Magic moments Nov 21, 2009
Recent guests have included signer Whitney Houston, who gave her first major interview for seven years, and opened up about her drug addiction; and Mackenzie Phillips, who alleged she had a 10-year incestuous relationship with her father John Phillips, leader of 1960s group the Mamas and the Papas ... However, the star's endorsement of James Frey's memoir, A Million Little Pieces, landed her in controversy in 2005 after a whistle-blowing website revealed that chunks of the book - dealing with... (BBC News -- Americas)
Cruise, Palin among Winfreys highlights Nov 21, 2009
Winfrey selects James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces," a memoir of addiction and recovery, for her book club in 2005. After learning the book contained extensive fabrications, she chews out the author on her show and later apologizes for being so rough on him. (MSNBC -- Television)
Review: Cage and 'Bad' intriguing Nov 21, 2009
Where Ferrara shows us the lieutenant shooting up in transfixed, empathetic detail, Herzog mostly plays McDonagh's addiction for black comedy, looking for the blind spot between surveillance cameras after a fortuitous posting in the evidence room, or channeling his high into an audaciously courageous bust. This is also an effect of two very different movie stars' styles: Keitel's method naturalism vs. Cage's mannered expressionism. (CNN)
Profits prompt surge in new vaccines Nov 21, 2009
Better technology to create and mass-produce vaccines is bringing progress in preventing tropical dengue fever and new threats like superbugs MRSA and C. difficile, even ending addiction to cocaine and nicotine. Success on some vaccines in development, particularly for Alzheimer's and AIDS, likely would bring billions a year in sales. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Doc Faces Ax for Calling Patient Fat Nov 21, 2009
We are all vulnerable to add 000000FC iction to something and most of us battle one addiction or another on an ongoing basis ... What is the line from the song, "You never mention the word addiction in certain company." If you do you will just hear a diatribe similar to the ones here. (CBS News)
Suicide Epidemic Sweeps France Telecom Nov 21, 2009
This is one of the many rewards of Capitalistic society: the others are crime, drug addiction, familial breakdown and wars. It is all the result of the worship of the almighty buck, or Franc, in this case. (CBS News)
The National Ticking Bomb: Teenage Alcoholism. Nov 20, 2009
That can be done by addressing the underlying factors that push them to drinking and educating the young people about their vulnerability could help many to avoid the pitfalls of addiction. And the government incorporating the dangers of drug addiction and alcoholism into the school curriculum will be a realistic approach to curb the menace of alcoholism in our society, especially the young ones in schools and colleges. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
ACLU sues jail over withheld medication Nov 20, 2009
The ACLU says Bethany Cajune was denied the drug she uses to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms while overcoming narcotic addiction. Cajune, several months pregnant, was serving a short sentence at the Lake County Detention Facility for traffic violations. (Montana Standard, MT)
NHS heroin 'will protect women' Nov 20, 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)
Women Can Quit Smoking and Control Weight Gain Nov 20, 2009
Recently published in the journal Addiction, Spring's paper examined the results from 2,233 smokers in 10 studies from 1991 to 2007. The study showed that women whose treatment addressed both smoking and weight control were 29 percent more likely to quit smoking in the short term (at three months) and 23 percent in the long term (from six to 14 months) than those whose treatment addressed only smoking. (Science Daily)
Letter: Reader takes shot at survivors' shots Nov 20, 2009
With a world that struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, I found this type of celebrating to be a terrible message. Clean and sober addicts are survivors and they struggle day by day to continue to be survivors so why celebrate the survival of cancer with a drink of alcohol. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Winfrey to announce Friday show will end in ... "The Oprah Winfrey Show," an iconic broadcast that grew over two decades into a daytime television powerhouse and the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media ... Nov 20, 2009
Soon after, it was revealed as a fabricated tale of addiction and recovery, and Winfrey later chewed out Frey on her show. "She's been a great inspiration, a great support for all the shifts in politics and social consciousness and consciousness in general," said hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Smokeout day today Nov 20, 2009
