Hunter R. Slaton
Two terabytes of data and 440,000 documents prove too costly for the Feds to maintain in a stalled case against a rogue doctor. MORE
Over a third of people who seek addiction treatment do so for poly-substance-abuse, new data shows. MORE
Results of a new survey conducted by The Fix reveal why people check into rehab today, why they choose where they go, how long they stay—and the recent and troubling rise of poly-substance abuse. MORE
With three locations in upstate New York, Saint Jude Retreats is a good choice for substance-abusers who disdain the 12 Steps. MORE
The obesity crisis handily beats smoking and drinking as the most serious US health concern in a new poll. MORE
The California native attributes her success to getting clean—and using yoga, Pilates and running to stay that way. MORE
The newly reviewed rehabs include good options for chronic relapsers, Christians, video-game addicts and more. MORE
Every secret society has its tokens of membership—and AA and its 12-step brethren are no different. From chips to seashells, here's what you'll find jangling in the pockets and bags of sober people worldwide. MORE
The Seattle Times' Dec. 2011 series exposed nearly 2,200 methadone overdoses in which the state was complicit. MORE
The switch to Medicaid should help more people in the long run—but some who need treatment now are out of luck. MORE
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With US deportations at a record high, the cartels take advantage of displaced people.
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Revised global anti-doping policy will make it harder to test for long-term pot use in athletes.
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After much research and debate, the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has been rolled out.
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