Institutes, Centers & Offices

The Office of the Director (OD) The Office of the Director is the central office at NIH for its 27 Institutes and Centers. The OD is responsible for setting policy for NIH and for planning, managing, and coordinating the programs and activities of all the NIH components.
From: www.nih.gov

Legendary 49ers coach dies of leukemia at 75

Bill Walsh, who lifted the San Francisco 49ers to greatness and his stagnant coaching career into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Monday morning at his Woodside home from the effects of leukemia. He was 75.
From: www.insidebayarea.com

Legendary 49ers coach dies

BILL WALSH, who lifted the San Francisco 49ers to greatness and his stagnant coaching career into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Monday morning at his Woodside home from the effects of leukemia.
From: www.insidebayarea.com

Legendary 49ers coach dies at 75

Bill Walsh, who lifted the San Francisco 49ers to greatness and his stagnant coaching career into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Monday morning at home in Woodside from the effects of leukemia.
From: www.insidebayarea.com

Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh dead at 75

Bill Walsh, who lifted the 49ers to greatness and his stagnant coaching career into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Monday from the effects of leukemia.
From: www.insidebayarea.com

Celebrities more likely to deny addiction

"A lot of times celebrities get away with a lot more, so they?re often a lot further along in their disease before they ever get treatment and it?s very difficult," said Susan Blank of the non-profit Caron group, which runs rehab programs.
From: www.tiscali.co.uk

Targacept inks major deal with Glaxo

GlaxoSmithKline has signed a deal with Targacept that could be worth as much as $1.5 billion to the Winston-Salem drug-discovery company.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Drug brain damaged reversed

RESEARCHERS have found a way to reverse the effects of cocaine on the brain, according to a study that could lead to better treatment for addicts.
From: news.com.au

Cocaine effects reversed in mice

RESEARCHERS working with laboratory mice have found a way to reverse the effects of cocaine on the brain, according to a study published overnight that could lead to better treatments for drug addicts.
From: news.com.au

Researchers reverse cocaine effects in mice: study

Researchers working with laboratory mice have found a way to reverse the effects of cocaine on the brain, according to a study published on Thursday that could lead to better treatments for drug addicts.
From: news.yahoo.com

New figures reveal number of Fife methadone users

The number of Fifers being treated for heroin addiction has reached more than 700. (26/07/2007 10:00:37)
From: www.fifenow.co.uk

Why the scourge of alcoholism defies a cure

Headlines out of Hollywood tell tales of addiction, but for millions in the U.S., the stories hit close to home HOUSTON ? The titillating gossip this week might be all about the latest Hollywood celebrity to fall off the wagon and get arrested for alleged drunken driving just weeks after completing a stint in rehab.
From: www.chicagotribune.com

New Drug May Help Illinois Smokers Quit in Response to Ban

In a matter of months, the nearly three million smokers who live in Illinois will be snuffed out from puffing in public. In reaction to the state going smoke-free, many local smokers start planning ahead to get less reliant on lighting-up.
From: www.wrex.com

Alcohol number one addiction

MORE people seek treatment for alcohol abuse than for any other substance, a new report has found.
From: news.com.au

Alcohol: the most abused drug

More Australians seek treatment for alcohol abuse than for any other drug, legal or otherwise, a new report finds.
From: www.thewest.com.au

Lindsay Lohan, latest young star to battle addiction, declares her innocence in e-mail

Lindsay Lohan, who was arrested and released on bail for investigation of misdemeanor driving under the influence and with a suspended license, and felony cocaine possession, says she?s innocent.
From: www.news-tribune.net

Lohan claims innocence in e-mail

Actress Lindsay Lohan professed her innocence in an e-mail message Tuesday night after being released on bail for investigation of misdemeanor driving under the influence and with a suspended license, and felony cocaine possession.
From: www.msnbc.msn.com

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From: www.hdnews.net

Lindsay Lohan Latest Young Star to Fall

(AP Photo/Santa Monica Police) Lindsay Lohan, seen here in a booking mug released by the Santa Monica police department on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Tuesday, authorities said.
From: www.examiner.com

Lohan arrested on suspicion of drunk driving

Lindsay Lohan, who just finished a second stint in rehab, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and cocaine possession today. Join the discussion
From: www.nydailynews.com

Lohan Latest Star to Tumble Into Abuse

(AP Photo/Santa Monica Police) Lindsay Lohan, seen here in a booking mug released by the Santa Monica Police Department, Santa Monica, Calif., Tuesday, July 24, 2007, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Tuesday, authorities said.
From: www.examiner.com

CME Outfitters Enhances neuroscienceCME.com Offerings by Introducing neuroscienceCME Podcasts

CME Outfitters announces its 2007 series premiere neuroscienceCME Podcast, titled "Expert Discussions on Alcohol Dependence." Offered as a four-module podcast premiering Monday, July 23, 2007, the activity will focus on examining the importance of recognition, diagnosis, and treatment in patients with alcohol dependence; examining the challenges inherent in co-occurring disorders, combination ...
From: prweb.com

Judge to Rule on Plea Deals of Executives in OxyContin Case

A plea agreement had been reached in May between prosecutors and the former Purdue Pharma executives, but affected families are urging prison time.
From: www.nytimes.com

Dr Thomas Stuttaford answers your questions about sleep problems

Sleeping pills: I seem to recall that you wrote about a better drug than zopiclone - could you remind me? Name and address withheld Stilnoct zolpidem is another relatively safe, apparently almost addiction free, sleeping pill that became available at about the same time as Zimovane zopiclone.
From: www.timesonline.co.uk