Smoking is an addiction that people don t need, she said. And it will only benefit them to quit smoking now. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Braintree Sound Off Nov 20, 2009
18) front page story entitled Battling addiction: father shares story of son s addiction to warn other parents was as gripping an example of journalism as I have read in quite some time. I respect Mr. (Bill) Brids and his son (David) for their extraordinary candor and hope that their powerful message will have the impact they are hoping to achieve. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Does Oregon exploit problem gamblers to finance state services? Nov 20, 2009
Slub wrote on Nov 18, 2009 7:35 PM:" The state is exploiting gambling addiction and such exploitation should be strictly reserved for the private sector. ". Socialism wrote on Nov 18, 2009 5:20 PM:" How does this pay into socialism at all? I will agree, its one heck of a left wing minded state, and from my conservative standpoint, your arguement sounds pathetic. No one forces these people to pay for those machines any more than they stuff a bottle of booze down anyones throat. Call it a luxury... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Should you feel guilty? Nov 20, 2009
kehlela wrote on Nov 17, 2009 4:14 PM:" It is very unfortunate that there are homeless people at all. Those that we see are commonly dealing with addiction. The signs they dangle in front of us are just a ruse for drug or alcohol money. There are resources available for these folks and the majority of them just balk at it. I choose to stare right at them and sneer when they approach me. I refuse to give them a hand out. They are the vagrants of society that are responsible for the high crime... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cheech & Chong on 'The Factor' Nov 20, 2009
O'REILLY: The Constant (ph) people at Columbia University, who research drugs, say that marijuana is now the top addiction of American teenagers, the top addiction ... CHONG: Physical addiction ... O'REILLY: No, mental addiction or whatever it may be. (Fox News)
Limbaugh: Judge's case shows prosecution bias Nov 20, 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)
State argues for its right to use Limbaugh records Nov 20, 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)
Sound off! 11/18/09 Nov 20, 2009
To those who don t think depression is a disease and people suffering from it shouldn t have disability: Depression is a disease just like alcoholism and drug addiction. Those people can go in get disability. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Instant Editorial: Its never too late to quit smoking Nov 20, 2009
The reality is that its a dangerous addiction, which could lead to lung and heart disease, not to mention the implications it has on others exposed to second-hand smoke. All hospital campuses in Lee and Collier counties have banned smoking in every corner of their properties as of today, and they are offering incentives so employees who smoke will quit. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
10 percent of video poker players produce 53 percent of money lost Nov 20, 2009
Kevin wrote on Nov 17, 2009 5:32 PM:" The state is being inventive as far as revenue goes, video poker and other lottery games create a lot of revenue, both for the state and for the retailers of the games. They also get a large amount of money from other sources too; Gas pumps, alcohol and tobacco taxes, licensing fees, auto registration fees.The biggest source of income for the state is, unfortunately, actual legalized robbery. Income tax is a far more insidious thing than video poker, because... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
WISPIRG simulation places UW students in role of homeless Nov 20, 2009
About 25 students attended the event, which included a poverty simulation where students were given characters with different social statuses, encountering obstacles like unemployment, foreclosures, illness and drug addiction. Mariana Berbert, coordinator for WISPIRG s Hunger and Homelessness campaign, said she thought the simulation had a greater affect on students than statistics. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
Heroin abuse alarms officials Nov 20, 2009
Flanked by representatives of Saugus Speaks Out and Saugus High School faculty members, Nickolas said the Department of Public Health report serves as a reminder of how firm a hold drug addiction has on the community. Saugus Speaks Out Co-President Ellen Faiella called on citizens to help combat what she referred to as a community problem. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
