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latest news on celebrity substance abuse
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Whitney Houston Reportedly 'Flat Broke'
Although she is about to appear in the movie remake of "Sparkle," singer and actress Whitney Houston is apparently having financial problems, according to media reports. Friends say Houston, who signed a $100 million record deal in 2000 but continued to struggle with addiction, is flat broke and has called friends to borrow as little as $100.

Pat Sajak Admits Boozing Before 'Wheel' Tapings
"Wheel of Fortune" star Pat Sajak admitted in an interview with ESPN2 that he a Vanna White used to take their breaks between tapings to booze it up at a nearby restaurant. Sajak said the pair would sometimes have "two or three or six" margaritas.

Son of Oral Roberts Arrested on DUI Charge
Richard Roberts, son of the late Oral Roberts, has been arrested for driving under the influence. The 63-year-old was stopped by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol going 93 mph in his Mercedes-Benz and failed a field sobriety test.

Lenny Dykstra Sentencing Delayed for Rehab
A judge has delayed sentencing for baseball great Lenny Dykstra on multiple grand theft auto charges to allow him to complete drug and alcohol treatment. "He is enrolled in a drug and alcohol program and progressing well," said L.A. County Superior Court Judge Cynthia Ulfig.

Sam Hurd to Fight Drug Distribution Charges
Former NFL player Sam Hurd has fired his former attorneys, hired new ones and has decided to fight drug distribution charges. Hurd is accused of trying to buy large quantities of drugs from a undercover agent to establish a drug-dealing network.

Detroit Lions' Culbreath Arrested on Drug Charges
Johnny C. Culbreath, offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, has been arrested on a drug-related charge at a hotel in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The 23-year-old was busted for simple possession of marijuana and paid a fine of $412.

drug survey

Annual drug survey by the U of Michigan under a grant from NIDA
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Here are some highlights from the 2011 Monitoring the Future survey:

Cigarette use among 12th graders has dropped by almost half since 1997, with only 18.7% admitting to smoking.

Among 12th graders, 63.5% drank alcohol in the past year, down from 74.8% in 1997.

Binge drinking has declined among all three age groups.

Marijuana use rates however are up among all age groups including 36.5% for 12th graders.

Also, 11.4% of 12th graders reported past year use of so-called synthetic marijuana like "K2" and "Spice."

Use of OxyContin remained steady for all three age groups.

The non-medical use of ADHD medications Adderall and Ritalin also remained about the same.

A significant decline was seen across all age groups in the use of over-the-counter cough medicine.

Monday quotes

A person is a person because he recognizes others as persons.
- Desmond Tutu

I wasn't as smart then as I am now. But who ever is?
- Tina Turner

Nature is not a temple, but a workshop, and man's the workman in it.
- Ivan Turgenev

A rumor without a leg to stand on will get around some other way.
- John Tudor

Positive, continuous action toward your goals is the very best antidote to worry.
- Brian Tracy

Do not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness.
- James Thurber

Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others.
- Danny Thomas

Happiness is to be found along the way, not at the end of the road, for then the journey is over and it is too late.
- Robert R. Updegraff

The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give it away.
- David Viscott

We do not so much need the help of our friends as the confidence of their help when in need.
- The Vatican Sayings, Epicurus

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Heather Locklear Released From the Hospital
Actress Heather Locklear was discharged from the hospital a day after she was admitted for an incident in which she apparently mixed alcohol with prescription medication. The episode set off speculation that she may be entering rehab, but her spokesman said she would get follow-up care through her personal physicians.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Griffin O'Neal
A bench warrant for the arrest of Griffin O'Neal was canceled when the son of actor Ryan O'Neal turned up in court for a drunk driving charge. Court officials said O'Neal checked out of his residential treatment center to make the court appearance and immediately returned to the facility.

Lindsay Lohan Gets Glowing Progress Report
Actress Lindsay Lohan got glowing reports from her probation officer at her last court hearing on her probation progress. Lohan is still working at the Los Angeles morgue and attending therapy session to meet the terms of her probation.

Former Miss USA Appears on Drunken Driving Charge
Rima Fakih, former Miss USA, who tweeted that she was not the person arrested for drunken driving in Detroit, appeared in Highland Park court to face DUI charges. She was stopped Dec. 3 weaving in and out of traffic in her 2011 Jaguar going 60 MPH.

Bruno Mars Clear of Cocaine Possession Case
Grammy winner Bruno Mars has had his felony cocaine possession case dropped by a Las Vegas judge after completing conditions of his plea deal last year. Mars, whose real name is Peter Gene Hernandez, was arrested with 2.6 grams of cocaine in a nightclub bathroom in September 2011.

Kasey Kahl Arrested for Drunk & Disorderly Conduct
Reality TV start Kasey Kahl vamped for his mug shot after he was arrested at a Fresno nightclub on drunk and disorderly conduct charges. A spokesman for the former "Bachelorette" star said Kahl was a bit confused about why he was arrested.

'Deadliest Catch' Skipper Gets Jail Time
Clarence "Ole" Helgevold Jr., a former fishing captain on the show that spawned the TV show "Deadliest Catch," has been sentenced to five years for a fatal drunk driving crash. The 60-year-old fisherman crashed his car into a snowmobile, killing the driver, George Larion.

