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Margaret Thatcher's Progressive Drug Policy Legacy

By Sarah Beller

Perhaps surprisingly, the conservative "Iron Lady," who died today, helped to bring needle exchange to Britain. MORE  

Film Explores Issues Faced by Female Prisoners

By Sarah Beller

The subjects of the documentary were victims before they became offenders, the director tells The Fix. MORE  

"Drunkorexia" Is Double Trouble

By Sarah Beller

The dangerous duo of disordered eating and substance abuse is "extremely common," experts tell The Fix. MORE  

Sober Seders Welcome Jews in Recovery

By Sarah Beller

Sober Passover seders around the world celebrate liberation from the "plague" of addiction. MORE  

Why Sizzurp Is Unsafe to Slurp

By Sarah Beller

The "purple drank" that may have landed Lil' Wayne in the ER is far more dangerous than some think. MORE  

Painkiller Abuse Moves West

By Sarah Beller

Rates of opioid abuse are down in Southern states, but rising in the West, according to a recent SAMSHA report.  MORE  

A Day at the Drug Court

By Sarah Beller

Treatment-based drug courts are more widespread than ever; advocates say they humanely cut crime and save cash. So why are they controversial? The Fix sits in on some hearings. MORE  

Fighting Eating Disorders With No Makeup

By Sarah Beller

For Eating Disorder Awareness week, the "Barefaced and Beautiful" campaign promotes self-acceptance. MORE  

Brooklyn Eye Doctor Prescribes Beer Glasses

By Sarah Beller

A "beer loving" Park Slope optometrist keeps his patients loosened up with booze. MORE  

Can Magic Mushrooms Help Cancer Patients?

By Sarah Beller

Researchers claim hallucinogenic "shrooms" may ease the psychological side effects. MORE  

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The “beach-house-relaxed” Cliffside Malibu claims to provide an oasis for recovering addicts and alcoholics. And that’s just what you'll get—if you’ve got the cash.

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