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Morning Roundup: April 18, 2013

By Victoria Kim

Most teen-drinking deaths are not driving-related, magnets remove cigarette cravings, and Lindsay Lohan shoots mock ad for whisky-infused gum. MORE  

Morning Roundup April 12th, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Republican official says gay "lifestyle" leads to drugs, more states introduce drug testing bills, and P-Diddy's ex "used drugs in front of their kids." MORE  

Video Shows Toddler Smoking Pot From a Bong

By Valerie Tejeda

A California mother is arrested over a disturbing cellphone video. MORE  

Does Your Child Have an Eating Disorder?

By Chrisanne Grise

With eating disorders starting ever-younger, parents can keep an eye on these warning signs. MORE  

Just Say No to Sharing Drug Stories With Your Kids

By McCarton Ackerman

New research suggests using your own past drug stories as a warning is not effective. MORE  

Mothers' Drinking "Shapes Kids' Future Habits"

By Valerie Tejeda

By their mid-30s, people's drinking habits tend to echo those of their mothers, not their fathers, researchers say. MORE  

Does Giving Kids Lotto Tickets Get Them Hooked?

By McCarton Ackerman

Parents who give lotto tickets to their kids may be paving the way for problem gambling later on, a study shows. MORE  

Teen Forced to Wear "Smoked Pot, Got Caught" Sign

By May Wilkerson

A South Carolina mom inflicts public humiliation on her pot-smoking son. MORE  

Should Parents Let Their Kids Drink at Home?

By McCarton Ackerman

Letting kids drink earlier may actually increase their risk of abusing alcohol later on, says a study. MORE  

Is Your Kid an Addict?

By Jennifer Matesa

Addiction to drugs and booze are leading teenagers to the ER at a skyrocketing rate. How can you help them before they get there—and how much blame lies with the parents? MORE  

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Morning Roundup: May 22, 2013

Czech Republic seizes 1 million liters of illegal booze, Newtown gunmen had no alcohol or drugs in his system, and NY Jet Mike Goodson "only guilty of being drunk."

5:00am
Video: This Is Your Baby on Drugs

Drug use during pregnancy is a major problem in the US. This video breaks it down.

5/21/13 5:30pm
Drug-Free Brad Pitt Is High on Life

The actor says he quit drugs after getting "burnt out" in the '90s. Now he's happier than ever.

5/21/13 4:38pm
Chris Christie Iffy About Medical Pot for Minors

MMJ is now legal in New Jersey, including for minors, but Gov. Christie says it's a "slippery slope."

5/21/13 3:29pm
Study: One in 10 Teen Girls Has an Eating Disorder

A UK study finds eating disorder diagnoses are rapidly increasing among teens.

5/21/13 2:11pm
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