Three Mexican minors detained in California on suspicion of smuggling drugs stole a U.S. Border Patrol car while still wearing handcuffs and drove it back across the border to Mexico. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A first grade boy searching his jacket pocket for money found a bag of crack cocaine worth about $8,900, authorities said Wednesday. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The brave new world of "cognitive enhancement," a term that typically refers to the use of attention- or memory-boosting prescription drugs, such as Adderall, Ritalin and modafinil (Provigil), along with other performance-raising medications, to improve productivity. picked by mattgup 11 months ago

A 25-year-old man was on his way home when he was pulled over by police in a routine check. "When they asked him to show his driving licence, he accidentally took out a piece of hashish which was stuck to his licence." picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

Legalize drugs and then tax sales of them. And while we’re at it, welcome all forms of gambling (rather than just the few currently and arbitrarily allowed) and let prostitution go legit too. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

These are only people that have been caught. Imagine how creative are the ways used by people who haven't. picked by kamaloo 2 years ago

Manny Ramirez is suspended for using performance enhancing drugs. Red hot Dodgers lose slugger for 50 games. picked by tomphoolry 7 months ago

For the first time, the American Medical Association is warning that doctors who switch their patients off brand name drugs, including Lipitor, and onto generics could face criminal and civil punishment.

*'Bout time the AMA stepped in. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Many of us know that many plants are used to alter brain function, changing for a brief amount of time perception, mood, consciousness and behavior. Scientists extended this research of science to animals and, even though it’s still at the beginning, they came up with some interesting finds. Early scientists and alchemists experimented with all kinds of animals. picked by maxy 2 years ago

that her father put in her backpack. No, it wasn't cocaine or heroin. Much worse. Vitamin C. picked by JoshSF49 12 months ago

Synthetic fibers can now be embedded with three, and possibly more, drugs or proteins. The new fibers could be woven into a variety of materials that have unique and novel properties -- such as reversing blindness. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

From the story: "Google is the world’s biggest prescription narcotics dealer. What else do you call the guy who hooks you up with a direct supply of drugs and takes a cut of the profits?" picked by rjonesx 2 years ago

A smattering of recent studies, most of them involving animals, hint that stimulants could alter the structure and function of the brain in ways that may depress mood, boost anxiety and, in sharp contrast to their short-term effects, lead to cognitive deficits. picked by sidran32 4 months ago

This is scary and scientifically amazing at the same time. More and more gay men are forgoing condom use, even with HIV-positive partners, in favor of popping a pre-exposure prophylactic drug called tenofovir. That's great, except no one knows if it actually works. picked by RowanGrey 10 months ago

While people in the United States endlessly debate what should be done with the country’s drug problem, Portugal went ahead and decriminalize the use and possession of illicit drugs 5 years ago.
So, what happened? picked by bingo 8 months ago

We all know the bum rap recreational drugs have received in the United States and other countries. However, many governments are finally making the shift towards more progressive drug policies, treating use as a health matter rather than a criminal matter. There’s good reason for this. Take a short glance into some of the cases we’ve gathered here and you’ll understand why a shif... read full post picked by nickcobb 2 months ago

Going further than just using simple tools, orangutans in Indonesia have been observed self medicating with a balm made from naturally occuring compounds for pain relief. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

Scientists in China have identified about 400 genes that appear to make some people more easily addicted to drugs picked by DemureArt 2 years ago

The moron was using a DOUGHNUT box to hide his stash in. picked by tigertony 2 years ago

7 year old discovers money and drugs in his treat bag. picked by suebe 1 year ago