By Tony O'Neill

The Huffington Post's "Shadow Conventions" tackle subjects the Republicans and Democrats dodge. Here's a quick guide to a feast of drug-war reading. MORE  

By Chrisanne Grise

Have the president's advisors spotted a chance to draw a profitable contrast with his abstinent opponent? MORE  

By May Wilkerson

The Republican candidate's camp refuses to say whether this was a subtle way of signaling an astonishing policy shift. MORE  

By Chrisanne Grise

Politicians work together to protect medical marijuana users, Romney wants to bring up Obama's cocaine use, and man booked for Wal-Mart scooter DWI. MORE  

By Bryan Le

Mitt Romney would have trouble repealing Obamacare, e-cigarette sparks terrorism scare, and Gene Simmons has never been drunk or high. MORE  

By Bryan Le

Cuomo's pot decriminalization could be "good politics," six skill sets kids need to guard against addiction, and Mitt Romney demands that his neighbors quit smoking pot on the beach. MORE  

By Bryan Le

DSM's new addiction definitions draw opposition, Lance Armstrong's sick of doping allegations, and a drunk woman breaks into a house to breastfeed a stranger's baby. MORE  

By Bryan Le

Angry Mitt Romney calls marijuana issue "insignificant," 18 headless bodies add to Mexican drug war toll, and drunk driving charges dropped against ex-FAA chief. MORE  

By Duff McDonald

CRC, run by Mitt Romney's old company, is the largest rehab operator in the world. With 30,000 patients a day—and growing—can it still offer effective treatment? MORE  

By Luke Walker

Drug issues will be hard for candidates to duck in a state with huge problems and harsh laws. MORE