athletes and drugs
The International Tennis Federation will soon require biological passports for all players. MORE
A report blames a sub-par performance on drug use, drunkenness, and social media hijinx. MORE
Mexico scrambles to change strategy after US pot legalization, energy-drinking soldiers snooze on the job, and Melbourne Cup drunks "heap shame" on Australia. MORE
Marijuana will remain off limits for pro athletes, even in states where it's been legalized. MORE
By Tony O'Neill
A US Olympic martial artist faces severe consequences after traces of marijuana are found in his system. MORE
Lethal drug addiction is disturbingly common among pro athletes, like boxer Johnny Tapia and a long roster of NFL players, who suffer head trauma and chronic pain. Sadly, the more we know, the less anyone seems to care. MORE
A top sports doping expert accuses the anti-doping movement of "silencing" him, and resigns. MORE
By Dirk Hanson
From 28 college athletes in 2008, to 71 in 2009, if you want to get technical about it. Did we mention it was off-season? MORE
"I was 25... in a state of limbo—I resorted to a band aid which was cocaine and alcohol.” MORE
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Researchers propose a radical response to Melbourne's heroin problem.
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With US deportations at a record high, the cartels take advantage of displaced people.
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Revised global anti-doping policy will make it harder to test for long-term pot use in athletes.
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After much research and debate, the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has been rolled out.
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Ashley Hamilton is seven years sober, but says food addiction remains a struggle.
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