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Morning Roundup: June 19, 2013

Bryan Le — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:04 -0400

Moderate drinking during pregnancy may not hurt the baby, US adult smoking rate dips to 18%, and Miley Cyrus says marijuana is way safer than booze.

What Is the World Getting Drunk On?

Bryan Le — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:12:23 -0400

This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.

Coffee's Energy Boost Is a Sign That You're Addicted

McCarton Ackerman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:23:33 -0400

Caffeine's "pick-me-up" could just be the body fighting withdrawal, according to a new study.

"Drunk" Minister Halts Ukraine Parliament Meeting

Victoria Kim — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:01:24 -0400

A budget hearing was suspended due to claims that the finance minister "reeked" of vodka.

Why Do Certain People Get Hooked on Painkillers?

Valerie Tejeda — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:52:18 -0400

A missing enzyme in the brain could put some people at higher risk for opioid addiction.

Las Vegas Liquor Store Removes "Offensive" Billboard

Victoria Kim — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:09:07 -0400

The message "Alcohol: It's cheaper than therapy" didn't amuse locals.

Rihanna Is "Going to Rehab for Love Addiction"

McCarton Ackerman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:00:07 -0400

The singer is reportedly seeking 12-step treatment to help her move on from Chris Brown.

Drunk Brit Survives Fall From 15th Story Balcony

Bryan Le — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:31:11 -0400

"Normally sensible" lad recovers after a night of drinking leads to an epic tumble.

Morning Roundup: June 18, 2013

Bryan Le — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:52 -0400

Experts say teens shouldn't use medical marijuana for pain, Samuel Jackson recounts his worst drunken audition, and new Miss USA wants to fight drug and alcohol abuse.

Fox News Host: Pot Could've Made Trayvon Martin "Violent"

Victoria Kim — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:52:07 -0400

Gregg Jarrett claims the slain teen could be to blame in his own murder, if he had smoked pot.