February 09, 2012: Illicit Drugs Bought Off Internet May Be Poisons, Experts Warn
Case report says victims thought they'd ordered amphetamine, but got drug that turned their skin blue

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

January 25, 2012: U.S. Soldiers Face Host of Mental Health Issues
Studies found they were prone to depression, substance abuse and suicide

January 19, 2012: 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Ills: Report
But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts say

January 10, 2012: Occasional Pot Smoking Won't Harm Lungs: Study
20-year study finds a few joints a month have no effect, but other experts differ

January 06, 2012: Paranoid or Placid? Scans Show Pot's Effect on Brain
Two ingredients in cannabis may affect neurology in very different ways, study shows

January 06, 2012: Global Study Finds Drug Abuse Highest in Richer Nations
The U.S. can do its part to reduce the damage of addiction, experts say

December 20, 2011: Drug Overdoses Kill More Americans Than Car Accidents: CDC
Almost half of drug poisonings are now from abuse of prescription painkillers, researchers note

November 10, 2011: Heavy Meth Use Linked to Schizophrenia
Researchers say the drug may trigger the mental disorder in susceptible people

November 07, 2011: More Than a Third of Teens Turning to Alcohol, Drugs: Study
Researchers found Native Americans were the most vulnerable group

November 03, 2011: More People Landing in the ER After Abusing Muscle Relaxant: Report
Carisoprodol, when misused or taken with other meds, can have dangerous sedative effects

November 02, 2011: Teen Pot Use Unaffected by Medical Marijuana Law: Study
Survey data shows no difference in kids' use after Rhode Island made it legal in 2006

October 26, 2011: National Drug Take-Back Day Scheduled for Saturday
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration aims to keep unused medicines away from abusers

October 19, 2011: Care for Mentally Ill Vets at VA Centers May Differ Across U.S.
More research urged to explore why discrepancies exist and how they should be addressed

October 06, 2011: Many Years Pass Before Folks Get Help for Drugs, Alcohol
Men tend to wait even longer than women, study finds

September 08, 2011: More U.S. Adults Using Illegal Drugs: Report
Increase driven by greater marijuana use, especially among young adults

August 26, 2011: Quitting Even Tougher When Smokers Battle Other Addictions
But counseling from doctors on ways to kick cigarettes is key, researchers say

August 01, 2011: 'Meth' Abuse Ups Risk of HIV Infection in Young Gay Men
Study found high rates of drug use among this group, and much more risky sexual behaviors

August 01, 2011: When Teens Abuse Prescriptions, Addiction Often Follows
More than one in five kids prescribed a controlled medication take too much, misuse it, study finds

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

July 28, 2011: Vaccine to Prevent Heroin High Works in Animals
Rats given the vaccine were less likely to push levers to obtain more drug, study finds

July 15, 2011: Injection Drug Users Most in Need of Treatment, Study Says
Injection drugs linked to higher rates of abuse, addiction and other problems than other illegal drugs

July 06, 2011: Talking to Teens May Help Them Cut Back on Pot Smoking
Two brief conversations about marijuana cut kids' use of the drug by up to 20%, study finds

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 23, 2011: Surge in Number of Americans Treated for Prescription Painkiller Abuse
But 2009 report shows a decline in U.S. admissions for methamphetamine, cocaine

June 22, 2011: Cocaine-Related Heart Damage May Be 'Silent'
Study of people addicted to drug finds structural harm in 83%

June 20, 2011: Rise in Drug-Related Suicide Attempts by Young Men Alarms Experts
Misuse of prescription drugs part of problem, U.S. report finds

June 14, 2011: Life Often Shorter for the Homeless: Study
Substance abuse, psychiatric disorders raise risk of early death

June 09, 2011: Treatment for Abuse of Anti-Anxiety Drugs Tripled Over 10 Years
Misuse of Valium, Ativan and other benzodiazepines is a growing problem, report finds

June 06, 2011: Cognitive Therapy Helps Depressed Drug Abusers
Treating mood disorder key to helping addicts stay off drugs, researchers say

June 06, 2011: More Risky Behaviors Among Gay, Bisexual High School Students: CDC
U.S. data shows higher rates of substance abuse, suicide attempts compared to straight peers

June 01, 2011: Children With ADHD More Prone to Substance Abuse: Study
They were 1.5 times more likely to smoke, drink, use drugs than unaffected kids

May 23, 2011: FDA Approves Another New Drug to Fight Hepatitis C
Incivek cleared body of the liver-damaging virus faster than older meds in trials

May 14, 2011: FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Hepatitis C
Victrelis appears to clear the body of the liver-damaging virus quicker than standard medicines

May 12, 2011: Ecstasy Use May Make Brain Less Efficient
Findings suggest changes could be permanent, researcher says

April 22, 2011: Mental Disorders Linked to Drug, Alcohol Abuse in U.S. Vets
Highest rates of substance abuse found among those with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia

March 25, 2011: Alcohol May Play Dual Role in Some Cases of Elder Abuse
Small study suggests victims may have problems with substance abuse, mental illness, other conditions

March 18, 2011: Teen Girls Who Befriend Boys at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse
Same isn't true for boys, who get more emotional support from girls, study found

March 10, 2011: Many Find Solace in Charlie Sheen Drama, Expert Contends
Others worry the TV star is losing to addiction or psychological demons

March 09, 2011: Follow-Up Deemed Lacking for People Taking Opioids
Study urges doctors to more carefully monitor patients on strong painkillers

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

March 02, 2011: Pot Use in Youth Ups Risk of Psychotic Symptoms in Later Life
Longer the use, the higher the chance of long-lasting symptoms, study finds

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

February 03, 2011: Helping Fellow Addicts Can Help Maintain Sobriety
Researchers find 'kinship of common suffering' in Alcoholics Anonymous predicts better recovery

January 13, 2011: Health Disparities Persist in U.S., Report Shows
Income, gender and race still influence health status, CDC data finds

January 05, 2011: Vaccine Protects Mice From Cocaine's Effects, Study Finds
Injection might one day help humans who are addicted to drugs, researcher suggests

January 04, 2011: Pop Star's Use of Salvia Puts Hallucinogen in the Spotlight
Video shows Miley Cyrus smoking herb, which experts say triggers short, intense high

December 29, 2010: Drug Abuse Treatment Rates on the Rise: U.S. Report
A 15% drop for alcohol abuse while cases of marijuana, prescription painkiller abuse rise

December 28, 2010: Genetic Trait May Predict Cocaine Sensitivity
Whites with gene variant more susceptible to drug abuse, but further research needed, study finds