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Pelosi Speaks Out Amid Pot Policy Chaos

By Tony O'Neill

The Obama administration's marijuana policy continues to confuse. MORE  

The Drug War's Endgame?

By Tony O'Neill

With violence raging across Latin America, the region's leaders press President Obama at a major summit to end the War on Drugs. "El Narco" author Ioan Grillo reports from Mexico City. MORE  

Dying Medical Pot Patient Kicked Out of Hospital

By Tony O'Neill

A cancer patient gets ejected from a UCSF hospital for using the marijuana she was prescribed. MORE  

British Cops: Marijuana Smell "Causes Cancer"

By Tony O'Neill

An embarrassing bit of misinformation is challenged by a dogged scientist. MORE  

Marijuana Growers and the "Mold Menace"

By Tony O'Neill

Denver's controversial new DEA chief blasts out a bizarre warning. MORE  

NYC Inches Towards Medical Marijuana

By Tony O'Neill

The New York City Council overwhelmingly backs legalizing MMJ—state lawmakers are the next hurdle. MORE  

Guatemala's Anger Over Drug War Rises

By Tony O'Neill

A Guatemalan newspaper editorial encapsulates concern over how the US-led war on drugs affects Central America. MORE  

How William Burroughs Burnt Out

By Tony O'Neill

The writer's newly-released letters prove that his wasted image was much more than a pose. MORE  

Obama Ignores Winning Pot Question

By Tony O'Neill

Obama (and Google) preferred topics like late-night snacks and wedding anniversaries in yesterday's online chat. MORE  

Video: Will Obama Answer Marijuana Question Today?

By Tony O'Neill

The winning video question in a White House competition backs legalization. But Obama may still ignore the issue on Your Interview With the President this afternoon. MORE  

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Bollywood Star's "Drunken Cricket Brawl"

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On a Roll

Rich Roll went from being a hope-to-die drunk to one of the world’s fittest men—a journey he chronicles in his new book, Finding Ultra

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Alta Mira
 
 
 
 

This luxe, free-spirited San Francisco rehab allows residents some leeway to decide to what extent their sobriety will involve traditional 12-Step programs.

Santé Center for Healing
 
 
 

Community ties are strong at this raucous Texas rehab, where residents bond quickly on the ropes course and over fried chicken and sweet tea.


The Watershed
 
 
 

The Watershed houses clients strictly according to age, at two locations 10 miles apart. Youngsters or oldies who feel they got the raw end of the deal are consoled by experienced staff and ice cream machines.

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