Chicago Sun-Times)

NEW YORK -- This didn't take long: Pat O'Brien, fresh from rehab, will have to face Dr. Phil next week in a prime-time CBS special.

Whitney's Rehab: Mommy's Orders? (E! Online via Yahoo! News)

That Whitney Houston's out of a court-imposed drug rehab program less than a month after checking in is news in itself. That it was her mother, Cissy Houston, who allegedly put Whitney there takes the saga to a whole new level.

Miller's rehab pitching a smash in Pawtucket (Patriot Ledger)

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - All things considered, Wade Miller would much rather be back in a big league uniform for his next start. The way the big right-hander pitched last night in his rehab start for the Pawtucket Red Sox, his return major league action can't be far away.

Notebook: Castillo ready to begin rehab assignment (Pittsburgh Live)

Second baseman Jose Castillo finally will begin his injury-rehab assignment with Class AAA Indianapolis today.

Miller looks strong in rehab start (MLB.com)

PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Even though the Boston Red Sox are short on pitching, with Curt Schilling and David Wells on the disabled list, Wade Miller isn't about to rush his rehab.

Red Sox's Miller looks sharp in Triple-A rehab start (ESPN)

Miller's next rehab start is May 3 by Associated Press

Berkman to make rehab appearance at Dell Diamond (OurSports Central)

(ROUND ROCK, TX) Lance Berkman, a three-time All-Star and the Houston Astros' Most Valuable Player in 2004 will make a rehab appearance at The Dell Diamond Saturday, April 30. Game time will be 7:05 PM. The Express will be in the third game of a four game home series against the Oklahoma RedHawks.

Mom sent Whitney to rehab (Boston Herald)

WHITNEY HOUSTON's mother, gospel singer Cissy Houston, was the anonymous advocate to petition a Georgia court to order her drugged-out daughter to seek help in a rehab facility in March, reports Peopl...

Miller looks strong in latest rehab start (Nashua Telegraph)

Wade Miller made his third minor-league rehab start Thursday night, working five shutout innings for Triple A Pawtucket against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Friday, April 29, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Whitney's Rehab: Mommy's Orders? (E! Online via Yahoo! News)

That Whitney Houston's out of a court-imposed drug rehab program less than a month after checking in is news in itself. That it was her mother, Cissy Houston, who allegedly put Whitney there takes the saga to a whole new level.

Miller looks strong in rehab start (MLB.com)

PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- Even though the Boston Red Sox are short on pitching, with Curt Schilling and David Wells on the disabled list, Wade Miller isn't about to rush his rehab.

Red Sox's Miller looks sharp in Triple-A rehab start (ESPN)

Miller's next rehab start is May 3 by Associated Press

Mom sent Whitney to rehab (Boston Herald)

WHITNEY HOUSTON's mother, gospel singer Cissy Houston, was the anonymous advocate to petition a Georgia court to order her drugged-out daughter to seek help in a rehab facility in March, reports Peopl...

Miller looks strong in latest rehab start (Nashua Telegraph)

Wade Miller made his third minor-league rehab start Thursday night, working five shutout innings for Triple A Pawtucket against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Miller impressive in rehab start for PawSox (Sports Illustrated)

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) -- Boston Red Sox right-hander Wade Miller pitched five scoreless innings in a rehabilitation outing Thursday night for Triple-A Pawtucket.

Bonds: This rehab could be last one (MLB.com)

SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants slugger Barry Bonds said Wednesday that his current rehab from surgery on his right knee is probably going to be his last. That's why his leg must be 100 percent healthy before he returns to action sometime later in the season.

Notes: Cameron to start rehab (MLB.com)

NEW YORK -- Mike Cameron's road back to the Major Leagues is nearing daylight, with the Mets outfielder scheduled to play in a rehab game Wednesday.

Alvarez makes strong rehab start (MLB.com)

FRESNO -- Left-hander Wilson Alvarez made an impressive start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday night, allowing only one hit in 4 2/3 innings of an injury rehabilitation assignment against the San Francisco Giants' Triple-A affiliate.

April 29. 2005 6:01AM Miller pitches five scoreless inning in rehab start (Gasden Times)

Boston Red Sox right-hander Wade Miller pitched five scoreless innings in a rehabilitation outing Thursday night for Triple-A Pawtucket. Miller, out with a frayed rotator cuff since last June when he was with Houston, allowed five hits, walked two and struck out three.

