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Celebrities and activists in favor of weed legalization turn out in droves. MORE
Morningside Recovery claims the OC Register mischaracterized the terms of its license suspension. MORE
The Fix's Rehab Review—a first in the treatment industry—expanded yet again this week, adding five in the US and Central America. MORE
Opioids may cause more problems than they solve, feeding into a vicious cycle of trauma, pain and addiction. MORE
Two US vessels and the Honduran Navy run down yet another "semi-submersible" in the Caribbean—but the smugglers sink their cargo. MORE
As nurse Jackie Peyton, actress Edie Falco brings real-life experience to her character's rehab stint. MORE
So long as they're not afraid of needles, Las Vegas partiers no longer have to sweat out their hangover as God intended, with the breakfast buffet at Binion's. MORE
After being reported for drunk driving, one woman plans to distract her arresting officer—with yellow roses and sex. MORE
Gov. Christie's bid for mandatory treatment for non-violent drug offenders is followed by another, more cautious approach to diverting addicts from prison. MORE
Oslo, August 31st—Joachim Trier's portrait of an addict in uncertain early recovery—is being shown in New York. Check out the trailer. MORE
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More than half of Mexicans want the US to step up its role in the drug war; over a quarter favor direct military intervention.
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A serial drunk driver arrested again today has menaced the cops and schoolkids of South Jersey.
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The plan, meant to stop Scots "drinking themselves to death," is being criticized for unfairly targeting the poor.
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A My Strange Addiction star tells of how producers played her habit for the cameras—and the toll it's taken on her health.
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