April 30, 2012: Cellphones, Texting Put Teen Drivers in Danger, Studies Show
One study -- using car simulators -- indicates phone use hazardous no matter where it's held

April 25, 2012: Heroin Addicts Have Higher Pain Sensitivity, Even During Treatment
Those taking methadone continue to have heightened pain responses, study finds

April 24, 2012: Impulsive Tots at Risk for Gambling Problems Later: Study
Self-control in preschool years may improve life outcomes in adulthood

April 19, 2012: Half of Young Cigarette Smokers Also Smoke Pot: Survey
Anonymous online study may have allowed more to admit use than prior studies, experts say

April 13, 2012: Substance Abusers, Even Recovering Ones, May Face Stigma
Scenarios of obese people, smokers drew less negative reaction in study

April 02, 2012: Drug, Alcohol Abuse Common Among U.S. Teens, Study Finds
15 percent qualified as substance abusers, and initiation may be start of lifelong troubles

March 23, 2012: Helpline, Free Nicotine Patches Don't Help Smokers Quit: Study
British researchers' findings reiterate the power of nicotine addiction

March 19, 2012: Kids Using Synthetic Pot a Growing Public Health Concern
Popularity on rise despite illegality, uncertain ingredients, bad reactions

March 19, 2012: Kids of Meth-Using Moms at Risk of Behavioral Woes
Study suggests prenatal exposure to methamphetamine raises chances of ADHD, depression, anxiety

March 15, 2012: Many Alcoholics Suffered Childhood Trauma: Study
Physical, sexual, emotional abuse reported by many people in detox

March 09, 2012: LSD Might Help Alcoholics Quit, Stay Abstinent: Study
Analysis found single dose helped problem drinkers, especially in first few months

March 07, 2012: Genes Play a Role in Drug Abuse Risk Among Adopted Kids: Study
But good adoptive relationships offer some protection, researchers say

March 06, 2012: Narcotic Painkillers Another Threat to Traumatized War Vets: Study
Those with mental health issues more likely to be prescribed highly addictive meds, research shows

February 29, 2012: Nicotine Patches May Not Help During Pregnancy
Most women stopped using them early, making it harder to draw conclusions, study says

February 28, 2012: Drug-Free Housing Helps Heroin, Oxycontin Addicts Recover
Study found higher abstinence rates with housing, day treatment

February 16, 2012: 1 in 10 U.S. Kids Lives With Parent Who Has Abused Alcohol: Report
In many homes, the sole caregiver has a drinking problem, researchers say

February 15, 2012: Stop-Smoking Drug May Also Curb Problem Drinking
Small study found Chantix heightened alcohol's unpleasant aspects

January 30, 2012: More Newborns Suffering Drug Withdrawal at Birth
Doctors seeing more women taking illicit drugs, prescription painkillers during pregnancy

January 17, 2012: FDA to Weigh Safety of Tobacco Lozenges, Strips
Experts fear candy-like products could put children at risk for nicotine addiction, poisoning

January 13, 2012: At More U.S. Workplaces, Smokers Need Not Apply
Experts weigh in as another large health care provider decides to hire nonsmokers only

January 12, 2012: Could Internet Addiction Disrupt Brain's Connections?
Small Chinese study found abnormalities in white matter in brains of teenage Web junkies

December 21, 2011: '27 Club' Debunked: Musicians Aren't Prone to Die at That Age
But, they do face a higher risk of premature death, researchers report

December 12, 2011: Too Much Alcohol Linked to Unsafe Sex, Study Confirms
Each drink worsens decision-making, possibly upping HIV risk

November 28, 2011: Patches, Counseling, Persistence Can Help Smokers Quit
'Keep working at it' could be key to success, studies suggest

November 03, 2011: Brain Stimulation May Help Kill Cigarette Cravings, Study Finds
Targeting certain regions affects smokers' satisfaction, which plays role in addiction

November 03, 2011: Some Smokers More Likely to Quit After Stroke Than Others
The part of the brain affected by the event seems to make a difference, researchers find

November 01, 2011: Deaths From Abuse of Painkillers Triple in a Decade: CDC
Almost two-thirds of overdose deaths are from opioid pain relievers, agency says

October 20, 2011: Music Aimed at Teens Often Promotes Drinking: Study
Lyrics commonly associate alcohol brand names with luxury lifestyle, partying, research shows

October 03, 2011: Facebook Pages May Offer Clues to Underage Drinking
For college students, risks rose as online references to boozing went up, study found

September 18, 2011: Are Sports Obsessions Damaging Your Relationships?
Fans' fixation is a problem when it interferes with real-world obligations, expert explains

August 23, 2011: Mental Illness Affects Women, Men Differently, Study Finds
Women tend to exhibit depression, anxiety; men may develop substance abuse, antisocial disorders

August 18, 2011: Gene Variants That Boost Lung Cancer Risk Identified
Smokers with the genes also tend to smoke more, become more addicted, study finds

August 15, 2011: More Evidence Tanning Beds May Be Addictive
In the presence of UV radiation, reward centers in the brains of 'tanorexics' lit up, study found

August 10, 2011: Pumping Iron Helps Smokers Quit Without Weight Gain: Study
Those who lifted weights regularly were twice as likely to kick the habit, researchers found

August 08, 2011: Early Morning Smoking Riskier For Cancer
Those who have a cigarette as soon as they wake may be more addicted than others, researchers say

July 29, 2011: Long-Term Opioid Therapy Often Leads to Addiction
An estimated one-third of chronic pain patients hooked on prescription drugs, study suggests

June 30, 2011: Illegal Tobacco Sales to U.S. Minors Reach All-Time Low
Downward trend the result of a federal and state partnership, report says

June 29, 2011: Addiction Starts Early in American Society, Report Finds
90% of those hooked on alcohol, tobacco, drugs starting using them before age 18, research shows

June 10, 2011: Some Brains Easily Distracted by Rewarding Stimuli
Findings may hold clues about drug addiction, obesity, researchers say

May 19, 2011: Internet Is Playing a Part in Spread of Problem Gambling
Experts say more research needed to understand, battle this complex disorder

May 04, 2011: Secondhand Smoke May Trigger Nicotine Craving
Could make it hard for smokers to quit, easy for nonsmokers to start, researchers say

April 13, 2011: Certain Genes Could Add to Alcoholism Risk
Study suggests link to genes that affect impulsivity and addictive behavior

April 08, 2011: Nearly 20% of Lung Cancer Patients Keep Smoking
Patients, caregivers need strong support, interventions to quit, study finds

April 04, 2011: Compulsive Eaters May Have 'Food Addiction,' Study Finds
Exposure to food 'cues' might trigger same brain reward circuitry involved in drug and alcohol addiction

March 29, 2011: Younger, Poorer People More Prone to Problem Gambling
Researchers say condition is more widespread than many think

March 08, 2011: Genes May Affect Severity of Drug Addiction
Finding may someday influence treatment decisions, researcher says

February 25, 2011: Depression May Worsen Over Time in Addiction-Prone Women
Alcoholism, antisocial behavior susceptible to relationship, neighborhood dynamics, study finds

February 09, 2011: First Lady Says President Obama Has Quit Smoking
For new ex-smokers, staying off cigarettes can be a long struggle, one expert says

February 04, 2011: U.S. Sees Slowdown in Spending on Mental Health
People who need help still aren't getting it, official says

February 04, 2011: Hallucinogens Legally Sold as 'Bath Salts' a New Threat
These products can spur self-destructive 'highs' but are legal in most states, experts warn