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Bonds: This rehab could be last one (MLB.com)

SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants slugger Barry Bonds said Wednesday that his current rehab from surgery on his right knee is probably going to be his last. That's why his leg must be 100 percent healthy before he returns to action sometime later in the season.

Notes: Cameron to start rehab (MLB.com)

NEW YORK -- Mike Cameron's road back to the Major Leagues is nearing daylight, with the Mets outfielder scheduled to play in a rehab game Wednesday.

Pat O'Brien Leaves Alcohol Rehab (40/29 KHBS/KHOG)

NEW YORK -- Television host Pat O'Brien is out of alcohol rehab and plans to return to work as host of "The Insider" next week. A spokesman for Paramount Domestic TV said O'Brien left the rehab program Sunday.

Pat O'Brien Leaves Alcohol Rehab (WGAL 8)

Television host Pat O'Brien is out of alcohol rehab and plans to return to work next week.

O'Brien Out of Rehab (E! Online)

Pat O'Brien is clean and sober and reportedly ready for the mea culpa circuit. The veteran TV personality and cohost of "The Insider" checked out of rehab Sunday after a monthlong stint for alcohol abuse, says Manfred Westphal, a rep for Paramount Domestic Television. Westphal would not comment on a New York Post report that claimed O'Brien would return to "The Insider" next week after

HeartCenterOnline For Patients - Walking rehab may boost stroke patients' confidence (Heart Center Online)

Apr 28 (Reuters Health) - Therapy aimed at improving walking ability after a stroke may also give a boost to patients' self-confidence, study findings suggest.

"The Insider" host Pat O'Brien leaves rehab (KTRE-TV East Texas)

NEW YORK T-V host Pat O'Brien is out of alcohol rehab. There are no details about which facility "The Insider" host was in or when he started the program. A spokesman for the show's syndicator tells The Associated Press O'Brien left the program Sunday.

Previously on TV Squad: Lock Up Your Daughters - Pat O'Brien's Out of Rehab (Cinematical)

Man, those kids over at TV Squad are ON FIRE today. Check out a sampling of their best quotes: "I don't want to have to go online every single time I'm sitting on the couch at 12:37 am, eating Doritos, trying to figure out what else to watch because Paris Hilton is on Conan ." Bob'll never stop reading TV Guide, but he's got one or two ideas as to how they could make themselves better. Kat

'Insider' Host Pat O'Brien Exits Rehab (San Francisco Chronicle)

Television host Pat O'Brien has exited the alcohol rehabilitation program he checked himself into a month ago. The "Insider" anchor left the rehab program Sunday, Manfred Westphal, a spokesman for Paramount Domestic Television, which produces the...

'INSIDER' O'BRIEN OUT OF REHAB (New York Post)

'INSIDER' O'BRIEN OUT OF REHAB April 26, 2005 -- LADIES, shut off your voicemail " The Insider " co-host Pat O'Brien has allegedly been released from rehab and could be headed back to TV as soon as next week.

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Pat O'Brien Leaves Alcohol Rehab (Local6.com Central Florida)

NEW YORK -- Television host Pat O'Brien is out of alcohol rehab and plans to return to work as host of "The Insider" next week. A spokesman for Paramount Domestic TV said O'Brien left the rehab program Sunday.

Pat O'Brien Leaves Alcohol Rehab (WGAL 8)

Television host Pat O'Brien is out of alcohol rehab and plans to return to work next week.

O'Brien Out of Rehab (E! Online)

Pat O'Brien is clean and sober and reportedly ready for the mea culpa circuit. The veteran TV personality and cohost of "The Insider" checked out of rehab Sunday after a monthlong stint for alcohol abuse, says Manfred Westphal, a rep for Paramount Domestic Television. Westphal would not comment on a New York Post report that claimed O'Brien would return to "The Insider" next week after

"The Insider" host Pat O'Brien leaves rehab (KTRE-TV East Texas)

NEW YORK T-V host Pat O'Brien is out of alcohol rehab. There are no details about which facility "The Insider" host was in or when he started the program. A spokesman for the show's syndicator tells The Associated Press O'Brien left the program Sunday.

