Friday, July 30th, 2010 at
4:58 pm
Rugby World Cup Bill ‘will increase access to alcohol’
A bill that will make it easier for businesses to sell alcohol during the Rugby World Cup will increase the country’s alcohol-related problems, an addiction expert says. read more
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Friday, July 30th, 2010 at
4:50 pm
The temptation of Starcraft II
A new game from Blizzard is as irresistible as a new film from Pixar. So why am I averting my eyes?
Read more on Salon.com
Friday, July 30th, 2010 at
11:58 am
Drug centre offers hope to young addicts
The $6.1 million Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service at the Mater Hospital in South Brisbane goes beyond mere treatment.
Read more on Brisbane Times
Friday, July 30th, 2010 at
9:57 am
Texas’ addiction treatment providers brace for funding cuts
A Fort Worth provider may reduce admissions and end jail services.
Read more on Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Friday, July 30th, 2010 at
6:58 am
Anti-violence plan touches off a fight
Minneapolis activists say a Chicago model ignores their efforts. Federal funds will pay for local help, an official says.
Read more on Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
Friday, July 30th, 2010 at
5:59 am
Addiction drugs ‘aid weight loss’
A combination pill of two drugs used to treat addiction may help people lose weight, say US researchers.
Read more on BBC News
Friday, July 30th, 2010 at
5:57 am
Plans unveiled for old hospital
The old Lompoc hospital site could become a national detox andaddiction recovery center that specializes in helping police, fireand military personnel.
Read more on Santa Maria Times
Friday, July 30th, 2010 at
5:38 am
Drunks spark huge brawl at funeral
TASERS, pepper spray and police dog squad used as drunks spark massive brawl at a funeral in Logan overnight.
Read more on The Courier Mail
Friday, July 30th, 2010 at
2:01 am
Winding road leads to rhapsody in jazz
At the age of 21, Paul Pax Andrews had an awakening. Touring with a 15-year-old James Morrison and the Young Northside Big Band, the budding saxophonist attended the Monterey Jazz Festival and met trumpet legend Dizzie Gillespie.
Read more on thewest.com.au
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
8:58 pm
Maradona fans lament end of his coaching reign
By Eduardo Garcia
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
6:35 pm
Russians Mark New Holiday
Russians officially celebrated a new holiday on Wednesday marking the country’s conversion to Christianity in 988, the latest Kremlin boost to the Russian Orthodox Church, which has grown increasingly powerful since the collapse of communism.
Read more on The Moscow Times
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
5:59 pm
‘Predator’ sentenced to 15 years in prison
Two contrasting glimpses of a Wisconsin man were presented to a Lake County judge Wednesday. In one version, James Turuc, 48, was represented as a compassionate man working hard to assist others in Alcoholics Anonymous. In the other version, Turuc was presented as a manipulative predator who took sexual advantage of a troubled teenager.
Read more on Lake County News-Sun
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
5:57 pm
Minnesota Celebrates National Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month in September 2010
SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — September 2010 will be the 21st annual Recovery Month observance by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). Recovery Month serves to educate the public on how alcohol and drug addiction is a national health issue, a …
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
5:38 pm
River not always kind to fools
The raucous laugher of the drunken yahoos upriver found its way to our quiet camp on the Jacks Fork River. The day was getting late, and soon a steady stream of drunks and stragglers would float by.
Read more on The Springfield News-Leader
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
4:50 pm
NC governor keeping options open for revenues
A day after Gov. Beverly Perdue signed into law a bill banning video sweepstakes games, she suggested she’d listen to proposals to legalize video poker again in North Carolina.
Read more on AP via Yahoo! Finance
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
3:57 pm
Clermont Co. mental health levy placed on Nov. 3 ballot
Passage of a renewal tax levy on the November ballot will continue the funding of mental health services in Clermont County.
Read more on Community Press & Recorder
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
11:57 am
Man gets 11 to 22 years for stabbing
WEST CHESTER — As the man who blinded him in the other eye walked into a Common Pleas courtroom Tuesday for sentencing, Justin Kohuth noticed through his one good eye something unusual: Jeremy Miles was smiling.
Read more on Main Line Suburban Life
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
10:57 am
REACH Launches Orange County Addiction Recovery Network – The Network of Hope
Introducing Orange County’s most exciting addiction recovery network, harnessing the power of over 200 local providers to treat alcohol and drug addiction
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
6:36 am
Travellers Get More Tipsy Time at Airports
City Council mulls a 24-hour liquor license. City council – Religion and Spirituality – Organizations – Denominations – Christianity
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
5:59 am
The Kids Are All Right
Chelsea Clinton’s approaching wedding day gives us occasion to celebrate successful children from recent first families.
Read more on New York Times
