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Szalavitz is tapped by uber-brainiac group for her outstanding addiction journalism. MORE
One addict's journey through more than a dozen rehabs has taught him more than he needs to know about those shaky first days of treatment. MORE
Mexico scrambles to change strategy after US pot legalization, energy-drinking soldiers snooze on the job, and Melbourne Cup drunks "heap shame" on Australia. MORE
The liberal icon's rich legacy includes a treatment center and a book remembering his daughter, who died of alcoholism. MORE
The leader of a Korean-American Christian group reportedly ordered a New York woman to gag her addicted brother and bind him with duct tape. MORE
On Canada's first ever "Recovery Day," hundreds of recovering addicts demand more treatment programs. MORE
Gustavo Petro hopes to reduce crime by allowing narcotics impounded by cops to be used by addicts in treatment centers. MORE
Colorado voters lean towards legalizing marijuana in November, ban on Czech liquor spreads after deaths, and Cali waitress caught serving sides of coke and meth. MORE
The government hands out pets to Internet addicts, to help them form bonds with "other living beings." MORE
In this economy, short-term pressures tempt cash-strapped policy makers to cut addiction treatment spending. This makes us liable for far higher financial and human costs down the line. MORE
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A clumsy robber is busted two days later when cops see through his transparent ruse.
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A pastor receives threats after alerting police to "drug addicted behavior" around his Upper East Side church.
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"Chu" faces prison after spending millions of taxpayers' yuan on an online role-playing game.
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With the government turning a blind eye to a growing "national disaster," religious groups put aside their differences to help.
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A group of Beverly Hills moms say marijuana makes them better wives and parents.
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