Substance Abuse Highlights

Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, talks about how drug addicts should be treated in society. She argues that abusers should be treated the same as anyone with a debilitating disease.

Dr. Gary Wadler of the World Anti-Doping Agency and NYU School of Medicine, talks about families who have lost their kids to anabolic steroids. After that, he explains why the consequences of anabolic steroids are not inconsequential.

Dr. Gary Wadler of the World Anti-Doping Agency and NYU School of Medicine, talks about the connection between steroid abuse and the sports fans. He explains how the pressure of the fans influences the athletes' steroid abuse.

Dr. Gary Wadler of the World Anti-Doping Agency and NYU School of Medicine, explains that high school drug testing should be about deterrence, not punishment.

Dr. Gary Wadler of the World Anti-Doping Agency and NYU School of Medicine, explains his methods to test athletes that use performance enhancers.

Quitting takes ongoing commitment and support. In fact, on average, Canadians attempt to stop smoking six times before achieving success. But with the wide range of counseling services, self-help materials and medicines available today, smokers have more tools than ever to help them achieve their goal of becoming smoke-free.

Carl Hart, Associate professor of Psychology, Columbia University, talks about how alcohol is the most prevalent drug in America followed by tobacco and marijuana.

This video by TV360 shows you how smoking cessation is beneficial to your health.

This video by TV360 shows you how you can stop smoking and why it is so important.

This video from TV360 talks about the way in which acupuncture can help you quit smoking.

This video from TV360 talks about taking the first steps to cut down on drinking alcohol.