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People are "blinded" by genetic theories, argues the leading opponent of the disease model of addiction. MORE
Republicans and Democrats agree that booze is vital at the DNC, alcohol abuse in the military is an epidemic, and Terminator's Nick Stahl quits rehab early. MORE
The state's teen smoking rate has dropped 11% over two years, thanks to a variety of online tools. MORE
High-pressure high schools are hotbeds of the risky abuse of "academic steroids" like Adderall. MORE
The top three presidential candidates all pledge to decrease violence instead of targeting traffickers. MORE
The Mission: Impossible actor gave up booze to stay fit and be a better dad. MORE
NYC Mayor backs measure to curb pot possession arrests, drop-out increase hits India's tobacco rehabs, and Big Alcohol prepares to target Twitter users of drinking age. MORE
The Lost actor reaches a plea bargain for his DUI arrest, avoiding jail in return for one year off the sauce. MORE
One in eight accidental poisonings of kids aged five or under involves booze or illegal drugs. MORE
The critters bite less—and lay fewer eggs—when they cosy up with someone who's been drinking. MORE
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Drug use during pregnancy is a major problem in the US. This video breaks it down.
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The actor says he quit drugs after getting "burnt out" in the '90s. Now he's happier than ever.
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MMJ is now legal in New Jersey, including for minors, but Gov. Christie says it's a "slippery slope."
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A UK study finds eating disorder diagnoses are rapidly increasing among teens.
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The NYPD busts a giant cigarette trafficking ring with alleged ties to terrorism.
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