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 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

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 16, 2011: Drug Users With HIV at Much Higher Overdose Risk
Opioids, illegal drugs can threaten recent lifespan gains

November 11, 2011: Helping Others Helps Teens Beat Substance Abuse
Drug, alcohol cravings decreased for juvenile offenders, study found

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

October 13, 2010: Vivitrol Approved to Prevent Opioid Relapse
Injected drug blocks brain's opioid receptors

October 12, 2010: Drug Implant for Opioid Addiction Looks Effective
But it's unlikely to revolutionize treatment, expert says

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

June 29, 2010: More Young Moms-to-Be Treated for Meth, Marijuana Abuse
But alcohol admissions dropped over 15 years, U.S. study finds

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

May 05, 2010: Substance Abuse in Mexican Americans Differs by Gender
Men tend to be treated for alcohol misuse, women for methamphetamine use, report says

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

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

January 31, 2010: Workers Fear Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Care
Employers urged to do more to remove barriers to treatment

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

August 19, 2009: Medical Heroin Helps Treatment-Resistant Addicts
Controversial approach cuts 'street' drug use and illegal activities, study finds

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

May 14, 2009: Cocaine Spurs Long-Term Change in Brain Chemistry
Study in mice finds drug alters gene activity, points to new methods for treatment

May 08, 2009: Protein Might Mute Effects of Methamphetamine
Manipulation may be used someday against Parkinson's, too, expert suggests

March 02, 2009: Teens Undertreated for Substance Abuse
Therapy gap likely driven by limited availability of adolescent-only services

February 09, 2009: Painkiller Abuse Increases Among Young Adults
But adolescent use of prescription pain relievers has dropped, report shows

December 30, 2008: Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit?
5 key steps might make it easier to start 2009 with less dependency

December 25, 2008: Honey Bees on Cocaine 'Dance' When Food Is Found
Research backs theory that insects' brain reward system activates pleasure centers

December 11, 2008: 10% of U.S. High School Seniors Use Vicodin
And the decline in marijuana use among teens is slowing, survey finds

December 09, 2008: Painkillers Linked to Increase in Overdose Deaths
More popularity, availability of these medications may be reason, study suggests

November 24, 2008: 5 Million People a Year Use Self-Help Addiction Programs
U.S. report finds 2.3 million of them currently abstain from alcohol, drugs

August 13, 2008: Blocking Drug-Related Memories May Prevent Relapses
Animal brain receptor study suggests new treatments for addiction in humans

August 01, 2008: Methadone Kills Resistant Leukemia Cells
Low doses of drug used to treat opioid addiction worked without toxic effects, study finds

July 28, 2008: Accidental Overdoses in the Home Soaring
Study finds huge increase in number of people dying after mixing meds, illegal drugs

July 25, 2008: Drug Test Cheaters Turning to Web
Report finds dozens of products on more than 1,000 sites

June 27, 2008: Drug Helps Heroin Addicts Stay Clean
Those taking buprenorphine lasted almost twice as long until using again, study says

June 04, 2008: Alcohol, Drug Counseling Benefits Teens, Too
Study finds just once-a-week participation was associated with improved results

June 02, 2008: Marijuana May Shrink Parts of the Brain
Drug can affect memory and result in early psychotic symptoms, researchers say

May 08, 2008: Computer Program Helps Drug Abusers Stay Clean
Software training supplements counseling, could also treat other psychiatric disorders

April 29, 2008: Youngest Drug Users Most Likely to Leave Treatment Programs
Being homeless also contributed to early dropout rate, study says

April 18, 2008: Gene Therapy in Rats Reduces Cocaine Use
Boosting brain's dopamine receptors could lead to treatments for other addictions as well

April 10, 2008: User Registry May Help Docs Stem Painkiller Abuse
Stricter policies could protect patients and physicians from consequences of misuse