Previously on TV Squad: Lock Up Your Daughters - Pat O'Brien's Out of Rehab (Cinematical)

Man, those kids over at TV Squad are ON FIRE today. Check out a sampling of their best quotes: "I don't want to have to go online every single time I'm sitting on the couch at 12:37 am, eating Doritos, trying to figure out what else to watch because Paris Hilton is on Conan ." Bob'll never stop reading TV Guide, but he's got one or two ideas as to how they could make themselves better. Kat

'Insider' Host Pat O'Brien Exits Rehab (San Francisco Chronicle)

Television host Pat O'Brien has exited the alcohol rehabilitation program he checked himself into a month ago. The "Insider" anchor left the rehab program Sunday, Manfred Westphal, a spokesman for Paramount Domestic Television, which produces the...

'INSIDER' O'BRIEN OUT OF REHAB (New York Post)

'INSIDER' O'BRIEN OUT OF REHAB April 26, 2005 -- LADIES, shut off your voicemail " The Insider " co-host Pat O'Brien has allegedly been released from rehab and could be headed back to TV as soon as next week.

'Insider' Host Pat O'Brien Exits Rehab (AP via Yahoo! News)

Pat O'Brien, host of "The Insider" syndicated entertainment news magazine, has left an alcohol rehabilitation program and will be back at work next week.

Croom in rehab after knee surgery (Sports Illustrated)

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) -- Sylvester Croom is back on the road, nearly two weeks after surgery on his troublesome knee. The Mississippi State coach is attending alumni meetings this week in Atlanta and says he plans to honor his commitments through the spring and summer.

'The Insider' host Pat O'Brien exits rehab (USA Today)

Pat O'Brien, host of The Insider syndicated entertainment news magazine, has exited an alcohol rehabilitation program. O'Brien ...

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

'INSIDER' O'BRIEN OUT OF REHAB (New York Post)

'INSIDER' O'BRIEN OUT OF REHAB April 26, 2005 -- LADIES, shut off your voicemail " The Insider " co-host Pat O'Brien has allegedly been released from rehab and could be headed back to TV as soon as next week.

Pets bring out smiles at rehab center (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)

CEDAR FALLS --- Frank Furter won more than $125,000 in his racing career. On Saturday, he won nothing. Yet, the greyhound did something money can't buy --- made residents at the Windsor Nursing and Rehab Center in Cedar Falls happy.

Bonds off crutches, resumes rehab (MLB.com)

SAN FRANCISCO -- As he promised, Giants slugger Barry Bonds has already shunned the crutches doctors asked him to use after he had fluid drained from his twice surgically repaired right knee this past Thursday.

Miller chugs along in rehab effort (Boston Herald)

The Red Sox watched veteran No. 2 starter David Wells go down last night with a sprained right foot in the fourth inning of the 8-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. But the starting rotation could be g...

Miller chugs along in rehab effort (The MetroWest Daily News)

T he Red Sox watched veteran No. 2 starter David Wells go down last night with a sprained right foot in the fourth inning of the 8-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

Caring spawns Seder for West Newton rehab center (Boston Globe)

For years, Rachel Geller picked up her Aunt Sally Miller at the West Newton Health and Rehab Center on the Jewish holidays and left feeling a pang of guilt. As they walked out the door, she would look back and think of all the other residents, many in their 70s and 80s, left behind to observe the holidays without family.

Donatella Versace says after rehab stint, she has 'all new habits' (Houston Chronicle)

NEW YORK - Donatella Versace has designs on staying sober after a trip to rehab last year. The fashion guru tells the May issue of Vogue that her 18-year addiction to cocaine began at 32, when she mostly used the drug at parties in New York and Los Angeles.

Armagh's McEntee in line for return to action (RT� News)

Armagh have been handed a timely boost with the news thatTony McEntee is set to return to training inside the next couple of weeks. McEntee tore ligaments when playing with Crossmaglen against Portlaoise in the All-Ireland Club semi-final and has been receiving rehab treatment for the injury.

BOLI: Alcoholic can be entitled to time for rehab (Corvallis Gazette Times)

QUESTION: My employee has just told me that she is an alcoholic and needs four weeks off to enter a rehabilitation program. Do I have to give her this time off?

Medical Boards Let Physicians Practice Despite Drug Abuse (Washington Post)

First of three articles Over the past 20 years, John F. Pholeric Jr. struggled on and off with cocaine addiction, cycled in and out of rehab and was convicted of a felony. During that time, he also practiced medicine.

Monday, April 25, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Caring spawns Seder for West Newton rehab center (Boston Globe)

For years, Rachel Geller picked up her Aunt Sally Miller at the West Newton Health and Rehab Center on the Jewish holidays and left feeling a pang of guilt. As they walked out the door, she would look back and think of all the other residents, many in their 70s and 80s, left behind to observe the holidays without family.

