Karrueche Tran Dumps Chris Brown While in Rehab; Rihanna Says Brown is …
While news of Rihanna visiting Brown in rehab broke, this wasn't the reason why the pair broke it off. According to TMZ, Tran lost it when she discovered inappropriate text messages in Brown's phone-texts to and from other girls. It was the last straw … Read more on Fashion Times

Report: Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer (torn ACL) ahead of schedule in rehab
Report: Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer (torn ACL) ahead of schedule in rehab. Cleveland Browns. By Josh Sanchez. Brian Hoyer got off to a promising start with the Browns in 2013 before a torn. Brian Hoyer got off to a promising start in 2013 before a … Read more on SI.com

Jail staffing, appeal of rehab center OK on supes' agenda
22 to approve a conditional use permit to convert a meditation center in the unincorporated woods above Woodside to a non-medical rehabilitation center for clients with drug- and alcohol-addiction problems. The Stillpath Recovery Center would be … Read more on The Almanac Online

A success story in cancer treatment
San Diego – 71-year-old Anastasia Custis Berkheimer, a member of "The Ukulele Babies," is now a two-time breast cancer survivor. On Monday she walked out of Scripps' brand new Proton Therapy Center to cheers and hugs. With the center opening just one … Read more on San Diego 6

Judge orders Chris Brown to remain in jail
The singer was arrested on Friday, March 14, 2014, after he was dismissed from a Malibu facility where he was receiving treatment for anger management, substance abuse and issues related to bipolar disorder. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson, Pool) The … Read more on U-T San Diego

'Chavez' revives labor leader's legacy for next generation
Twenty-one years after his death at age 66 in 1993, "Cesar Chavez," directed by Diego Luna and starring Michael Peña, arrives in theaters this month. Focusing on successful efforts to unionize grape pickers and lead a strike and … Many younger … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle

Chris Brown Battling His Demons Again?
The report goes on to say that Brown had been kicked out of the Malibu rehab program for a violation not having anything to do with anger, drugs, or alcohol. Why Brown was allegedly booted from his treatment is still unknown. Chris Brown is no stranger … Read more on Guardian Liberty Voice

The Record: Fighting drugs
However, Governor Christie has been forward thinking on this as well, as demonstrated by his support for the state's drug court program, which lets low-level offenders who are addicts get help at substance-abuse treatment centers instead of prison. Read more on NorthJersey.com

Fresh Start Behavioral Services Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center in Salt Lake …
Fresh Start Behavioral Services Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center in Salt Lake City Now Open. Fresh Start Behavioral Services, LLC is now offering free consultations on their affordable drug and alcohol treatment programs. More information is available … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Blabs from celebrities in rehab
Similarly, it was only when Grant Denyer's story was splashed across the pages of Woman's Day that the former weatherman confirmed he and his wife had been at one of Asia's most respected drug and alcohol rehab centres, The Cabin in Thailand. However … Read more on Brisbane Times

Chris Brown out of rehab, into custody
Print; Email. Tweet. Chris Brown Grammys 2013. Reuters. LOS ANGELES (CNN) -. Singer Chris Brown has been booted from court-ordered drug rehab and taken into custody by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, a sheriff's spokesman confirmed Friday. Read more on WKBT La Crosse

Chris Brown arrested at Malibu rehab facility
In November, the singer was ordered to a 90-day live-in anger-management treatment program, where he would have to complete three eight-hour days of community service each week and undergo periodic drug tests. Prosecutors in February asked a judge … Read more on Los Angeles Times

Louisiana DAs seek to stymie bipartisan efforts to ease marijuana restrictions
That drug is Marinol, the only FDA-approved synthetic cannabinoid (like a man-made, engineered drug meant to mimic the effects of marijuana), which helps spur appetites repressed due to AIDS or cancer treatment. Badon, Honore and Mills hope to correct … Read more on The Times-Picayune

Go ahead for Prom drug rehab centre
Former seafront holiday flats are to be converted into a rehabilitation centre for drug and alcohol addicts despite objections from people living nearby. Blackpool Council's planning committee has approved the use of the former Gables holiday … Read more on Blackpool Gazette

Chris Brown Kicked Out of Rehab, Then Arrested
LOS ANGELES (CNN) — Singer Chris Brown has been booted from court-ordered drug rehab and taken into custody by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, a sheriff's spokesman confirmed Friday. Details were not immediately available about why Brown, 24 … Read more on fox8.com

DSHS Chief: Legislature to blame for lack of drug treatment funding
The top human services official in the state, Sec. of DSHS, Kevin Quigley, authored a string of emails Thursday to defend his agency and put the blame squarely on the legislature for failing to adequately fund outpatient and detox drug treatment for … Read more on KING5.com

Question by My Answers Suck: What’s your definition of “abuse”?
I hang out in celebrity section and notice a lot of people commenting on Chris Brown hitting Rihanna saying he abused her. To me, “abuse” means a habitual occurrence. For this argument we won’t get into whether or not he has done so in the past. So if he hits her on this one occasion — even if going overboard — does that constitute as “physical abuse”?

I was thinking if someone who has never had alcohol gets absolutely plastered one time, they are not considered as alcohol abusers. That term usually conjures up an addicted alcoholic. Same for drugs.

What do you think?
So Beyond Mordant, would you classify this as abuse? When I hear of spousal abuse, I think of battery on more than one occasion. Habitual offense. I can see how your definition would apply, though.

Best answer:

Answer by hatrickpatrick
What happened between Chris Brown and Rihanna was a fight / assault. “Abuse” cannot be a once off incident.

What do you think? Answer below!

University of Kentucky wins 0000 grant to help undergraduates study alcohol …
… Herald-Leader. Facebook Twitter Google Plus Reddit E-mail Print. Pharmacy professor Kimberly Nixon and psychology professor Mark Prendergast will direct a five-year, $ 350,000 grant to bring 55 students to UK each summer to research alcohol abuse. Read more on Lexington Herald Leader

Expert says parents who discourage teenagers boozing help prevent alcohol …
Year 11 student Lauren McNamara said having Mr Dillon talk about the pitfalls of alcohol abuse to her entire year level took the sting out of peer pressure to want to drink while underage. “It makes the entire friendship group on the same page,'' the … Read more on Courier Mail

Countering alcohol abuse will improve productivity
The first step is to develop, implement and communicate an alcohol policy which outlines the process for dealing with alcohol issues. Anyone experiencing alcohol problems should feel they have the support of their employer to seek help to deal with … Read more on Scotsman