A new study suggests that Ecstasy may be used to treat post-traumatic stress.

There’s a new drug in town, and it’s catching on with teens. Worse yet, it’s legal, unregulated and very dangerous.

Humans, animals, cars and more have been used to traffic drugs in the past, but submarines? These submersible vehicles may be the hot new way to bring drugs to the U.S.

The troubled pop star recently crashed a car into a London building and was taken into custody. What can we learn from his ongoing troubles?

Addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Its effects can often be felt for generations.

A new cast of famous faces gets ready for their close-up as they undergo treatment in front of the cameras.

What role does impulse control play in addiction and how is this a disorder in its own right?

Despite prevention education programs, drugs and alcohol are still showing up at school in the hands of young children.

Some elderly individuals are abusing themselves -- with prescription meds, illegal drugs or alcohol.

How does the arrest of Christopher "Dudus" Coke affect the fight against drugs here in the U.S. and why was the battle to catch him so bloody?

Montel Williams speaks out in favor of pot as New York considers legalizing marijuana for medical use.

It’s the latest dangerous way kids are getting high, but what is it and how does it work?

A medical expert in Britain causes waves by suggesting addicts be given drugs under medical supervision, but is he right?

As the troubled actress is sentenced to jail followed by treatment, the debate rages on over using incarceration as a punishment for the disease of addiction.

The U.K. approves the first cannabis-derived drug for use by multiple sclerosis patients. Will it impact the medical marijuana debate in the U.S.?

A drug overdose claims the life of another promising musician.

Will new research lead to identifying kids predisposed to future drug abuse and stopping addiction before it ever starts?

The current administration is taking a stand against drug abuse, focusing their attention on issues like drugged driving and prescription addiction.

When it comes to teens and drug or alcohol abuse, prevention is possible, but it costs money and now cuts are putting these programs in danger.

Dennis Hopper’s recent passing reminds us there can be life after addiction.