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Morning Roundup: May 14, 2013

By Bryan Le

Turkey considers banning booze ads, study finds "non-smoking" hotel rooms are a myth, and Tommy Chong says marijuana helped him beat cancer. MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 7, 2013

By Bryan Le

Bill Clinton vows to combat overdose deaths, Colombian "nuns" hide cocaine under habits, and Brooke Mueller is hospitalized for Rx drug abuse. MORE  

Can a Marijuana Pill Cure Your Pain?

By Bryan Le

THC in pill form reduces pain for a longer time than smoking the drug, a new study finds. MORE  

Light Drinking May Boost Breast Cancer Survival

By Valerie Tejeda

A study finds that those who drink with a breast cancer diagnosis may live longer. MORE  

Woman Fakes Cancer to Fund Heroin Habit

By McCarton Ackerman

A Long Island heroin addict is in jail after raising over $135,000 for "cancer treatment." MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 15, 2013

By The Fix staff

Guatemala considers legalizing drugs, a first-time DUI costs up to $16,000 in California, and Moonshiners star arrested for public drunkenness. MORE  

Anti-Smoking Icon Dies of Cancer

By Valerie Tejeda

Debi Austin, star of memorable "Voicebox" ad, has passed away at 62. MORE  

Can Magic Mushrooms Help Cancer Patients?

By Sarah Beller

Researchers claim hallucinogenic "shrooms" may ease the psychological side effects. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 28, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

The US Navy restricts alcohol for servicemen in Japan, Colorado tackles first legal pot challenge, and Brad Pitt says NO to linking marijuana and gay marriage. MORE  

Antabuse May Also Beat Brain Tumors

By Valerie Tejeda

The alcoholism drug has been found to fight glioblastoma, a common and deadly form of brain cancer. MORE  

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London Gallery Drops Ecstasy Exhibition

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

5/17/13 5:20pm
How Horses Help Treat Eating Disorders

Equine Assisted Therapy can help patients improve body image and learn about boundaries and trust.

5/17/13 4:31pm
Could Our Cars Run on Tobacco?

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

5/17/13 3:50pm
Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

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

5/17/13 2:47pm
Papa John's Deliveryman Delivered Pizza, Cocaine

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

5/17/13 1:08pm
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