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Millionaire's Cocaine Habit Gets So Bad It Collapses His Nose

Fish — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:43:25 +0000

When it seems like you’re on top of the world with millions of dollars to burn, having something like a bad cocaine habit can bring you back to earth pretty quickly. And when you see this guy’s face, you’ll see why. Check it out after the jump. The story goes a little like this: James [...]

School Principal Busted for Selling Drugs, Doesn't Get Fired

Fish — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:26:48 +0000

A Florida principal was nabbed selling drugs in an undercover sting. First off, I have to ask, what is going on with the people we used to look up to when we where kids? This story is just unreal. I am just baffled about this story that hit headlines today. According to WESH in Florida, [...]

87-Year-Old Man is the New 'Scarface'

Chris Illuminati — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:00:49 +0000

Police in Michigan pulled 87-year-old Leo Sharp over during a routine traffic stop. Sharp refused a search of his pickup truck and drug sniffing dogs found almost 228 pounds of cocaine in the back. More puzzling in the case is the fact that Sharp has no prior criminal record. According to his lawyer, Sharp “has [...]

Can a Pill Turn Sweat Into Perfume?

Kathy Landin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:30:34 +0000

Feeling stinky, but don’t like to spritz? An artist in Amsterdam is working on a pill that, when taken, would release perfume with your sweat.

Lucy McRae calls her invention Swallowable Parfum and says she’s mainly trying to change the way people think, not the way they smell.

'Saturday Night Live's' Darrell Hammond Reveals Childhood Abuse, Drug Use in New Book [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:00:26 +0000

The backstage goings-on at ‘Saturday Night Live’ are legendary, and Darrell Hammond, who spent 14 years on the show performing impersonations of Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, is no stranger to them. His new book titled ‘God, If You’re Not Up There, I’m F*cked,’ details his years of drug use and other behavior some fans might be surprised to hear about.

87-Year-Old Man Caught With Cocaine

Kathy Landin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:10:43 +0000

Police in Michigan pulled an elderly man over during a routine traffic stop, and when he refused a search of his pickup truck, a drug sniffing dog found almost 228 pounds of cocaine in the back.

Police then arrested 87-year-old Leo Sharp for possession of the drug.

Study Says Teenagers Are Bombarded with Alcohol Brand Name-Dropping in Music

Shauna Wright — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:49 +0000

In a new study published Thursday, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Dartmouth University found that American teens who listen to music hear about 34 name-brand references to alcohol every day — something that could contribute to teen substance abuse.

Half of Americans Favor Legalizing Marijuana — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:10:52 +0000

According to a new Gallup poll, 50 percent of American adults favor legalizing marijuana, the highest percentage in Gallup’s 42-year history of asking that question. Forty-six percent of Americans believe marijuana should remain illegal.

Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies

Nick Romano — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:00:55 +0000

Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.

Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he tells The New York Times in reference to rehab programs.

50 Trippiest Drug Hallucinations in Movies [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:30:33 +0000

From ‘Trainspotting’ to ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ to ‘Hot Tub Time Machine,’ filmmakers have tried all sorts of different ways to portray drug hallucinations in the movies.

This montage, put together by supercut-maker extraordinaire Mewlists, features 50 of the most famous drug trips ever put on film. See how many you can recognize — and try not to get a contact high.