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By Victoria Kim
MMJ is now legal in New Jersey, including for minors, but Gov. Christie says it's a "slippery slope." MORE
Long-term smokers performed "significantly worse" on cognitive tests, in a new study. MORE
By Victoria Kim
A new study finds marijuana may help regulate blood sugar, reducing risk of diabetes and obesity. MORE
Habitual pot smokers are at no greater risk for lung cancer than light tokers, a study finds. MORE
By Victoria Kim
Cigarettes are a "gateway drug," mood disorders linked to internet addiction, and former Fox News anchor discusses her "dark" struggle with alcoholism. MORE
By Victoria Kim
Scientists find new evidence that a moderate, daily dose of bubbly may prevent dementia. MORE
By Victoria Kim
Would-be assassin wanted to "punish" Obama over drug policy, the public hands in 371 tons of unused Rx drugs, and "Billy the Exterminator" is guilty of synthetic pot possession. MORE
Popular antiretroviral drug Efavirenz is found to make users hallucinate. MORE
John Legend's fiancée is quitting booze because she "wants to feel really truly good again." MORE
By Bryan Le
Russia fears troops will riot over smoking ban, heroin and crack use at record low in the UK, and a booze cruise theft is busted. MORE
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