Donatella Versace says after rehab stint, she has 'all new habits' (Houston Chronicle)

NEW YORK - Donatella Versace has designs on staying sober after a trip to rehab last year. The fashion guru tells the May issue of Vogue that her 18-year addiction to cocaine began at 32, when she mostly used the drug at parties in New York and Los Angeles.

This rehab's patients stay wild (Denver Post)

Boulder County - The baby raccoon felt like ice when Ron Patton found him a few weeks ago. Patton and his wife, Sandy, had discovered the kit in the woods along a boulder trail, umbilical cord still attached. The baby was crying and wandering blind. Mom, Ron Patton said, was nowhere to be found.

Board OKs park rehab plans (Washington Square News)

The $1 million NYU donated last year to refurbish Washington Square Park has become part of a larger project to make a significant renovation of the park’s facilities, community organizers said.

BOLI: Alcoholic can be entitled to time for rehab (Corvallis Gazette Times)

QUESTION: My employee has just told me that she is an alcoholic and needs four weeks off to enter a rehabilitation program. Do I have to give her this time off?

AMRPA Disappointed by GAO Rehab Hospital Study and Raises Concerns About Report's Lack of Meaningful Recommendations (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

The American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association , the leading national trade association representing over 450 freestanding rehabilitation hospitals, rehabilitation units of acute care general hospitals and numerous outpatient rehabilitation services providers, criticized the newly released rehab hospital "IRF" report by the Government Accountability Office .

Notes: Berkman closer to joining Astros (MLB.com)

ST. LOUIS -- Lance Berkman inched a little closer to rejoining his Houston Astros teammates on the field when he departed St. Louis for Kissimee, Fla., on Sunday to begin a rehab stint with the club's extended spring program.

Notes: Rain hinders Miller's comeback (MLB.com)

ST. PETERSBURG -- Red Sox right-hander Wade Miller has encountered an annoying obstacle in his quest to return to the active roster. While his arm continues to feel fine, Mother Nature got in the way of Miller making his scheduled rehab start for Double-A Portland this weekend.

MLB notebook: Bonds expecting to rehab soon (Seattle Times)

Barry Bonds had fluid drained from his injured right knee earlier this week and expects to resume his rehabilitation this week. The San Francisco Giants...

Donatella tells all (Miami Herald)

in Vogue interview Donatella Versace has designs on staying sober after a trip to rehab last year. The fashion guru tells the May issue of Vogue that her 18-year addiction to cocaine began at 32, when she mostly used the drug at parties in New York and Los Angeles.

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Whitney checks out of rehab, again (Independent Online)

Whitney Houston has left a Caribbean rehab clinic after completing a four-week treatment programme. The troubled star, who was ordered to undergo the intensive course by a Georgia court last month, left Antigua's Crossroads centre.

Versace Hopes to Put Addiction Behind Her (AP via Yahoo! News)

Donatella Versace has designs on staying sober after a trip to rehab last year. The fashion guru tells the May issue of Vogue that her 18-year addiction to cocaine began at 32, when she mostly used the drug at parties in New York and Los Angeles.

Rehab facility to discharge Page (CBS Sportsline)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Former WBA heavyweight champion Greg Page will be released from a Louisville hospital after receiving medical treatment and therapy for two months.

Bonds back on crutches, won't comment on rehab (ESPN)

Slugger refuses to give update on recovery by Associated Press

Lawyer will start rehab (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)

After pleading guilty to his seventh DUI charge, Columbus attorney Wallace A. "Tony" Kitchen today begins a 60-day in-patient treatment program to deter alcohol abuse.

Bonds uses crutches, won't discuss rehab (AberdeenNews.com)

SAN FRANCISCO - The sight of Barry Bonds walking on crutches Friday appeared to have ominous overtones for the Giants, although the left fielder insisted "I feel great" and declined to elaborate on the condition of his surgically repaired right knee.

Bonds back on crutches, but staying mum on rehab (SanLuisObispo.com)

SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds was back on crutches Friday, which might mean a setback in his recovery from right knee surgery, but the slugger and the San Francisco Giants aren't talking.

Nomar to meet with docs about recovery options (ESPN)

Shortstop faces surgery or rehab options by Associated Press

Notes: Berkman nears rehab stint (MLB.com)

HOUSTON -- Lance Berkman arrived in the Houston clubhouse on Thursday with his bags packed for St. Louis and nothing new to report on his right knee.

