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Drug Czar Pushes Criminal Justice Reform

Victoria Kim — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:43:05 -0400

Gil Kerlikowske insists that Obama's drug strategy will emphasize prevention, treatment and "smart on crime" policies.

Guy Tweeting DUI Checkpoints Makes MADD Mad

Chrisanne Grise — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:33:06 -0400

"MrCheckpoint" stands accused of enabling drunk drivers. He says he's protecting everyone.

Mexican Drug Cartels Recruit in US Prisons

Seth Ferranti — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:34:18 -0400

Prisons have become a "job fair" for aspiring drug traffickers, an inmate tells The Fix.

Revelation: Philosophy Students Are the Druggiest

Adam K. Raymond — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:27:42 -0400

A University of Cambridge study finds that philosophers use more than their peers. But why?

Rare White People Stopped by NYPD More Likely to Carry Drugs

McCarton Ackerman — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:47:12 -0400

New stats underline the racial bias of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy.

Jersey Bars Put Cheap Booze in Top-Shelf Bottles

McCarton Ackerman — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:52:10 -0400

"Operation Swill" swoops on 29 establishments for swapping booze to boost profits.

Former Bachelorette Chooses Sobriety

May Wilkerson — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:55:23 -0400

Reality star Meredith Phillips reveals her years of blackout drinking and hangovers.

Morning Roundup: May 23, 2013

Victoria Kim — Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:25 -0400

Scientists discover cocaine-blocking molecule, food addiction could be at the root of global obesity epidemic, and rapper Lil' Scrappy goes to rehab for marijuana addiction.

Addiction: Not a Brain Disease, Nor a DSM Diagnosis

Lance Dodes MD — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:45:32 -0400

A leading psychiatrist examines the unprecedented rejection of his profession's new diagnostic system by the federal mental health research establishment. His conclusion? A plague on both their houses.

Mary Karr Names Names

Nina Puro — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:25:54 -0400

A quarter-century of sobriety has filled the Liars' Club author with candor. She proves it by treating The Fix to her unfiltered views on David Foster Wallace, Dr. Drew, James Frey and much more.