CCC votes for tougher panhandling laws Nov 20, 2009
What is needed is a more comprehensive approach to address the issues of alcohol and drug addiction. Safety and security committee chairman Ernest Strickland said he appreciated and understood Watkins concerns, but that the commission needed to focus first on what is in its control to address. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Oprah Winfrey Show to end in 2011 Nov 20, 2009
Soon after, it was revealed as a fabricated tale of addiction and recovery, and Winfrey later chewed Frey out on her show. 1. (MSNBC -- Television)
For all children, let's take our responsibility Nov 20, 2009
According to the survey, increasing child neglect cases and poverty-stricken child population, frequent occurrence of child abuse and drug uses, pregnancy among unmarried adolescents, teenage sex, Internet addiction, child obesity, food shortage, malnutrition and backward child health care are all among the issues of great concern over children. The UN chief said world leaders should take primary consideration whenever they planned to do something. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tobacco chemical brain drug hope Nov 20, 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)
California Bans Energy-Hogging TVs Nov 19, 2009
State Energy Regulators Pass First-in-the-Nation Mandate to Lower Electricity Demand. In a Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 photo, Doug Pongrazc checks out a large screen television while shopping at a Best Buy store in Elk Grove, Calif. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Drinking: the legal age should be 19 Nov 19, 2009
It's important to remember why our society deems certain drugs illegal - not necessarily because of the harm they cause (addiction, anti-social behaviour, psychosis etc), but because of the PLEASURE they can cause. Examine the medical marijuana situation in the USA - it's OK to use marijuana as a drug to treat a given ailment, but not for the pursuit of pleasure. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes Nov 19, 2009
Better technology to create and mass produce vaccines is bringing progress in preventing tropical dengue fever and new threats like superbugs MRSA and C. difficile, even ending addiction to cocaine and nicotine. Success on some vaccines in development, particularly for Alzheimer's and AIDS, likely would bring billions a year in sales. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Quit smoking one day at a time Nov 19, 2009
Smoking is an addiction that consumes both lives and money. Kicking the habit is tough, but well worth the effort. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Child traffickers target 'throwaways' Nov 19, 2009
In other instances, the trafficker or pimp will get the child hooked on drugs and use their addiction as leverage. Named for the North Star that guided slaves along the Underground Railroad, Polaris Project works to stamp out the global trade in humans. (CNN)
That's the way it was Nov 19, 2009
When asked if her brother was in denial about his addiction, she replied, Possibly. She blames Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson s personal physician, for his death June 25. (Boston Globe)
Report: City's Syringe Program Working Nov 19, 2009
"It's better for them to be safe anyway because they're gonna do it; it's an addiction," said North Park resident Tate Pfanmiller. Some residents believe the pick-up locations should rotate. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Cape Coral octogenarian goes the distance to better his age Nov 19, 2009
Once I started it was like an addiction, said Whitaker, a research chemist for RCA and GE for 35 years. About a 20-handicap, Whitaker shot his age for the first time last month with a 79 from 5,211-yards at Shell Point in Fort Myers. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Does Oregon exploit problem gamblers to finance state services? Nov 19, 2009
Slub wrote on Nov 18, 2009 7:35 PM:" The state is exploiting gambling addiction and such exploitation should be strictly reserved for the private sector. ". Socialism wrote on Nov 18, 2009 5:20 PM:" How does this pay into socialism at all? I will agree, its one heck of a left wing minded state, and from my conservative standpoint, your arguement sounds pathetic. No one forces these people to pay for those machines any more than they stuff a bottle of booze down anyones throat. Call it a luxury... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Regaining custody Nov 19, 2009
Zane and his brother, Logan, 3, were in foster care while their mother sought help for a drug addiction ... Renfro who wanted to raise her children spent the year fighting with her addiction ... She started taking parenting classes and got help for her meth addiction at Lutheran Community Services. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Janet Jackson: Michael in denial over drugs Nov 19, 2009
