Lindsay Lohan doesn't need drug rehab, her attorney says
But Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James Dabney wasn't moved. "I don't know how the next two weeks is suddenly going to change the history of this case, these cases," Dabney said. Dabney also warned that if Lohan continues to use Heller, who …
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Lindsay Lohan likely headed to trial as plea deal talks falter
"This is not what she needs—rehab," Heller said. "Lindsay doesn't have a problem with alcohol and drugs. Lindsay's issues are different." Heller asked the judge for a delay and to "give her leeway to show that she's worthy of compassion." But Los …
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Survey: Many conflicted on gov't spending cuts
Those surveyed last year also wanted more government spending on: nonwelfare assistance to the poor (+53.8), fighting crime (+51.9), Social Security (+47.6), health programs (+46.3), protecting the environment (+45.9), drug rehabilitation (+43.5 …
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Torn apart by drug abuse, family now reunited in recovery
Family Treatment Court: Superior Court supervises this program to help parents recover from drug use and reunify with children. 360-397-2304 or www.clark.wa.gov/courts/superior/therapeutic.html. • Lifeline Connections: Inpatient and outpatient …
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Celebrate Radio Network's Weekly Reaching Up to Focus on Substance Abuse …
The non-profit and the broadcaster together will produce radio psas on teen addiction and on volunteering to help youth recover from substance abuse and promote the need for more groups in hundreds of cities that have none and even in cities with a …
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Recovery Kentucky centers use a supportive program in which the clients hold …
The Recovery Kentucky centers are a bright spot for dealing with prescription-drug abuse and just one of the approaches to dealing with the problem. Tuesday: Oregon is spending more on treating drug abuse and finds the investment is saving money — as …
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Tribeca Twelve: Recovery House
Tribeca Twelve is New York City's first attempt at answering a question raised by leaders in the emerging field of collegiate recovery: Where should college students with substance-abuse problems live if the worst possible place anyone in recovery …
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