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By Bryan Le
A reckless casino winner blows his winnings on 40 shots of Jäger, only to lose it all in the bar sink. MORE
A study finds older people who binge drink frequently are more likely to have insomnia. MORE
ADHD medications not linked to drug and alcohol abuse, dieters "smoke" booze to save calories, and Lil' Scrappy seeks help for "out of control" marijuana addiction. MORE
Female college students are more likely to drink above their recommended limits. MORE
By Bryan Le
Seventeen pints a week was the norm in Tudor England, where "ale-conners" endured a sticky fate, says an entertaining new book. MORE
Boston bombing suspects may have sold pot to fund operation, British racehorses test positive for steroids, and Morning Joe co-host opens up about her eating disorder. MORE
College binge drinking boosts risk of heart disease, US citizen was wrongly deported over pot possession, and Madonna's brother arrested after drunken fight with police. MORE
More divorces blamed on women's drinking, man arrested for paying cabby with weed, and Michael Jackson's wrongful death suit moves to trial. MORE
By Sarah Beller
The dangerous duo of disordered eating and substance abuse is "extremely common," experts tell The Fix. MORE
A nation known for "not overdoing it" has seen a steep rise in alcohol-related illnesses. MORE
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With the government turning a blind eye to a growing "national disaster," religious groups put aside their differences to help.
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Paul Kelly is sentenced to 13 years for helping run a major heroin ring in Liverpool, England.
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The actor says drinking to cope with his split from Vanessa Paradis "could have been fatal."
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Moderate drinking during pregnancy may not hurt the baby, US adult smoking rate dips to 18%, and Miley Cyrus says marijuana is way safer than booze.
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This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.
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