Lindsay Lohan Tells Vanity Fair: “I Want My Career Back”

In the first major interview published since Lindsay Lohan spent time in jail and rehab, the troubled actress told Vanity Fair that she’s determined to get her career back on track. She also addressed suggestions that she was on a downward spiral of drug and alcohol addiction and talked about how heartrending it was to see her younger sister Ali in the courtroom during her sentencing earlier …

Heart drug may prevent cocaine relapse

ATLANTA, Aug. 31 (UPI) — The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston completed a Phase I safety trial studying a heart failure drug for treatment of cocaine, researchers say. Cocaine – Heart failure – Health – Substance abuse – Addictions

My week: Scott Haines, drug and alcohol worker

Training counsellors, working on a needle exchange project and trying to get a young binge drinker to communicate with his parents Traditionally treatment has focused on individuals, but at Addaction we try to look at how the whole family is affected – and the support children and parents need. Sometimes substance abusers are unaware that their use has an effect on others and realising that can …

Presidential Proclamation–National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

A PROCLAMATION Each day brings new opportunities for personal growth, renewal, and transformation to millions of Americans who have chosen to forge a path toward recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol. While addiction can destroy self confidence, family ties, and friendships, recovery can restore the promise of a brighter tomorrow. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month …

Dr. Drew to attend addiction studies conference

A nationally known addiction specialist will be attending the fourth Georgia School of Addiction Studies conference.

Pa. Supreme Court: Minors May Be Involuntarily Committed for Drug, Alcohol Addiction

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of an act that allows for parents and guardians to have minors involuntarily committed for drug and alcohol treatment. Writing that prior case law established the presumption that parents act in the best interest of their children, the court, by way of a 6-1 majority, ruled that parents’ rights to make decisions on the care of their …

Lindsay Lohan Lashes Out at Her Father

In Tell-All Interview, Also Denies Addiction to Alcohol or Prescription Drugs; Insists Her Career Will Flourish Again

Cliffside Malibu Makes Charity Donations to Help Individuals Overcome Drug Addictions

Helping those with no other options, the drug rehab center supports three different charities to solve housing needs and alcohol addictions, helping individuals reach their goals of independence.

Patricia Margaret Bojorquez, LA County Deputy, Charged With Firing Gun in Home, Filing False Sex Assault Report …

An off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with two separate crimes involving lies and gunfire: filing a false report with Huntington Beach Police accusing her ex-hus…

Overcoming addiction

For those battling addiction, finding support, assistance and acceptance may be the hardest part of the recovery process. At LifePoint Church in Albertville, the congregation is helping them Celebrate Recovery through a unique program of acceptance, overcoming and experience.

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