Heroin up, hash down in Malta?s topsy-turvy drug scene

Malta weighs in among the EU countries with the highest rates of problem heroin use and heroin-related deaths, as well as the lowest incidence of cannabis use, in a report which suggests that local drug trends are diametrically opposed to those of the rest of Europe.
From: www.maltatoday.com.mt

Court-Supervised Drug Probation Continues For Daniel Baldwin

A judge on Monday reinstated probation for actor Daniel Baldwin, who was the subject of an arrest warrant issued earlier this month after he failed to show up in court for a progress report on his drug rehab.
From: www.knbc.com

System fails homeless women

When trouble comes, Wendy Vanosten hopes to be prepared.
From: www.courierpostonline.com

TV Review: House, MD - "Merry Little Christmas"

From the third season of House, MD, "Merry Little Christmas" is among the most heartbreaking of Christmas-themed episodes. Throughout its three-plus year run, House, MD has featured numerous heart-wrenching scenes. Scenes involving the patient alone and House alone, and scenes involving House and the patient together. Of these poignant moments, "Merry Little Christmas", a mid-season three ...
From: blogcritics.org

Southern California Drug Rehab Center is Offering Free Outpatient Treatment Services to Veterans Returning From Iraq ...

A Southern California drug and alcohol rehab center has begun offering free outpatient treatment services to veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Unveils The Club at Malibu Boys and Girls Club Courtesy of $100,000 Donation from Chris, Pax ...

Approximately 200 attendees celebrated the opening of The Club, a new Malibu Boys and Girls Club facility, funded by a $100,000 donation by Chris and Pax Prentiss, co-founders of Passages Addiction Cure Center.
From: news.yahoo.com

News briefs from around Florida

LUTZ, Fla. (AP) - The Salvation Army is pulling all used toys from its Florida stores in reaction to the toy recall list.
From: www.dailycomet.com

Drug rehab chief faces sex investigation

The state is investigating the director of a live-in drug rehabilitation facility for alleged sexual misconduct with a female offender, prison officials said Friday.
From: www.floridatoday.com