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Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

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The President appoints an army general to take control of the drug cartel-ravaged region. MORE  

Did Toronto's Mayor Smoke Crack?

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A video of Rob Ford smoking crack is reportedly being shopped around for $100K. MORE  

Foreigner Frontman Is Born Again Sober

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Lou Gramm says a spiritual awakening led him to get clean and become a devout Christian. MORE  

Jimmy Connors Beat Gambling Addiction

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In a new memoir, the tennis legend reveals he would even bet on his own performances. MORE  

Does the Czech President Have a Drinking Problem?

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Milos Zeman says he was "ill" at a recent national ceremony. Czechs don't believe him. MORE  

Rastafarian Minister Says Selling Pot Is His Divine Right

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Robert Simmons rejects a plea deal for running a pot-delivery business from his church. MORE  

Slam Dunkin' Sobriety: The NBA's Chris Herren Speaks Out

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Clean and sober since 2008, former Boston Celtics star tells The Fix about the extremes of his addiction to Oxy and heroin, and the joys of an honest paycheck. MORE  

Christine Quinn Comes Out as Bulimic, Alcoholic

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The NYC councilwoman and mayoral candidate hopes her story will inspire others to get help. MORE  

Montreal Cops Seize Drug "40X Stronger Than Heroin"

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Police seize hundreds of thousands of highly-potent synthetic pills aimed at young people. MORE  

Cocaine Vaccine Eats Up Drug "Like Pac-Man"

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A vaccine which builds up immunity to the drug has been used successfully on monkeys. MORE  

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