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Morning Roundup: March 7, 2013

By The Fix staff

US enters Liberia's drug warbullying leads to eating disorders, and Terminator 2 star Edward Furlong chooses jail over rehab. MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 20, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Europe toughens cigarette warning labels, fruit flies help scientists study addiction, and Twilight actor Bronson Pelletier busted with meth and cocaine. MORE  

Morning Roundup: December 19, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Drug cartel numbers soar in Mexico, Brits consider raising booze prices to combat drunkenness, and celebrities spill their drinking habits. 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  

Australia Insists on Plain Cigarette Packs

By McCarton Ackerman

Despite legal challenges from tobacco companies, all brands and logos are set to be removed from packaging later this year. MORE  

Will New Zealand Be Smoke-Free by 2025?

By Bryan Le

Vigorous tobacco tax hikes are explicitly aimed at making all Kiwis quit soon. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 21, 2012

By Bryan Le

Women are prescribed more drugs than men but don't always take them, Adele quits smoking, and drunk fan swings swan at Grand Prix. MORE  

Indian Cig Packs "Steal" Soccer Star's Image

By Will Godfrey

But why would an anti-smoking campaign want to be linked to a highly controversial Chelsea player? MORE  

Philip Morris Sues Australia Over Cigarette Packaging

By Kirk Maltais

Aussies accused of confiscating cigarette maker’s “intellectual property.” MORE  

The Quick Fix
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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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.

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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