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College Women Booze Harder Than Men

By Valerie Tejeda

Female college students are more likely to drink above their recommended limits. MORE  

Does Smoking Make You Dumber?

By Valerie Tejeda

Long-term smokers performed "significantly worse" on cognitive tests, in a new study. MORE  

Heavy Pot Smoking Not Linked to Cancer

By Valerie Tejeda

Habitual pot smokers are at no greater risk for lung cancer than light tokers, a study finds. MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 9, 2013

By Victoria Kim

Cigarettes are a "gateway drug," mood disorders linked to internet addiction, and former Fox News anchor discusses her "dark" struggle with alcoholism. MORE  

Are Women Wired to Binge Eat?

By Victoria Kim

A new study on rats is the first to suggest that biology may play a role in eating disorders. MORE  

HIV/AIDS Drug Produces Effects Like LSD

By McCarton Ackerman

Popular antiretroviral drug Efavirenz is found to make users hallucinate. MORE  

Can Brain Stimulation Curb Binge Eating?

By Bryan Le

Scientists were able to reduce obesity in mice using deep brain stimulation, but will it work on humans? MORE  

UK vs. US: Club Drug Showdown

By Bryan Le

A transatlantic survey of clubbers' habits yields some surprising results. MORE  

"Old Sober" Hangover Cure is Science-Approved

By Bryan Le

Scientists say the legendary New Orleans' noodle dish is proven to cure a hangover. 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  

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Is Addiction a Pathology of Choice?

New research suggests that drug cravings and decision-making are linked in the brain.

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Clothing Line Sues LiLo Over "Drug-Addled" Image

An apparel company is asking for $5 million, claiming Lohan's drug use sullied their brand.

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College Women Booze Harder Than Men

Female college students are more likely to drink above their recommended limits.

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Chief Keef Busted for "Rolling Marijuana" in Atlanta Hotel

The young rapper is arrested after the "nerdiest 911 call ever" by a panicky security guard.

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Morning Roundup: May 22, 2013

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

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Cliffside Malibu
 
 
 
 

The “beach-house-relaxed” Cliffside Malibu claims to provide an oasis for recovering addicts and alcoholics. And that’s just what you'll get—if you’ve got the cash.

Newport Academy
 
 
 
 
 

This SoCal rehab fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

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This exclusive Northern California rehab is all about client choice—as well as golf outings, Buddhist field trips and keeping up with the office.

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