Mexico holds 22 prison officials over Guzman escapeMexican prosecutors investigating the escape of drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman formally placed 22 prison officials in custody over suspicions that the infamous fugitive had inside help.
15 July 2015
Violent weekend leaves 22 dead in northern MexicoAuthorities found five bodies in Mexico's northern state of Nuevo Leon on Sunday, adding to three days of violence that left 22 people dead in the region.
22 June 2015
Willie Nelson looks back at 'family friend' marijuanaDays after a brief jail stint in the Bahamas for marijuana possession, Willie Nelson was invited to the White House by Jimmy Carter who thanked the country superstar for his campaign support.
Studies probe why osteoporosis drugs may prevent cancerInternational researchers said they have made steps toward understanding why the most commonly used drugs for osteoporosis worldwide may also prevent some kinds of cancers.
Controversial methadone therapy may become nationwide in Kazakhstan by 2016According to the head of the National Scientific and Practical Center on Medical and Social Problems of Drug Abuse, methadone therapy also known as opioid substitution therapy (OST) may become nationwide in Kazakhstan in 2016.
Japan singer Aska guilty of drug useJapanese pop star Aska was convicted on Friday of using illegal drugs in his apartment in Tokyo, and was handed a suspended jail sentence.
12 September 2014
US pharmacy giant CVS ends tobacco salesCVS announced that it had stopped selling tobacco products and was changing its name to reflect a greater focus on health.