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Kentucky Mom Uses State Law to Save Daughter From Heroin

By Victoria Kim

Some states allow parents to petition the court for involuntary drug treatment for their kids. MORE  

Media Labels Cleveland Kidnapper a "Sex Addict"

By Sarah Beller

"Sex addiction has become a convenient excuse for almost anything bad associated with sex," responds one psychologist.  MORE  

Cameron Douglas Loses Appeal for Shorter Sentence

By McCarton Ackerman

Michael Douglas's son will serve 10 years, due to multiple attempts to smuggle drugs inside. MORE  

Lindsay Lohan's "Lockdown Rehab" Doesn't Exist

By McCarton Ackerman

The actress may have to serve jail time since no rehab will hold her against her will. MORE  

Court Rules to Protect Off-Label Rx Drug Promotion

By McCarton Ackerman

A recent court overruling could make it harder for the government to police the marketing and selling of Rx drugs. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 25, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

North Korea shoots official for drinking during late leader's mourning period, Montana Supreme Court confirms block on MMJ, and the Rolling Stones talk bad backs and booze. MORE  

Britney Spears' Ex-Manager Testifies in Court

By McCarton Ackerman

Sam Lutfi insists that he didn't enable Spears' "habitual, frequent and continuous" use of drugs. MORE  

Doc Blames Split Personalities for Rx Fraud

By McCarton Ackerman

An esteemed NY doctor with dissociative disorder claims one of her many alter egos, "Nala," participated in a $300,000 painkiller-dealing ring. MORE  

Pregnant English Drug Mule Avoids Prison

By McCarton Ackerman

London's High Court rescinds extradition after ruling that Lucy Wright would suffer abuse in Argentine prison. MORE  

Was Pinkberry Co-Founder's Rage Fueled by Cocaine?

By Luke Walker

Fro-yo entrepreneur Lee Young allegedly beat up a homeless man and has a history of druggy violence. MORE  

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