Substance Abuse Highlights

Ninety percent of would-be ex-smokers cite fear about weight gain as a reason not to quit. But weight gain and smoking cessation do NOT have to go hand-in-hand!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Doctors explain the dangers of alcohol poisoning, who's most at risk and what to do if you see someone suffering from it.

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

Judy Cousins, Clinical Social Worker, discusses facts about drinking, and how to quit drinking during Christmas or New Year's

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?