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Introducing... Wolf Therapy for Addicts

By Ben Feuerherd

A new hybrid treatment program helps addicts and wolf dogs recover. MORE  

Can You Dance Internet Addiction Away?

By May Wilkerson

Dance therapy can be used to treat Internet and gaming addiction, believes an institute in China. MORE  

Brain Games Used for Recovery

By Bryan Le

One treatment center is using computer games to help patients overcome some of the problems associated with addiction. MORE  

Psychologist's Anti-AA Screed Stirs Up a Furor

By Bryan Le

An article in the Huffington Post slams the 12 Steps, arguing that people with addictive behaviors are hurt by self-identifying as addicts. MORE  

Heroin Treatment (Inconveniently) Beats Methadone

By Valerie Tejeda

Medically prescribed heroin seems to be more effective and more cost-effective than methadone—but less politically acceptable. MORE  

Can LSD Be Used to Treat Alcoholism?

By McCarton Ackerman

A mind-blowing new study indicates that a single dose of acid may have real benefits for alcoholics in treatment. MORE  

The Quick Fix
It's Time to Let Go of Intervention

After a 13-year run, A&E's popular addiction-themed reality series is ending.

5/24/13 6:00pm
Diet Soda Rots Teeth "Like Meth and Cocaine"

A new study claims a soda habit can damage your chompers as badly as a drug habit.

5/24/13 4:02pm
LA Mobster Indicted in International Drug Ring

Alessandro Taloni allegedly helped run a billion dollar cocaine ring spanning three countries.

5/24/13 1:44pm
Stalin Got Wasted With Churchill in Wartime

Newly-public documents reveal how the two leaders bonded during a boozy all-nighter in 1942.

5/24/13 12:42pm
Amanda Bynes Arrested After Bong Toss

The troubled former actress' most recent drug-fueled hijinx land her a night in jail.

5/24/13 11:00am
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Our People in Havana

Alcoholics Anonymous in Cuba is the same as everywhere else. Only with more technicolor, enthusiasm and love than I've found anywhere else.

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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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