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

November 11, 2010: 'Fake Marijuana' Users Showing Up in Emergency Rooms
Called 'K2' or 'Spice,' the drug is legal in many states

October 09, 2010: U.S. Campaign Aims to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
Coalition urges tossing old, unused drugs, locking medicine chests

June 16, 2010: 'Graying' of Drug Users at U.S. Treatment Centers
Dramatic jump in aging Boomers seeking help for drug abuse, study finds

June 03, 2010: 20% of U.S. High Schoolers Abuse Prescription Drugs
That's more than use cocaine, methamphetamine or ecstasy, CDC report shows

April 30, 2010: Gender Differences Show in Risk of Narcotic Abuse
Male, female patients taking painkillers have different reasons for misuse, researchers find

April 05, 2010: Online Brazilian Diet Pills Can Be Addictive
Dangerous mix of amphetamines, tranquilizers and antidepressants found in some pills, researchers say

March 17, 2010: Meth Exposure May Be Worse for Fetus Than Alcohol
Drug abuse treatment essential for pregnant women, researchers say

March 11, 2010: Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern
'Huffing' more common than smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds, study finds

March 04, 2010: As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths
N.Y. study finds that weather warmer than 75 degrees poses added risks

March 03, 2010: Dental Problems Could Point to Meth Use
The more severe the addiction, the greater the decay, study finds

February 27, 2010: Marijuana Use Can Up Psychosis Risk
Study found the longer teens smoked, the more their mental health suffered

February 04, 2010: 'Gene Doping' May Be Next Wave of Sports Tampering
Genetic manipulation may soon become a hard-to-detect way for athletes to cheat, researchers say

January 19, 2010: Overdoses From Prescription Painkillers on the Rise
Use of opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone soaring, researchers say

January 08, 2010: Baby Boomers Still Doing Drugs as Seniors
Need for substance abuse treatment could double by 2020, report shows

October 23, 2009: Cocaine Use in Pregnancy Linked to Impulsivity in Sons
Monkey research finds that mother's drug use affects male offspring's behavior

August 24, 2009: Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise
Jump in poison control center calls mirrors increasing prescriptions, study shows

August 03, 2009: One in 10 High School Seniors Have Used Narcotic Painkillers
Most wanted to get high, have a good time with friends, researchers say

June 26, 2009: HIV Testing Day Set for Saturday in U.S.
Assessment helps people protect themselves and their partners, organizers say

June 18, 2009: Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit
Report found these kids were more likely to abuse alcohol, drugs

May 28, 2009: Brain Scans Show Differences in Cocaine Addicts
Regions affected when thinking about drugs could be targets for treatments, researchers say

May 28, 2009: Protein Involved in Addiction Changes Brain Circuitry
Study in rats finds that even one injection leads to dependent behavior

May 21, 2009: Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients
A quarter of those seeking treatment are addicted to the drug, study shows

May 19, 2009: Substance Abuse Raises Crime Risk in Schizophrenics
Those who don't use alcohol, drugs much less likely to be violent, study finds