Granted Clemency, Billy Wheelock Begins New Life After Prison
... clemency, Billy Wheelock begins new life after prison "Someday this (sentencing disparity) will be remembered as one of the most horrific things we've done in American history," said University of Denver professor Arthur Gilbert, a U.S. drug policy scholar who became friends with Wheelock's fiancée while … Read more… Continue reading
Friday's Sports in Brief
... Sports In Brief Memphis Grizzlies point guard Nick Calathes was suspended for 20 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. … ATLANTA — TNT analyst Craig Sager will miss the NBA playoffs while undergoing treatment for leukemia. …. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Four … Read more on Washington… Continue reading
What Personality Might Have to Do With Drug Abuse Risk
... Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk People with certain personality traits may be at increased risk for drug use problems, and studying personality may help researchers better understand and treat these problems, according to a new review. Many studies have attempted to link genes to the… Continue reading
Can I Find a Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Ellinwood, Kansas?
... News in Brief at 10:58 p.m. EDT Inpatient rehab is costly. Insurance companies have refused coverage. Addicts looking to get clean from heroin often face an uphill battle. A look at the process, and some of the obstacles to getting sober: —. — WITHDRAWAL: Once in withdrawal, users …… Continue reading
Woods Has Back Surgery, Will Miss the Masters
... the Masters A new study shows that leaders of many academic medical centers sit on the boards of some of the world's biggest drug companies. …. "It also looks like I'll be forced to miss several upcoming tournaments to focus on my rehabilitation and getting … Read more on… Continue reading
Pop Culture
... that Christina Aguilera finally confirmed her pregnancy on Friday while attending an event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At the same time, the singer, 33, revealed that she is … Read more on The JusticeCalls for a ceasefire in the war on drugs However, experts also fear that those… Continue reading