At a forum with the Minnesota Medical Association, doctors in Minnesota said they feel caught between patients who legitimately need prescription drugs and people who are addicted.

Heroin is devastating the city of Chicago, leading to addiction, overdose, gang violence, and a rise in murders. CBS News and “48 Hours” have an in-depth report on the drug war happening on Chicago’s city streets.

Could marijuana reduce diabetes risk? A new study has found that although marijuana users consume more food calories, they have lower rates of obesity and diabetes.

How early do you think you should talk to your kids about drinking? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) advises parents to start at age 9. Children start viewing alcohol more positively between the age of 9 and 13.

At her lowest point, Erin Genther used 20 bags of heroin a day just to prevent withdrawal symptoms. A positive pregnancy test finally helped provide a “powerful motivation to stay clean.”