*Miss Louisiana Teen USA loses crown after pot bust.

*A sad story about a drug-addicted Boston doctor who was found dead in a hospital closet.

*Further proof that man has long liked to get high.

*Some 9,179 toddlers and kids under age 6 were exposed to widely prescribed drugs such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, and methadone between January 2003 and June 2006.

*When it comes to addiction, McCain would focus on law enforcement, while Obama would emphasize treatment.

*My friend Lauren Kessler has a cool new blog about her family’s attempt at energy independence.

*Adorable Iraqi puppy adopted by soldier finally en route to U.S.

*Northwestern will go to 7-1 this Saturday when they beat Indiana. Go Cats!

*A look inside the sinking campaign of John McCain.