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What Shall We Do With "Drunken Sailor" Jibes?

By Sarah Beller

Stung by politicians' remarks, the Aussie navy snaps that the old stereotype is untrue and insulting. MORE  

Addicts Swap Meat for Drugs Down Under

By Bryan Le

Australia has seen a surge in meat thefts, and business owners suspect it's drug related. MORE  

Giant Sandcastle Warns Against Mobile Phone Addiction

By Bryan Le

An Indian artist creates a towering reminder of the global impact of Smartphone habits. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 11, 2013

By The Fix staff

Australian sports teams face doping charges, eating disorders on the rise in Canada, and Jay Williams says Chicago Bulls players got high before games. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 8, 2013

By Bryan Le

Alcohol price minimums lower drinking deaths, Colombian FARC leader proposes legalizing cocaine and Lance Armstrong wages "war" on doping. MORE  

Can a Pill Cure Gambling Addiction?

By McCarton Ackerman

Problem gamblers will be the subject of an upcoming trial of the "anti-addiction" drug Naltrexone. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 9, 2012

By The Fix staff

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  

Study: Marijuana Withdrawal is Real

By Bryan Le

Kicking pot has been found to cause withdrawal symptoms similar to nicotine in regular users. MORE  

Morning Roundup: September 25, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Czech police make arrests in the methanol poisoning case, the Massachusetts drug lab scandal plays out in court, and Rihanna rolls a diamond joint. MORE  

Morning Roundup: September 14, 2012

By Bryan Le

Major drug probe targets Latin Kings, smokers suffer more sleep problems, and researchers study alcohol's effects on high-cholesterol pigs. MORE  

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Morning Roundup: May 20, 2013

Starting drinking during puberty linked to alcoholism, Toronto mayor Rob Ford denies smoking crack on video, and Zach Galifianakis quits drinking after booze-fueled altercations.

5:00am
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
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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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