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Morning Roundup: May 23, 2013

By Victoria Kim

Scientists discover cocaine-blocking moleculefood addiction could be at the root of global obesity epidemic, and former Bachelorette star reveals battle with alcoholism. MORE  

Realtor Targets Clients When They're Drunk

By Sarah Beller

An enterprising real estate agent in San Francisco goes after prospective buyers at bars. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 4th, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Senator Schumer pushes for tougher Rx drug legislation, Washington cracks down on marijuana bars, and DJ Clue is busted with illegal pills. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 27, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Marijuana bars test the legal limits, Supreme Court rules drug dogs' searches unconstitutional, and funk legend George Clinton is two years sober. MORE  

California Could Extend Last Call to 4 am

By Valerie Tejeda

A new bill could boost the state's economy—but at what cost? MORE  

Regrets of an Alcoholic Mother

By Mary Meehan

When I was newly sober, an alcoholic mother confessed her failings to me. Now that I'm a mom, I see her last act as unspeakably courageous. MORE  

On-Premises Booze Sales Rise

By Chrisanne Grise

People are spending more on alcoholic drinks in bars and restaurants. Does that mean more DUIs? MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 17, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Motherhood changes the impact of cocaine on the brain, Scotland faces cartel invasion, and Mitch Winehouse raises awareness about club drug deaths. MORE  

Midwest Remains America's "Binge Belt"

By Luke Walker

Midwesterners still binge drink more often than other Americans. MORE  

Loud Music Sweetens Booze

By Jennifer Matesa

And this psychological effect encourages us to drink more, according to a new study. MORE  

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Morning Roundup: May 23, 2013

Scientists discover cocaine-blocking moleculefood addiction could be at the root of global obesity epidemic, and former Bachelorette star reveals battle with alcoholism.

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Islamic Extremists Target "Vice" in Iraq

Fundamentalists seek to eradicate behaviors "contrary to Islam" with deadly attacks on brothels and liquor stores.

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Big Tobacco Wants YOU to Keep Smoking

As Americans cut back, tobacco companies fight to keep customers with more giveaways.

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A homeless alcoholic helps a transit worker catch some shut eye by taking over his duties.

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Is Addiction a Pathology of Choice?

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