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No need to debate this: Treating addiction as a disease is America’s greatest single opportunity to reduce costs to taxpayers, improve health and reduce crime. MORE
Using and dealing is rampant in schools, according to a major CASAColumbia survey—and social media seems to contribute. MORE
Over a third of people who seek addiction treatment do so for poly-substance-abuse, new data shows. MORE
A major new study reveals that 16% of US adults suffer from addiction, but only 10% ever receive treatment. MORE
Eating regular meals as a family is associated with dramatically lower rates of teen drug use, finds a CASA study. MORE
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Gil Kerlikowske insists that Obama's drug strategy will emphasize prevention, treatment and "smart on crime" policies.
5/23/13 5:43pm
"MrCheckpoint" stands accused of enabling drunk drivers. He says he's protecting everyone.
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5/23/13 3:34pm
A University of Cambridge study finds that philosophers use more than their peers. But why?
5/23/13 2:27pm
New stats underline the racial bias of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy.
5/23/13 12:47pm
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