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Monday quotes

Enthusiasm is the best protection in any situation. Wholeheartedness is contagious. Give yourself, if you wish to get others.
- David Seabury

When you know who you are; when your mission is clear and you burn with the inner fire of unbreakable will; no cold can touch your heart; no deluge can dampen your purpose. You know that you are alive.
- Chief Seattle

You cannot find yourself, only create yourself.
- Anne B. Sekel

Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.
- Seneca

Sometime in your life you will go on a journey. It will be the longest journey you have ever taken. It is the journey to find yourself.
- Katherine Sharp

Don't be concerned if running or exercise will add years to your life, be concerned with adding life to your years.
- Dr. George Sheehan

Only your real friends will tell you when your face is dirty.
- Sicilian Proverb

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
We know what a person thinks not when he tells us what he thinks, but by his actions.
- Isaac Bashevis Singer

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
- Beverly Sills

 If you're never scared or embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take any chances.
- Julia Sorel

Enthusiasm is the best protection in any situation. Wholeheartedness is contagious. Give yourself, if you wish to get others.
- David Seabury

When you know who you are; when your mission is clear and you burn with the inner fire of unbreakable will; no cold can touch your heart; no deluge can dampen your purpose. You know that you are alive.
- Chief Seattle

You cannot find yourself, only create yourself.
- Anne B. Sekel

Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.
- Seneca

Sometime in your life you will go on a journey. It will be the longest journey you have ever taken. It is the journey to find yourself.
- Katherine Sharp


Only your real friends will tell you when your face is dirty.
- Sicilian Proverb

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Heather Locklear Hospitalized After 9-1-1 Call
Actress Heather Locklear was taken from her home to the hospital after her sister called 9-1-1. Law enforcement sources told reporters that the 50-year-old Locklear apparently mixed alcohol with prescription drugs.

Lindsay Lohan Owes $94,000 in Back Taxes
Actress Lindsay Lohan is still having problems in her life. The Internal Revenue Service placed a Federal Tax Lien on her Encino home for the back taxes she owes for the 2009 tax year. The IRS claims Lohan owes $93,701.57 in income taxes.

Griffin O'Neal Arrested for Domestic Violence
The son of actor Ryan O'Neal started off the New Year in the San Diego Central Jail. Griffin O'Neal was arrested on domestic violence charges after police received a 9-1-1 call saying that someone at the residence had been drinking too much.

Woman Sells Crack With Kids in Car
A Massachusetts woman is facing multiple drug charges after police caught her selling crack cocaine out of her car with two young children in the back seat. Shani Byfield, 26, was arrested for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, cocaine distribution and conspiracy to violate a drug law.

Child's Trip To Hospital Leads Deputies To Meth Lab
A Tennessee woman who took her 7-year-old child to the emergency room for respiratory problems ended up arrested. Medical personnel determined the child's breathing problems were the result of inhaling fumes from a methamphetamine manufacturing operation and contacted the police.

Heart Researcher Falsified Red Wine Study
A well known University of Connecticut researcher who has published several studies on the cardiovascular benefits of drinking red wine is now being investigated for falsifying his research data. UConn officials said their internal review found 145 instances over seven years in which Dr. Dipak Das fabricated, falsified and manipulated data.

Monday quotes

Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them.
- Ann Landers

Life is what happens to us while we're making other plans.
- John Lennon

Most of us are pretty good at keeping promises to others and pretty bad at keeping promises to ourselves.
- Lawrence LeShan

A different world cannot be built by indifferent people.
- Peter Marshall

One can go back toward safety or forward toward growth.
- Abraham Maslow

If you change the belief first, changing the action is easier.
- Peter McWilliams

I have always known that at last I would take this road, but yesterday I did not know that it would be today.
- Narihara

Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.
- Jawaharial Nehru

People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.
- Norman Vincent Peale

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Carnie Wilson Talks About Her Addictions
In a recent interview, singer and "Celebrity Wife Swap" star Carnie Wilson discussed her recent weight gain and her addiction, saying, "I always think I am one of the millions and millions of people that struggles with an addiction to food. I don’t know how to relax, that’s my problem. I can’t smoke a joint, I can’t have a glass of wine because I want 10 joints and 10 glasses of wine. That’s my obsessive compulsive and addictive behavior. I’ve really struggled since I’ve become sober."

Rat Pack Sidekick Kaye Stevens Dead at 79
Former singer, actress and sidekick to the Rat Pack stars Kaye Stevens passed away at age 79. After battling alcoholism for years, Stevens renewed her Christian faith and started her own ministry, performing Christian and patriotic music only since the 1980s.

'Traffic' Drug Kingpin Pleads Guilty
The Mexican drug kingpin who inspired the Steven Soderbergh film "Traffic" has pleaded guilty to racketeering and conspiracy to launder money in federal court. Benjamin Arellano Felix will be sentenced to no more than 25 years as a result of his plea deal. He will also forfeit $100 million in drug profits.

Zahra Baker's Stepmom Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
A North Carolina woman who was sentenced to 18 years for the death and dismemberment of her stepdaughter, 10-year-old Zahra Baker, has entered a guilty plea to federal charges of conspiracy to sell drugs. Elisa Baker admitting distributing more than 50,000 prescription drug pills between 2006 and 2010. She faces up to 20 years for the drug charge.

Doctor Arrested in Painkiller Overdoses
A California doctor linked to a dozen drug-related overdose deaths has been arrested by the DEA on federal drug trafficking charges. Dr. Julio Diaz, 63, has been the subject of a federal investigation for several years, authorities said.

'Synthetic' Weed Is Problem for US Military
U.S. Military officials have become alarmed over the increased use of herbal products known as fake marijuana such as "Spice." More than 1,100 suspected users have been investigated in the past 12 months and a new aggressive testing program has been launched in the armed forces.

quotes for today

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm ... As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
Audrey Hepburn

"Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason."

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.Fav
Ralph Waldo Emerson

"If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get."
 Frank Clark

"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit."
Harry S. Truman

"Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere."
Glenn Turner

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be"
 Lao Tzu

"Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you have decided to look beyond the imperfections."
 Anonymous

"It is not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do that is the secret of happiness"
James M. Barrie

"Happiness makes up in height what it lacks in length"
Robert Frost

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