Japan
A monastery and a drinking establishment become one at Japan's "Vowz Bar." MORE
By Bryan Le
With addiction to online pornography increasing, a new site breaks down what users in different regions are seeking. MORE
Japanese gambling addiction fuels multibillion dollar industry, energy drinks are blamed for 20,000 hospital visits, and a Russian drunk drives a tank into a house. MORE
Drug co. launches meth-resistant nasal decongestants, young binge eaters are more likely to use drugs, and Blues Brothers' on-set cocaine use is revealed. MORE
The US Navy restricts alcohol for servicemen in Japan, Colorado tackles first legal pot challenge, and Brad Pitt says NO to linking marijuana and gay marriage. MORE
Guatemala shootings raise questions on US drug war involvement, spending surges on Colorado pot legalization campaign, and tattooed Travis Barker says LAPD is "profiling" him. MORE
Drug spending is expected to keep growing fast in countries like China, India and Brazil. MORE
By Bryan Le
Notorious city employees can no longer drink at restaurants, friends' houses, or weddings other than their own. MORE
By Reina Berger
Viagra hope for children with heart defects, why sex addiction won't make the new DSM-V, and a drunken bear frightens Florida. MORE
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Female college students are more likely to drink above their recommended limits.
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