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Smartphones: The 21st Century Narcotic

By Hallie Hart Hodenfield

Treatment for mobile phone addiction is a boom industry, with experts identifying numerous new disorders. Most of us have the habit. How worried should we be? MORE  

Morning Roundup March 22, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Drug addiction plagues Myanmar, one in ten people are smartphone addicts, and rapper Too $hort denies meth charges because "his thing is weed." MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 5, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Cigarette tax hikes help smokers cut back, an Rx drug to halt Rx drug addiction is in the works, and cellphone addiction could be contagious. MORE  

Rehab for Cell Phone Addicts?

By Valerie Tejeda

A new group at a Californian recovery center will focus solely on "nomophobia." MORE  

84% of the World is "Addicted to Cellphones"

By Valerie Tejeda

Most people can't go a day without checking their phones, according to a new global poll. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 17, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

EU considers banning cigarette logos, Colombia's cocaine outsells its chocolate, and TSA says smuggling weed in peanut butter is a "horrible idea." MORE  

Should Teachers Cave to Students' Cell Phone Habits?

By Chrisanne Grise

A psychology professor tells The Fix about his controversial theory on giving students time to text during class. MORE  

"Cell Vibration Syndrome" Creates a Buzz

By Fionna Agomuoh

Feeling phantom cellphone vibrations is a common symptom of mobile device dependency. 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.

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How Horses Help Treat Eating Disorders

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

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Could Our Cars Run on Tobacco?

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

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Mexican Army Takes Over Michoacan State

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

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Papa John's Deliveryman Delivered Pizza, Cocaine

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

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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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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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