Escobar Fine After Rehab Assignment (AP via Yahoo! News)

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar had no ill effects after a rehab assignment Tuesday night.

Friday, April 22, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Whitney checks out of rehab, again (Independent Online)

Whitney Houston has left a Caribbean rehab clinic after completing a four-week treatment programme. The troubled star, who was ordered to undergo the intensive course by a Georgia court last month, left Antigua's Crossroads centre.

Page to Be Discharged From Rehab Facility (AP via Yahoo! News)

Former WBA heavyweight champion Greg Page will be released from a Louisville hospital after receiving medical treatment and therapy for two months.

Notes: Berkman nears rehab stint (MLB.com)

HOUSTON -- Lance Berkman arrived in the Houston clubhouse on Thursday with his bags packed for St. Louis and nothing new to report on his right knee.

Escobar Fine After Rehab Assignment (AP via Yahoo! News)

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar had no ill effects after a rehab assignment Tuesday night.

Paralyzed ex-boxer to be discharged from rehab facility (USA Today)

Paralyzed former world heavyweight champion Greg Page will be released from a Louisville hospital after receiving medical treatment ...

Escobar fine after rehab assignment (El Nuevo Herald)

LAS VEGAS - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar had no ill effects after a rehab assignment Tuesday night. He pitched four innings for Triple-A Salt Lake, allowing two runs on five hits, walking one and striking out six Las Vegas 51s.

Giants' Bonds Unable to Begin Rehab (AP via Yahoo! News)

Barry Bonds has been unable to begin any baseball-related activities since the second arthroscopic operation on his right knee and no timetable has been set for his return.

Tories pledge more drug rehab centres (Guardian Unlimited)

Theresa May, the Conservative spokeswoman for families, and the shadow home secretary, David Davis, outline the party's policy on crime. The Conservatives today pledged a tenfold increase in the number of drug treatment centres as part of "tough measures" to reduce violent crime.

Muslims, Jews, Join To Rehab Home (Baltimore Jewish Times)

While they may not always agree on American foreign policy matters, members of the Baltimore Jewish Council and the Maryland Muslim Council dialogue group concur that helping the local community is quite important.

Less Pain with Pilates-Based Rehab (KCRG)

Recovering from surgery is painful enough, add physical therapy exercises and the pain gets worse before it gets better. A new type of physical therapy reduces that pain. The Rec Center at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids offers Pilates-Based Rehabilitation. One Eastern Iowa woman says the secret is in the springs. (Cedar Rapids KCRG) --

Thursday, April 21, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Escobar Fine After Rehab Assignment (AP via Yahoo! News)

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar had no ill effects after a rehab assignment Tuesday night.

Escobar fine after rehab assignment (El Nuevo Herald)

LAS VEGAS - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar had no ill effects after a rehab assignment Tuesday night. He pitched four innings for Triple-A Salt Lake, allowing two runs on five hits, walking one and striking out six Las Vegas 51s.

Giants' Bonds Unable to Begin Rehab (AP via Yahoo! News)

Barry Bonds has been unable to begin any baseball-related activities since the second arthroscopic operation on his right knee and no timetable has been set for his return.

Penny Throws Six Innings in Rehab Start (AP via Yahoo! News)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny threw six innings allowing five hits, two runs and two walks while striking out nine on 79 pitches in a rehab assignment for the Las Vegas 51s on Monday.

People in the News: Her simple life plan: Rehab, marriage, kids (4/20/2005) (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Nicole Richie discusses rehab and her future plans ... Christian Slater's mother attempts to defend her son ... Elizabeth Taylor plans to design jewelry ... and more.

Report: Bonds rehab going slowly, return unknown (ESPN)

Bonds not likely to return by May 1 by ESPN.com news services

Bonds' rehab not going well (Contra Costa Times)

SAN FRANCISCO -- It has been five weeks since Barry Bonds underwent his second right-knee operation, and the Giants left fielder still hasn't been able to work out on the field with his teammates.

Giants' Bonds unable to begin rehab (The State)

SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds has been unable to begin any baseball-related activities since the second arthroscopic operation on his right knee and no timetable has been set for his return."No one ever said there was going to be a date for Barry," San Francisco manager Felipe Alou said before Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. "No one said the first or 15th. After the second

Barry Bonds rehab not going well (Covers.com)

SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds has been unable to begin any baseball-related activities since the second arthroscopic operation on his right knee and no timetable has been set for his return. ``No one ever said there was going to be ...

