• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 19th, 2015
Poor Sleep Linked to Alcohol and Drug Abuse in New Study

Poor Sleep Linked to Alcohol and Drug Abuse in New Study

Researchers say sleep deprivation makes teens and young adults more likely to binge drink, consume illegal substances

Actor Jared Padalecki Calls Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death “Stupid”

Actor Jared Padalecki Calls Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death “Stupid”

The actor is slammed by Twitter users for his insensitive statement

Khloe Kardashian Will Divorce Lamar Odom, File Papers Today

Khloe Kardashian Will Divorce Lamar Odom, File Papers Today

The relation between the two has been fraught with scandal

29-Year-Old Joey Kovar, MTV's Reality Star, Found Dead in a Home Near Chigaco

29-Year-Old Joey Kovar, MTV's Reality Star, Found Dead in a Home Near Chigaco

Family fears a mixture of alcohol, cocaine and Viagra caused this to happen

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 5th, 2012
Teens with Untreated Depression Tend to Abuse Drugs

Teens with Untreated Depression Tend to Abuse Drugs

This effect can be minimized by addressing the mental disorder

16-Year-Olds Most Likely to Abuse Painkillers

16-Year-Olds Most Likely to Abuse Painkillers

This is the age when this class of drugs is most misused

Drug Abuse Epidemic Also Doctors' Fault

Drug Abuse Epidemic Also Doctors' Fault

The Internet plays a very important role in this as well

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 14th, 2011
Painkiller Abuse Can Be Addressed by Anti-Addiction Drug

Painkiller Abuse Can Be Addressed by Anti-Addiction Drug

Large study founds Suboxone can have very beneficial effects