United Kingdom
By Bryan Le
A transatlantic survey of clubbers' habits yields some surprising results. MORE
Eating disorders during pregnancy are often left untreated due to stigma, says a UK study. MORE
The new head of the Church of England fears ending up like his alcoholic father. MORE
A report credits the nation's comprehensive treatment system for rapidly declining drug use. MORE
By Bryan Le
A Scotswoman gets 160 hours of community service for chucking the family pet down the stairs. MORE
Killing kingpins won't stop cartels, Brits drink 40% more than they think they do, and Lindsay Lohan wants to help young people avoid drugs. MORE
This realistic depiction of Hermann Goering's morphine addiction saw the artist exiled. MORE
The British government coughs up big bucks to prisoners who had to go cold turkey. MORE
By Bryan Le
The latest snappily-named synthetic drug is blamed for at least nine hospitalizations. MORE
Thousands whose addictions leave them unable to work live off state subsidies—highly controversial in the current economic climate. MORE
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This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.
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A budget hearing was suspended due to claims that the finance minister "reeked" of vodka.
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The message "Alcohol: It's cheaper than therapy" didn't amuse locals.
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