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Debunking the Myth of the "Normie"

Booze, food, drugs, the internet: Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell says we're all addicted to something.

By The Fix staff

09/28/12

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Reader's question: Do you think there are ways in which recovering addicts are at an advantage, compared to your average "normie"?

[Jane is now exclusively answering your questions about addiction, recovery and the like.  Send your questions to janevelezmitchell@thefix.com.]

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