Africa
Drug addiction plagues Egypt, casinos drive rising gambling addiction, and Lady Gaga celebrates a booze-free birthday. MORE
Reports claim Al-Qaeda makes millions by providing armed escorts for cocaine traffickers in West Africa. MORE
Spanish thieves make off with tons of hash on New Years' Eve, Zambia battles drug addiction, and Frank Ocean is busted for pot possession. MORE
Experts say that the real reason for the April overthrow of a West African government has now become clear. MORE
How PTSD and addiction can be treated simultaneously, African grandmothers grow marijuana to support their families, and Bobby Brown is reportedly back in rehab. MORE
Binge drinking adds to violence, birth defects and HIV. But Western companies have their eye on a thriving market. MORE
Binge drinking in Africa surges, Facebook now offers gambling with real money, and Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham faces addiction allegations. MORE
US War on Drugs expands to Africa, international AIDS conference opens in Washington, and boozing hamsters don't get beer guts or hangovers. MORE
By Will Godfrey
Traffickers move more heroin through Africa, leaving the continent to count the cost. MORE
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A major showcase is cancelled after it's found to contain thousands of real tabs of ecstasy.
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Scientists are engineering tobacco plants to produce biofuels that could power airplanes, cars and trucks.
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The President appoints an army general to take control of the drug cartel-ravaged region.
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A Brooklyn man is charged with using his pizza route to distribute over $45,000 in cocaine.
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