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Millionaire's Cocaine Habit Gets So Bad It Collapses His Nose

Fish — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:43:25 +0000

When it seems like you’re on top of the world with millions of dollars to burn, having something like a bad cocaine habit can bring you back to earth pretty quickly. And when you see this guy’s face, you’ll see why. Check it out after the jump. The story goes a little like this: James [...]

Woman Seeking Crack Calls Cops After Dealer Sells Her Sugar

Chase Colston — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:11:51 +0000

Fair warning: If you do something illegal and it doesn’t work out, don’t call the police for help. Prime example: this woman. Suzanne Basham, 47, of Springfield, Mo., called police to report a theft of $40 — by her drug dealer who gave her sugar instead of the crack cocaine she was after. According to [...]

87-Year-Old Man Caught With 104 Bricks of Cocaine [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:20:43 +0000

Police in Michigan pulled an elderly man over during a routine traffic stop, and when he refused a search of his pickup truck, a drug sniffing dog found almost 228 pounds of cocaine in the back.

Police then arrested 87-year-old Leo Sharp for possession of the drug.

Study Says Teenagers Are Bombarded with Alcohol Brand Name-Dropping in Music

Shauna Wright — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:00:49 +0000

In a new study published Thursday, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Dartmouth University found that American teens who listen to music hear about 34 name-brand references to alcohol every day — something that could contribute to teen substance abuse.

1 in 10 US Adults Take Antidepressants

Kathy Landin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:45 +0000

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in ten adults in the US take antidepressants, and that many more should. The CDC study screened 12,000 Americans and determined that only about one-third of those who have severe symptoms of depression are actually being treated with antidepressants. It also [...]

Half of Americans Favor Legalizing Marijuana — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:00:52 +0000

According to a new Gallup poll, 50 percent of American adults favor legalizing marijuana, the highest percentage in Gallup’s 42-year history of asking that question. Forty-six percent of Americans believe marijuana should remain illegal.

Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies

Nick Romano — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:00:55 +0000

Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.

Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he tells The New York Times in reference to rehab programs.