Addiction

Your Fingerprint Can Reveal Cocaine Use

A new way to accurately test for drugs may be through your fingerprint

By Alexandra Sifferlin May 15, 2015

Health Experts Angry FDA Still Doesn’t Regulate E-Cigarettes

Prominent medical groups are asking the government to hurry up

By Alexandra Sifferlin May 1, 2015

Habitual Gamblers See Patterns Where There Are None

"Gamblers are more willing to bet impulsively on perceived illusory patterns," researcher says

By Kevin McSpadden April 30, 2015

Hawaii Set to Raise Smoking Age to 21

The bill covers both cigarette and e-cigarette use

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 27, 2015

Indiana HIV Outbreak Worsens, With 142 Infected

Health officials say families are using drugs together

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 24, 2015

Here's Where Americans Binge-Drink the Most

A new study breaks down the numbers by county

By Sarah Begley April 24, 2015

E-Cig Use Triples Among Middle and High Schoolers

More students use e-cigarettes than the conventional kind

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 16, 2015

E-Cig Flavors May Be Dangerous, Study Says

Why you might want to reconsider that cotton candy e-cig

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 15, 2015

FDA Panel Votes Against Smokeless Tobacco Safety Claims

The panel's vote was split on some important points

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 10, 2015

How a Big FDA Decision Could Change Tobacco Control

A Swedish Company that manufactures snus wants to change its label to indicate it's safer than cigarettes

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 9, 2015

What Binge Drinking During Adolescence Does to the Brain

A new study in rats underlines the consequences of underage drinking

By Alexandra Sifferlin April 3, 2015

CDC Runs First Anti-Smoking Campaign Featuring E-Cigs

Past campaigns have increased calls to quitlines by 80%

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 26, 2015

California Launches Campaign Against E-Cigarettes

The new ads are part of a new campaign called "Wake Up"

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 23, 2015

5 Things You Didn't Know About Tobacco

Smokers lit up more than 5.8 trillion cigarettes in 2014

By Justin Worland March 19, 2015

This Is Not a Good Reason to Smoke Cigarettes

But smoking causes weight loss, a new study says

By Mandy Oaklander March 17, 2015

Watching E-Cig Ads May Increase the Urge to Smoke

A new study shows possible consequences of vaping in commercials

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 14, 2015

WHO Global Tobacco-Use-Reduction Target Likely Missed

China remains the world's largest market for tobacco products

By TIME Staff March 13, 2015

Teen Pot Smokers Have More Memory Damage, Study Says

Chronic pot smoking may alter the shape of a region in the brain involved in memories

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 12, 2015

British Parliament Votes to Ban Cigarettes With Branding

The government wants to reduce cigarette sales

By Sam Frizell March 11, 2015

How to Make Cocaine Less Addictive

Researchers learn more about the brain on cocaine

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 11, 2015

Heroin-Related Deaths Have Quadrupled in America

New federal data reports bad news for America's heroin problem

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 4, 2015

It’s Really Easy for Teens to Buy E-Cigs Online

Most popular e-cigarette sites fail to verify the age of their clients, finds a new study

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 2, 2015

America's Pain Killer Problem is Growing, Federal Data Shows

New data shows America's use of opioids hasn't declined

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 25, 2015

Wesleyan Students Hospitalized After 'Molly' Use

One student is in critical condition

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 23, 2015

Why Smoking Pot Brings On the 'Munchies'

Marijuana can shake up the chemicals in your brain

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 18, 2015

Plain Cigarette Packs Might Deter Smokers

Largely based on findings in Australia, which removed branding from tobacco packaging two years ago

By Maya Rhodan February 17, 2015

See If You're Addicted to Facebook

We talked to experts at the Center for Internet Addiction to offer an instant (but unofficial) diagnosis.

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 6, 2015

Why Your Coffee Addiction Isn't So Bad for You

Go ahead and pour yourself another cup

By Real Simple January 28, 2015

U.S. Smokers Burn Up at Least $1 Million Over a Lifetime

Alaska smokers will spend over $2 million

By Kevin McSpadden January 22, 2015

What Alcohol Advertising Does To Kids

Booze ads reach kids far younger than the legal drinking age

By Justin Worland January 19, 2015

The Problem With Treating Pain in America

A new federal report reveals holes in how we treat chronic pain

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 12, 2015

Why You've Never Heard of the Vaccine for Heroin Addiction

Addiction is a growing epidemic in the United States. So why don't we have a vaccine?

