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Bolivia Pushes Coca-Edibles to the Masses

By Tony O'Neill

President Evo Morales tries to prove the infamous plant can be put to wholesome use. MORE  

25 Years for Drug Trafficking, Only 20 for Murder?

By Bryan Le

Rape and murder carry shorter sentences than drug crimes in many Latin American countries, a new report shows. MORE  

UN Accepts Coca-Leaf Chewing in Bolivia

By Ben Feuerherd

Bolivia wins reinstatement to the UN Narcotics Convention—even though growing coca remains legal there. MORE  

Bolivia's Coca Licensing is Unexpected Success

By McCarton Ackerman

President Morales' unorthodox counternarcotics approach has helped cut back on coca growth. MORE  

Paraguay: The Forgotten Drug Hub

By May Wilkerson

A massive cocaine haul in the landlocked nation sheds rare light on a little-noticed drug trade. MORE  

Morning Roundup: September 17, 2012

By The Fix staff

Colorado voters lean towards legalizing marijuana in November, ban on Czech liquor spreads after deaths, and Cali waitress caught serving sides of coke and meth. MORE  

Cocaine Recession Is No Blow to the Cartels

By May Wilkerson

Colombian cocaine production has plunged, along with demand. But savvy cartels find alternative ways to thrive. MORE  

Scientist Seeking Love Falls for Cocaine Scam

By McCarton Ackerman

A distinguished physicist duped into chasing "Miss Bikini World" languishes in an Argentine jail. MORE  

Bolivia Now Makes More Coke From Fewer Plantations

By McCarton Ackerman

A more efficient production process means that total cocaine production rises, even plantation numbers fall. MORE  

Morning Roundup: June 4, 2012

By The Fix staff

Battle over Californian cigarette tax intensifies, cartels suspected in five Arizona murders, and Jacksonville Jaguar arrested for DUI at triple the limit. MORE  

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A major showcase is cancelled after it's found to contain thousands of real tabs of ecstasy.

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Scientists are engineering tobacco plants to produce biofuels that could power airplanes, cars and trucks.

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The President appoints an army general to take control of the drug cartel-ravaged region.

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Being a Lesbian in AA

How do you manage terminal uniqueness when you are in fact unique? A minority AA member from Portland reports.

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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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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.

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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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