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

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

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

March 22, 2013: Even a Little Pot Use Ups College Dropout Risk
Second study found similar connection with other drugs

February 06, 2013: Smoking Pot May Raise Stroke Risk in Young Adults
But, experts say small study is not conclusive, tobacco smoking may have clouded results

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 10, 2013: Blood Disorder Cases Tied to Prescription Painkiller Abuse
Addicts crushed, dissolved and injected Opana ER pills, CDC says

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

December 20, 2012: Solo Rock Stars Die Sooner Than Those in Bands
Study found rough childhood among risk factors

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 26, 2012: U.S. Task Force: Baby Boomers Should Be Tested for Hepatitis C
Generation has highest rate of infection, likely contracted decades ago

October 22, 2012: Marijuana, Real or Fake, Can Lead to Unusual Gastro Problem
Case studies of cannabinoid hyperemesis describe bouts of nausea, vomiting, pain

August 16, 2012: High-Potency Pot in Pregnancy May Cause Brain Damage
Study finds babies at higher risk for devastating birth defect, later learning disabilities

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 11, 2012: 'Abuse-Resistant' Oxycontin May Be Driving Addicts to Heroin
Since its release, more users have turned to heroin and other opioids, study finds

June 18, 2012: Many Homeless May Harbor Hepatitis C
Los Angeles study finds nearly half don't know it

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

February 28, 2012: Ecstasy Use During Pregnancy May Harm Fetus: Study
Babies exposed to ecstasy in utero had poorer motor skills, coordination at 4 months

February 16, 2012: Illicit Drug Use May Be Driving Rise in Ectopic Pregnancies in Florida
CDC says cases indicate need for earlier access to prenatal care, drug awareness

February 10, 2012: Pot Use Could Double Risk of Car Crash, Research Shows
No reliable roadside test available to identify drugged drivers, experts say

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 20, 2012: Many U.S. Adults Not Vaccinated for Hepatitis B
Missed opportunities lead to many new infections each year, study found

January 16, 2012: 'Bath-Salts' Injection Leads to Flesh-Eating Disease
Patient underwent amputation, mastectomy, skin grafts after use at party

December 30, 2011: Meth Users Much More Likely to Try Suicide
Study found 80 percent higher risk compared to users of other IV drugs

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

December 13, 2011: Chewing Khat Raises Heart Disease, Death Risk: Study
Commonly used in the Middle East and spreading abroad, plant leaves give amphetamine-like high

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

November 10, 2011: Drugs Slipped Into Drinks Sending Many to ER: Report
Majority of victims are women, but nearly 40 percent are male, researchers note.

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

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 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 28, 2011: Hepatitis Rates Soar Among IV Drug Users, Study Finds
In U.S., 73% of injection drug users are infected with hepatitis C, 12% with hepatitis B

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

June 30, 2011: Blackouts Linked to Future Drinking Injuries in College Students
One or two blackouts increased the risk of drinking injury by nearly 60%, study found

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

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

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

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

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

December 14, 2010: Moderate Drinkers at Higher Risk of Amphetamine Abuse?
Study suggests they are more vulnerable than light drinkers

November 15, 2010: Early 'Pot' Use May Harm Brain More: Study
Smoking before age 16 tied to greater executive function problems