weekly celeb updates

this week's news of celebrity substance abuse from About.com/Alcoholism;



Sam Donaldson Arrested for DUI
ABC News correspondent Sam Donaldson is headed to court on a driving under the influence charge stemming from a traffic stop Dec. 1. Delaware police stopped Donaldson after his vehicle was driven onto the shoulder of the road and Donaldson failed a field sobriety test.

Sen. Mike Crapo Arrested for DUI
U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho, a Mormon who has a "squeaky clean" reputation, has been arrested for drunken driving. Alexandria, Virginia police stopped Crapo after he ran a red light and he failed a field sobriety test. His blood-alcohol level was 0.110.

Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk Pleads Guilty to DUI
Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk has been ordered to undergo alcohol evaluation and pay $1,250 in court cost after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge. The charges were filed after police found him passed out behind the wheel of his pickup truck in an Illinois cornfield.

Miss Las Cruces Arrested for DWI
The reigning Miss Las Cruces has stepped down from her position after being arrested on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated. Police said Sarah J. Richardson, 22, crashed her PT Cruiser into a light pole, knocking it into a nearby traffic light.

Matt Bush Sentenced for 3rd DUI
Former top overall major league draft pick Matt Bush has been sentenced to prison for this third driving under the influence conviction. Bush was sentenced to four years and three months in prison in connection with an incident in which he collided with a motorcycle and left the scene. He will lose his license for 10 years.

Chiefs Assistant Coach Arrested for DUI
Adam Zimmer, assistant linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, was arrested for driving while intoxicated by Kansas City police. Zimmer failed field sobriety tests after crashing his vehicle. Zimmer is the son of Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.

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1. Smoking Weed Doubles Car Crash Risk

2. Marijuana Withdrawal Causes Functional Impairment

3. Smoking Marijuana Doubles Risk of Testicular Cancer

4. Marijuana, Spice Use Can Affect Embryo's Brain

5. Treatment Can Reduce Financial Burden on Families

6. Why Do Domestic Violence Victims Recant?

7. Binge Drinking Bigger Problem Than Thought

8. Drinking Ups Risk of Benign Breast Disease

9. Age 16 Peak Time for Teens to Start Drugs

10. Chantix May Help Heavy Drinkers Cut Down

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