REHAB wants cut in flat registration tax Budget proposal for 2005-06 (News From Bangladesh)

The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh has urged the government to lower the apartment registration and handover tax to 9 per cent. The association, in its budget proposal for fiscal year 2005-06, also demanded zero tariff on all goods and services used in housing sector.

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Escobar Fine After Rehab Assignment (AP via Yahoo! News)

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar had no ill effects after a rehab assignment Tuesday night.

Escobar fine after rehab assignment (El Nuevo Herald)

LAS VEGAS - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar had no ill effects after a rehab assignment Tuesday night. He pitched four innings for Triple-A Salt Lake, allowing two runs on five hits, walking one and striking out six Las Vegas 51s.

Penny Throws Six Innings in Rehab Start (AP via Yahoo! News)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny threw six innings allowing five hits, two runs and two walks while striking out nine on 79 pitches in a rehab assignment for the Las Vegas 51s on Monday.

People in the News: Her simple life plan: Rehab, marriage, kids (4/20/2005) (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Nicole Richie discusses rehab and her future plans ... Christian Slater's mother attempts to defend her son ... Elizabeth Taylor plans to design jewelry ... and more.

Penny throws six innings in second rehab start; could start on Sunday (The State)

LAS VEGAS - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny threw six innings allowing five hits, two runs and two walks while striking out nine on 79 pitches to help the Las Vegas 51s past the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 9-3 on Monday.Penny (1-0), who made his second rehab start, is on the 15-day disabled list due to a nerve injury in his right biceps from last year.

Penny bests Sox in rehab outing (Rocky Mountain News.com)

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Las Vegas 51s defeated the Colorado Springs Sky 9-5 in Pacific Coast League action on Monday night. Brad Penny, on a rehab assignment for the Los Angeles Dodgers, picked up the win for Las Vegas. Penny was pitching in his first start in Class AAA this season.

WIN & THEY'RE IN (New York Post via Yahoo! News)

A season that made injuries and rehab a way of life, that contained 16 different starting lineups, that held more ups and downs than any amusement-park thrill ride, now comes down to one final game for the Nets, tonight in Boston.

Southern Indiana Rehab to accept Humana customers (BizJournals)

Humana Inc. has reached a deal with Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital that will allow members of its commercial health plans to receive care at the New Albany, Ind., health care facility.

Public housing's waiting list open again (El Nuevo Herald)

With no fanfare, the Miami-Dade Housing Agency has reopened its waiting list for public housing for the first time in four years. Demand for the county's public housing programs, including Section 8 vouchers, public housing and modified rehab housing is expected to be high.

Team plans downtown Fries rehab (Galax Gazette)

FRIES - Members of the Fries Revitalization Team spent last Thursday evening brainstorming ideas for bringing life back to downtown. Brian Reed of the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission churned out questions to the group to prompt their ideas and suggestions.

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Penny Throws Six Innings in Rehab Start (AP via Yahoo! News)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny threw six innings allowing five hits, two runs and two walks while striking out nine on 79 pitches in a rehab assignment for the Las Vegas 51s on Monday.

Penny throws six innings in second rehab start; could start on Sunday (The State)

LAS VEGAS - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny threw six innings allowing five hits, two runs and two walks while striking out nine on 79 pitches to help the Las Vegas 51s past the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 9-3 on Monday.Penny (1-0), who made his second rehab start, is on the 15-day disabled list due to a nerve injury in his right biceps from last year.

Penny bests Sox in rehab outing (Rocky Mountain News.com)

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Las Vegas 51s defeated the Colorado Springs Sky 9-5 in Pacific Coast League action on Monday night. Brad Penny, on a rehab assignment for the Los Angeles Dodgers, picked up the win for Las Vegas. Penny was pitching in his first start in Class AAA this season.

Southern Indiana Rehab to accept Humana customers (BizJournals)

Humana Inc. has reached a deal with Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital that will allow members of its commercial health plans to receive care at the New Albany, Ind., health care facility.

Penny throws six innings in second rehab start; could start on Sunday (El Nuevo Herald)

LAS VEGAS - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny threw six innings allowing five hits, two runs and two walks while striking out nine on 79 pitches to help the Las Vegas 51s past the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 9-3 on Monday.

