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The mother of Carrie John—a post-doctorate substance-abuse researcher, whose IV drug-related death made headlines—is still trying to untangle her tragedy. How could somebody so well-informed succumb? MORE
The author of a recent study on opiate-dependent babies tells The Fix that doctors rely too much on buprenorphine. MORE
April 28 is your chance to put any left-over meds in your bathroom cabinet out of commission. MORE
Sex-deprived male flies consume up to four times as much alcohol as their sated counterparts. MORE
Most coverage of the legendary journalist's death has focused on his asthma and allergy, without mentioning his heavy smoking. MORE
An expert tells The Fix what could be done to tackle chronic alcohol-related health problems in Native American reservations. MORE
Smoking causes many oral health problems, but many smokers tend to avoid dentists. MORE
Troops who abuse prescription drugs have 90 days to self-refer before new testing is introduced. Vets also need more help. MORE
The architects of Pennsylvania's drug and alcohol department tell The Fix why it offers new hope. MORE
Staying fit can be very helpful for people who are trying to keep clean. But for some people, excessive exercise can be equally addictive. 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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