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Where to Look For (Sober) Love

By Sam Lansky

When bars are out of the question and parties can be triggers, where are people in recovery supposed to find dates? MORE  

The Perils of Sober Dating

By Laura Barcella

When she first got sober, Laura Barcella thought her romantic problems were over. Then she realized they'd just begun. MORE  

Dating Without the Drink

By Emily McCombs

The world of romance is tough even when you can down a few vodka tonics or sip a glass of merlot. How are you supposed to do it stone cold sober? MORE  

Sex and Relationships in Sobriety

By Sam Lansky

For many gay men, when it comes to sex and dating, it's often hard to separate fantasy from reality. Drugs and alcohol helped many of us obscure some inconvenient truths about the objects of our affection. But what are you supposed to do when you're suddenly stone cold sober? MORE  

Should sober people only date other sober people?

By Anna David

Party Girl author, college speaker on addiction, relationships expert and Executive Editor of The Fix. MORE  

How on earth are you supposed to go on a date and not drink?!

By Anna David

Writer, relationships and addiction expert and Executive Editor of The Fix. MORE  

The Object of My Affliction

By Ruth Fowler

What I first met my boyfriend, Jay, he seemed like he had it all together. Then, suddenly, both of our lives fell apart.  MORE  

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The Quick Fix
Morning Roundup: May 24, 2013

"Real life Walter White" busted in Boston, new anti-depressant is related to "Special K" party drug, and sex addiction diagnosis sparks controversy.

5:00am
Drug Czar Pushes Criminal Justice Reform

Gil Kerlikowske insists that Obama's drug strategy will emphasize prevention, treatment and "smart on crime" policies.

5/23/13 5:43pm
Guy Tweeting DUI Checkpoints Makes MADD Mad

"MrCheckpoint" stands accused of enabling drunk drivers. He says he's protecting everyone.

5/23/13 4:33pm
Mexican Drug Cartels Recruit in US Prisons

Prisons have become a "job fair" for aspiring drug traffickers, an inmate tells The Fix.

5/23/13 3:34pm
Revelation: Philosophy Students Are the Druggiest

A University of Cambridge study finds that philosophers use more than their peers. But why?

5/23/13 2:27pm
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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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