Penny strikes out nine in rehab start (MLB.com)

LAS VEGAS -- More than eight months after first suffering a rare nerve injury to his biceps tendon, Brad Penny struck out nine in six effective innings Monday night in a Minor League rehabilitation start for the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s and said afterward that he wants his next start to be for the Dodgers in the Major Leagues.

Penny shines in 51s rehab stint (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

One night in Las Vegas might be all the vacation time Brad Penny needs before returning to work in the major leagues. He enjoyed the visit, but sees no reason to extend his stay.

REHAB RIPE FOR REALITY TV (Monterey County Herald)

It's creepy -- and compelling -- to watch clean-cut Josh, a 20-year-old expectant father, talk about death as he shoots heroin into his foot after a month in rehab.

Notes: Another rehab start for Escobar (MLB.com)

OAKLAND -- Kelvim Escobar will make one more rehab start, manager Mike Scioscia said Saturday.

Article (Reading Eagle)

Wade Miller allows one run in five innings Monday night in a rehab start for the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Brandywine Heights grad Wade Miller says his right shoulder feels fine following an effective rehab start with the Wilmington Blue Rocks. He is looking to join Boston early next month.

Monday, April 18, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

REHAB RIPE FOR REALITY TV (Monterey County Herald)

It's creepy -- and compelling -- to watch clean-cut Josh, a 20-year-old expectant father, talk about death as he shoots heroin into his foot after a month in rehab.

Notes: Another rehab start for Escobar (MLB.com)

OAKLAND -- Kelvim Escobar will make one more rehab start, manager Mike Scioscia said Saturday.

Notes: Berkman eyes rehab return (MLB.com)

CINCINNATI -- The Houston Astros, coming off a seven-day, six-game road trip, will be home for only four days before they leave again for another two-city trek to St. Louis and Pittsburgh.

Firefighter Injured In Jump From Burning Building To Leave Rehab (NY1 News)

A Bronx firefighter forced to jump out a four-story building in January is expected to leave a rehab center this weekend. The FDNY says firefighter Jeffrey Cool will be released from Helen Hayes Hospital in Rockland County Saturday.

Rehab troupe encourages residents of nursing home (News Leader)

S omething's going on. The women at Birch Gardens nursing home got their hair done on Wednesday. By 6 o'clock the residents were wheeled or walked to the lobby where more than a dozen young men and women wearing red T-shirts, jean and sneakers stood in groups, giggling, talking about their day.

Clear Channel venue rehab effort nearing $140 mil. mark (BizJournals)

Clear Channel Communications Inc. has agreed to invest some $35 million as part of an overall effort to convert a neglected 1920s-era Philadelphia theater into a showplace for Broadway plays, the ballet, concerts and other events.

Huron House rehab program slated to move (Times Herald)

As work progresses on Acheson Ventures' Desmond Landing redevelopment project along the St. Clair River, an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in downtown Port Huron can expect to get a new address.

A lofty rehab plan boosts Downtown (Journal Times Online)

Making progress toward reviving Racine's Downtown sometimes seems like a two-steps forward, one-step back process, so we'll take the good news this week that the old Badger Uniforms complex is headed for rebirth as a 79-unit condominium/townhouse project.

The junkies at Camp Recovery seem like the kids next door (San Francisco Chronicle)

Before wrapping up his new documentary feature, "Rehab," Oscar- winning filmmaker Steven Okazaki showed a rough cut to a class at UC Berkeley. "The students were really disappointed," says Okazaki. "They felt it was false because the addicts in it...

Hendricks Begins Rehab After Mild Stroke (AP via Yahoo! News)

Orioles bullpen coach Elrod Hendricks is working to shake the effects of a mild stroke, and the chances for a complete recovery are favorable — thanks to some quick action by team trainer Richie Bancells.

Sunday, April 17, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

REHAB RIPE FOR REALITY TV (Monterey County Herald)

It's creepy -- and compelling -- to watch clean-cut Josh, a 20-year-old expectant father, talk about death as he shoots heroin into his foot after a month in rehab.

Notes: Another rehab start for Escobar (MLB.com)

OAKLAND -- Kelvim Escobar will make one more rehab start, manager Mike Scioscia said Saturday.

Firefighter Injured In Jump From Burning Building To Leave Rehab (NY1 News)

A Bronx firefighter forced to jump out a four-story building in January is expected to leave a rehab center this weekend. The FDNY says firefighter Jeffrey Cool will be released from Helen Hayes Hospital in Rockland County Saturday.

