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• Study finds marijuana users are at risk of psychotic disorders

  Young adults who use drugs derived from cannabis plants are more likely to experience psychotic symptoms, which can progress into psychotic disorders with prolonged use, according to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal. more...

• More babies born addicted to drugs in Florida

  As prescription drugs become a growing problem across the country, more hospitals are seeing cases of addicted babies. more...

• President Obama quits smoking after years of nicotine addiction

  President Obama has been known in the past for his habit of smoking under stress, but the First Lady recently announced that he has been cigarette-free for almost a year. more...

• Washington county places ban on e-cigarettes

  Many smokers who have used electronic cigarettes to kick their nicotine addiction vouch for the devices, but counties across the U.S. are instituting bans on the products, which are finding their way into the hands of minors. more...

• New York attempts to end illegal cigarette sales

  Many people are smokers, and states across the country have set taxes to not only deter these individuals from using cigarettes, but also make up for healthcare costs. more...

• More smokers use electronic cigarettes to quit

  Many individuals who have made the attempt to quit smoking have turned to electronic cigarettes to wean themselves off of tobacco. more...

• Nicotine addiction may be linked to genetics

  Many Americans are regular smokers, but aspire to quit instead of suffering the negative consequences. more...

• Oregon residents smoke less cigarettes than the rest of the country

  Many Americans are regular smokers, but Oregon has maintained a lower rate of cigarette users than the rest of the country. more...

• Florida researchers receive grant to help smokers quit

  As the stigma attached to smoking continues to grow, many individuals strive to kick the habit. more...

• More than half of Americans support warning labels on cigarettes

  Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mulled over the idea of creating more graphic warning labels for cigarette packages in an effort to further regulate tobacco. more...

• South Dakota struggles to help methamphetamine addicts

  As the price of methamphetamine continues to drop, more local communities are growing concerned with both adults and children using the drug to get high. more...

• Obese children likely to live shorter than parents

  Addiction in families can put a strain on relationships, but not all dependencies are related to drugs. Many individuals struggle with an addiction to food, and kids are often subject to obesity. more...

• Teens more likely to smoke after viewing ads

  Advertisements have not only been known to be effective in persuading adults to use cigarettes, but kids as well. more...

• Cigarette smoking may cause genetic mutations

  Cigarettes have been known to cause negative long-term health effects, but a new study shows that within minutes of inhaling smoke, individuals can begin damaging their genes. more...

• More former OxyContin users turning to heroin

  OxyContin and other prescription drugs have grown in popularity over the past decade, but the rising price of the substance has many addicts looking for new ways to get high. more...

• More than a dozen babies born healthy to addicted mothers

  Addiction in families can begin with a pregnant mother who makes the unhealthy choice to abuse illicit substances. more...

• Menthol cigarettes face scrutiny after new studies

  Smoking accounts for 87 percent of lung cancer deaths, according to Smoking Statistics, an addiction resource website. more...

• California sees drop in number of smokers

  Tobacco causes more than 5 million deaths a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more...

• Paltrow discusses nicotine addiction, relation to new role

  Individuals who choose to smoke will die at least 13 years before those who do not, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more...

• Obama quits smoking after 30 years

  A recent Cancer Council study discovered that graphic anti-smoking ads have saved nearly 60,000 lives, according to Info Research Lab, a statistics site. more...

• Camel ads target nine cities, including Williamsburg, prompting outrage

  Nearly 87 percent of lung cancer deaths have been traced back to cigarettes, according to Smoking Statistics, a resource site. more...

• New smoking labels may prevent deaths

  More than 45 million adults surveyed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2006 said they were regular cigarette smokers. more...

• Less Minneapolis residents smoking cigarettes

  Cigarette usage accounts for 87 percent of lung cancer deaths, according to Smoking Statistics, a cigarette addiction resource site. more...

• Outreach programs may help steer teens away from drugs

  In 2008, there were approximately 8.8 million drug-related hospital visits in the U.S., according to the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN). As addiction remains a growing problem for Americans, drug rehabilitation facilities and substance abuse programs have become a crucial means of treatment. more...

• Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids praises President Obama and Congress

  The president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Matthew Myers, said this week that the 111th Congress and President Barack Obama deserve praise for the work they have done to steer children away from tobacco use. more...