Smoke pot, shoot smack The Great Gateway Hypothesis has had a long, controversial run as a central tenet of American anti-drug campaigns. As put forth by Denise B. Kandell of Columbia University and others in 1975, and refined and redefined ever since, the gateway theory essentia... Read more

Heavy tokers at higher risk, but alcohol is the hidden confounder. Young people dont suffer from strokes, as a rule. And when they do, at least half the time there is no obvious cardiovascular explanation. So its not surprising that drugs are often invoked as the culprit. A New Z... Read more

Yes, we take your insurance. Recent reportage, such as Anne Fletchers book, Inside Rehab, has documented the mediocre application of vague and questionable procedures in many of the nations addiction rehab centers. You would not think the addiction treatment industry had much pol... Read more

Color coding allows smokers to easily identify their former brands. The tobacco industry has once again made a mockery of the Food and Drug Administrations attempts to ban light cigarettes from the marketplace, by simply eliminated the objectionable wording and substituting an ea... Read more

Caffeinated plants provide an unforgettable experience. Honeybees rewarded with caffeine remember the smell of specific flowers longer than bees given only sucrose, according to a study published in Science. By using a drug to enhance memories of reward, the study says, plants se... Read more