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Morning Roundup: May 30, 2013

By May Wilkerson

ADHD medications not linked to drug and alcohol abuse, dieters "smoke" booze to save calories, and Lil' Scrappy seeks help for "out of control" marijuana addiction. MORE  

"Drunkorexia" Is Double Trouble

By Sarah Beller

The dangerous duo of disordered eating and substance abuse is "extremely common," experts tell The Fix. MORE  

Morning Roundup: October 19, 2012

By The Fix staff

Painkiller crackdown targets pharmacies, dieting may trigger food addiction, and talk show host Montel Williams calls out anti-marijuana campaign for racism. MORE  

Food Cravings: A Quick Guide

By Fionna Agomuoh

Real hunger? Or emotional eating? Knowing the difference can help prevent food addiction. MORE  

"Drink Your Carbs," Says New Website

By Jason Gotlieb

A site launched in time for the holiday season gives dieting advice that's reckless at best. MORE  

The Hungry Housewife Who Founded Overeaters Anonymous

By Will Godfrey

Half a century ago, a housewife named Rozanne S. launched Overeaters Anonymous in her dining room, building it into a huge movement worldwide. Now 81 and battling cancer, she recalls the highs, lows and bitter controversies along the way. MORE  

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Fox News Host: Pot Could've Made Trayvon Martin "Violent"

Gregg Jarrett claims the slain teen could be to blame in his own murder, if he had smoked pot.

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Former Skid Row Frontman Is 90 Days Sober

Heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach celebrates his newfound sobriety on social media.

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Do the Irish Really Drink More?

A study claims Irish students drink more than their peers, and blames same-sex schooling, parents and cricket clubs.

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Drugs and Animal Poaching Overlap in Costa Rica

Drug runners' recruitment of poachers brings crime to the country's once-protected shores.

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Carrie Fisher Nods to Addiction at Daytime Emmys

The Star Wars actress recalls her druggy past while presenting an award to her former director.

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