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Sen. Schumer seeks to crack down on "academic doping," Southern pastors want to decriminalize drug use, and Paul McCartney smells weed on-stage at Bonnaroo. MORE
By Victoria Kim
Latin American countries seek new drug war tactics, a couple allowed a 10-month-old to ingest opium, and Melissa Etheridge says pot got her through chemotherapy. MORE
E-cigs "encourage mimicking" and will now be regulated as strictly as regular cigarettes. MORE
By Victoria Kim
Former Microsoft manager becomes marijuana mogul, $1 billion in cocaine intercepted en route to US, and UK soda addict dies from massive pulmonary edema. MORE
A nation known for "not overdoing it" has seen a steep rise in alcohol-related illnesses. MORE
Medical marijuana goes even more corporate, French bottled water contains prescription drugs, and Michael Bublé's muse is booze. MORE
The nation renowned for its love of vin cuts its drinking by two thirds. MORE
By Bryan Le
A Parkinson's sufferer wins $255,000 after claiming his life was ruined by Requip. MORE
A top surgeon continued operating after testing positive for coke, France will allow "shooting galleries," and Fergie talks about her meth addiction. MORE
Mexican official claims drug war is working, France says "mais, non!" to legalizing pot, and '80s rocker Rick Springfield struggled with sex addiction. MORE
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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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The message "Alcohol: It's cheaper than therapy" didn't amuse locals.
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