When asked if her brother was in denial about his addiction, she replied, "Possibly.". advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Sound off! 11/18/09 Nov 19, 2009
To those who don t think depression is a disease and people suffering from it shouldn t have disability: Depression is a disease just like alcoholism and drug addiction. Those people can go in get disability. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Mental health woes fueled by purposeful neglect Nov 19, 2009
It is time someone spoke the truth about care of seriously mentally ill and addiction-prone people and services for the developmentally disabled in Georgia ... One of the most devastating effects of the politicization of mental health, addiction and developmental disabilities care occurred at the offices of the Division of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Disabilities ... The past several decades of this errant leadership and fiscal denial has created a maelstrom of compromised... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Doctor 'responsible' says Jackson Nov 19, 2009
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES MJ was in denial about drug addiction: Janet - 54 mins ago Janet Jackson: Michael in denial over drug problem - 4 hrs ago L.A. police want Jackson records sealed - 11 hrs ago New company creates fragrances from dead celebrities' hair - 13 hrs ago * US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary - 15 hrs ago * Requires registration. SHARED. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Tobacco chemical brain drug hope Nov 18, 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)
Newton aldermen snuff out tobacco in pharmacies Nov 18, 2009
Having to walk by cigarettes while being treated for cigarette addiction was sending patients mixed messages, they said. Opponents said the measure would deprive pharmacies from a source of revenue. (Newton Tab, MA)
Will Shaniya's Mom Face Murder Charge? Nov 18, 2009
Murphy said Antoinette Davis could have been desperate, perhaps with a history of addiction. "She might have a drug debt of some sort," Murphy said. (CBS News -- US)
An opiate addict's ' gateway to hell' Nov 18, 2009
EDITORIAL Opiate addiction kills more than the body ... He gets clean, falls back into addiction, and watches as his life goes under for that symbolic third time ... Bill Brids shares the story of his son David's drug addiction in this week's Forum. (Braintree Forum, MA)
10 percent of video poker players produce 53 percent of money lost Nov 18, 2009
Kevin wrote on Nov 17, 2009 5:32 PM:" The state is being inventive as far as revenue goes, video poker and other lottery games create a lot of revenue, both for the state and for the retailers of the games. They also get a large amount of money from other sources too; Gas pumps, alcohol and tobacco taxes, licensing fees, auto registration fees.The biggest source of income for the state is, unfortunately, actual legalized robbery. Income tax is a far more insidious thing than video poker, because... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
What a mother's pain can teach others Nov 18, 2009
Those, she believes, contributed to his addictions ... Mrs. Jelinek isn't quite sure when Ryan got started down the path of addiction by drinking and smoking marijuana ... "The priest talked about addiction and families. I thought 'I'm supposed to be here.' " She also told herself that "if I don't do something, I'm not going to be able to go on.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Charges filed in heroin overdose deaths Nov 18, 2009
They have to want a different life in order to beat an addiction ... The real sad thing is that there is no cure for the addiction ... Yes those who use the drug get addicted to it,yes they chose to use it,yes the addiction is their problem. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Editorial Board Members July to December 2009 Nov 18, 2009
Dena Geraghty, member of Lee County Juvenile and Family Dependency Drug Court Teams; Certified Addiction Prevention Professional; former chairman, Health Services Board, District 8, during the Chiles Administration; board member, Pace Center for Girls Lee County. Al Hoffman, former CEO of WCI; former chairman of Florida Council of 100; former U.S. ambassador to 00004000 Portugal; currently involved with SAFE (Securing America's Future Energy) and Center for the Study of The Presidency, both in... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Should you feel guilty? Nov 18, 2009
