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On the front lines
Individual therapy is often the approach of choice for treating substance abuse problems, say experts.
Impairment on the job
Drug and alcohol abuse exact a high toll on America's workforce, which could benefit from more research and interventions by psychologists.
Adolescents aren't getting the help they need
Most adolescents who enter substance abuse treatment have psychological problems and many emerge from treatment with mental health challenges, a major study suggests.
Court appearances can stem teen smoking, study finds
A Florida county takes steps to ensure that teen-agers don't become lifelong smokers.
A sip into dangerous territory
With trendy coffee bars and well-stocked soda machines at every corner, psychologists are calling for more research on caffeine's impact on children.
The Ritalin debate
While the popular media have reported that Ritalin may cause children to smoke and abuse stimulants as adults, most experts disagree.
Supreme Court forbids undisclosed drug tests for criminal investigations
Recent decision strikes down a policy that appeared to target poor ethnic-minority women.
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