the roots of addiction

What makes some people become addicted to alcohol, nicotine or other drugs, while others don't?

ecstasy and the brain

The rare deaths related to ecstasy attract a lot of attention. But should we be more worried about brain damage?

sex and drugs

Do some drugs really turn you on? Or is it just a question of losing your inhibitions – or taking leave of your senses?

who does what?

What do we use, how much and how often? Get the real story behind the 'drug epidemic' headlines.