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 9, 2015

How Your Period Affects Your Desire to Quit Smoking

What that time of the month may mean for your resolution to quit smoking

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 6, 2015

CDC: Alcohol Poisoning Kills 6 Americans a Day

CDC says alcohol poisoning deaths are a greater problem than previously thought

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 6, 2015

The Best Way to Kick Your Smoking Habit

The more techy interventions, the better

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 2, 2015

Here's Who's Most Likely To Black Out While Drinking

Blacking out, or getting so drunk that you can't remember anything that happened the night before, is all too common among underage drinkers, according to a new study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical &...

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Alcohol Problems Affect About 33 Million U.S. Adults

Your Fingerprint Can Reveal Cocaine Use

A new way to accurately test for drugs may be through your fingerprint

Health Experts Angry FDA Still Doesn’t Regulate E-Cigarettes

Prominent medical groups are asking the government to hurry up

Habitual Gamblers See Patterns Where There Are None

"Gamblers are more willing to bet impulsively on perceived illusory patterns," researcher says

Hawaii Set to Raise Smoking Age to 21

The bill covers both cigarette and e-cigarette use

Indiana HIV Outbreak Worsens, With 142 Infected

Health officials say families are using drugs together

Here's Where Americans Binge-Drink the Most

A new study breaks down the numbers by county

E-Cig Use Triples Among Middle and High Schoolers

More students use e-cigarettes than the conventional kind

E-Cig Flavors May Be Dangerous, Study Says

Why you might want to reconsider that cotton candy e-cig

FDA Panel Votes Against Smokeless Tobacco Safety Claims

The panel's vote was split on some important points

How a Big FDA Decision Could Change Tobacco Control

A Swedish Company that manufactures snus wants to change its label to indicate it's safer than cigarettes

What Binge Drinking During Adolescence Does to the Brain

A new study in rats underlines the consequences of underage drinking

CDC Runs First Anti-Smoking Campaign Featuring E-Cigs

Past campaigns have increased calls to quitlines by 80%

California Launches Campaign Against E-Cigarettes

The new ads are part of a new campaign called "Wake Up"

5 Things You Didn't Know About Tobacco

Smokers lit up more than 5.8 trillion cigarettes in 2014

This Is Not a Good Reason to Smoke Cigarettes

But smoking causes weight loss, a new study says

Watching E-Cig Ads May Increase the Urge to Smoke

A new study shows possible consequences of vaping in commercials

WHO Global Tobacco-Use-Reduction Target Likely Missed

China remains the world's largest market for tobacco products

Teen Pot Smokers Have More Memory Damage, Study Says

Chronic pot smoking may alter the shape of a region in the brain involved in memories

British Parliament Votes to Ban Cigarettes With Branding

The government wants to reduce cigarette sales

How to Make Cocaine Less Addictive

Researchers learn more about the brain on cocaine

Heroin-Related Deaths Have Quadrupled in America

New federal data reports bad news for America's heroin problem

It’s Really Easy for Teens to Buy E-Cigs Online

Most popular e-cigarette sites fail to verify the age of their clients, finds a new study

America's Pain Killer Problem is Growing, Federal Data Shows

New data shows America's use of opioids hasn't declined

Wesleyan Students Hospitalized After 'Molly' Use

One student is in critical condition

Why Smoking Pot Brings On the 'Munchies'

Marijuana can shake up the chemicals in your brain

Plain Cigarette Packs Might Deter Smokers

Largely based on findings in Australia, which removed branding from tobacco packaging two years ago

See If You're Addicted to Facebook

We talked to experts at the Center for Internet Addiction to offer an instant (but unofficial) diagnosis.

Why Your Coffee Addiction Isn't So Bad for You

Go ahead and pour yourself another cup

U.S. Smokers Burn Up at Least $1 Million Over a Lifetime

Alaska smokers will spend over $2 million

What Alcohol Advertising Does To Kids

Booze ads reach kids far younger than the legal drinking age

The Problem With Treating Pain in America

A new federal report reveals holes in how we treat chronic pain

Why You've Never Heard of the Vaccine for Heroin Addiction

Addiction is a growing epidemic in the United States. So why don't we have a vaccine?

How Your Period Affects Your Desire to Quit Smoking

What that time of the month may mean for your resolution to quit smoking

CDC: Alcohol Poisoning Kills 6 Americans a Day

CDC says alcohol poisoning deaths are a greater problem than previously thought

The Best Way to Kick Your Smoking Habit

The more techy interventions, the better

Here's Who's Most Likely To Black Out While Drinking

Blacking out, or getting so drunk that you can't remember anything that happened the night before, is all too common among underage drinkers, according to a new study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical &...

E-cigs Are the New Cool Thing for Teenagers

High schoolers are more likely to smoke e-cigs than regular cigarettes

Hawaii Teens Love Electronic Cigarettes