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Lawmakers Unveil Drug War "Exit Strategy"

By Victoria Kim

The comprehensive guide is designed to help the US crawl out of the "deep drug war hole." MORE  

White House Honors Matthew Perry for Drug Court Advocacy

By Valerie Tejeda

The ONDCP awards the actor for "giving a voice to the millions of Americans in recovery." MORE  

Mexico to Reshape US Involvement in Its Drug War

By Victoria Kim

Mexico's government wants to dramatically change the two nations' partnership against the cartels. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 30, 2013

By Bryan Le

Booze could help prevent arthritis, Amy Winehouse documentary promises unseen look into her life, and Sen. McConnell responds to Obama jab by drinking with an empty chair. MORE  

Obama Reveals New Drug Control Strategy

By Chrisanne Grise

But despite its "kinder and gentler face," critics say that US drug policy "remains in the Dark Ages." MORE  

Will Insured Addicts Overwhelm the System?

By Chrisanne Grise

Millions of addicts will soon become eligible for health insurance, but the system may not be able to treat them all. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 13, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Top Mexican drug cartel teams up with the FARC, Nancy Pelosi defends legal pot, and Snoop Lion wants to get high with Obama and Bill Clinton. MORE  

Bill Maher Is "Gay for Marijuana"

By Ben Feuerherd

The talk show host calls out Obama for failing to support love between man and marijuana. MORE  

Obama Has "Bigger Fish to Fry" Than Pot Smokers

By McCarton Ackerman

The President still opposes marijuana legalization, but is less inclined than ever to prosecute users. MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 4, 2012

By The Fix staff

Binge-eating and hoarding get official status in DSM-5, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter slam drug war in new doc, and Mike Tyson was high on cocaine in The Hangover. MORE  

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Morning Roundup: May 21, 2013

Jon Bon Jovi says daughter's heroin overdose was "my worst moment as a father," a new toothbrush shoots caffeine into your mouth, and 1 in 10 teens use "study drugs."

5:00am
Syringe Vending Machines on the Cards in Australia

Researchers propose a radical response to Melbourne's heroin problem.

5/20/13 5:20pm
Drug Cartels Thrive at US-Mexico Border

With US deportations at a record high, the cartels take advantage of displaced people.

5/20/13 4:40pm
Olympics Relax Regulation of Pot

Revised global anti-doping policy will make it harder to test for long-term pot use in athletes.

5/20/13 3:31pm
New DSM Launches Amid Controversy

After much research and debate, the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has been rolled out.

5/20/13 2:22pm
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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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