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How Calorie Displays Trigger Eating Disorders

By Nina Puro

Calorie counts on menus are often viewed as helpful. But women in recovery from anorexia tell The Fix they see it very differently. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 16, 2012

By The Fix staff

Alcohol exacerbates the obesity epidemic, five-hour energy drinks blamed for 13 deaths, and Bon Jovi's daughter recovers from heroin OD. MORE  

The Other Programs

By Taylor Ellsworth

I avoid Alanon and OA despite knowing I could benefit from them. Apparently I'm waiting to get uncomfortable enough that I'm willing to do something about it. MORE  

Beer Is "Everything Healthy" (Says Heineken Exec)

By McCarton Ackerman

The brew's CCO takes a selective approach to what good health entails. MORE  

Chicken Nugget "Addict" in Peril

By Luke Walker

A 17-year-old girl who's eaten chicken nuggets almost exclusively since the age of two is rushed to hospital. MORE  

The Quick Fix
Video: This Is Your Baby on Drugs

Drug use during pregnancy is a major problem in the US. This video breaks it down.

5/21/13 5:30pm
Drug-Free Brad Pitt Is High on Life

The actor says he quit drugs after getting "burnt out" in the '90s. Now he's happier than ever.

5/21/13 4:38pm
Chris Christie Iffy About Medical Pot for Minors

MMJ is now legal in New Jersey, including for minors, but Gov. Christie says it's a "slippery slope."

5/21/13 3:29pm
Study: One in 10 Teen Girls Has an Eating Disorder

A UK study finds eating disorder diagnoses are rapidly increasing among teens.

5/21/13 2:11pm
Does "Buttlegging" Fund Terrorism?

The NYPD busts a giant cigarette trafficking ring with alleged ties to terrorism.

5/21/13 12:55pm
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Anonymous Facebook Etiquette

Don't "like" me because I'm sober in AA. And stop outing me with your clicks. Follow these five steps toward social-networking propriety.

The Rehab Review
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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