genetic predisposition
Overdose deaths rise for 11th straight year, female smokers at greater risk, and Kate Middleton visits center for recovering addicts. MORE
I always knew alcoholism would kill my mother. But that hasn't stopped me from trying to understand why. MORE
Cocaine addicts' children may develop resistance to the drug, heroin threatens NY suburbs, and Russell Brand celebrates a decade sober. MORE
By Sarah Beller
The risk of marijuana-induced psychosis may have a genetic origin, new research finds. MORE
Direct-to-consumer tests for the alcoholism gene may create more harm than good for those who test positive. MORE
A new study links compulsive web use with a specific genetic variation, proving "Internet addiction is real." MORE
Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell has no regrets, but wishes someone had warned her about alcohol when she was young. MORE
Adopted kids whose biological parents are substance users are twice as likely to develop their own problems. MORE
By Nic Sheff
After years of speaking about addiction, a fascinating new study has dramatically altered my perception of this insidious disease. It's all about drunk flies. MORE
For the first time, a gene that carries an increased risk of autism has also been associated with alcoholism by scientists. MORE
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Scientists discover cocaine-blocking molecule, food addiction could be at the root of global obesity epidemic, and rapper Lil' Scrappy goes to rehab for marijuana addiction.
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Fundamentalists seek to eradicate behaviors "contrary to Islam" with deadly attacks on brothels and liquor stores.
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As Americans cut back, tobacco companies fight to keep customers with more giveaways.
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