Substance Abuse Highlights

The Doctors and Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, chief medical officer of Pfizer, explain the extremely dangerous effects of smoking, and how quitting now can have immediate and life-saving effects.

The top five big motivators for people to quit smoking include personal illness, illness of a loved one, starting a new relationship with a non-smoker, negative perceptions of smokers among social circles, and having children. Tips to help you quit.

Marijuana legalization: Where do you stand?

Are there any health consequences to heavy drinking or binge drinking on the weekend? Are there greater risks for women who indulge in heavy drinking? Find out more in this video.

The Food and Drug Administration says the current warning labels on cigarette boxes aren't sending a powerful enough message about the dangers of smoking, and FDA is taking drastic measures to change that. They are planning to place graphic images showing the effects of smoking on all cigarette packages manufactured in the United States by September 2012. Will the extreme warning labels help keep kids from smoking?

Plastic surgeon Dr. Drew Ordon visits The Cubby Bear Chicago in Wrigleyville, before the Chicago Cubs play the St. Louis Cardinals, to explain how to halt a hangover, how alcohol affects sleep and more! And remember, if you consume alcohol, do so in moderation, have a plan and don't drink and drive.

In this edition of EmpowHER's "HER Daily Dose", Michelle King Robson examines a study in which scientists claim to have found a scientific explanation as to why it may be harder for women to quit smoking than for men.

This video by TV360 gives you advice about curing a hangover.

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork demonstrates the dangerous effects of smoking.

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

OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson explains how drug abuse and unprotected sex can affect a woman's reproductive system.

Dr. Travis demonstrates what happens to the lungs when they are filled with smoke, and gives Andrew, a 19-year-old smoker, a hands-on example of what lung cancer looks and feels like.

The Food and Drug Administration says the current warning labels on cigarette boxes aren't sending a powerful enough message about the dangers of smoking, and FDA is taking drastic measures to change that. They are planning to place graphic images showing the effects of smoking on all cigarette packages manufactured in the United States by September 2012.

Tobacco Treatment specialist Eletta Hansen describes ways to quit smoking.

Menthol is the most popular cigarette flavoring because it masks the taste of tobacco and can offer a 'cool burst'. The Doctors discuss the possible ban on menthol cigarettes, and explain how emphysema, caused by smoking, damages your lungs.