By Kenneth Garger

The drive to legalize pot has spawned hundreds off-beat organizations. But few have been as controversial as Moms for Marijuana, founded by a pain-crippled woman in Idaho. Pot has helped relieve some of her endless agonies. But how will it effect her kids? MORE  

By Ruth Fowler

Some experts claim that while total abstinence works best for 'true alcoholics,' moderation may be more effective for 'problem drinkers.' But is reality ever so simple? Not everyone thinks so. MORE  

By Anneli Rufus

Why military researchers and other doctors are using LSD and ecstasy to heal war-scarred veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq. MORE  

By Joe Lynch

From Requiem, Trainspotting and Scarface to Drugstore Cowboy, Goodfellas and Boogie Nights, we all know the great films featuring drug abuse. But there's also a long list of less-than-great pics that still hold a place in our hearts. MORE  

By John Capone

Until recently, hipster hopheads and elderly craftspeople alike could legally order up all the dried poppy pods they desired on EBay. But a recent DEA crackdown has left both groups madly scrambling for stray stems. MORE  

By Nic Sheff

After an adolescence spent in countless rehabs and psych wards, Nic Sheff came to believe that everyone suffered from suicidal impulses, oozing abscesses and maddening drug cravings. Then he fell in love with a girl from the other side of the tracks. MORE  

By Ruth Fowler

Dr. Drew's rumored replacement is a Harvard-educated shrink who complains he isn't being paid enough by VH1, admits his colleagues are appalled by his turn on reality TV and thinks that Michael Lohan is a pretty good dad. MORE  

By Jeff Forester

One in five teenagers meets the medical criteria for addiction. But as the nation's 33 recovery high schools prove increasingly successful, why are they being threatened with extinction? MORE  

By John Kiernan

Overeating is often seen as a trifling addiction to addicts. Our author—who's both a food addict and an alcoholic—isn't quite so sure. MORE  

By Natali Del Conte

A twenty-something drug taker and social observer peddles his prescription: imbibe if you want but just try to keep it safe. MORE