Substance Abuse Highlights

Does alcohol affect older people differently than younger people? Find out about the affects of alcohol consumption as the body ages.

Emmy award-winning Law & Order star S. Epatha Merkerson faces her addiction and comes clean of nicotine.

Cocaine has been glamorized for decades...but what's the real deal with coke?

Know the mental disorder on cannabis intoxication.

What are the potential health risks of using and smoking cannabis, or marijuana? Find out more in this video.

With a little preparation, smokers can double their chances of quitting for good. Here are eight quick tips to get you there.

Ecstasy appeals to many with its name alone. What's really up with E?

Warren Seigel, MD Adolescent Medicine, talks about Drug abuse among teens

Are there any prescription drugs or medication that are used to treat alcoholism?

You've probably heard mention of being in a "K-hole." Is Special K a drug you're into doing?

Meth promises its users extreme euphoria, but is doing the drug worth the risks?

Derek was the boy-next-door who experimented casually with drugs, then quickly slid down the slippery slope of addiction. The Doctors' cameras follow Derek's emotional and physical attempts to kick heroin at a rehabilitation facility.

How many "drug talks" has Michael Phelps inspired in the last few weeks? Well, at least one that we know about. Daddy Clay relates his experience discussing the issue of pot with his kids, occasioned by a certain Olympic swimmer. But it's all good. DadLabs ep 466 brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.

Smoking is an addiction that can be harmful to your health, and that of others around you. Here are some great tips sent in by a community member to help you stop smoking.