The physician sent his son to Minnesota to deliver an opioid-addiction treatment to the music star, who was found dead on April 21.
High student debt and fatigue may be factors in why those studying to be physicians often have a drinking problem, research reveals.
Researchers reported that adults who struggle with booze are more likely to see the problem continue if they smoke pot.
Republican candidates want to end Obamacare, but few have said how New Hampshire's drug abusers would get treatment without it.
“No formal agenda” has been set for a meeting Wednesday between the president and the Vermont senator, a White House official said.
With low polling numbers, Gov. Christie has been relegated to the undercard event for Tuesday's night's presidential debate.
Drinking alcohol leads to e-cigarette use and vice versa, suggests a latest study.
Casein, which is found in cheese, releases opiates called 'casomorphins' that lead to addiction.
Tyler Tabor, 25, died while in custody at the Adams County Detention Facility in May.
Parents and drug abuse prevention advocates have voiced concerns over pens that look like hypodermic needles amid a rising heroin and opioid problem in the U.S.
Participants were monitored for the intensity of their cravings and asked to play Tetris at random intervals throughout the day.
Three people overdosed on GHB in California on Saturday. The drug, often used as a party drug or date rape drug, has been linked to hundreds of deaths.
A drug used to treat hypertension can also help reduce cocaine and alcohol addiction, claims a new report.
George Michael had said last year that he had not touched cannabis for over a year-and-a-half.
"Prescription Thugs" premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City Saturday.
Addiction to the dangerous drug often starts with prescription pain medication, health officials say.
New data shows that the three companies spending the most on EU lobbyists are all from the United States.
Robin Williams, who died of an apparent suicide on Monday, struggled with substance abuse throughout his life.
LMN Channel announced Thursday that they are bringing "Intervention" back to life in 2015 for Season 14. The docu-series was cancelled by A&E in 2013.
A new study links higher cigarette taxes to lower suicide rates.
"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe is reportedly heading to rehab to battle his nicotine dependency.
Angelina Jolie is long past her years of doing drugs, but an old video leaked by her former drug dealer Franklin Meyer shows the actress allegedly “strung out.”