kehlela wrote on Nov 17, 2009 4:14 PM:" It is very unfortunate that there are homeless people at all. Those that we see are commonly dealing with addiction. The signs they dangle in front of us are just a ruse for drug or alcohol money. There are resources available for these folks and the majority of them just balk at it. I choose to stare right at them and sneer when they approach me. I refuse to give them a hand out. They are the vagrants of society that are responsible for the high crime... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Helping a family member struggling ... Nov 18, 2009
They may substitute anorexia with cutting, alcoholism, drug abuse, or sexual addiction. If this occurs, it is important that she identify what her triggers are, ie feeling rejected, angry, or alone. (Suite101.com)
The Straight Dope: Studies Link Parental Monitoring With Decreased Teen Marijuana Usage Nov 18, 2009
26, 2007) Addiction research suggests that most parents are aware of and accurately evaluate the extent of their teenager's cigarette smoking, marijuana use, drinking and overall substance. (May 11, 2005) By 12th grade, about 21 percent of high school students regularly use marijuana. (Science Daily)
Olympic glory has had no impact in child obesity Nov 18, 2009
The largesse came from politicians whose addiction to the gold-medal photo opportunity was too easily exploited given, as Crawford's report notes, there is little or no quantifiable evidence to support the Olympic movement's vague claims that Australia's prominent place on the medals table creates any meaningful public benefits. Beyond, that is, the chest-beating of the ''oi, oi, oi'' brigade. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NHS heroin 'will protect women' Nov 18, 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)
Picking up good vibrations: Music sparks exhibit of abstract drawings Nov 18, 2009
Wilson, whose sunny tunes and falsetto harmonies led to the Beach Boys dazzling success in the 1960s, has also famously struggled with mental health issues and addiction. Levine s smart and provocative abstract drawings mix a winking cheerfulness with fragility and a hint of threat. (Boston Globe)
BofA commits $1M to local groups Nov 18, 2009
$150,000 to Dove s Nest, the Charlotte Rescue Mission s women s recovery program that provides residential programs for women with alcohol and drug addiction issues. $50,000 to Charlotte Emergency Housing, a homeless shelter for working families. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Africa heading for 'smoking epidemic' Nov 18, 2009
According to some researchers, tobacco addiction is rapidly increasing in Africa. Dr Twalib Ngoma, president of the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), says that Africa is on the brink of a smoking epidemic. (BBC News -- Health)
Limbaugh: Judge's case shows prosecution bias Nov 18, 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)
State argues for its right to use Limbaugh records Nov 18, 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)
Community calendar Nov 17, 2009
Tri-State Quilt Guild meeting 7 p.m., Stitchin Addiction, 810 Ave. G, Fort Madison. Narcotics Anonymous meeting 7:30 p.m., St. Johns Episcopal Church, Fourth and Concert streets, Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Alkermes higher on Vivitrol optimism Nov 17, 2009
Alkermes said it will ask for FDA approval to market Vivitrol for opioid addiction in the first half of 2010. Side effects included insomnia and nose and throat inflammation, Alkermes said. (Boston Globe)
Ketamine use 'harms memory' Nov 17, 2009
All of the people took part in a series of memory tests as well as completing questionnaires and were then followed up a year later, the Addiction journal reported ... Lead researcher Dr Celia Morgan said: "Ketamine use is increasing faster than any other drug in the UK, particularly among young people, and has now become a mainstream club drug. "However, many young people who use this drug may be largely unaware of its damaging properties and its potential for addiction. (BBC News -- UK)
Lose the booze? Nov 17, 2009
"I'm still constantly surprised by how many of my patients will relapse or overdrink on planes," says Carrie Wilkens, the co-founder and clinical director of the Center for Motivation & Change, a private group practice in New York that specializes in treating addiction and compulsive behaviors. "It's gotten to the point where I've heard it as a therapist so regularly that now, when any one of my clients is planning a trip, I tell them, 'OK, we have to make up a plan for how you're going to... (CNN -- Travel)
Our view: Detox Nov 17, 2009
Once they reach that stage, detox patients may decide to pursue further treatment for their addiction. As reported in Sunday's Daily News, though, local detox beds are scarce. (Anchorage Daily News)
