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Carrie Fisher Nods to Addiction at Daytime Emmys

By May Wilkerson

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

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  

Foreigner Frontman Is Born Again Sober

By McCarton Ackerman

Lou Gramm says a spiritual awakening led him to get clean and become a devout Christian. MORE  

Are Painkillers a Bigger Problem Than Pain?

By Chrisanne Grise

A poll finds most Americans are more concerned with painkiller abuse than chronic pain. MORE  

Cat Marnell Lands a Book Deal

By May Wilkerson

The infamous blogger is reportedly being paid $500K to chronicle her drug-fueled exploits. MORE  

Morning Roundup: April 1, 2013

By The Fix staff

Painkiller deaths keep rising, UPS pays $40 million over illegal drug shipments, and Madonna's homeless alcoholic brother blames his family. MORE  

Sober College: Part Rehab, Part School

By Ben Feuerherd

A program mixing academia with addiction treatment helps young addicts get back on track. MORE  

Crack and Heroin Use Hits Record Low in UK

By Valerie Tejeda

A report credits the nation's comprehensive treatment system for rapidly declining drug use. MORE  

Substance Abuse Can Ruin Sex for Years

By McCarton Ackerman

A new study links heavy drug and alcohol use to long-term male sexual dysfunction. MORE  

Pete Doherty Reveals Affair With Amy Winehouse

By Chrisanne Grise

The rock star and addict speaks out on Kate Moss, crack and his "explosive romance" with Amy Winehouse. MORE  

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Down and Out in the Rooms

"No matter how far down the scale we have gone." I was homeless when I came to AA and the experience helped other homeless men to get sober.

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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.

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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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