Mistrial declared in trial of man in planted drugs case
Kent Easter was accused of making the false 911 call in February 2011, saying that he saw the PTA volunteer driving erratically and using drugs, with narcotics in her car. Officers later found a bag of marijuana, pills and marijuana pipe in the back … Read more on Los Angeles Times

Fort Collins mother says prescription drug abuse killed son
He took it to the pawn shop to get his drugs," Fosket said. Laurie Lovedale, a prescription drug abuse prevention program coordinator for Peer Assistance Services, works to prevent prescription drug abuse. Colorado is second in the nation when it comes … Read more on The Coloradoan

Mahopac, Somers Families Honored For Drug Abuse Awareness
Both families have lost sons to drug overdoses, and teamed up to host a series of community educational forums called Drug Crisis In Our Backyard to promote awareness and share resources and support with families affected by addiction. The special … Read more on Hudson Valley Reporter

Chris Brown ordered to 90 days of rehab, random drug testing after getting …
Judge James Brandlin ordered Brown to complete another 90 days of residential rehab and submit to periodic drug testing. RELATED: CHRIS BROWN OUT OF REHAB, CONTINUING ANGER TREATMENT. The judge said Brown must stay in Los Angeles … Read more on New York Daily News

NJ freezes placements at treatment center tied to private special-needs school
A spokesman for the state Department of Children and Families, Ernest Landante, confirmed the state stopped sending children to the Somerset Hills Residential Treatment Center in Warren Township in March after receiving the complaints. The suspension … Read more on The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

San Diego Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment Center Holds Open House
The program provides treatment for male and female adolescents, ages 10 to 19, who are struggling with eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Center for Discovery San Diego is located in a residential home which … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Drug Rehab Announces Services Now Available in Los Angeles Through Drug …
A new drug rehab in Los Angeles is offering free consultations for people seeking relief from their drug addiction and a new way to live. To get help and receive immediate help, call (888) 444-9148. Drug rehabilitation allows adults and adolescents a … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Pax House Is the Most Effective Rehab in Los Angeles for Drug Addicts
California, known for its glitz and glamor, is also constantly affected by the menace of drugs. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, people who live in California, especially those in Los Angeles, have been found to be more prone to drug … Read more on SBWire (press release)

Robbie Williams Warns Miley Cyrus: 'The Spotlight That's On You Is Rehab …
Robbie is quoted by The Sun as saying: "Miley's got the world talking and looking at her and the spotlight that's now upon her is rehab-making. It has a detrimental effect on your psyche. I've had a similar light shine on my direction and it f**** you … Read more on Huffington Post UK

Chris Brown out of rehab, but possible legal troubles loom
Los Angeles (CNN) — Chris Brown checked out of a rehab facility, but he will continue the program as an outpatient, his representative told CNN on Thursday. The singer entered an in-patient rehabilitation center last month, a day after he was released … Read more on CNN

Chris Brown Rehab be Damned
Chris Brown may have checked into rehab to get a lesser sentence after his assault charge in Washington DC, but now he seems to be saying rehab be damned. He checked himself out early and has declared that he is an outpatient attending anger … Read more on Guardian Express

China's notorious labour camps turns into drug rehab centres
Beijing: China's dreaded labour camps, where critics of the ruling Communist Party were used to be sent to get transformed through hard labour, are set to be transformed into drug rehab centres to avoid their closure. The decision to abolish the camps … Read more on Zee News

Chris Brown Out of Rehab, Continuing Treatment as Outpatient
Chris Brown is no longer under inpatient care in rehab. "Chris is continuing his rehab program as an outpatient and is also completing his community service in the Los Angeles area," Brown's rep tells E! News in a statement. "He appreciates all of your … Read more on E! Online

MedPAC shows enthusiasm for equalizing SNF, inpatient rehab facility payments
More uniform reimbursements for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation facilities could be implemented soon, policy analysts recently told the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. The move, known as payment rationalization, is not a … Read more on McKnight’s Long Term Care News

Chris Brown Gets Out of Anger Management Rehab; Will Continuing Treatment …
Chris Brown got out of rehab. He will no long be under inpatient care. Rihanna's ex-boyfriend will continue sanger management treatment as an outpatient. Chris Brown entered an in-patient program for substance treatment on Oct. 29 to "gain focus and … Read more on KpopStarz

New York Alcohol Rehab Announces No-Cost Consultations Now Available For …
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers makes sure people get the help they want and need in order to change their lives. Instead of living by the bottle, alcohol rehab and effective treatment teaches adults and adolescents different life skills. It does … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Pax House Is the Most Effective Rehab in Los Angeles for Drug Addicts
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, people who live in California, especially those in Los Angeles, have been found to be more prone to drug addiction, probably because of their easy availability and low cost in the city. Many California … Read more on SBWire (press release)

What doctor shortage? Some experts say changes in delivery will erase need for …
The average cost of a 14-day episode for the 10 most common diagnoses treated in a retail clinic was $ 484 to $ 543, depending on the state, according to a report in the November Health Affairs. The comparable cost of treatment for those diagnoses in … Read more on Crain’s Detroit Business

Halifax food bank focuses on HIV-positive clients
He has lived with HIV for two decades. The cost of treatment drugs and the difficulty of finding work drive many to the food bank, he said. “Food has gotten so expensive. It's very important that we have this food bank and actually we need to grow this … Read more on CBC.ca