The Mexican Army may be emulating some of the worst tactics of its foes in the war against illegal narcotics trafficking, including torturing and kidnapping suspects.

Most smokers slap on a nicotine patch only after they quit, but a new study finds that the odds of successfully quitting are improved if users start with the patch two weeks before they smoke their last cigarette.

Breathalyzer tests can fail to produce accurate results, so accused drunk drivers have the right to challenge the results of such tests in court, the California Supreme Court has ruled.

Some bars in Victoria, British Columbia are requiring patrons to swipe their ID cards, then using the data collected to compile and enforce a blacklist of customers who previously have been involved in fights, been kicked out of other bars, or are involved in gangs.

The New York City Board of Health has proposed that city tobacco retailers be required to display graphic signs showing the adverse effects of smoking, such as cancer-ravaged mouths and blackened lungs.

The Virginia Department of Corrections plans to go smoke-free by February 2010, with smoking by inmates and others prohibited in prisons and other correctional facilities.

Some people brew their own beer or make their own wine; now, an Ohio man is testing the viability of growing his own tobacco in the face of rising cigarette costs.

Smokers who abstain for 4 to 8 weeks prior to having surgery for mouth or throat cancers experienced improved wound healing, and those who quit for good reduced the odds of having their cancer recur.

In an effort to keep repeat offenders from bouncing around the court system, Calgary is considering setting up a jail solely for people with addictions or mental health issues.

Repeat alcohol offenders in Missouri will now need more than just a key to start their cars.