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Teen Girls Now Binge More Than Boys

By Chrisanne Grise

Adolescent girls outdrink boys, says a new study—but the influence of older boys could be to blame. MORE  

Ask Maia: Switching Addictions

By Maia Szalavitz

Turning on a new addiction in order to turn off an old one may be the right move if you are reducing potential harm. This how-to will help. MORE  

Bullies and Their Victims Abuse Booze More

By McCarton Ackerman

Both parties involved in incidents of bullying at school are more likely to reach for the bottle afterwards. MORE  

Do Smoking Bans Cut Drinking, Too?

By Valerie Tejeda

Alcohol abuse is lower in states that ban smoking in bars, say Yale researchers. MORE  

Portland Drinker Almost Gets Recycled

By May Wilkerson

A drunk Oregon man hits bottom—of a garbage truck—and survives being compacted (twice).  MORE  

Booze Is Next in Bloomberg's Sights

By Valerie Tejeda

Alcohol is set to follow large soda servings as the New York City Health Department's next target. MORE  

Americans Rate Obesity as Biggest Health Threat

By Hunter R. Slaton

The obesity crisis handily beats smoking and drinking as the most serious US health concern in a new poll. MORE  

Is Johnny Depp Drowning His Sorrows?

By Gabrielle Wuhl

He's reportedly drinking heavily to cope with his split from girlfriend Vanessa Paradis. MORE  

DUIs Clearly Correlate to Long-Term Issues

By McCarton Ackerman

New research shows just how good an indicator drunk driving is of possible lifelong risky drinking. MORE  

Adele Was Rolling in the Drink

By May Wilkerson

The chart-topping singer opens up on her drinking problem and her alcoholic dad. MORE  

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The Quick Fix
Morning Roundup: June 19, 2013

Moderate drinking during pregnancy may not hurt the baby, US adult smoking rate dips to 18%, and Miley Cyrus says marijuana is way safer than booze.

5:00am
What Is the World Getting Drunk On?

This graphic shows which nations hit which hard liquors the hardest, fueling some stereotypes and confounding others.

6/18/13 5:12pm
Coffee's Energy Boost Is a Sign That You're Addicted

Caffeine's "pick-me-up" could just be the body fighting withdrawal, according to a new study.

6/18/13 4:23pm
"Drunk" Minister Halts Ukraine Parliament Meeting

A budget hearing was suspended due to claims that the finance minister "reeked" of vodka.

6/18/13 3:01pm
Why Do Certain People Get Hooked on Painkillers?

A missing enzyme in the brain could put some people at higher risk for opioid addiction.

6/18/13 1:52pm
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Down and Out in the Rooms

"No matter how far down the scale we have gone." I was homeless when I came to AA and the experience helped other homeless men to get sober.

The Rehab Review
Cliffside Malibu
 
 
 
 

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.

Newport Academy
 
 
 
 
 

This SoCal rehab fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

Reflections
 
 
 
 

This exclusive Northern California rehab is all about client choice—as well as golf outings, Buddhist field trips and keeping up with the office.

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