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Pope Francis Washed Drug Addicts' Feet

By McCarton Ackerman

The new Pope called for sympathy for drug addicts when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires. MORE  

Morning Roundup: November 27, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

College launches first marijuana research institute, one in four US minors drinks underage, and a drunk driver's truck dangles over an Oregon highway. MORE  

Far Rockaway Rehab Releases 150 Drug Criminals

By Chrisanne Grise

A red tape fiasco during the hurricane forced a drug treatment center to send its court-mandated addicts free. MORE  

Vietnam Frees Sex Workers From Rehab

By Bryan Le

Sex workers will no longer be forced into rehab—but drug addicts will remain in lockdown. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 15, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

US drug czar to push for more prescription drug tracking, better understanding of binge eating in men, and Creed singer embraces sobriety MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 13, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Mexican supreme court official arrested for drug cartel links, man shot in Times Square had history of pot arrests, and Hope Solo stays sober after winning Olympic gold. MORE  

China Bans Drug Addicts From Driving

By McCarton Ackerman

Known addicts have to apply to have their licenses revoked in the next 30 days. MORE  

Drug Addicts Forced Into "Modern Slavery"

By Chrisanne Grise

Addicted farmworkers claim they were forced into unpaid labor at Florida's Bulls-Hit Ranch. MORE  

Ottawa Pays for Homes for Addicts

By Fionna Agomuoh

A province-funded program will take 96 addicts off the streets, hopefully helping them to get clean. MORE  

Tide Detergent Is Addicts' New Target

By Fionna Agomuoh

Addicts are increasingly taking to stealing Tide laundry detergent. Why? MORE  

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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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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.

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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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