Hendricks Begins Rehab After Mild Stroke (AP via Yahoo! News)

Orioles bullpen coach Elrod Hendricks is working to shake the effects of a mild stroke, and the chances for a complete recovery are favorable — thanks to some quick action by team trainer Richie Bancells.

New aquatics rehab program another option for injured (Norwich Bulletin)

Athletes and non-athletes alike now have an aquatics therapy program to use on the often difficult road through rehabilitation.

Thomas to continue rehab in Chicago (Northwest Indiana Times)

CHICAGO | Frank Thomas returned to the White Sox clubhouse on Saturday, though his return to the lineup is still several weeks away. Thomas is recovering from offseason ankle surgery.

Rehab program scores victory on Victoria Ave. (The Buffalo News)

A year ago, several homes on Victoria Avenue had become dilapidated eyesores and were slated for demolition. Now, the first of five has been rehabilitated and sold by the Fillmore Leroy Area Residents group (FLARE).

BUSTED STAR IN REHAB FOR ALCOHOL ADDICTION (ContactMusic)

Former British boyband BUSTED star MATT JAY has checked into a rehabilitation clinic to fight his alcohol addiction.

A lofty rehab plan boosts Downtown (Journal Times Online)

Making progress toward reviving Racine's Downtown sometimes seems like a two-steps forward, one-step back process, so we'll take the good news this week that the old Badger Uniforms complex is headed for rebirth as a 79-unit condominium/townhouse project.

New season's reality shows tap into an addictive formula (Boston Globe)

It's creepy -- and compelling -- to watch clean-cut Josh, a 20-year-old expectant father, talk about death as he shoots heroin into his foot after a month in rehab. Or to see 21-year-old Ally, an art student, overdose on drugs, or others steal from helplessly enabling parents, prostitute themselves, grow haggard, promise loved ones they'll quit, clean up, relapse, sob, ...

Saturday, April 16, 2005

Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab News

Joaquin Phoenix in Rehab (Hollywood.com)

Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix checked himself into rehab to be treated for alcoholism two weeks ago.

Joaquin checks into rehab (El Nuevo Herald)

Joaquin Phoenix saw the signs and has decided to get some help for his alcohol problem, reports E!Online. The Oscar-nominated actor has announced that he voluntarily checked himself into an undisclosed rehab facility two weeks ago to kick his booze habit.

Ronnie Wood Back In Rehab (Soundbuzz via Yahoo! Launch News)

Ronnie Wood Back In Rehab

Joaquin Phoenix Checks Into Rehab (ABC News)

Actor Joaquin Phoenix Voluntarily Checks Into Rehab Facility for Alcohol Treatment

A lofty rehab plan boosts Downtown (Journal Times Online)

Making progress toward reviving Racine's Downtown sometimes seems like a two-steps forward, one-step back process, so we'll take the good news this week that the old Badger Uniforms complex is headed for rebirth as a 79-unit condominium/townhouse project.

Indians' Sabathia Pitches 5 Rehab Innings (AP via Yahoo! News)

Cleveland Indians pitcher C.C. Sabathia allowed two hits in five scoreless innings Tuesday night for Double-A Akron in his final rehab start before his season debut Sunday against Minnesota.

Feliz cleans up for Lowry as Giants roll (InsideBayArea)

DENVER - While Barry Bonds carries out his double-secret rehab regimen, keeping all information out of the public realm, the Giants are finding out some interesting little facts of their own. Among them: It's not such a bad thing when your cleanup batter gets pitches to hit at Coors Field.

Billy Joel Exits Rehab (E! Online via Yahoo! News)

The "Big Shot" singer wrapped his most recent stint in rehab, checking out of the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California, over the weekend, his publicist, Claire Mercuri, confirmed Tuesday.

White House Pitches Plan to Rehab Amtrak (AP via Yahoo! News)

The Bush administration on Thursday sent Congress its plan to turn Amtrak into a private operator, with a federal-state partnership supporting a railroad that would focus on running trains and would not maintain tracks or stations.

Saturday, April 16, 2005 (Daily Breeze)

Brad Penny is scheduled to make his second minor-league rehab start on Monday night, when he is expected to throw six innings and/or 80 pitches for triple-A Las Vegas against Pacific Coast League rival Colorado Springs.

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