May 29, 2013: ADHD Meds Don't Raise Risk of Drug Abuse in Adulthood: Review
Analysis shows no greater threat of addiction to alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, nicotine or other drugs

May 10, 2013: Study Claims Marijuana Tied to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk
But experts question the study's design and are skeptical of the conclusion

May 03, 2013: Meth Addiction May Be Harder to Treat in Teen Girls
Small study suggests better methods needed

April 29, 2013: Health Tip: After a Stressful Event
Avoid alcohol and drugs

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 05, 2013: Parents' Military Deployment Takes Toll on Kids, Study Finds
Binge drinking and drug use more likely

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

March 20, 2013: Meth in Pregnancy May Blunt Child's Reaction to Stress: Study
Combination of methamphetamine, troubled home environment muted toddlers' responses

February 22, 2013: Parents: Revealing Your Past Smoking, Pot Use May Not Help Your Kids
Candid confessions might backfire, new study shows

February 20, 2013: Medical Marijuana: Voodoo or Legitimate Therapeutic Choice?
Doctors weigh wisdom of prescribing drug in hypothetical case involving woman with advanced breast cancer

February 14, 2013: 16 Cases of Kidney Damage in 6 States From Synthetic Pot: CDC
Five people needed their blood filtered after using designer drugs such as 'Spice,' researchers report

February 12, 2013: Synthetic Marijuana Use Linked to Kidney Damage
Such designer drugs, called Spice or K2, may have toxic additives, researchers say

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

December 19, 2012: Marijuana Use Rising Among High School Seniors: Report
Teen usage of some other drugs declining, U.S. officials say

December 14, 2012: Heavy Drinking, Pot Use Tied to Teen Brain Changes
Study found differences in brain's 'information highway,' researcher says

December 10, 2012: Young Binge Eaters Prone to Illicit Drug Use: Study
Overeating occurred first in large review of 17,000 boys and girls

November 20, 2012: Pot Psychosis May Be Gene-Related
Scientists identify genetic variant that could explain mental impairment in marijuana users

November 06, 2012: Cocaine Raises Heart Risks for Fit, Young Adults: Study
Researchers say even well-educated users don't seem to realize the dangers of the drug

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 08, 2012: Strict Moms Influence Kids' Friends: Study
Authoritative parenting can help teen friends cut drinking, smoking and drug use, researchers say

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

August 27, 2012: Heavy Marijuana Use in Teen Years May Lower IQ Later
Study found those who smoked in adolescence lost roughly 8 points on IQ tests

August 22, 2012: Many Teens Drinking, Taking Drugs During School: Survey
Roughly half knew classmates who sold drugs, and knew nearby spots to drink or get high during the day

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 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 17, 2012: Mom's Pot Use Doubles Risk of 'Preemie' Birth: Study
Other risk factors include family history of pre-term births, high blood pressure, researchers say

July 13, 2012: Hepatitis C Virus Levels Higher in Certain Injection Drug Users
Blacks, men, people with HIV had more virus, which affects treatment response: CDC

July 03, 2012: Summer Is Peak Time for Teens to Try Drugs, Alcohol: Report
Experts advise parents to be alert, help kids structure their days

June 28, 2012: 40 Million Americans Addicted to Cigarettes, Alcohol or Drugs
About 16 percent of Americans aged 12 and older are hooked

June 22, 2012: 1 in 10 Fibromyalgia Patients Uses Marijuana to Ease Pain
They also tend to have poorer mental health, researchers say

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

June 07, 2012: Depressed Teens Who Respond to Treatment Less Likely to Abuse Drugs
Improvement within 12 weeks is a positive sign, study finds

May 29, 2012: Taking Anti-HIV Meds Prior to Exposure May Help Prevent Infection
Research review backs giving antiretrovirals to people at high risk of contracting AIDS-causing virus

May 21, 2012: Teens' Love of Loud Music Tied to Drinking, Drug Abuse
But researchers say it's not clear how they're linked

May 18, 2012: Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
Undetected disease can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, agency notes

May 10, 2012: Many Women Still Smoke During Pregnancy
New study finds white moms-to-be are more likely to light up than blacks, Hispanics

May 08, 2012: Friends' Parents Can Sway Teens' Odds for Drinking, Smoking
'Good' parenting helps kids steer clear of risky behaviors, researchers say

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

May 04, 2012: Psychiatric Patients Often Wait Nearly 12 Hours in ER
Older, uninsured and intoxicated patients wait even longer, study finds

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: Heroin Addicts Have Higher Pain Sensitivity, Even During Treatment
Those taking methadone continue to have heightened pain responses, study finds

April 19, 2012: Use of Ecstasy, Speed by Teens Tied to Later Depression
However, study of Canadian high school students didn't show cause and effect

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

March 23, 2012: Caring Teachers May Help Keep Kids From Trying Alcohol, Drugs
Study suggests feeling close to a teacher may make a difference for kids

March 19, 2012: Kids Using Synthetic Pot a Growing Public Health Concern
Popularity on rise despite illegality, uncertain ingredients, bad reactions