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Mexico's violent traffickers are now taking root far north of the border, a new report claims. MORE
Advocates argue that lifting laws against syringes would make both addicts and police officers safer. MORE
By Bryan Le
It remains all too easy for American teenagers to buy alcohol online. MORE
By Luke Walker
Michigan to decide on medical marijuana regulation, Prison guard busted smuggling heroin-filled burrito into jail, and Leigh Steinberg declares bankruptcy, blames alcohol treatment. MORE
By Luke Walker
A murderer in North Carolina could face an additional 20 years for distributing thousands of prescription pills. MORE
Police plan to prise prescription drug abuse information from North Carolinians with an online questionnaire and a $25 gift card. MORE
Heroin is seized all over the US, but the "black tar" version is found mainly in the South and on the West Coast. MORE
By Dirk Hanson
Couple busted for trying to disguise meth lab as a day care center. Really? MORE
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New stats underline the racial bias of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy.
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"Operation Swill" swoops on 29 establishments for swapping booze to boost profits.
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Reality star Meredith Phillips reveals her years of blackout drinking and hangovers.
10:55am
Scientists discover cocaine-blocking molecule, food addiction could be at the root of global obesity epidemic, and rapper Lil' Scrappy goes to rehab for marijuana addiction.
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Fundamentalists seek to eradicate behaviors "contrary to Islam" with deadly attacks on brothels and liquor stores.
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