Man thought to be nude intruder arrested at drug rehab
September 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
WESTMINSTER – A man has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into a home and hiding nude underneath the bed of a 10-year-old boy, police said. Detectives found Edgar Antonio Lucha, 23, of Westminster, Wednesday night at a drug rehabilitation...
Palm Beach County Drug Farm, addiction-treatment program, closes its doors for good
September 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Palm Beach County Drug Farm, addiction-treatment program, closes its doors for good
Two doctors arrested; Orange City clinic closed
September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Two doctors were arrested and an Orange City clinic has been closed, in an effort by law enforcement to shut off the supply of illegal prescription drugs. After a five-year investigation, Dr. Ralph Chambers Jr. and Dr. Neil Stringer were arrested Sept. 28. They are charged with operating pill mills, ...
EXCLUSIVE: It’s Confirmed — Lindsay Lohan In Rehab In Orange County
September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Lindsay Lohan is back in rehab, and the facility she’s chosen to go to is in Orange County, RadarOnline.com has confirmed exclusively. This is a rehab Lindsay knows well, but then, it’s also the starlet’s fifth stint at getting sober. PHOTOS: Sexy Stars Who Have Been Arrested A source confirmed to RadarOnline.com, “She is with us for the time being. We expect her to stay for the full 90 days ...
Popularity Affects Drug And Alcohol Consumption
September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The consumption of drugs and alcohol by teenagers is not just about rebellion or emotional troubles. It's about being one of the cool kids, according to a study by led by researchers at the Universite de Montreal. "Our study highlights a correlation between popularity and consumption," says Jean-Sébastien Fallu, lead researcher and professor at the Université de Montréal's School of ...
Common Sense v. Politics: Should Federal Addiction and Alcohol Agencies Be Merged?
September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It seems like a no-brainer. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) currently has two bodies devoted to studying problems of addiction: the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Why not … Continue reading →
Christopher Kennedy Lawford talks about drug and alcohol addiction
September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Christopher Kennedy Lawford was in Jackson to talk about his battle with drug and alcohol addiction Tuesday night.
Celebrity roundup: Lohan, Jean, Moore
September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Lohan not in jail after all Lindsay Lohan once again has a new ankle bracelet! Stop the presses! It's a really groovy bracelet too. It looks great under boots. And it's not just decorative. Always on the cutting edge of fashion, Lohan is now the...
LiLo reportedly wants $10,000 for post-jail pic
September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
While she did good by visiting a homeless shelter in L.A. over the weekend, she was quietly shopping around a photo of herself wearing her SCRAM bracelet days after leaving jail.
Frequent Family Dinners Linked To Lower Tobacco, Alcohol And Marijuana Use Among Teens
September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
American teenagers who regularly have family dinners are much less likely to have used drugs, alcohol or marijuana compared to their peers who have family dinners infrequently, according to a new study - The Importance of Family Dinners VI - carried out by researchers from The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA), Columbia University. Those defined as having family dinners ...