By Valerie Tejeda

During a rare speech, the Duchess calls addiction "a hugely complex and destructive disease." MORE  

By Valerie Tejeda

A nation known for "not overdoing it" has seen a steep rise in alcohol-related illnesses. MORE  

By John Lally

A video of Paul "Gazza" Gascoigne incoherent at a charity event sparks wide concern. MORE  

By The Fix staff

Rehab treats meth and sex addiction together, Mexico's new president ignores the drug war, and Whitney Houston's brother says he got her hooked on cocaine. MORE  

By Chrisanne Grise

Mexico's new president may "internationalize" the drug war, many baby-boomer parents can't stay off drugs, and Jessica Simpson now chooses water on Saturday nights. MORE  

By Chrisanne Grise

Russia bans alcohol advertising, heroin use among school-age children increases, and Tom Cruise says Scientology could be the secret to recovery for Russell Brand. MORE  

By Gabrielle Wuhl

Marijuana before pregnancy may double the risk of premature birth, decriminalization decreases drug usage in Portugal, and Russell Brand relapses, sexually. MORE  

By Bryan Le

Why US addiction treatment isn't truly "medical," American Legion challenges Indiana smoking ban, and heroin burrito-smuggling deputy jailed. MORE  

By Will Godfrey

Mexican riot that killed 44 was cover for Zetas Cartel jailbreak, smoking bans outside bars can curb "social smoking," and Asian kids seem at higher risk of gambling addiction. MORE  

By Bryan Le

A UK ambulance worker suggests issuing drinking licenses to all citizens—which can be revoked if necessary. MORE