No drug conviction, Nora Aunor's lawyer insists
In March 2006, however, Aunor left the drug rehab program after failing to reach an agreement with another judge over her request to be allowed to travel outside of Los Angeles. Her lawyers decided to enroll Aunor in an 18-month drug diversion program, … Read more on Inquirer.net

'Gang Related' Actor's Changed Life
"I was a mean guy and drugs made it worse," Emilio Rivera tells me his story as we enjoy lunch at Rick's Drive In And Out on Fletcher Drive in Los Angeles. Rick's is a fast food joint Emilio visits on a regular basis. He says, "They treated me nice … Read more on MyFox Los Angeles

'Glee' star Becca Tobin's boyfriend Matt Bendik found dead in Philadelphia hotel
Tragedy struck “Glee” again. Almost a year after Cory Monteith died of a heroin and alcohol overdose, the boyfriend of cast member Becca Tobin was found dead in a Philadelphia hotel room. The body of Matt Bendik, 35, was discovered a little after 1 p.m … Read more on New York Daily News

Nonprofit of the Week: Recovery Works helps men with addiction
“We are a faith-based organization that runs a long-term residential recovery center for men who suffer from alcohol and drug addiction,” said Bartley, who is the organization's director of operations. “We follow the principles of the 12-step programs … Read more on Aiken Standard

Does It Help To Get Angry At Someone With Addiction?
"The death of Cory Monteith, from a drug overdose, was sad. But the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman makes me angry. Monteith was a kid wrestling with addiction, no doubt exacerbated by an environment in which the opportunity for self destruction was … Read more on North Country Public Radio

Konkan Railway to help employees addicted to drugs
In a bid to help its drug addicted employees and enable them to maintain a positive outlook, Konkan Railway (KR) has initiated a de-addiction drive to counsel its employees. KR believes that addiction leads to loss of health, catching fatal diseases … Read more on Daily News & Analysis

Web Improvements for Toronto Drug Rehab Centres Announced by Sunshine …
Sunshine Coast Health Center, one of Canada's top drug rehabilitation centers, is proud to announce improvements in its Web visibility for Toronto drug rehab and related inquiries. The company has seen its rank on Google climb onto page one, thereby …
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Cory Monteith: Why Didn't Rehab Work?
Sources confirm that Monteith spent time at both California's Betty Ford Center and Crossroads Centre on the Caribbean Island of Antigua. But experts emphasize that rehab is merely the beginning of recovery, followed by the critical transition from in …
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Visibility for Toronto Drug Rehab Centres is Focus of Innovation, Announces …
As one of Canada's top drug rehabilitation centers, Sunshine Coast Health Center treats patients from all over Canada. Though located in British Columbia, the company expands its outreach to other cities in Canada including Vancouver through innovative …
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Rahall, Rockefeller, Manchin Announce Funding to Expand Substance Abuse …
On Monday, a release was sent out noting that U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, along with Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin announced funding awarded to Prestera Center to help with substance abuse and mental health. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep.
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Glee Will Address Cory Moneith's Drug Addiction In Finn Hudson's Exit Episode
Fox President Kevin Reilly spoke at the Television Critics Association summer press tour to confirm the reports: "That episode will deal with the incidents directly involved with Cory's passing, [including] drug use." Cory Monteith tragically passed …
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Viewpoint: How the Drug Treatment System Failed Cory Monteith
Part of the problem may have been with the rehab program itself; research suggests that many programs don't take advantage of available medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), don't provide talk therapy program that have been …
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Recovery Associates Announces That Its Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment …
Recovery Associates announces its drug and alcohol treatment programs are now in Kendale Lakes, Florida. Drugs like cocaine, ecstasy, marijuana and alcohol could be a problem for men, women and adolescents. Whatever the case might be, the problem …
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16 Medi-Cal substance abuse treatment centers are under investigation
The Drug Medi-Cal program, a service paid for by state and federal taxes, covers Medi-Cal recipients' treatment of substance use disorders. . Medi-Cal is the state's health insurance plan for people on welfare and other low-income residents who qualify.
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Drug Test Cheats: Addicts Use Fake Body Parts to Beat System
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)– Drug users are cheating the system. You`ll find so many products to beat a drug test that some addicts think they cannot be stopped. Fox 2`s Chris Hayes reveals the lengths some addicts will take to keep using, while working in …
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Cory Monteith Overdose: "Scary" Drug Addiction Darker Than People Thought …
Cory Monteith lost. He coudn't win his long battle with substance abuse, which he struggled with for many, if not most, of his 31 years. As everyone knows by now, the Glee star died of a drug overdose. Heroin and alcohol were among the substances found …
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One Man's Story: How I Beat Addiction
Addiction is a progressive illness, and it was progressing. Right before my junior year of college, I spent my first summer away from home, and I kind of just lost hope in everything. I fell into the world of addiction and drugs altogether. That year …
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