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New Study: 15% of US Teens Abuse Substances

By Valerie Tejeda

Researchers say starting before the age of 18 often leads to a lifetime of addiction. MORE  

Olympic Swimmer Tells of Cutting, Drugs and Bulimia

By Fionna Agomuoh

American gold medalist Amanda Beard reveals "hard, dark times" in her new memoir. MORE  

Video: How Aerosmith Survived Decades of Decadence

By May Wilkerson

Steven Tyler and his four sober band-mates speak to 60 Minutes about their years of drug and alcohol fueled drama. MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 16, 2012

By Luke Walker

"Bath salts" host flesh-eating bacteria, New Jersey launches prescription drug database to fight abuse, and Heather Locklear released from hospital following drug "incident." MORE  

Study Finds Aging Boomers Enjoy Getting High

By Luke Walker

However, they're tolerance ain't what it used to be. MORE  

Video: Drinking and Drugging on the Job

By Dirk Hanson

A TV news crew, acting on numerous tips, found that Detroit auto workers are still taking some serious lunch breaks. MORE  

Why Doctors Don’t Treat Addiction

By Dirk Hanson

Physician training in drug and alcohol abuse is almost nonexistent. New hospital addiction residencies will help. MORE  

DEA Drive Collects a Mountain of Malevolent Meds

By Dirk Hanson

Last year on "Prescription Drug Take-Back Day," the nation coughed up 121 tons of pills. On Saturday they may have done even better. MORE  

The Quick Fix: A Real-Time Round-Up of Today's News

By Dirk Hanson

Meditation can clear your mind, but chronic pain sufferers may want to think twice before tossing out those pills. MORE  

The Unfabulous Fall of John Galliano

By Kirwan Gray

The erratic couturier has long been renowned for his late-night cavorting and heavy drinking. Now he's paying the price. MORE  

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London Gallery Drops Ecstasy Exhibition

A major showcase is cancelled after it's found to contain thousands of real tabs of ecstasy.

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How Horses Help Treat Eating Disorders

Equine Assisted Therapy can help patients improve body image and learn about boundaries and trust.

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Could Our Cars Run on Tobacco?

Scientists are engineering tobacco plants to produce biofuels that could power airplanes, cars and trucks.

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Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

The President appoints an army general to take control of the drug cartel-ravaged region.

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Papa John's Deliveryman Delivered Pizza, Cocaine

A Brooklyn man is charged with using his pizza route to distribute over $45,000 in cocaine.

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Being a Lesbian in AA

How do you manage terminal uniqueness when you are in fact unique? A minority AA member from Portland reports.

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Cliffside Malibu
 
 
 
 

The “beach-house-relaxed” Cliffside Malibu claims to provide an oasis for recovering addicts and alcoholics. And that’s just what you'll get—if you’ve got the cash.

Newport Academy
 
 
 
 
 

This SoCal rehab fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

Reflections
 
 
 
 

This exclusive Northern California rehab is all about client choice—as well as golf outings, Buddhist field trips and keeping up with the office.

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