weekly roundup

from About.com/Alcoholism, the
latest antics from around the country;

Jury Convicts Anna Nicole Smith's Boyfriend
Howard K. Stern, Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend/lawyer and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich were found guilty by a California jury of conspiring to provide drugs to the former Playboy model by using false names. But none of the defendants in the case were convicted of providing drugs to a known addict.

Drunk, Naked Charlie Sheen Trashes Hotel Room
"Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen was hospitalized briefly after police were called to his New York City hotel room where the drunk and naked actor was in the process of causing more than $20,000 worth of damage to the Plaza Hotel. Sheen's publicist blamed the rampage on "an allergic reaction to medication."

Chris Klein Back at Work After Rehab
Actor Chris Klein has returned to work after a two-month stay in rehab following two alcohol-related arrest. The 31-year-old "American Pie" actor is reportedly scheduled to guest star on the season finale of the television show "The Good Guys."

Bucs Release Jerramy Stevens After Drug Arrest
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released Jerramy Stevens two days after he was arrested on drug charges. The 30-year-old tight end was signed by the Bucs in spite of a series of legal problem Stevens had when with the Seattle Seahawks and the University of Washington.

Razorback Lineman Arrested For Drug Possession
University of Arkansas Defensive lineman Dequinta "D.D." Jones was facing possible suspension from the team after he was arrested with nine grams of marijuana in his pocket. Jones was searched after police stopped him for not having lights on his license plate and noticed an "overwhelming" smell of marijuana coming from his vehicle.

Texas Finally Gets Him Off the Road
It only took nine drunk driving convictions for a Texas jury to finally take serial drunk driver George Lee Harvey off the road. With eight prior DWI convictions, Harvey backed his vehicle without lights on out of his driveway and into the path of another drunk driver. He was sentenced to life in prison.