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Morning Roundup: June 14, 2013

By Bryan Le

Major landlord bans smoking in apartments across the country, Lindsay Lohan bounces from Betty Ford to a Malibu rehab, and NYPD bust illegal fireworks and find cocaine. MORE  

Kicking Smartphone Addiction: There's an App for That

By Bryan Le

A new iPhone app called "Pause" promises to help problem smartphone users dial back. MORE  

Elton John Advocates Harm Reduction

By Victoria Kim

He appeals for tolerance for injecting drug users, rather than policies that "show no forgiveness." MORE  

Liberace's Ex-Lover Says He's Finally Sober

By McCarton Ackerman

Scott Thorson speaks out about his addiction battle that stemmed from his romance with the famous pianist. MORE  

Black Sabbath Returns With Sober Ozzy at the Head

By May Wilkerson

The metal pioneers used to get their cocaine flown in by private jet. Now they reunite with their first album since drugs split them in 1978. MORE  

Doc Gooden's Memoir Available Now!

By Sponsored Post

One of baseball's most fascinating figures finally tells his story in DOC, a riveting memoir of addiction, triumph, and America's pastime. MORE  

Sober John Galliano Makes Amends

By May Wilkerson

The fallen fashion icon speaks for the first time about the infamous racist tirade that forced him to face his addictions. MORE  

Jesse James' Daughter Now In Recovery, Like Her Dad

By McCarton Ackerman

The reality star confirms his daughter's rehab stint, and reveals he's 13 years clean. MORE  

Afghan "Rehab" Chains Up Addicts for 40 Days

By McCarton Ackerman

Addicts unable to afford health care are confined to cells as a drastic "cure." MORE  

Matthew Perry Turns His Malibu Mansion Into a Sober Home

By May Wilkerson

The sober Friends actor hopes to help other addicts navigate the bumpy road after rehab. MORE  

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