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Nicotine gum, lozenges and patches are now deemed safe for longer periods of time. MORE
Chile bans indoor smoking, nicotine addiction may be genetic, and Connecticut "Meth Priest" to plead guilty to drug charges. MORE
A new study suggests that marijuana use leads to nicotine addiction (at least in mice). MORE
E-cigarette makers say the technology saves lives, but the FDA is still on the fence. MORE
Alcohol abuse is lower in states that ban smoking in bars, say Yale researchers. MORE
Video gamers exhibit "pathological patterns" of play, Greeks count mental health cost of crisis, and "tanorexic" racks up $50,000 sunbed bill. MORE
Major international online drug ring busted, US states loosen up liquor laws, and Bobby Brown pleads not guilty to DUI. MORE
The Indonesian tot acts "like he's possessed by evil spirits" when he can't smoke. MORE
Australian researchers say a large scale anti-nicotine shot program would cost too much. Would that also apply in the US? MORE
Most coverage of the legendary journalist's death has focused on his asthma and allergy, without mentioning his heavy smoking. MORE
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