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Could Booze Dissolve Your Blues?

By Valerie Tejeda

New research suggests that moderate drinking may reduce depression in women. MORE  

Pot Doesn't Reduce Teen Brain Tissue, Says Study

By McCarton Ackerman

But regular drinking does. The jury's still out on all this research, however. MORE  

Is Stress as Harmful as Smoking?

By Bryan Le

Stress may elevate your risk of a heart attack by 27%—the same as smoking five cigarettes a day. MORE  

Teen Smoking Slashes Lifespan—Even for Quitters

By Bryan Le

Just a short spell of early smoking puts you at greater risk of premature death decades later, researchers find. MORE  

Violent Sleep Disorder Linked to Smoking

By McCarton Ackerman

A rare disorder that causes you to lash out while sleeping might be yet another reason to kick the habit—not your bedmate. MORE  

New Nicotine Vaccine Pacs a Punch

By Valerie Tejeda

An exciting new way to defend the body from nicotine addiction uses "Pac-Man-like" antibodies. MORE  

Drug Prof Slams Pot Lung-Danger Claims

By Bryan Le

In a scathing newspaper letter, prominent expert David Nutt accuses the British Lung Foundation of scaremongering on cannabis and cancer. MORE  

Can Fruits and Veggies Help You Quit Smoking?

By Valerie Tejeda

Eating more of these healthy foods could decrease smokers' dependency on nicotine, says a new study. MORE  

Treating Teen Depression Cuts Drug Abuse

By Valerie Tejeda

A new study shows a 15% reduction in drug use among teens who were treated for depression. MORE  

The Science Behind the Munchies

By Valerie Tejeda

Why are stoners so compelled to snack? The dopamine, stupid. MORE  

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Morning Roundup: May 20, 2013

Starting drinking during puberty linked to alcoholism, Toronto mayor Rob Ford denies smoking crack on video, and Zach Galifianakis quits drinking after booze-fueled altercations.

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London Gallery Drops Ecstasy Exhibition

A major showcase is cancelled after it's found to contain thousands of real tabs of ecstasy.

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How Horses Help Treat Eating Disorders

Equine Assisted Therapy can help patients improve body image and learn about boundaries and trust.

5/17/13 4:31pm
Could Our Cars Run on Tobacco?

Scientists are engineering tobacco plants to produce biofuels that could power airplanes, cars and trucks.

5/17/13 3:50pm
Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

The President appoints an army general to take control of the drug cartel-ravaged region.

5/17/13 2:47pm
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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.

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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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