MacArthur House open house July 18

The public is invited to an open house to inspect MacArthur House, the area?s first self-sustaining home for men recovering from alcoholism. The house for highly motivated men will open its doors at 218 MacArthur Avenue, Ashland, at 8 a.m. July 18 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
From: www.ashland-wi.com

MacArthur House opens

Partners in Recovery, Inc. is opening a safe haven for highly motivated men addicted to alcohol and/or drugs, a new service for the Chequamegon Bay area. The local non-profit organization purchased a building at 218 MacArthur Ave., Ashland, that will serve as its first "sober house."
From: www.ashland-wi.com

Viagra nation

It was launched nine years ago as a love potion for impotent men. But Viagra is causing pain as well as pleasure. Lois Rogers reports on a surge in social side effects, including addiction, disease and divorce
From: www.timesonline.co.uk

Proud of yourself? It shows

By JANET CROMLEY
From: www.bradenton.com

Major Study Will Assess Painkiller Detox

FRIDAY, July 13 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers are launching the first large-scale national study to evaluate a treatment for addiction to prescription opioid painkillers, such as OxyContin and Vicodin.
From: news.yahoo.com

Former first lady, Wellstone son push for mental health coverage

Rosalynn Carter teamed up with the son of the late Sen. Paul Wellstone and Rep. Patrick Kennedy on Tuesday to push for mental health insurance legislation, with the former first lady saying the goal has never been closer to realization.
From: www.boston.com

Carter, Wellstone push mental health act

Rosalynn Carter teamed up with the son of the late Sen. Paul Wellstone on Tuesday to push for mental health insurance legislation, with the former first lady saying the goal has never been closer to realization.
From: news.yahoo.com

Anti-smoking drug may curb alcoholism

A drug already approved to help smokers quit may also help curb drinking, according to new research.
From: www.insidebayarea.com

Tory review backs marriage incentive

The Conservatives have published their social justice policy review, including a proposal for marriage tax incentives.
From: uk.news.yahoo.com

Tories publish social justice review

The Conservatives have published their long-anticipated social justice policy review.
From: uk.news.yahoo.com

Drug for smoking may curb excessive drinking as well

A drug already approved to help smokers quit may also help curb drinking, according to new research.
From: www.insidebayarea.com

Tories to publish social justice review

The Conservatives are today set to publish their much-anticipated social justice policy review.
From: uk.news.yahoo.com

Drug that helps smokers quit may help drinkers too

A drug already approved to help smokers quit may also help curb drinking, according to new research. Rats trained for months to consume high amounts of alcohol cut their drinking in half after taking just one dose of the drug, and scientists have hope the same will be true for humans.
From: www.contracostatimes.com

Smoking cessation drug can also curb alcohol addiction

A drug recently approved for smoking cessation may also help combat alcohol dependence, according to a new animal study released Monday in the newest edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Drinking and smoking o ...
From: english.people.com.cn

Yale Hosts Historic Conference on Food and Addiction

In what is believed to be the first meeting of its kind, Yale University is convening nearly 40 experts on nutrition, obesity, and addiction tonight and Tuesday to discuss the controversial topic of food and addiction.
From: www.yale.edu

Dangers of sports creams and rubs eyed

To hard-driving athletes and weekend warriors, the mentholated fumes and the hurts-so-good burn of sports creams and adhesive pads seem a harmless balm for overworked muscles. But for a teenage athlete in New York, the pain-relieving gels, patches and ointments proved in April to be deadly poison.
From: www.northjersey.com

Child detox success lauded

A new law that allows parents to force their drug-addicted children into detox facilities helped dozens of Central Alberta youths in its first year. The Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act came into effect last July 1 following a bill introduced by Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski.
From: www.reddeeradvocate.com

Pete Doherty arrives at court minutes after warrant issued for his arrest

Singer Pete Doherty arrived at court today to face drugs charges minutes after a warrant was issued for his arrest when he was almost two and a half hours late for his court appearance
From: www.dailymail.co.uk

Nearly One Third Of Americans Have An Alcohol Problem In Their Lifetime, New Study

A new US study estimates that about 30 per cent of Americans report having an alcohol disorder at some time in their lives. Over half (17.8 per cent) are due to alcohol abuse and the rest to alcohol dependence (12.5 per cent).The study is published in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Almost One-Third Of Adults Report Having Some Form Of Alcohol Use Problem During Their Lifetime

About 30 percent of Americans report having some form of alcohol use disorder at some point in their lifetimes, including 17.8 percent with alcohol abuse and 12.5 percent with alcohol dependence, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Alkermes Announces Positive Results from Phase 1/2 Clinical Study of ALKS 29

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.----Alkermes, Inc. today announced positive preliminary results from a clinical trial of ALKS 29 in alcohol dependent patients. Based on these results, the company plans to move forward with its development program for oral product candidates to treat alcohol dependence.
From: biz.yahoo.com

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anesiva, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. today announced preliminary longer-term, follow-up results from a Phase 2 study showing that a 1mg treatment with Adlea(TM) (formerly 4975) in patients with moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis of the knee produced substantial reductions in pain that persisted for up to 12 weeks.
From: www.finanznachrichten.de

Stopping the cycle: Controversial methadone programs strive to help addicts change lives

Every day before dawn, men and women line up in front of a building at 150 East and 700 South in Salt Lake City to get a daily dose of methadone to stave off the excruciating symptoms of opiate drug withdrawal.
From: deseretnews.com