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Chile bans indoor smoking, nicotine addiction may be genetic, and Connecticut "Meth Priest" to plead guilty to drug charges. MORE
A researcher says patients' DNA data could soon be used to develop customized treatment. MORE
By Bryan Le
Scientists have traced back humans' ability to metabolize alcohol to our primate ancestors. MORE
Some people may be genetically predisposed to find alcohol more rewarding, scientists have discovered. MORE
By Sarah Beller
The risk of marijuana-induced psychosis may have a genetic origin, new research finds. MORE
The HLN host gives exclusive answers to Fix readers' questions about rehab, troubled actor Nick Stahl, first-anniversary doubts, and whether or not addiction is genetic. MORE
By Sarah Beller
One specific gene variant is linked to smoking on average one extra cigarette daily among a large African American study group. MORE
By Dirk Hanson
People who act impulsively under stress are more likely to be problem drinkers, new genetic research shows. 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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Caffeine's "pick-me-up" could just be the body fighting withdrawal, according to a new study.
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A budget hearing was suspended due to claims that the finance minister "reeked" of vodka.
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A missing enzyme in the brain could put some people at higher risk for opioid addiction.
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The message "Alcohol: It's cheaper than therapy" didn't amuse locals.
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