A new study shows the staggering depths of addiction behind bars and the consequences of not providing treatment to inmates.

Corey Haim is gone, but the legal investigation and fallout from his death continue.

The debate rages on as treatment professionals weigh the pros and cons of using drugs as part of drug treatment.

The heated debate about the healthcare bill has overshadowed another healthcare system change that is right around the corner

The troubled teen star’s addiction may have had him connected to a prescription drug ring.

A celeb guest on Dr. Phil suggests 12-step groups may become the newest form of group therapy for the non-addicted.

The American military is hoping to crack down on Afghanistan’s massive opium trade and cut funding for Al Qaeda extremists in the process.

As drug-related violence in Mexico continues to escalate, officials on both sides of the border are speaking out and fighting back.

The latest trend in cocaine production? Cutting it with a drug used to de-worm pets or treat cancer, a practice which could prove deadly.

Lindsay Lohan opened up recently about her past drug and alcohol abuse and subsequent treatment.

Drug testing standards are higher than ever at the Vancouver Winter Games, making doping a dumber decision than ever.

The outspoken singer-songwriter finds himself in hot water for comments made in Playboy, but he was courting controversy well before that.

Steven Tyler has reportedly completed a 30-day stint in a treatment center for an addiction to painkillers.

The American Psychiatric Association is still more than three years away from releasing the final version of DSM-5, but a recently released draft offers insight into the coming changes.

Alcohol reportedly played a role in the fight that left Nancy Kerrigan’s father dead. Will her brother face additional charges now that it was ruled manslaughter?

Dr. Conrad Murray faces charges for his purported role in Michael Jackson’s death, but Hollywood has a long history of others helping celebs harm themselves.

A pamphlet aimed at helping heroin users stay safe is coming under fire for being a possible instructional manual for how to use the drug.

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne tells his story of excess, addiction and recovery in a new autobiography that proves it’s never too late to get help.

Nancy Kerrigan experiences another tragedy as her brother is charged in the death of her father -- and alcohol may be at least partly to blame.

The prescription meds that a painkiller addict craves may be as close as the local dentist’s office, posing a danger for dental professionals and the addicted.