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The Fix's #Rxchat Pops the Big Questions

By Bryan Le

Our debate on what to do about America's pill problem, co-hosted by Phoenix House, was just what the doctor ordered. MORE  

Texting While Driving More Fatal Than Drunk Driving

By Victoria Kim

Texting while driving is now the leading cause of traffic deaths among teens, a study shows. MORE  

Parents Underestimate Rx Drug Dangers

By Chrisanne Grise

Rx drug abuse is rising sharply among teens, but most parents only warn them about other drugs. MORE  

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  

Survey: Canadian Kids Smoke the Most Pot

By Bryan Le

Young people toke up more in countries with stricter drug laws, a UNICEF survey shows. MORE  

Can Walking Curb Smoking?

By Ben Feuerherd

A study finds that just 20 minutes of walking a day helps teen smokers cut back. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 9, 2013

By Bryan Le

Maryland passes medical marijuana bill, scientists make low-fat chocolate with vodka, and Richie Sambora "pushed" off Bon Jovi Tour for drinking. MORE  

Teen Heroin Use Keeps Rising in Suburbia

By Tony O'Neill

"Almost all of them say they started with prescription drugs," says an expert. 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  

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  

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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.

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

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

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A Brooklyn man is charged with using his pizza route to distribute over $45,000 in cocaine.

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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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