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

March 19, 2012: Kids of Meth-Using Moms at Risk of Behavioral Woes
Study suggests prenatal exposure to methamphetamine raises chances of ADHD, depression, anxiety

March 09, 2012: Kids Who Bully May Be More Likely to Smoke, Drink
Bullying behavior more common in middle school, substance use greater in high school, study finds

March 09, 2012: LSD Might Help Alcoholics Quit, Stay Abstinent: Study
Analysis found single dose helped problem drinkers, especially in first few months

March 08, 2012: U.S. Army Suicides Rising Sharply, Study Finds
Service in Iraq and Afghanistan appears to be the cause of increasing mental-health problems

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

March 06, 2012: Hospitalizations Up for Severe Skin Swelling
Called angioedema, the condition often affects the deep layers of skin in the eyes and mouth

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 28, 2012: Drug-Free Housing Helps Heroin, Oxycontin Addicts Recover
Study found higher abstinence rates with housing, day treatment

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

February 03, 2012: Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds
Those who continue to 'dabble' into their 50s tend to be at greater risk for bad outcomes in general

January 25, 2012: U.S. Soldiers Face Host of Mental Health Issues
Studies found they were prone to depression, substance abuse and suicide

January 24, 2012: Could 'Magic' Mushrooms Ease Depression?
Small studies found key ingredient lowered activity in areas of brain linked to mood disorder

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

January 06, 2012: Global Study Finds Drug Abuse Highest in Richer Nations
The U.S. can do its part to reduce the damage of addiction, experts say

December 21, 2011: '27 Club' Debunked: Musicians Aren't Prone to Die at That Age
But, they do face a higher risk of premature death, researchers report

December 19, 2011: Nearly 1 in 3 Young U.S. Adults Have Arrest Records: Study
At 18, the estimate is 25 percent; pediatricians can help keep kids out of trouble, researchers say

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

December 14, 2011: Alcohol Use Down, Pot Use Up Among U.S. Teens
Drinking at historic lows, but fewer kids seem to think marijuana is dangerous, survey finds

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 15, 2011: Smart Kids More Likely to Try Illicit Drugs as Young Adults
High IQ at age 5 or 10 linked to raised risk of illegal drug use by age 30, study finds

November 11, 2011: Health Tip: Recovering from Substance Abuse
Be sure to involve your doctor

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 08, 2011: 'Fake Marijuana' May Trigger Heart Trouble in Teens
Report details cases of three boys in Texas who smoked K2 and then suffered attacks

November 07, 2011: More Than a Third of Teens Turning to Alcohol, Drugs: Study
Researchers found Native Americans were the most vulnerable group

October 25, 2011: Pot Can Mimic Brain Changes Seen in Schizophrenia
Rats given a marijuana-like drug showed disrupted communications between brain regions, or 'cognitive chaos'

October 12, 2011: Pot Smoking May More Than Double Crash Risk
Driving dangers rise as marijuana potency and frequency increase, study finds

September 30, 2011: Cocaine Increases Risk for Glaucoma: Study
Abusers with the eye disease significantly younger than other glaucoma patients who did not do drugs

September 29, 2011: 'Magic Mushroom' Compound Triggered Positive Personality Change in Study
Sixty percent of volunteers became more 'open' -- and stayed that way for more than a year

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

August 24, 2011: Teen Drinking, Smoking Higher Among Facebook Users: Survey
Fans of 'suggestive' TV shows also more likely to report using marijuana, alcohol, cigarettes

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: 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 26, 2011: Methamphetamine Abuse May Raise Parkinson's Risk
Study found users were 76 percent more likely to develop movement disorder

July 22, 2011: Teens Face Own Battles When Parent Goes to War
Boys at risk of substance abuse, girls more likely to become depressed, researchers say

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