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Africa

Morning Roundup March 29, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Drug addiction plagues Egypt, casinos drive rising gambling addiction, and Lady Gaga celebrates a booze-free birthday. MORE  

Coke Users Fund Islamic Terror in the Sahara

By McCarton Ackerman

Reports claim Al-Qaeda makes millions by providing armed escorts for cocaine traffickers in West Africa.  MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 4, 2013

By The Fix staff

Spanish thieves make off with tons of hash on New Years' Eve, Zambia battles drug addiction, and Frank Ocean is busted for pot possession.  MORE  

Guinea-Bissau's Cocaine Coup

By Hunter R. Slaton

Experts say that the real reason for the April overthrow of a West African government has now become clear. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 16, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

How PTSD and addiction can be treated simultaneously, African grandmothers grow marijuana to support their families, and Bobby Brown is reportedly back in rehab. MORE  

Africa's Binge Drinkers Tempt Big Alcohol

By Chrisanne Grise

Binge drinking adds to violence, birth defects and HIV. But Western companies have their eye on a thriving market. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 8, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Binge drinking in Africa surges, Facebook now offers gambling with real money, and Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham faces addiction allegations. MORE  

Morning Roundup: July 23, 2012

By The Fix staff

US War on Drugs expands to Africa, international AIDS conference opens in Washington, and boozing hamsters don't get beer guts or hangovers. MORE  

UN: East Africa Becoming World's Heroin Hub

By Will Godfrey

Traffickers move more heroin through Africa, leaving the continent to count the cost. MORE  

The Quick Fix
London Gallery Drops Ecstasy Exhibition

A major showcase is cancelled after it's found to contain thousands of real tabs of ecstasy.

5/17/13 5:20pm
How Horses Help Treat Eating Disorders

Equine Assisted Therapy can help patients improve body image and learn about boundaries and trust.

5/17/13 4:31pm
Could Our Cars Run on Tobacco?

Scientists are engineering tobacco plants to produce biofuels that could power airplanes, cars and trucks.

5/17/13 3:50pm
Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

The President appoints an army general to take control of the drug cartel-ravaged region.

5/17/13 2:47pm
Papa John's Deliveryman Delivered Pizza, Cocaine

A Brooklyn man is charged with using his pizza route to distribute over $45,000 in cocaine.

5/17/13 1:08pm
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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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