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R&B Star Mario Mentors Kids Impacted by Drugs

By Victoria Kim

The Grammy-nominated singer tells The Fix about working with kids who grow up, as he did, with addiction in their homes. MORE  

Can Virtual Reality Help Addicts Beat Relapse?

By Ben Feuerherd

Researchers believe exposing addicts to simulated triggers can help them beat real-world relapse. MORE  

UK vs. US: Club Drug Showdown

By Bryan Le

A transatlantic survey of clubbers' habits yields some surprising results. MORE  

Ravi Shankar, 1920–2012, Hated Link With Drugs

By Chrisanne Grise

The sitar legend, who died yesterday, wanted fans to "feel high through the music, without drugs." MORE  

Morning Roundup: September 25, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Czech police make arrests in the methanol poisoning case, the Massachusetts drug lab scandal plays out in court, and Rihanna rolls a diamond joint. MORE  

Morning Roundup: June 28, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Nicotine vaccine could take the pleasure out of smoking, no bath salts found in face-eater test, and Coke and Pepsi may contain traces of alcohol. MORE  

Charlie Sheen's Poetic Response to Drug Questions

By McCarton Ackerman

He literally writes a strange poem when asked if he's using drugs again. Read it here. MORE  

IV Drug Use and Risky Sex Are Down

By Luke Walker

A four-year national study finds Americans are reducing their HIV risks. MORE  

Canadians Want Pot Laws Relaxed

By McCarton Ackerman

Two-thirds of Canada's population want more liberal marijuana laws, shows a new poll. MORE  

Study: Casual Drug Use Does Not Cause Mental Decline

By Luke Walker

Middle-aged test subjects who took drugs occasionally in their youth do no worse than non-users. MORE  

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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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