National Takeback Initiative
A huge DEA effort to get people to ditch unused prescription meds takes place this weekend—but what happens to all the unwanted pills? MORE
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Morning Roundup: June 19, 2013
Moderate drinking during pregnancy may not hurt the baby, US adult smoking rate dips to 18%, and Miley Cyrus says marijuana is way safer than booze.
5:00amWhat Is the World Getting Drunk On?
This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.
6/18/13 5:12pmCoffee's Energy Boost Is a Sign That You're Addicted
Caffeine's "pick-me-up" could just be the body fighting withdrawal, according to a new study.
6/18/13 4:23pm"Drunk" Minister Halts Ukraine Parliament Meeting
A budget hearing was suspended due to claims that the finance minister "reeked" of vodka.
6/18/13 3:01pmWhy Do Certain People Get Hooked on Painkillers?
A missing enzyme in the brain could put some people at higher risk for opioid addiction.
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