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The late NHL enforcer left behind a paper trail detailing the thousands of pills he was prescribed, his father reveals. MORE
By Bryan Le
Colombian rebels release video of captured French reporter, California only uses 6% of tobacco tax on anti-smoking programs, and drunk woman blows hole in house with Merc. MORE
The Jersey Shore star says he's now "in a good place" after struggling with a painkiller addiction. MORE
Too many patients and too little time give ER doctors trouble deciding who needs meds and who just wants them. MORE
Opioids may cause more problems than they solve, feeding into a vicious cycle of trauma, pain and addiction. MORE
By Anna David
An addicted judge had sex with graduates from his drug court, who supplied him with pills. Now his cases are being overturned, costing taxpayers millions. MORE
The British actress claims that "everyone" in LA is taking addictive drugs like Vicodin. MORE
Pharmacists resort to guns, cameras and bullet-proof glass to ward off a rash of painkiller robberies. MORE
By Amy Dresner
As a sober addict prescribed Oxycodone, comedian Amy Dresner was careful to follow doctor's orders. Then her disease kicked in. MORE
By Luke Walker
Backers claim the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act will protect communities from prescription drug abuse. Do you agree? MORE
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Gil Kerlikowske insists that Obama's drug strategy will emphasize prevention, treatment and "smart on crime" policies.
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"MrCheckpoint" stands accused of enabling drunk drivers. He says he's protecting everyone.
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Prisons have become a "job fair" for aspiring drug traffickers, an inmate tells The Fix.
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A University of Cambridge study finds that philosophers use more than their peers. But why?
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