May 10, 2013: Vaccine to Fight Heroin Addiction Shows Promise in Rats
Also doesn't interfere with opioid treatments for addicts, researchers say

May 09, 2013: Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated for Drug Abuse, Report Says
Substance-abuse programs may improve young women's education, income prospects

May 07, 2013: Synthetic Pot Use Can Mimic Symptoms of Prenatal Disorder
Effects of this unregulated drug are unpredictable, researchers caution

April 26, 2013: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Saturday
Event is an attempt to prevent the misuse of household meds, drug enforcement officials say

April 26, 2013: Roadside Breath Test for Drugs Could Be on Horizon
Swedish researchers detected signs of recent cocaine, marijuana, narcotic and other substance use

April 23, 2013: Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among U.S. Teens: Survey
More than 5 million, nearly 25 percent, said they had abused these medications

April 17, 2013: FDA Approves 'Abuse-Deterrent' Label for New Oxycontin
Latest formulation is tougher to crush and dissolve, making illicit use more difficult

April 03, 2013: Laser Therapy Switches Cocaine Addiction On, Off in Rats: Study
Trials of the brain treatment planned for humans, but with electromagnetic stimulation instead

March 26, 2013: More Health Care Professionals Abusing Anesthesia Drug: Study
Those using propofol more likely to be women, depressed or have history of abuse, researchers say

March 14, 2013: CDC: 1 in 50 Poor, Straight Urban Americans Infected With HIV
Drug abuse, prostitution tied to heightened risk, latest survey finds

March 06, 2013: Mental Illness May Raise Risk of Being Murdered
Swedish study found 5 times higher chance of becoming a victim

February 19, 2013: Drug, Alcohol Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts
U.S. report also confirms that kids who fail to complete school are more apt to take up cigarettes

February 01, 2013: Program to Spot Painkiller ODs Saves Lives: Study
Goal is to teach family, friends what to do when someone has taken too many pills

January 31, 2013: Drug Users Are 'Super-Spreaders' of Hepatitis C, Study Finds
Diagnosing, treating them early might slow rate of infection

January 30, 2013: Many Cocaine Deaths Determined by Genes, Study Says
Common mutations in white people greatly increase risk of dying from the drug, researchers contend

January 26, 2013: Parents Not Too Worried About Kids' Use of Pain Meds: Poll
Only one-third 'very concerned' about misuse of prescribed narcotics by children in their communities

January 25, 2013: FDA Panel Votes for Tougher Curbs on Vicodin, Other Painkillers
Debate has pitted patients in chronic pain against those fighting drug abuse

January 25, 2013: ER Visits Linked to ADHD Meds Up Sharply
Government report shows more cases among adults, more misuse of these drugs

January 24, 2013: FDA Panel Weighs Tougher Restrictions on Some Prescription Painkillers
Drugs containing hydrocodone, which include Vicodin, would be affected

January 16, 2013: ER Visits Linked to Energy Drinks Double: Report
Most cases involved young adults, 42 percent involved drugs or alcohol, government survey found

January 14, 2013: Pot Use-Low IQ Link Challenged in Study
New report suggests poverty plays a role, and may have thrown off results of first study

January 10, 2013: Prescription Painkillers Trail Only Marijuana in Abuse Rates, Report Shows
Rising numbers of people seeking treatment for abuse of these pain drugs, federal officials say

January 10, 2013: FDA Urges Studies on Safer Formulations of Narcotic Painkillers
Agency believes changes would make these powerful drugs harder to abuse

January 03, 2013: Married Women More Likely to Have Positive Pregnancies: Study
They were less likely to suffer domestic violence, substance abuse, depression than other moms-to-be

January 01, 2013: Economic Conditions at Birth Linked to Behavior in Teen Years
Being born during a time of chronic unemployment may boost odds of juvenile delinquency, study says

December 04, 2012: 'Synthetic Pot' Sending Thousands of Young People to ER: Report
Users don't know what chemical mix they're getting or which complications can arise, experts warn

November 30, 2012: Mental Illness Affects 1 in 5 U.S. Adults, Survey Finds
The rate is twice as high among people aged 18 to 25 than among those over 50, report indicates

October 31, 2012: Boys More Prone to OTC Drug Abuse Than Girls, Study Suggests
Survey of Cincinnati teens shows 10 percent use over-the-counter meds, like cough syrup, to get high

October 17, 2012: Painkiller Abuse by Kids Way Up, Study Finds
Addiction among current generation higher than any group in history

October 15, 2012: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse
ER visits from street drugs declined 8 percent in 3-year period, study found

October 01, 2012: Psychiatric Disorders Often Persist in Juvenile Offenders
Alcohol, drug use common even 5 years after kids left detention center, researchers found

September 24, 2012: Prescription Drug Abuse Drops Among U.S. Young Adults
Marijuana use on the rise, however, survey finds

September 17, 2012: Extra Steps Urged to Cut Alcohol, Drug Use in Military: Report
Institute of Medicine suggests more screening, updated treatments for substance abuse

September 14, 2012: 'Doctor Shopping' Tied to Fatal Prescription Drug Overdoses
People who visit multiple physicians, pharmacies can be identified, researchers say

August 21, 2012: Teens Who Drink, Smoke More Likely to Abuse Painkillers: Study
An estimated 3.5 million young adults in U.S. abuse prescription opioids, researchers say

August 02, 2012: 'Diverted' Medical Marijuana Use Common Among Teens: Study
Policy changes needed to keep the drug from falling into the wrong hands, researchers say

July 26, 2012: Illegal 'Bath Salts' Mimic Cocaine in the Brain: Study
Bath salt is street name for a group of powerful, synthetic stimulants

July 19, 2012: Monkey Study Suggests Long-Term Use of ADHD Drugs Safe
Brain development wasn't affected, and no raised risk of drug abuse was found

July 10, 2012: Aging Boomers' Mental Health Woes Will Swamp Health System: Report
U.S. not equipped to handle growing number of seniors with mental health, substance use issues, researchers say

June 19, 2012: More Mental Health Woes in College Kids Who Abuse Prescription Drugs
Large study found association was strongest with painkillers like OxyContin, Vicodin

June 08, 2012: Mental Health Woes Raise Odds for Prescription Painkiller Abuse
Study found that young people with psychiatric illness are more likely to be prescribed these drugs

May 07, 2012: Kids Most Likely to Start Abusing Painkillers at 16: Study
Prevention efforts that begin later are 'too little, too late,' researchers say

April 30, 2012: U.S. Sees Tripling of Babies Born Addicted to Painkillers
They suffer from irritability, breathing problems, perhaps long-term brain damage, study finds

April 30, 2012: Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use
Imaging study finds brain networks causing behavior aren't the same

April 25, 2012: Many Who First Misuse Prescription Pills Get Them From Friends, Family: Report
More than 70 percent start that way, government analysis finds

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 17, 2012: White House Drug Policy Shifts Strategy
New plan calls for treatment, not incarceration, for non-violent offenders

April 16, 2012: 12-Step Meetings May Help Teens Beat Alcohol, Drug Abuse
Programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous seem to work as well in teens as in adults, study finds

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