September 12, 2016 Drug use in America: What the numbers say Nearly 21 million Americans ages 12 and older had a substance use problem in 2015, according to a new federal estimate.
September 12, 2016 Bullets trump rehab as Asia quickens 'failing' war on drugs The Philippines has launched a bloody "war on drugs" that has killed at least 2,400 people in just two months, while neighboring Indonesia has declared a "narcotics emergency" and resumed executing drug convicts after a long hiatus.
September 12, 2016 Checking out: Drug users take advantage of public libraries The same qualities that make libraries ideal for studying and reading — unfettered public access, quiet corners and nooks, minimal interaction with other people — also make them appealing places to shoot up heroin, librarians are finding.
September 9, 2016 Here's why drinkers should hit the gym If alcohol is a part of your weekly routine, you should make sure to find time to hit the gym: A new study from the United Kingdom suggests that regular exercise can help balance out the harmful effects of alcohol
September 8, 2016 Brain enzyme linked to alcohol dependency The ability to resist drinking alcohol when the urge strikes may partly rely on a certain enzyme in the brain, and alcohol use and dependency may reduce the levels of this enzyme, a new study in rats finds
September 8, 2016 Questions remain as Ohio medical marijuana law takes effect Ohio has yet to outline how exactly its new medical marijuana law will work even as it is set to take effect Thursday, leaving a host of unanswered questions by doctors, patients, pharmacists, police and many others.
September 7, 2016 8 signs that your partner might have a drinking problem It's not always easy to tell if your partner's drinking habits are totally normal or a sign of a bigger issue.
September 6, 2016 Coroner fears dealers use Cincinnati area as 'test tube' Authorities suspect the Cincinnati area has been treated as a "test tube" by heroin dealers for use of a powerful animal tranquilizer, a county coroner said on Tuesday.
September 6, 2016 Teen who beat cancer as toddler dies from suspected overdose The parents of a 15-year-old U.K. teen who beat cancer as a toddler are awaiting the results of a toxicology report to find out what drug ultimately killed their “amazing” daughter.
September 6, 2016 13-year-old dies in suspected drug overdose in Albuquerque Police say a 13-year-old boy was found in an RV dead from a suspected drug overdose.