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Urban Outfitters: Soon Selling Booze?

By Sarah Beller

The retailer plans to serve alcohol in its new Williamsburg location. But will it be a "chill vibe?" MORE  

Papa John's Deliveryman Delivered Pizza, Cocaine

By Victoria Kim

A Brooklyn man is charged with using his pizza route to distribute over $45,000 in cocaine. MORE  

Sober Rapper Reps Recovery in Bars

By Victoria Kim

Timmy Grins tells The Fix about taking his recovery message to the Brooklyn bar scene. MORE  

A Day at the Drug Court

By Sarah Beller

Treatment-based drug courts are more widespread than ever; advocates say they humanely cut crime and save cash. So why are they controversial? The Fix sits in on some hearings. MORE  

"Sober February" Is Hot New Trend

By Nina Puro

Founder Greg Rutter tells The Fix about the annual booze-free challenge that's taking off in Brooklyn. MORE  

Brooklyn Cracks Down on Smuggled Cigs

By Nina Puro

Despite worrying reports on Chinese knock-offs, Brooklyn smokers still like 'em cheap, no questions asked. MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 3, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Energy drinks' contents are a mystery, prison inmates sue booze companies for "causing" their crimes, and the son of an NBA team owner dies of a reported OD.  MORE  

Pot Dealer Donates Profits to Hurricane Relief

By Valerie Tejeda

A Brooklyn dealer taps into a niche market: those looking to get high for a good cause. MORE  

Brooklyn College is "Stone Cold Sober"

By Chrisanne Grise

The school rides high on the Princeton Review's list of sober campuses—and most of the students like it that way. MORE  

Park Slope's "Hidden Addicted Mom Problem"

By McCarton Ackerman

Moms in the idyllic Brooklyn neighborhood habitually conceal their addictions to maintain perfect family images, claims a new book. MORE  

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"Operation Swill" swoops on 29 establishments for swapping booze to boost profits.

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Former Bachelorette Chooses Sobriety

Reality star Meredith Phillips reveals her years of blackout drinking and hangovers.

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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 rapper Lil' Scrappy goes to rehab for marijuana addiction. 

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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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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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