Crystal Meth
By Victoria Kim
It was seen as the "ideal war drug" by the Nazis. Incredibly, German troops were still offered it as late as 1988. MORE
Some fear a new addiction crisis could cripple the drug and war-ravaged nation. MORE
By Sarah Beller
Economic disaster leads to rising use of a cheap, synthetic drug by the nation's homeless. MORE
Photos showing a recovering addict's stunning transformation receive thousands of "likes." MORE
UCLA researchers hope the drug Ibudilast will be able to treat meth addiction by 2018. MORE
After leaving Sesame Street, the puppeteer who played "Elmo" faces new allegations. MORE
Opioid addiction drug requires higher dose, female drinkers boost India's booze industry, and Bruno Mars cops to lying about cocaine use. MORE
By Bryan Le
Doctors debate prescribing pot to patients, fruit flies get their babies drunk, and One Direction bandmates stay booze-free backstage. MORE
By Nina Puro
Despite running the country with an iron grip, Kim Jong-un's regime is reportedly relaxed about marijuana. MORE
Researchers demonstrate a steep increase in psychotic symptoms among meth users. MORE
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