A new report by the CDC shows that this dangerous practice is more common – and more widespread – than previously thought.

The race is on to create the next big powerful painkiller, but will these new drugs increase the already startling abuse rates here in the US?

VH1 isn’t saying the show’s been cancelled, but there are no plans for it to air in 2012.

In a Seventeen magazine exclusive, the teen star owns up to past drug and alcohol use, and the freedom in being sober.

Florida’s days of easy access to prescription painkillers may soon be over as officials make it harder to score in the Sunshine State.

This popular way to smoke is perceived as safer than cigarettes, but new research shows it carries dangers of its own.

What’s behind the limited supply of drugs to help stem attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Is there a connection to the rise in abuse of ADHD meds?

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, includes a substance abuse treatment organization among the charities she plans to champion.

A tragic tale reminds us that drug runners come in all shapes and sizes, and the war to keep these substances from the addicted is far from won.

Sinead O’Connor is blaming a wedding night drug binge for souring her 16-day union. Just another reminder that major decisions shouldn’t be made under the influence.

Despite all the information we have about addiction and the fact that help is close at hand, we still lose a number of famous faces to substance use each year.

One adoptive mother’s story serves as a cautionary tale for all women.

Substance abuse plays a supporting role on reality shows as cameras catch addiction-related breakdowns.

A new study proves the care shown by “high-touch” moms in early childhood can lessen the risk of drug use by those children in later life.

Miss USA 2010 is arrested for drunk driving, and she’s in good company as one of 30 million Americans who drive drunk each year.

At a time when pilots flying while impaired is a hot topic, an arrest for drunk driving by the agency’s leader is a PR nightmare.

Four-star general will speak at conference highlighting mental health and addiction treatment for service members.

The Hannah Montana star put her foot in her mouth at her recent birthday party, leading to further speculation of drug use.

Medical issues, not bad behavior, are more telling when it comes to addressing addiction and getting to the root of the problem.

Experts are still trying to make sense of a new study that shows those with high IQs are two to three times more likely to take illegal drugs.